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Budget Expectations: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman concluded her customary stakeholder consultations for the Union Budget, meeting more than 120 invitees across 10 stakeholder groups over two weeks till Friday to gather their inputs. Participants included representatives, economists and experts from industry, agriculture, trade unions, education, health, employment & skilling, MSME, trade & services, financial sector and capital markets, infrastructure, energy and urban sector, the finance ministry said in a statement on Sunday. The full Budget for FY25 will be presented on July 23.

Jammu and Kashmir administration has formed a seven-member panel to identify foreign nationals who have been illegally overstaying in Jammu and Kashmir for the past 13 years, aiming to facilitate their deportation. The panel has been tasked with gathering biographic and biometric details of illegal migrants and maintaining an updated digital record regularly. «Sanction is hereby accorded to the re-constitution of the committee to identify foreign nationals illegally overstaying in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir since 2011», Principal Secretary to the Government, Home Department, Chandraker Bharti said in an order. The administrative secretary of the home department will chair the panel. Other members include the Foreigners Regional Registration Officer (FRRO) of Punjab, the Criminal Investigation Department (Special Branch) of the Jammu and Srinagar headquarters, and all district SSPs and SPs (Foreigners Registration), along with the state coordinator, NIC.

stampede at a Hindu religious gathering in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, authorities said, in one of the worst such tragedies in recent years. The stampede happened in a village in Hathras district, about 200 km southeast of the national capital New Delhi, where authorities said a large crowd had gathered on an open area of land in response to a call from a religious leader. Here is a list of major stampedes in India over the years, most of them at religious festivals or gatherings: JANUARY 2005: More than 265 Hindu devotees were killed and hundreds more injured after a stampede at the Mandhardevi temple in Wai town in the western state of Maharashtra. The stampede was caused by slippery steps leading up to the temple, media reported at the time.

PM Modi at the airport. Manturov and PM Modi shook hands and greeted each other. In a rare gesture, Manturov will also accompany PM Modi to the hotel from the airport in the same car. India's Ambassador to Russia, Vinay Kumar, was present at the airport to welcome PM Modi. The Indian community has gathered outside the hotel, where PM Modi is scheduled to arrive. Indian diaspora are also playing dhol to welcome PM Modi at the hotel.

Uttar Pradesh, a tragic stampede during a religious congregation led by 'Vishwa Hari Bhole Baba' has claimed the lives of at least 121 people, leaving over 300 others injured. The victims, predominantly women and children, were part of a massive crowd that had gathered near Phulrai village in the Sikandrarau area. The stampede left over 300 people injured, overwhelming local medical facilities. The stampede occurred around 3:30 PM as thousands of attendees rushed to touch the feet of Bhole Baba, whose real name is Surajpal, a former police officer turned religious preacher. According to eyewitnesses, parts of the ground had become boggy due to water overflowing from a nearby drain, causing people to slip and fall over one another. Overcrowding was cited as a primary factor, with attendance far exceeding the 80,000 figure mentioned in the event organizers' application. Reports indicated that nearly 2.5 lakh people attended the 'satsang'. Prakash Kumar, an injured attendee from Aligarh, recounted, “There was a large crowd at the site. There was no way out, and people fell on each other and fainted. When I tried to move out, there were motorcycles parked outside, which blocked my way.”

Bhole Baba" and Ramkumari said a stone in her kidney vanished. The 85-year-old gave no proof but this story and countless others of similar "miracles" led to Baba's following rocketing in India's northern states. A gathering addressed by the former police head constable in a crowded field last week drew a quarter of a million people and caused one of the deadliest stampedes in the country. Bhole Baba, or Innocent Elder, was born Suraj Pal Singh Jatav. He quit the police in 2000 to join a series of Hindu preachers and gurus in India who are sought by millions for miracle cures and spiritual advice. They are often called godmen, and many have been wooed by politicians for the influence they wield.

4th of July sales is a rather traditional celebratory occasion for shopaholics across the United States as thousands of retailers across the country join hands to take part in it to make the shopping experience pocket-friendly as well as interesting. There are a plethora of items to choose from during the 4th of July sales, be it tech gadgets, kitchen items, and more at some amazing discounted deals from popular US brands. However, you need to maintain caution about the products to purchase during 4th of July sales as some of the products may be found even cheaper on other sales like Amazon Prime Day 2024 sales.

Statisticians and demographers are sounding the alarm about threats to official data gathering in the U.S. They warn that funding for the federal statistical agencies is inadequate and measures in a House appropriations bill could undermine what Americ...

Marine Drive as fans cheer on and await Team India's arrival. The team will have a victory parade shortly to celebrate their #T20WorldCup2024 victory," the ANI posted.The ANI video clip shows a huge crowd taking over the entire road on Marine Drive.

India Today, the former Indian cricketer said, “There will always be the occasional individual who might be a bit disappointing. But I think what the current leadership has done is quite outstanding."“Many people criticise Jay Shah, focusing on his father’s political position rather than his contributions.

Gen Anil Chauhan on Thursday said the form of war is transforming rapidly due to technological advancements and the country's armed forces will have to be ready to accept this change. He made the remarks while addressing a gathering of Army officers, junior commissioned officers (JCOs) and soldiers drawn from 18 Grenadiers to mark 25 years of the battles of Tololing and Tiger Hill fought during the Kargil war in 1999. Tiger Hill top was captured by the Indian Army on July 4, 1999. The 18 Grenadiers battalion played a pivotal role in the Kargil conflict. 'Vijay Diwas' is celebrated on July 26 every year to mark India's victory over Pakistan in the 1999 Kargil war. «People of the country have faith in our capabilities and due to that, we have this immense prestige. The legacy that has been bequeathed to you has been earned by our ancestors. We may not have made a direct contribution but we are reaping its fruits,» Gen Chauhan told the gathering.

critical minerals and their processing besides battery production, Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal said on Monday. Both countries have signed an interim free trade agreement and are in negotiations to expand that into a comprehensive pact, he said. «We are looking at how we can integrate our (India and Australia) economies in terms of battery production, in terms of mineral production, in terms of mineral processing, in terms of vehicle production,» the secretary said here at a conference on the roadmap for vehicle electrification. He also said that the government has taken a series of steps to promote domestic manufacturing of electric vehicles (EVs) and strengthened the ecosystem around that like boosting charging infrastructure.

₹22,000 ($265) as of mid-2024, up from ₹13,000 ($170) in mid-2020, building a $38 billion Indian smartphone market in 2023. This year, with further shipment growth and a marginal uptick in ASPs, the Indian smartphone market is tipped to cross $40 billion in gross revenue. “Every deal and discount that e-commerce platforms offer are usually introduced in physical stores as well, although certain offers from brands may vary across retailers.

How many teams train for low-probability events? It can make a big difference, as both of India’s T20 World Cup cricket triumphs demonstrate. In 2007, when India beat Pakistan in the final match, we had a psychological edge going into it for having beaten the latter in a league match by means of a spectacular but unprecedented tie-breaker called a bowl-out. In this rarest of rare cases, both were tied at 141 runs in 20 overs.

A California law that bans drilling new oil wells near places like homes and schools will likely take effect in the coming days

BBQ season, eagerly reaching for their favourite smoked-flavoured chips and barbecue treats. However, while these snacks are a staple of summer gatherings, Europe’s recent ban on smoked flavours due to potential genotoxicity concerns is prompting a closer look at their safety.In April, the European Union (EU) moved to ban several artificial smoke flavourings found in popular foods such as chips, cheese, barbecue sauce and ham, citing potential health concerns related to cancer.Flavours such as smoky bacon chips will be phased out across all EU countries over the next two to five years.

China’s space officials said Thursday they welcomed scientists from across the world to apply to study the lunar rock samples the Chang’e 6 probe brought back to Earth in a historic mission, but noted there were limits to that cooperation, specifically...

Japan issued an emergency alert following a suspected ballistic missile strike by North Korea on Tuesday (local time). The information was given by the Japan Prime Minister's Office on social media platform X. Minutes later, the Japan PMO said the emergency alert was being lifted as the 'suspected ballistic missile' from North Korea was not expected to reach Japan.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was freed by a court on the U.S. Pacific island territory of Saipan on Wednesday after pleading guilty to violating U.S. espionage law, in a deal that will see him return home to Australia. During the three hour hearing, Assange pled guilty to one criminal count of conspiring to obtain and disclose classified U.S. national defence documents but said he had believed the Constitution's First Amendment, which protects free speech, shielded his activities.

South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that this unusual incident happened on May 17. The thief managed to get into the office, stealing a watch and a laptop. Before leaving, he wrote a note for the owner, advising them to upgrade their security system, according to Shanghai police. The police identified the thief as Sang. He climbed the building's wall to get in and stole a watch and an Apple MacBook. While inside, he gathered mobile phones and laptops, piled them on a desk, wrote a note, and left it under the pile of devices. «Dear boss, I took a wristwatch and a laptop. You should improve your anti-theft system. I didn't take all the phones and laptops, fearing it might hurt your business,» Sang wrote. At the end of the note, he added, «Contact me if you want your laptop and phone back,» and left his number.

Income Tax Filing: As the deadline of July 31 for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) approaches, taxpayers who have engaged in transactions involving shares, mutual funds, jewellery, real estate, and derivatives trading must ensure accurate reporting of their capital gains and losses. The correct disclosure of these transactions is essential for maintaining financial compliance and avoiding penalties.