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Budget date: Narendra Modi’s first Budget of his third term, to be presented on July 23, will see Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman leveraging revenue growth and a record dividend from the Reserve Bank of India. The focus will be on infrastructure investment and targeted spending for the middle class, women, and the agricultural sector. Besides showcasing economic resilience, the government plans to introduce reform measures that bypass the need for legislative approval. “Hon’ble President of India, on the recommendation of Govt of India, has approved the proposal for summoning of both the Houses of Parliament for the budget session, 2024 from 22nd July, 2024 to 12 August, 2024 (subject to exigencies of parliamentary business). Union Budget 2024-25 will be presented in Lok Sabha on 23 July, 2024,” parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju said in a post on X.

The Rock" Dwayne Johnson has revealed the release date of Moana live-action. He also shared that the production for Moana live-action adaptation by Disney will commence in August. Dwayne Johnson has also posted details about the upcoming movie. «Disney has found its live action Moana family,» The Rock's post reads. «The Rock» has revealed that Catherine Laga'aia will play the lead role of Moana. John Tui will feature as Moana's father Chief Mui, Frankie Adams will be her Sina. Rena Owen will play the role of Gramma Tala. The Rock will play the role of MAUI.

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.»

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Indian Penal Code (IPC), marking a significant shift in how India addresses certain crimes. One notable addition is the inclusion of community service as a punitive measure for several offenses, signaling a move towards more rehabilitative practices in law enforcement. Community Service as Alternative Punishment Under BNSS, community service is now an option for minor offenses such as petty thefts, public nuisance, and false defamation complaints. Offenders involved in thefts of property valued under Rs 5,000 can avoid traditional punishments by returning the stolen goods and performing community service.

Telangana State Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB).

Remo Freuler, a Switzerland national team defender, could easily be remembered as the Diego Maradona of Euro Cup 2024, but for all the wrong reasons. Maradona shook the football world during the 1986 FIFA World Cup after the 'hand of God' incident during a quarterfinals match against England.

Guaranteed income sources like Social Security, pension assets, and annuities give people a “license” to spend more in retirement, new research found.

tiny wires of Neuralink's brain chip implant used in the first participant in a trial run by Elon Musk's company have become «more or less very stable», a company executive said on Wednesday. The company had in May said that a number of tiny wires inside the brain of Noland Arbaugh, who is paralyzed from the shoulders down due to a 2016 diving accident, had pulled out of position.

Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the Gujarat High Court’s order passed last week that asked state authorities to take back 108 hectares of grazing land from Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Ltd in the Kachchh region and return it to villagers for cattle grazing. A bench comprising justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan while issuing notice to the Ministry of Environment & Forest, the state government, Development Commissioner, Mundra Port and SEZ, and others noted that senior counsel Mukul Rohatgi’s argument that “though the counsel for the petitioner (Adani) was present before the HC and attempted to make submissions, he was not heard by the HC… we shall stay the impugned order.” Rohatgi, appearing for Adani, argued that HC’s order was in «blatant breach of natural justice» as the company was not heard.

compensation to the next of kin of Agniveer Ajay Kumar intensified on Friday with Rahul Gandhi reiterating that the martyr's family had not got compensation till date and alleged that the Modi government was discriminating against the Agniveers. The Congress leader also shared a video on X purportedly of the father of a deceased Agniveer who stated that his family got Rs 50 lakh as insurance from a private bank and 48 lakh from the Army Group Insurance Fund. Gandhi said in the video that the martyr's family had not got compensation and asked why they have not got ex-gratia payment. He asked why salary arrears have not been received in the bank account of the martyr's family.

Ghaziabad, a vital part of the Delhi NCR, is making significant strides in the residential real estate market. Known for its relatively affordable properties compared to areas like Gurgaon and Noida, the city is experiencing increased activity driven by major infrastructural developments.

Keith Gill, known as Roaring Kitty, has been accused of securities fraud in a class-action lawsuit concerning GameStop. The lawsuit alleges that his social media posts caused volatility in GameStop stock prices between May and June.

Gavin Newsom’s yacht may be coming in after President Biden foundered last week in his debate with Donald Trump. Some Democrats are calling to replace the incumbent, and betting markets put Mr. Newsom as the favorite alternative.

In less than one year, India’s solar-cell manufacturing capacity will increase to 30 gigawatts from 6. These cells go into solar photovoltaic modules, whose capacity will also double to 150 gigawatts in two years. This will not only meet domestic demand but might also make India an exporter.

DMK on Monday dubbed the NEET as an 'industry' created for the 'welfare' of coaching centres that rake in 'several lakh crores' and said Tamil Nadu was the first state to make this clear and major parties at the national level now raise their voice against the test. Pointing to the arrest of several people and searches by the CBI in connection with NEET-UG irregularities, DMK Tamil mouthpiece 'Murasoli,' said BJP's partner, JD(U) itself has passed a resolution over the irregularities. «India's major parties have started to raise their voice against NEET.» The DMK is for a debate in both the Houses of Parliament over NEET irregularities and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has said that the issue should be deliberated. Days ago, in the state Assembly, Minister for Sports and Youth Welfare, Udhayanidhi Stalin spoke on the 'Dravidian Algorithm,' explaining that Tamil Nadu understood much ahead of other states whether 'NEET is good or bad.' Similarly, Tamil people understood before others on why 'Hindi imposition' must be opposed.

s Women@Work 2024: A Global Outlook report, only 10% of women in India believe their organisation is taking concrete steps to fulfil its commitment towards gender diversity. Lack of flexibility and inadequate benefits are resulting in a loss of gender-balance and talent for employers. So, it is upon all of us to shift the perspective through continued enhancements of initiatives and policies and integrating inclusion into day-to-day operations.

quick commerce companies saw an upto 40%-50% uptick in sales and revenues on Saturday nightthanks to the T20 World Cup final and India's victory against South Africa.