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......

Rajouri village declared containment zone after 17 mystery deaths

The remote Badhaal village in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district was on Wednesday declared a containment zone and prohibitory orders imposed on all public and private gatherings in the wake of......

One can serve nation even without military colours: IAF chief

Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh on Wednesday said that every citizen of India is akin to a soldier and that while serving the country in uniform has a different charm, one can......

Maha makes FASTag toll collection mandatory from April 1

The Maharashtra cabinet on Tuesday decided to make toll collection through FASTag mandatory from April 1 and announced revisions in the Rules of Business to streamline administrative processes.......

Govt announces new Fund of Funds scheme with Rs 10k cr corpus for startups

The government on Saturday announced a host of measures such as setting up of a new Fund of Funds Scheme (FFS) with Rs 10,000 crore corpus; and extension of period of incorporation by five years......

Experts see FY26 nominal GDP growth at 10-11%

The upcoming Union Budget to be presented on February 1 is likely to assume a nominal gross domestic product (GDP) growth between 10 and 10.5 per cent for FY26, a Business Standard poll of 10......

India Inc earns fat profits but wages have not kept pace

Growth in corporate profits needs to be commensurate with wages to boost the economy, Economic Survey 2024-25 said, noting that sharp disparities between the two pose risk to the economy by curbing......

'An All-Out Budget For Middle Class'

'There's a misconception that all Rs 1 lakh crore will be spent immediately, leading to higher consumption of FMCG goods, travel, and vehicle purchases.''While some of this money will go toward......

Fans breach security at Kotla to meet King Kohli

IMAGE: Over 12,000 fans turned up at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi to watch Virat Kohli play in the Ranji Trophy match between Delhi and Railways on Saturday. Photograph: Kind Courtesy......

'Virat's presence raises the profile of Ranji match'

Security beefed up for Kohli's Ranji comeback IMAGE: Virat Kohli has been included in the Delhi Ranji Trophy game against Railways in New Delhi on Thursday, Jan 30. Photograph: BCCI Virat Kohli......

Australian broadcaster apologises to Djokovic, Serbian fans

IMAGE: Novak Djokovic declined to do the customary on-court interview after his fourth-round victory over Jiri Lehecka on Sunday. Photograph: Mike Frey-Imagn Images/Reuters Australian broadcaster......

Checkmate! Magnus Carlsen Weds Ella Malone

Amidst a whirlwind of controversies, World No.1 chess player Magnus Carlsen tied the knot with his long-time girlfriend, Ella Victoria Malone, in a private ceremony at the Holmenkollen Chapel in......

PSG vs Mbappe: Inside the mega wage dispute rocking french footbal

IMAGE: Chennai Super Kings players celebrate a wicket against Kolkata Knight Riders. Photograph: BCCI Paris St Germain will take their wage dispute with Kylian Mbappe to court after the French......