'Cheap Politics': Minister On Congress Charge On Manmohan Singh Cremation

Hitting back at the Congress over its allegations of mismanagement at the state funeral of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said this was not the time to score "cheap political shots". Congress leaders, led by Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, have accused the BJP …...Read More

"Storms Of 2024 Augmented Our Spirit": Gautam Adani's New Year Message

Gautam Adani today extended his warm wishes for the New Year to the Adani Group employees. "As we step into 2025, I extend my warm wishes to each of you and your families for a year filled with prosperity, health, and remarkable achievements," the Adani Group chairman said. Reflecting on …...Read More

A Voter ID Card Does Not Guarantee Right To Vote: Delhi Election Officer

The Chief Electoral Officer, Delhi, is conducting a Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls with the qualifying date set as January 1, 2025, a statement said on Tuesday, highlighting the CEO's emphasis that mere possession of a voter ID card does not guarantee the right to vote. This process is …...Read More

"Hope You Let Go Of Baggage Of Politics": Atishi Hits Back At Lt Governor

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena's New Year greetings to Chief Minister Atishi, heavy in its criticism of her predecessor Arvind Kejriwal, has drawn a stinging response. In a two-page letter, the Chief Minister, among other things, expressed hope that in the New Year, Mr Saxena would "let go of the …...Read More

India Inc Seeks Cut In Personal Income Tax Rates At Pre-Budget Meet

Representatives from industry bodies sought reduction in personal income tax rates to ensure higher disposable income in the hands of the middle class, reduction in excise duty on fuel, and measures to provide impetus to employment-intensive sectors in their customary pre-Budget meeting with the Finance Minister on Monday. Industry bodies …...Read More

Income Tax May Be Reduced For Those Earning Up To Rs 15 Lakh: Report

India is considering cutting income tax for individuals making up to Rs 15 lakh a year in February's budget to provide relief to the middle class and boost consumption as the economy slows, two government sources told Reuters. The move could benefit tens of millions of taxpayers, especially city dwellers …...Read More

2 Men Seen Outside Sanjay Raut's Bungalow Were Testing Mobile Network: Cops

CCTV footage showed the men lingering there for some time before leaving. The men suspected to be conducting a recce of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut's bungalow here on Friday morning were found to be testing the mobile network for a telecom company, police said. Two men on a …...Read More

'Highest Tariff' Major Economy India, US Need To Together Lower Tariffs: US Ambassador Eric Garcetti

"We need to work together to lower tariffs, not to see them go up": Eric Garcetti US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti on Thursday said India is the "highest tariff" major economy in the world and New Delhi and Washington need to work together to lower tariffs to increase trade …...Read More

Madhya Pradesh Ladli Behna Scheme Has Seen No New Beneficiaries For 16 Months: Minister

The Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana provided Rs 1,000 a month to eligible women. No fresh registrations have been accepted under the Madhya Pradesh government's flagship Ladli Behna scheme, which was seen as having played a key role in the BJP remaining in power in the state, since August 20, 2023 …...Read More

2 Monkeypox Cases Reported In Kerala, Patients Recently Travelled From UAE

Kerala had reported a few monkeypox cases in September this year. (Representational) Two cases of Monkeypox (Mpox) have been reported in Kerala, state Health Minister Veena George said on Wednesday. Two men, who recently returned to Kerala from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), tested positive for the disease, the minister …...Read More