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......

Social justice and empowerment budget expanded by 35%

The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment has received Rs 13,611 crore in the Union Budget announced on Saturday, while the allocation for disability welfare now stands at Rs 1,275 crore.......

Trump backs 'great' H-1B visa programme amid opposition

In a major shift from his earlier stance, United States-President elect Donald Trump has expressed his support for the H-1B visa programme and acknowledged frequently using it for his own......

I like competent people coming to US: Trump on H-1B visa

United States President Donald Trump has said he likes both sides of the argument on the H-1B foreign guest workers' visa, noting that the country needs "very competent" and "great" people which is......

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......

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......

Budget 2025: Rs 1.88 lakh crore outlay for rural development

The Rural Development Ministry has been allocated Rs 1.88 lakh crore in the Union Budget for 2025-26, around 5.75 per cent more than the allocation in the previous budget. IMAGE: Ministry of Rural......

Trump's Latest Comment Gives IT Cos Hope

'Skilled labour is different from immigration.''While any adverse immigration ruling will impact Indians, it may not necessarily affect the IT services industry.' Kindly note the image has been......

MCA to resurrect T20 Mumbai League

IMAGE: The Mumbai T20 League was a launchpad for many young talents including India's opener Yashasvi Jaiswal. Photograph: T20 Mumbai League/X The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has decided to......

'Nitish Reddy has silenced all with a remarkable debut'

IMAGE: Nitish Kumar Reddy top-scored for India with 41 in the first innings and added a quickfire 37 not out in the second during the opening Test against Australia in Perth, underlining his......

What An Innings, Nitish Reddy!

It was a proper Test innings, it was of the highest class, and given the circumstances it came in, it was one of the best innings by an Indian batsman in recent memory, applauds Prem Panicker.......

Is this India's year to finally win T20 Women's World Cup?

Photograph: Kind Courtesy T20 World Cup/X Former Australian captain Lisa Sthalekar said India have the all-round depth to grab an elusive ICC title during the upcoming women's T20 World Cup.......

The secret of India's massive 'supply chain' of cricketers

IMAGE: VVS Laxman is the chief of BCCI's Centre of Excellence.Photograph: Peter Cziborra/Reuters VVS Laxman admitted that he took over as the chief of BCCI Centre of Excellence with trepidation,......