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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday outlined an ambitious roadmap to transform the state to put it on the world map in the next five years and emphasised the significance of the Centre's backing for it. Naidu, who was in the national capital on a two-day visit, his first after taking oath as Andhra Pradesh chief minister last month, met Modi on Thursday and sought support for a seven-point development agenda aimed at addressing the state's post-bifurcation challenges. Interacting with the media at the end of his visit, the chief of Telugu Desam Party (TDP) — a key NDA ally — also touched upon the sensitive issue of minority reservations, acknowledging existing challenges. The regional party has already asserted that the reservation given to Muslims was for social justice and not appeasement and will continue in the state. Asked about the possibility of his party heading any central committee if proposed by the NDA, he said: «As and when needed, I am prepared. If there is any proposal from the NDA, I will think about it.»

Bhavish Aggarwal said that the company has developed a cutting-edge lithium cell battery named "Bharat cell", which is currently undergoing trials in an advanced stage and can be a gamechanger for the Indian electric mobility ecosystem once it is launched on a full scale. «This is the 5G of lithium cells, if I can say, it in a very simple way. This is the cutting-edge technology that we have made in India. Globally, only a few companies have this technology capability,» Bhavish Aggarwal told in a podcast session. And for this technology, Ola's founder apprised that it had not done any partnership for its development.

In some ways the youngest generation of American adults has opportunity that older generations never did, but that’s often not the case when considering finances.

House Rent Allowance (HRA) is a portion of your salary that is not fully taxable, unlike your basic salary. Subject to specific conditions, a portion of the HRA is exempted from taxation under Section 10 (13A) of the Income-tax Act, 1961. The amount of HRA tax exemption is deducted from the total salary before calculating the taxable income. This helps employees save on taxes. However, it's important to note that HRA received from the employer is fully taxable if the employee lives in their own house or does not pay any rent. Also read: HRA tax exemption: HRA fraud with illegal usage of PANs detected by tax dept; how to avail House Rent Allowance, proofs

Ford is due to retire in September this year, ending a 12 and a half years tenure at Premier Miton, where he was co-manager of the firm's US Smaller Companies and US Opportunities funds alongside Hugh Grieves. He moved over to the company from Scottish Widows in 2012, where he was global director of equities for more than five years. Prior to that, he held roles at F&C, Gartmore, HBOS and RSA. Mark Barnett departs Premier Miton following Tellworth integration Grieves, who began his stint at Premier Miton in 2013, will continue managing both funds. As part of the transition, Alex...

Paramount Pictures released the first poster for Ridley Scott's 'Gladiator II', set for a November 22 release, featuring Paul Mescal as Lucius preparing for battle.

Hemant Soren preparing for his third term as Jharkhand’s chief minister, attention turns to whether she will join his cabinet. Kalpana's political ascent Kalpana’s life took a significant turn in March this year when she officially joined the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), over a month after Hemant’s arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). At 38, her transition from homemaker to politician saw her actively campaigning for the party, with Champai Soren’s backing, as JMM's face during the Lok Sabha elections. As per a TOI report, she conducted 151 election rallies, appeared alongside top INDIA bloc leaders, and secured a victory by over 22,000 votes in the Gandey assembly segment in Giridih district. This seat had been vacated by Hemant to bring her into the state assembly in case he was imprisoned due to the ongoing land scam investigation. Upon entering politics, Kalpana stated, «I will be ready to take on whatever responsibility the party gives me.» After her election from Gandey, she emphasised her commitment to accelerating development in her constituency ahead of the assembly elections.

Papua New Guinea’s sidelined Petroleum Minister Jimmy Maladina has pleaded not guilty to assaulting a woman during a domestic dispute in Australia

central government pensioners. Which pensioners can be eligible to get CGHS cards? What will be the rate of lifetime CGHS cards for central government pensioners? All your questions are answered.

Google's strategic moves to reduce its reliance on Apple's Safari browser in anticipation of the antitrust case outcome. Over the years, Google has attempted to shift iPhone users towards its own Google and Chrome apps for search purposes.

There was news recently that Luiz Amaral, CEO of Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), has announced he will resign soon. This followed a staff revolt at the organization after it said it would let the companies it oversees use ‘carbon credits’ to offset pollution caused by their operations or supply chains. Initiatives like tree planting generate carbon credits, which, if bought, would allow companies to use these without cleaning up their act.

Five weeks annual leave is an idea whose time may have come. A decade ago, a Productivity Commission inquiry into Australia's industrial relations system, recommended governments periodically «examine whether there are any grounds for extending the existing 20 days of paid annual leave». Now, with the Shop Distributive and Allied Employees Association pushing for an extra week of annual leave for 1.3 million retail and fast food workers, the issue may be about to get a serious hearing.

New Delhi: The government is likely to allow electric vehicle (EV) makers to benefit from a new policy that was announced this March, even if their investments were made earlier, according to two officials aware of the development. Such a move would benefit Vietnam's EV maker VinFast, which had announced in January that it would build an EV plant in India, the first official cited above said on condition of anonymity, adding that the new policy may attract a few more global EV makers to manufacture in India.

Earlier this month, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) launched a certification exam for retail investors. This free online exam tests the knowledge of individuals new to the securities market. 

New Delhi: In what is one of the world’s largest carbon-free green energy supply contract, state-run SJVN's green energy arm will supply 4.5 gigawatt (GW) of renewable energy to AM Green Ammonia Holdings. The company, promoted by Greenko Group founders Mahesh Kolli and Anil Kumar Chalamalasetty, is in the process of setting up one of the world's largest green ammonia production facilities, which will begin with the production of one million tonnes of green ammonia per annum in the first phase, and ramp it up to five million tonnes per annum (mtpa) in the second, set to be completed by 2030.

Mahayuti coalition government in Maharashtra marks the anniversary of the completion of two years, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Sunday that in the last two years, the Mahayuti government has done a lot of work, whether it is about roads or metros.

warehousing sector is seeing increasing adoption of solar power, driven by cost savings, environmental benefits as well as supportive government policies.

bifurcation of erstwhile Andhra Pradesh and creation of Telangana in 2014 was an emotional blow. What added salt to the wound was the loss of Hyderabad to Telangana after the bifurcation, leaving Andhra Pradesh without a capital. Naidu, who became the first chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, announced the creation of a new capital, promising to build a smart city.

ET Infra had earlier reported that A.P. Møller Capital P/S, part of the A.P. Moller Group, is said to be among entities seeking to buy GIP's Pristine Logistics stake.

IMD) has issued a warning for very heavy rain across various districts of Gujarat for the next five days.

leader Deepak Babaria indicated on Sunday that the party may not project a chief ministerial face for the Haryana Assembly polls slated to be held later this year. The Congress general secretary in-charge of Haryana exuded confidence that his party will win the polls with a big mandate and form its government in the state.