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NEW DELHI:The upcoming budget for 2024-25 will unveil major economic reforms and present a roadmap for Viksit Bharat, the government’s push to propel India towards ‘developed nation’ status by 2047, President Droupadi Murmu said addressing the joint session of Parliament on Thursday.“Along with significant economic and social decisions, this budget will include many historic steps as the government prepares to present its first budget in the forthcoming session. It will be an effective document outlining the government’s far-reaching policies and futuristic vision," Murmu said.Union finance minister is expected to present the budget for financial year 2024-25 next month.Murmu said reforms in infrastructure development, manufacturing and industrial policy, digital economy, green energy transition, agriculture, healthcare, and financial sectors have helped strengthen India’s economy.Also read |Unemployment and inflation call for revising budget priorities“In a decade, India has risen from the 11th to the 5th largest economy," Murmu said.

‘Mahatma Gandhi, Pandit Nehru couldn’t imagine…', Priyanka Gandhi in Rae BareliIn the video clip of the TV interview that has gone viral on social media, PM Modi suggests that Mahatma Gandhi's global recognition was significantly influenced by cinematic portrayals of his life and principles. Flagging a 'durdasha' (sad state of affairs) in post-Independence India, PM Modi said that when the movie was made of Mahatma Gandhi, did the world get 'curious' about Gandhi? ALSO READ: ‘Mahatma Gandhi said soon after Independence…’ Rajnath Singh reiterates ‘abolish Congress’ remarkPM Modi further emphasises that if Martin Luther King and Nelson Mandela had been well-known figures worldwide, India should have 'worked' better to make Mahatma Gandhi a world-renowned figure.

When we think of gold, the first thing that comes to mind is an inherent desirability for the precious metal among masses in our country. This ever-lasting appeal of gold for the past many decades has seen India emerging as one of the leading gold consumers globally.

Sanctuary Wealth is supercharging its appeal to independent advisors as it finalizes a transformative acquisition in Oregon.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has promised in its manifesto to introduce the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) across India if it comes to power. This code would replace existing personal laws like the Hindu Marriage Act, the Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act and the Christian Marriage Act with a single set of laws for all citizens. In February, Uttarakhand became the first Indian state after Independence to approve the UCC.

Santanu Thakur, who is seeking re-election from Bongaon Lok Sabha seat in West Bengal, on Wednesday urged members of the Matua community, who migrated to India before 2014, to apply for citizenship under the CAA, even if they already possess voting rights. Addressing a meeting at his constituency which has a large population of Matuas, Thakur said he himself would apply for citizenship under Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) though he is already a bona fide resident of the country. «Applying for fresh citizenship under CAA will enable you to avail all benefits, including permanent residency proof which is necessary for passport and visa. Although I was born here and my grandfather had proof of residency after coming, I will still apply,» Thakur said. Thakur, a strong votary of CAA since the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, had asserted in the past that the Act would be enforced before the 2024 general elections.

Bangladesh's Independence Day with a special Doodle on its homepage, celebrating the nation's hard-won freedom from Pakistan. The Doodle artwork features the national flag of Bangladesh, depicting a red circle on a green background. “Today’s Doodle celebrates Independence Day in Bangladesh.

Google Doodle on Friday commemorated Lithuania’s two Independence Days: the Restoration of the State Day. According to the description, on February 16, 1918, the Council of Lithuania ratified the Act of Independence, signalling the end of Soviet domination. This day holds significance as Lithuanians pay tribute to the individuals who fought and endured hardships to secure their country's sovereignty.

Manmohan Singh on Thursday from Rajya Sabha — and, for all purposes, political life — the country marks the exit of a figure who managed to hold on to the paradoxical tag of practitioner of 'decent politics'. This was no mean feat in a career that started in academia, moved to policy, and orbited into politics.

Republic Day 2024 LIVE updates Besides, Ambassador Sibi George unfurled the tricolor in front of the Indian Embassy in Japan. Happy Republic Day 2024: Wishes and quotes to mark the 75th Gantantra Diwas Embassy of Russia in India held celebrations on 75th Republic Day. Ukraine Embassy in India also wished 'Happy Republic Day' on the X platform.

Bilkis Bano case turned themselves in on Sunday night at the Godhra sub-jail in Gujarat's Panchmahal district, complying with the deadline set by the Supreme Court. «All 11 convicts have surrendered before jail authorities late Sunday night,» said local Crime Branch inspector NL Desai. SC had on January 8 annulled the remission the Gujarat government granted to the 11 convicts in the high-profile case while slamming the State for being «complicit» with an accused and abusing its discretion.

Bilkis Bano gangrape case. The court held that the reasons cited in their application do not prevent them from complying with the January 8 order to surrender in two weeks. The convicts will now have to surrender by Sunday.

Congress is likely to contest only 255 of the total Lok Sabha seats in the upcoming elections, as per media reports. This would be the lowest number of seats Congress contests the general elections in, since Independence in 1947. With Congress' declining popularity in electoral politics, and alliance with opposition INDIA bloc as a stream to survival and a bid to defeat the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) in the upcoming elections, the grand old party seems to have taken up much of a compromise.

Mint reported that Mondelez India, known for its popular chocolate brands like Cadbury Dairy Milk and Toblerone, has doubled its rural footprint in the past five years. Rural sales now contribute a quarter to the company's traditional trade revenue, as households in even smaller villages, some with populations as modest as 3,000, are spending disposable incomes on its chocolates.

Anandpur Sahib Resolution as a «separatist document» in the NCERT's Political Science textbooks. The information was shared by Union Minister of State for Education Annapurna Devi in response to a written question in the Lok Sabha by Shiromani Akali Dal MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal.

Google Doodle commemorated the birthday of Brazilian rock singer and musician Cássia Eller on Sunday, renowned for her significant contributions to rock and música popular Brasileira (MPB). As per the description, Eller, an openly bisexual artist, is celebrated as an authentic and inspiring figure in the LGBTQ+ community. The Doodle, crafted by guest artist Amanda Lobos from Vila Velha, pays tribute to her legacy.

Google Doodle is celebrating Finland's 106th independence day on December 6, 2023, through a special doodle whose reach spans the region of Finland. During the early 20th century, Finland struggled for independence. From 1809 to 1918, Finland was an autonomous Grand Duchy within the Russian Empire, ceded from Sweden to Russia.

Elon Musk, is racing to roll out millions of electric scooters and speed his nation to a cleaner future. Some of his mechanics can't keep up, though. Aggarwal's Ola Electric, which he likens to Tesla in the West, is zipping towards a stock-market listing after going from zero to 338,000 e-scooter sales in about two years.

Also Read: Google Doodle celebrates Czech Republic Freedom and Democracy Day 2023. All you need to know The most significant parade in Riga draws a large crowd, with thousands of spectators cheering for military personnel and marching bands as they proceed.

Independence Day with parades, concerts, fireworks, and flag-raising ceremonies. They are traditionally dressed in long-sleeved dresses called kaftans and decorated robes with pointed hoods called djellabas. They are also waving the national flag, which is represented in today's artwork in red and green colors.

Google Doodle on November 18 marks Oman's National Day, honouring the oldest independent state in the Arab world. The doodle symbolizes the country's liberation from Portuguese forces on this day in 1650, ending almost 150 years of colonization. The festivities begin with students singing Oman's national anthem, "as-Salâm as-Solṭâni," fostering national pride.