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Union Budget has positive indicators on economic growth and development: Kiran Mazumdar Shaw
Kiran Mazumdar Shaw of Biocon welcomed Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's budget, stressing job creation through skilling and CSR-backed stipends. She praised the 'angel tax' removal, 'ease of doing business' for MSMEs, and Rs 1 lakh crore allocation for agritech and industrial research. Shaw also supported Customs duty removal on cancer drugs and suggested GST exemption for all cancer medications.
Sharp exchanges between Justice Chandrachud, lawyer in SC; CJI warns advocate he will be removed from court
In NEET-UG 2024 hearing, CJI Chandrachud warned Mathews J Nedumpara to wait his turn after Hooda. Justices Pardiwala, Misra, and Solicitor General Mehta were present. Nedumpara’s behavior deemed contemptuous followed by an apology. He cited seniority and unfair treatment, advocating for a retest over a question paper leak, which he raised in Parliament.
Mumbai to see heavy rainfall tomorrow, IMD in weather forecast. Police issue advisory
Mumbai faces ongoing heavy rainfall, prompting authorities to issue alerts and advisories. Residents warned to take precautions and avoid unnecessary travel. Forecast predicts continued moderate to heavy rain in the region.
High Court orders issue of notice to Karnataka government on petition to transfer Valmiki scam case to CBI
The Karnataka High Court has ordered the transfer of a financial irregularity probe from a state SIT to the CBI. The case involves alleged embezzlement of funds from a state-run corporation. The Union Bank of India officials are under investigation, with the Minister resigning and facing arrest.
CJI Chandrachud raps advocate Matthews for interrupting; lawyer later 'forgives' lordships
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud pulled up senior advocate Mathews Nedumpara for interrupting the hearing of NEET-UG. Advocate Nedumpara interrupted the arguments of another senior advocate, Narender Hooda, saying, "May I answer Millord." To this, Chief Justice Chandrachud asked him to speak after Hooda completed his argument. Nedumpara challenged the Chief Justice, saying, "I am the seniormost here." This irked the Chief Justice, who warned Nedumpara, "I am warning you. You will not speak to the gallery. I am in charge of the court. Call the security... have him removed." The Chief Justice said, "I have seen judiciary for the last 24 years. I cannot let lawyers dictate procedure in this court." Nedumpara intervened, "I have seen it since 1979."
Budget 2024: I.N.D.I.A. leaders to protest against 'discriminatory' Budget in Parliament on July 24
INDIA Alliance MPs to protest in Parliament tomorrow, 24th July, morning alleging the #UnionBudget2024 to be a “discriminatory budget”
P Chidambaram says Budget 2024 'copied' from Congress manifesto
New Delhi: Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram – one of the was scathing in his attack on the Union budget today, questioning what data the BJP had to back their claims. Most of the claims made while presenting the budget, he said, were "as vague as vague can be", and as example, cited the government's scheme for jobs and apprenticeship for first-time workers. The government has promised to provide internships in top companies for the young people in the country and claimed that the scheme will benefit 210 lakh youths. It is meant for all persons entering the workforce in all sectors, Ms Sitharaman said while presenting Budget 2024 in parliament.
Pragmatic Budget for transformative growth in Northeast India: Industry bodies
Industry bodies in Northeast India praise the Union Budget 2024-2025 for its focus on holistic development in the region. Allocations for infrastructure, agriculture, human resource development, and tax incentives expected to benefit the northeastern states. Positive reactions from various sectors including tea industry and chamber of commerce.
NEET UG 2024: SC refuses to cancel NEET result, says data doesn't show systemic leak
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered that there will be no retest of NEET-UG. The bench of CJI DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra said that there is no material to show that the results of the NEET-UG are vitiated entirely and that there was a systemic breach in its sanctity.
Centre asks Pune cops to give details on the marital status of IAS probationer Puja Khedkar's parents
The UPSC last week took a series of actions, including registration of a police case, against Puja Khedkar for fraudulently availing attempts in the civil services examination by faking her identity. The commission has also issued a show cause notice for cancellation of her candidature of the civil services examination-2022 and debarment from future examinations and selections. Her probation period was put on hold and she was recalled to Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration in Uttarakhand's Mussoorie.
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Union Budget 2024-25: Delhi Police gets Rs 11,400.81 crore, allocation down by 6%
The allocated funds for the city's police force will be used for routine expenses as well as for various schemes to be implemented by the Delhi Police such as developing a model traffic system and communication networks in the NCR region. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday presented the Union Budget for 2024-25 in Parliament.
NEET-UG 2024: No retest, says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court ruled against a retest for NEET-UG, citing no evidence of systemic breach in results' sanctity. This was followed by the IIT Delhi panel's confirmation that option 4 was the correct answer to a disputed question. Analysis of released marks suggested centers with alleged irregularities had poorer performance, prompting the court to scrutinise the situation further as aspirants await a final decision on the exam's fate.
Union Budget 2024: What does it mean for Assam, Sikkim, and Manipur?
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HC orders removal of defamatory posts against IRPS officer and LS Speaker's daughter Anjali Birla
Delhi High Court instructs X Corp and Google to remove defamatory social media posts against IRPS officer Anjali Birla, daughter of Lok Sabha Speaker. Court also restrains unknown parties from sharing such content. Further responses awaited from involved parties.
Budget 2024: Ashneer Grover slams it as 'boring, lifeless, and meaningless'
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Budget for 2024-25 on Tuesday, marking her seventh consecutive presentation. This achievement surpasses the record of former Prime Minister Morarji Desai. The 2024 Budget is the first during Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government's third term in office.
