Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a ₹1,000 crore fund in the Union Budget 2024 to advance space technology development.
The 2024 Union budget will be the PM Modi-led NDA government's first full budget after the 18th Lok Sabha polls. In fact, Nirmala will create history as she presents the budget for the seventh consecutive time.
The Israeli military has issued an evacuation order for a section of the Gaza Strip that it had designated as a humanitarian zone. This move is part of a planned operation against Hamas militants who have entrenched themselves in the area, launching rockets toward Israel. The evacuation order has forced thousands of Palestinians, including children and families, to leave their homes once again.
In the midst of Sudan’s brutal civil war, women are being coerced into sexual exploitation by soldiers in exchange for food, according to a harrowing report by The Guardian. The conflict, which erupted in April 2023, has pushed the country into a dire humanitarian crisis, with widespread violence and famine exacerbating the suffering of civilians.
The Government of India has presented its Economic Survey for the fiscal year 2024-25, revealing promising growth prospects for the Indian economy. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the report in Parliament, highlighting that India's GDP is expected to grow between 6.5% and 7%, a significant rebound following the pandemic. This growth projection aligns closely with estimates from global agencies such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), although it is slightly lower than the Reserve Bank of India's forecast of 7.2% for the same period.
In his first press conference as the head coach of Team India, Gautam Gambhir expressed strong support for veteran players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, suggesting that both could be integral
Indian government has officially ruled out the possibility of granting special category status to Bihar, a demand that has been a central issue for the Janata Dal (United) or JD(U), a key ally of the ruling coalition.
The trailer for "Modern Masters," featuring acclaimed director S.S. Rajamouli is released on Monday. Known for his monumental contributions to Indian cinema, Rajamouli is celebrated for his epic storytelling
Mangoes and their connection to Indian culture date back to 5000 years, which was used as a reference in Indian folklore. The name mango originated from the Malayan word 'Manna'.
The economic survey has been prepared by the Economic Division of the Department of Economic Affairs, which is a crucial department of the Ministry of Finance.