Rs 2,541 cr boost for tourism, 50 destinations to be developed

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the top 50 tourist destinations in the country will be developed in partnership with states in a 'challenge mode', as she emphasised......

First time no foreign attempt to disrupt Parliament session: Modi

It is perhaps the first time since 2014 that no attempt has been made from abroad to 'stoke a fire' in India before the start of a Parliament session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday.......

India, Taliban govt meet in Dubai; discuss Chabahar Port, cricket and aid

India has said it will consider engaging in development projects in Afghanistan and provide material support to the country in the health sector. IMAGE: Foreign secretary Vikram Misri meets......

'Modiji Has Tamed The People Of India'

'The BJP has killed public anger. They have killed people's self-respect.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra D Modi being seen off by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief......

Budget proposes social security scheme for gig workers

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced a social security scheme for one crore gig workers engaged with online platforms and said the government will provide them identity cards......

5% Reduction in Tax Can Stimulate Spending

While this will incur a revenue loss amounting to 0.2 per cent of GDP, it will provide a strong boost to consumer sentiment and spending, points out Rajani Sinha. Illustration: Dominic......

Equity MF inflows soar to near Rs 4 lakh cr in 2024

Equity mutual funds witnessed a remarkable surge in inflows to nearly Rs 4 lakh crore in 2024, more than double the amount recorded in the preceding year, reflecting strong investor confidence and......

Meet Nirmalaji's Budget Team

This will be the first full-year Budget of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government since it came to power for a third consecutive term in July last year. IMAGE: Finance Minister......

India to go all out to win bid for 2036 Olympic Games

'As India intends to host the (2036) Olympics, we are not just strengthening our infrastructure capabilities, but our intellectual and research preparedness too.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra......

Meet India's Champions Trophy 15

Jasprit Bumrah was picked for the Champions Trophy despite uncertain injury status. Mohammed Shami and Kuldeep Yadav were chosen after recovering from injury.Rishabh Pant was a surprise inclusion......

Morkel hints at Shami's inclusion for fifth England T20I

IMAGE: India pacer Mohammed Shami bowls during the third T20I against England at Rajkot on January 28, 2025. Photograph: BCCI Morne Morkel, India's bowling coach, is delighted to have Mohammed......

Spin Or Shami? India's Dilemma For Chennai T20I

IMAGE: Mohammed Shami's return looms large. Photograph: BCCI   Riding the wave of a convincing victory in the series opener, India will aim to further assert their dominance against England......

Was Harshit Rana's Inclusion Fair?

IMAGE: The decision to bring in Harshit Rana as a concussion substitute for Shivam Dube raised eyebrows in the England camp. Photograph: BCCI   Pune's fourth T20I between India and England......