On February 1, 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present her eighth Union Budget. The question on everyone’s mind—especially India’s middle class—is whether this budget will finally offer them significant relief. Despite their critical role in shaping the nation’s economy and society, the middle class has often been overlooked in budgetary priorities, their…
Mahakumbh Nagar: Public broadcaster Prasar Bharati’s radio division Akashvani on Friday launched ‘Kumbhvani’– an FM channel dedicated to disseminating information related to the Maha Kumbh 2025, an official statement said. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the FM channel at the Circuit House during the second day of his Prayagraj tour ahead of the…
Gqeberha (South Africa): It’s been over a year since a Rinku Singh maximum smashed the window glass of St George Park’s press box and with a repair unlikely anytime soon, the ground management won’t mind the Indian marauder’s autograph on the damaged portion the next time he is here. It was in December 2023 when…
New Delhi: Global venture capital firm Accel on Monday announced that it has raised a USD 650 million early-stage fund to fuel the next generation of category-defining startups in the focus sectors of artificial intelligence (AI), consumer, fintech and manufacturing. Accel is the first institutional investor in 80 per cent of its portfolio companies. Its…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice on a plea by the Sambhal’s Jama Masjid management committee, and ordered status quo with regard to a private well located near the entrance of the mosque. A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar directed that no steps be taken regarding…
Patna: The Enforcement Directorate Friday conducted searches in multiple states, including in Bihar on premises linked to RJD MLA Alok Kumar Mehta, as part of a money laundering investigation linked to alleged funds embezzlement at a state cooperative bank, official sources said. About 18 premises in Bihar, West Bengal (Kolkata), Uttar Pradesh and Delhi are…
Sydney: Australia skipper for the Sri Lankan Test series, Steve Smith is not getting unduly bothered by people’s opinion over his role in the ‘sandpapergate’ episode, saying they are entitled to their views while he continues to be “comfortable” in his own world. Smith, who was the Australia skipper when the ball-tampering scandal broke out…
United Nations: The Indian economy is projected to expand by 6.6 percent in 2025, primarily supported by robust private consumption and investment, according to a United Nations report that said economic growth in South Asia is expected to remain robust this year mainly driven by the “strong performance” in India. The UN World Economic Situation…
A new health hazard is emerging as a formidable challenge, not just in India but worldwide. Researchers emphasize that interactions with friends and family significantly enhance health, boosting the immune system and reducing the risks of diseases such as heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. Social relationships are pivotal to our well-being, with mounting…
The political stage in Telangana is heating up as BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) emerges seemingly unscathed after a six-hour grilling by the state’s Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB). The probe revolves around alleged improprieties in the Formula E Race event—a case KTR has dismissed as the brainchild of his political nemesis, Chief Minister Revanth…
