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new Parliament was not spared either.

Indian Embassy in Lebanon has advised Indians to avoid all non-essential travel to Lebanon. They have been advised to exercise caution, restrict movements and remain in contact with Indian Embassy in Beirut.

Danny Boyle’s highly anticipated horror sequel, 28 Years Later, has reached a significant production milestone. Screen Daily has confirmed that filming has officially wrapped on the third installment of the cult-favourite series. The new film continues the legacy of its predecessors, 28 Days Later and 28 Weeks Later, with Boyle returning to direct, and Alex Garland back as screenwriter.

Blockchain technology, the foundation of cryptocurrencies, has diversified its applications beyond its original financial confines. It acts as a digital ledger that is unique in its ability to securely record data in a manner that is both transparent and immutable. These features contribute to reducing fraudulent activities, providing a layer of data privacy using zero-knowledge technology, and maintaining the integrity of the records.

States' Share of Taxes and Duties (21%)The largest portion of the budget is allocated to states, funding crucial projects in infrastructure, health, and education.Interest Payments (19%)A significant 19% of the budget is dedicated to servicing national debt. This commitment underscores the importance of maintaining financial stability and ensuring that past borrowings do not hinder future fiscal plans.Central Sector Scheme (16%)Central sector schemes, excluding capital outlay on defense and subsidies, receive 16% of the budget.Defence (8%)8% of the budget is allocated to defense.

Thousands of people have rallied in several towns in Serbia to protest a lithium excavation project the Balkan country’s government recently signed with the European Union

Congress urged Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday not to regard an interaction of farmer leaders with the media after they met Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi in the Parliament complex last week as a violation of decorum, and cited past instances of women filmstars and others interacting with reporters after the women's reservation bill was tabled in the House. In a letter to Birla, Congress general secretary, organisation, K C Venugopal said when Gandhi was speaking during a discussion on the Union Budget 2024-25 on July 29, he was told that the decorum of the institution of Parliament was violated when the farmers who had come to meet him spoke to the media.

₹10 crore. These rates can escalate, just as they do on income earned. This will either curtail ostentatious consumption or increase revenue.

government has finalised the draft of the rules proposed to be enacted under the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act 2023 and hopes to release them for public consultation in the second or third week of August, sources told ET. The rules are expected to be notified after the current session of the Parliament concludes, sources added.

Israel is engaged in selective and targeted killing of Hezbollah commanders to avenge the October 7 attack, in which Hamas militants killed more than 1,200 Israeli citizens and took hostage more than 250 civilians. In the Gaza War that followed the Hamas attack, Lebanon-based Shiite militant outfit Hezbollah fired hundreds of missiles at Israel, killing many civilians. Now, Israel is using drones and different types of missiles, weapons and intelligence-gathering equipment to hunt and kill Hezbollah leaders, reports 'Los Angeles Times'.

drug that is used by medical practitioners as an anesthesia to curb extreme levels of pain before and after surgeries? What if this particular drug is responsible for killing 70% of more than 112,000 drug related deaths in the US? Yes, it has its positive uses but its overdose can kill people instantly. Fentanyl, an opioid is what is being discussed here.

capital gains tax rates is a welcome and logical change by the government. Under the new tax rules, stock investing will now attract a 12.5% Long-term capital gains tax (previously 10%) and 20% Short-term capital gains tax (previously 15%). Excluding tax havens such as Hong Kong, Singapore and the UAE, India’s capital gains tax remains one of the lowest globally, especially as the amount of capital gains increases. And as Finance Secretary Somnath explains, analysis of the tax base shows that capital gains tax doesn’t really impact the middle class. 88% of the capital gains income is earned by individuals with an income above Rs. 15 Lakh and 62% by those with an income greater than Rs 1 crore. The investing community in India is a minority demographic that benefits from a tax rate much lower than the marginal rate, a standard tax rate for income earned by salaried and other business incomes. Even with the new rates, we’re still much below the marginal tax rate.

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has signed a sweeping bill that supporters say builds on the state’s existing gun laws

X falsely claimed she was «ineligible» to run for office because her parents were not born in the United States.

Gurgaon resident found his high-end luxury cars submerged in water after a heavy spell of rainfall, turning his ordeal into a social media spectacle. The resident, Gajodhar Singh, took to Instagram to share a heart-wrenching video of his prized possessions, including a BMW M340i worth Rs 83 lakh, partially underwater.

In an Argentina national first, a law firm says a regulator let it register a firm whose capital is partially made up of Bitcoin (BTC) and USD Coin (USDC).

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee on Wednesday launched a strong attack on the Modi government, alleging that the Union Budget lacks clarity or vision, it has been rolled out to satisfy the coalition partners of the BJP and that it «was planned by two individuals to keep another two in good faith».

Guwahati: What is indicating at growing influx six more Bangladesh nationals arrested by the security forces in Tripura.

Jammu and Kashmir, the India-Pakistan border, and parts of central and eastern parts of the country where Naxalites are active. In a revised travel advisory for India, the State Department said it has updated to reflect information on the northeastern states.