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The budget is now slightly more than a week away. Finance ministry officials would have already sifted through all the proposals, recommendations and advice received from various quarters, and taken a decision on which ones to retain and which ones to discard. Many proposals and measures are probably already in the oven for final baking; what is probably left are incorporating last-minute proposals from party members, updating data and putting final touches to finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s commentary.

Also read | Household savings plummet to 5-year low in FY23: Where did young India’s savings go? Savings, debt, and consumption are key considerations for households. Given that households are the biggest savers in India—who help fund the government’s fiscal deficit, along with helping private firms to invest—and private consumption is the largest component of the GDP, the three variables mentioned above have much to reveal about the state of the economy.

shooter, with one recalling how the gunman moved from roof to roof, apparently scouting for a perfect perch to shoot at the former US president. The FBI on Sunday identified the gunman as Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. Crooks, armed with an AR-style rifle, was killed by Secret Service personnel. He fired multiple shots at the stage from an «elevated position outside of the rally venue,» the agency said. The gunman was able to get close enough to shoot and injure Trump is seen as a huge failure of the security agencies tasked with providing cover for him ahead of the election. The gunman was on a rooftop approximately «200 to 250 yards» from where the former US president was addressing his supporters, US media reported.

Trump Shooting Attempt: The recent shooting incident at a rally in Pennsylvania involving former US President Donald Trump has sparked global attention. According to his communications director, Steven Cheung, Trump sustained a gunshot injury to his right ear but is reportedly in stable condition at a local medical facility.

Retail inflation, or the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in India, is expected to remain below or close to 5.0 percent in the remaining months of 2024-25, except for September, according to SBI Research. India's retail inflation rate increased in June, deviating from the moderation seen in previous months, driven by rising food prices. The year-on-year inflation rate based on the all-India Consumer Price Index (CPI) was 5.08 percent (provisional) for June 2024. The corresponding inflation rates for rural and urban areas were 5.66 percent and 4.39 percent, respectively.

India has already secured the series win, but Zimbabwe will be looking to salvage some pride in the final match. With favorable weather conditions and a determined Zimbabwean side, the match promises to be an exciting conclusion to the series. Fans can catch the live broadcast on Sony Sports Network or stream it on SonyLIV.

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Delhi Police on Saturday arrested a fraudster who lured victims into participating in simple online tasks with the promise of earning a huge amount of money. A complaint was received at the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP) when Akshay Kumar Singh, a resident of Dwarka, alleged that he had received a message on his telegram account on November 23 regarding a part-time job. The accused person had asked to make an account on the alleged website to buy and sell crypto currency. Additionally, some prepaid tasks were assigned to the complainant and as per the instructions of the accused, the complainant invested Rs 20,16,640 in prepaid tasks from November 23 to November 24.

rainwater harvesting pits in a rubber plantation in Kerala's Kannur district, MGNREGS struck gold on Friday when they unearthed a mud pot containing gold and silver coins and ornaments, reported ToI. However, the quest for treasure did not end there. On Saturday morning, five more silver coins and two gold ornaments were recovered from the same spot, the report said further. Details of treasure:

K Armstrong's murder, police on Sunday confirmed that Thiruvengadam, an accused, was killed in a police encounter in Madhavaram area near Chennai, ANI reported. «The encounter took place today and investigation is underway,» said Additional Commissioner of Police, Chennai North, Narendra Nair.

Seoul, an official said. The agreement, dubbed as comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA), was operationalised in January 2010. So far, 10 rounds of review talks have been concluded. The Indian team «will visit Seoul from July 17-19» for the next round of review meetings, the official added. «In the 11th round, both the sides would discuss the broad contours for closing the deal,» the official said, adding that Korea is keen to conclude the negotiations this year.

Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) rules, issuing $2.1 million in Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPs) in 2023. Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program remains vital for addressing labor and skill shortages when qualified Canadians and permanent residents are unavailable. The program, managed by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), aims to ensure foreign workers are protected during their stay in Canada, the government said in a statement. In the last fiscal year, ESDC conducted 2,122 inspections under the TFW Program, finding 94% of employers compliant. However, non-compliant employers faced $2.1 million in Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPs), a 36% increase from the previous year. Additionally, 12 employers were banned from the program, up from seven in the prior year. Non-compliant employers are publicly listed on Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada's (IRCC) website.

Verona province, according to a media report, weeks after the country was shocked by the tragic death of a Sikh farm worker who bled to death. Finance police also seized assets worth 475,000 euros from the suspects, who own two agricultural sector companies with no employees on the books and are allegedly total tax evaders, ANSA news agency reported on Saturday. The two alleged gangmasters were arrested on Saturday and are under investigation for crimes, including enslavement and labour exploitation, the Italian news agency said. The issue of modern forms of slavery in Italy recently came to the fore of media attention following the case of 31-year-old Sikh farm labourer Satnam Singh, who bled to death after being abandoned by his employer after a strawberry wrapping machine severed his arm in Lazio, near Rome, last month.

₹538 per month per head on processed food items. This trend is not just about eating habits, but has also helped drive sales for fast-food giants, whose processed food sales are steadily rising. The flood of fast-food joints across cities has made the trend even starker.

Richard Simmons, television’s hyperactive court jester of physical fitness who built a mini-empire in his trademark tank tops and short shorts by urging the overweight to exercise and eat better, died Saturday. He was 76.

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Former U.S. President Donald Trump was shot at a rally in Pennsylvania Saturday evening, but remains “fine,” according to his campaign.

Barack Obama was not happy with Joe Biden way back in 2008 when they joined hands as President and Vice President respectively or even much before that. They disagreed over several issues and even clashed publicly. Some ex-Obama staffers and some of his close associates have now openly targeted Biden and even urged him to step aside of the presidential election bid. The old-time associates also recall the well-known tensions between the former White House duo that go back nearly two decades.

solar particle event" might have a catastrophic effect on Earth, according to scientists. Experts predict that these occurrences, which happen around every thousand years, could happen shortly. The ejection of protons into space by the sun is known as solar particle events or solar storms. If these particles get to Earth, they have the potential to do serious damage, as per the reports of Daily Star.

Neurologist and specialist in movement disorders Dr. Kevin Cannard visited the White House at least eight times between last July and this March, reports 'The Telegraph'. It is believed that the doctor came to the White House to treat President Joe Biden for a cognitive disorder. The news outlet also reported that the neurologist works at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. After this was reported in the media, the White House issued a statement saying that Dr Cannard had only seen Biden for his three annual physicals and the other visits were related to military personnel.