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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday again took a digital tablet wrapped in a traditional 'bahi-khata' style pouch as she headed for Parliament to present the full Budget 2024-25 in a paperless format just like the previous years. Draped in a white silk saree with magenta border, she posed for the traditional 'briefcase' picture outside her office, along with her team of officials, before heading to meet the President.

India builds up itself as a potential alternative for global companies as a manufacturing destination, the Economic Survey suggested that given Chinese dominance in global supply chains, it may not be the most prudent approach to think that India can take up the slack from China vacating certain spaces in manufacturing.

Delhi traffic police have issued an advisory in preparation for the Kanwar Yatra, scheduled from July 22 to August 2, anticipating a significant influx of devotees in the national capital. According to the advisory, heavy traffic congestion is expected in various parts of Delhi, particularly in the eastern and western regions, as well as for commuters coming from Noida and Gurgaon. The Kanwariyas, who will pass through Delhi on their way to destinations in Haryana and Rajasthan, are expected to number between 1.5 to 2 million this year. To manage this large movement, traffic police have arranged for separate routes to minimise inconvenience for both local residents and devotees.

Union Budget for 2024-25, expectations are high for measures that will stimulate economic growth and attract foreign investment. Businesses are waiting with bated breath to see what reforms and reliefs are introduced for the financial year ahead. It is expected that Union Budget would be an agent of change in ushering India towards the long-enumerated feat of realizing $5 trillion economy by the government.

Infinity War" and "Endgame," may direct the next two "Avengers" films, planned for release in 2026 and 2027, as per media reports.

Canada largest airline has been ordered to pay a family of five who were separated on what’s being described as a “traumatizing” flight last year.

Is the classic, carefree summer vacation facing extinction? Last year was the hottest summer on record in the Northern Hemisphere—Spain, the world’s second-most-visited country, endured three heat waves in just four months. To ace a summer trip in 2024, you must do more than stay hydrated and diligently apply (and reapply) sunscreen. We asked pros how to navigate the new normal of sweltering travel.

₹2.5 lakhs for grievous injury and Rs. 50,000 for those who suffered minor injuries.The Railway Ministry said that a high-level enquiry has been ordered alongside the CRS enquiry.According to an NDTV update, the driver of the derailed passenger train claims to have heard a loud noise before the accident.“Failure of automatic signal, lapses at multiple levels in managing operations and non-availability of critical safety equipment such as walkie-talkie with the loco pilot and train manager are some of the reasons cited for collision in the probe report.

The federal government has ordered an offshore wind developer off Nantucket Island to suspend operations after parts of a damaged turbine blade ended up littering beaches

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller on Wednesday suggested that interest rate cuts are ahead soon as long as there are no major surprises on inflation and employment.

Wind developers off the touristy Massachusetts island of Nantucket have sent teams to search for debris after one of their wind turbine blades suffered damage

Kyrgyzstan has emerged with the deportation of illegal Pakistani citizens. Central Asia including Kyrgyzstan is not a usual destination for migrants. But the Kyrgyz national security council has recently detected the presence of several illegal migrants in the country and citizens from Pakistan and Bangladesh form the bulk of these illegal migrants. In April-May this year in the run up to the political crisis that also contributed to the aborted coup, the Kyrgyz security services deported 1500 Pakistani and 1000 Bangladeshi citizens staying illegally in the country, ET has learnt. Around 5,000 illegal migrants were detected in the country, alleged sources familiar with the developments.

Netflix renews the popular food travel series "Somebody Feed Phil" for an eighth season. The show follows Phil Rosenthal as he explores various cuisines worldwide.

Goldman Sachs Group Inc.’s trading unit powered a surge in earnings in the second quarter.

A $200 million injection of growth equity is already driving acquisitions for a tech-enabled financial services firm that focuses exclusively on the needs of medical professionals.

IT sector undergoes significant transformations, India remains a pivotal hub for talent, adeptly navigating the tectonic shifts shaping the industry. In the June quarter alone, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) added 5,452 employees, pushing its total headcount to 606,998. The company plans to hire approximately 40,000 freshers in the current financial year, continuing its robust recruitment drive. Milind Lakkad, TCS's CHRO, underscored India's enduring appeal for talent amidst diverse skill requirements and geopolitical challenges elsewhere. «India is the destination for talent, and that is not going to change in the near future,» Lakkad affirmed. He emphasized TCS's initiatives to bridge academia-industry gaps through extensive reskilling and upskilling programs, uniquely positioned at scale. «I am very confident about a positive way forward for Indian talent,» Lakkad added, optimistic about future achievements.

BARCELONA—Tourists to popular European destinations have encountered signs that locals wish they’d go elsewhere. Nearly 3,000 protesters marched through La Rambla, this city’s tourism epicenter, last week. They sprayed people with water from colorful squirt guns.

The Regime. Pohjoisesplanadi is also home to the Iittala & Arabia flagship store. Founded in 1881, Iittala is a glassware brand so integral to the homes and lives of locals that its rebranding and redesigned logo earlier this year sparked national outrage.

NASA is investing in a revolutionary rocket technology that has the potential to revolutionize human space exploration by reducing the time it takes to reach Mars to just two months. By the 2030s, it is hoped to send humans to Mars, although round-trip travel would require nearly two years with current technology. Astronauts face serious health hazards during this protracted mission, including radiation exposure, the effects of zero gravity, and prolonged solitude, as per the reports of 'Yahoo News'.

Singapore investor Temasek expects India's growth to remain firm over the next two years, driven by infrastructure-led capital expenditure, and a recovery in private consumption.Temasek on Tuesday reported an SGD 7 billion rise in its Net Portfolio Value (NPV) to SGD 389 billion for the financial year ended March 31, 2024, mainly driven by gains to the US and India investments. India has continued to see strong economic momentum alongside improving macro and political stability, the company said in a statement.