The morning in Delhi turned pleasant today as the national capital and its adjoining areas received rain, bringing relief from the oppressive heat and humidity. An orange alert has been issued for Delhi, its neighboring areas, Punjab, and Haryana due to the forecast of heavy rainfall over the next 24 hours.
According to the latest Henley Passport Index ranking, India's passport is positioned at 82nd, offering visa-free access to 58 countries. The ranking is based on data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Hamas announced on Tuesday that it has signed an agreement in Beijing with various Palestinian groups, including Fatah, to pursue "national unity" and jointly govern Gaza post-war.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has unveiled the Union Budget for 2024–25, emphasizing the government’s commitment to its development agenda's four pillars: ‘Garib’ (poor), ‘Mahilayen’ (women), ‘Yuva’ (youth), and ‘Annadata’ (farmer).
Zika virus is a mosquito-borne flavivirus mainly spread by Aedes mosquitoes, especially Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. First identified in Uganda in 1947, it has since caused outbreaks in Africa, Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, and the Americas.
The Karnataka Cabinet has approved the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill, 2024, aiming to overhaul the city's civic administration by dividing it into five distinct zones. The bill, set to be introduced in the state Assembly during the upcoming Monsoon Session, proposes the establishment of a new governing body called the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA).
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the 2024 Union Budget on Tuesday, outlining a strategic plan aimed at shaping the future through focused investments and reforms. She highlighted nine priority areas for the Modi 3.0 government and future administrations in her seventh budget statement.
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.
The TTD has already released the tickets for Kalyanotsavam, Unjal Seva, Arjita Brahmotsavam, and Sahasra Deepalankara Seva online on July 22 at 10 a.m.
As anticipation builds for the upcoming Budget Session of Parliament, opposition leaders gathered to discuss key issues and their expectations for the Budget to be presented on July 23.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is likely to present the full Union Budget on July 23. The monsoon session of Parliament will begin on July 22, according to government officials.
After the retirement of Rohit Sharma from the T20 format, star batter Surya Kumar Yadav was selected as the new captain of Team India. He will start his journey as a captain with a tour of Sri Lanka starting on July 27.
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) chairperson Manoj Soni has resigned due to "personal reasons," nearly five years before his term was set to end in 2029, according to sources.