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#DecodingBudget: Here's what's got costlier, and what has become cheaper
The Budget 2018 had its focus on several key aspects of the economy, but the common man was not one of them.
#Decoding Budget: BJP's last full-fledged budget woos farmers
In its last full-fledged budget before the LS elections, as expected, the BJP-led NDA government has gone all out to woo farmers.
#DecodingBudget: What the 2018 Budget means for you
Despite excited speculation, the 2018 Budget has been a disappointment for the common man, who didn't get any major relief this time.
#DecodingBudget: Announcements for Digital India made by FinMin Jaitley
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has presented the much-awaited Budget for 2018-19. While it's largely focused on agriculture, rural development, and healthcare, Jaitley also made key announcements for Digital India, giving a push to usage and development of technology.
#DecodingBudget: Jaitley's budget focuses on safety and Railways modernization
After declaring that infrastructure is important for economic growth, FM Arun Jaitley made an all-time high allocation to Indian Railways.
#DecodingBudget: India gets Rs. 1,200cr healthcare coverage, 'largest govt-funded program'
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley presented the 2018 Budget this morning. If the NDA doesn't return to power in 2019, this was its last full-fledged Budget.
Calcutta University rocked by protests after 50% students fail
Calcutta University has been rocked by students' protest after a sharp dip in pass percentage in the Part I exam.
#DecodingBudget: Before the D-day, 7 interesting facts about the budget
The day is finally here. NDA government will present its last full-fledged budget on 1st Feb.
#WhatTheHealth: Doctors clueless about twins in womb, one baby dies
In an extreme case of medical negligence, a pregnant woman in Gurgaon lost one of her babies because doctors didn't know she was carrying twins.
15-year-old boy allegedly sodomized by classmates in Delhi
A Class 9 student of a government in school in Delhi's Uttam Nagar has alleged he was sodomized by four of his classmates.
Strong tremors across Afghanistan-India-Pakistan, Delhi, UP, Punjab affected
Strong tremors were felt in several parts of North India including Delhi, J&K, UP, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab at 12:40pm today.
Navy launches INS Karanj, third Scorpene-Class submarine, after much delay
The Navy launched the INS Karanj, India's third Scorpene-class submarine, today at Mumbai's Mazagon docks.
SC, HC judges get 200% salary hikes effective from 2016
The President has finally approved massive hikes for judges of the Supreme Court (SC) and the 24 high courts (HC), a nearly 200% rise.
This Pune doctor performs free cleft lip surgeries on children
Unarguably, one of the noblest professions in this world is of a doctor's.
No entry for unmarried couples in this Coimbatore park
Tired of couples frolicking in its botanical park, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University in Coimbatore now allows only families and married visitors.
Railway Budget'18: Rs. 78,000cr to automate Indian Railways
After 2017's historic reform of merging the two budgets, this year Railway Budget will be presented along with the Union Budget on February 1.
Passports to remain as the valid address proof: Centre
Earlier, the External Affairs Ministry said it would stop printing the last page of the passport, leaving it blank, which means passports wouldn't be a valid address proof.
Raid unmasks corrupt Andhra babu, assets worth Rs. 60cr found
In a major crackdown on corruption, the Andhra Pradesh police on Monday arrested a government employee after assets worth Rs. 60 crore were recovered during multiple raids at his properties, a sharp contrast to his monthly salary of Rs. 1 lakh.
I-T attaches SRK's Alibaug farmhouse over several alleged violations
I-T has provisionally attached Shah Rukh Khan's Deja Vu Farms Pvt Ltd at Alibaug under the Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act (PBPT).
India Post personnel to don khadi uniforms from February
The 90,000 postmen and postwomen of India Post will be donning new uniforms from February.
Bapu's death-anniversary: India needs his ideals more than ever now
Whatever may be your opinion of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, the man, there's no denying that the principles he promulgated and tried to live up to are bulletproof, timeless.
UP: 13 men sexually exploit widow, end up with HIV
At least 13 men in Gorakhpur's Bhathat block decided to sexually exploit a widow who was desperately seeking her widow pension and a ration card.
Drug peddler nabbed after he declares income of Rs. 40L!
A drug peddler was nabbed in Bengaluru, only because he decided to file his income tax returns.
Patna student kills himself on WhatsApp video chat with girlfriend
In a disturbing incident, a 19-year-old youth in Patna shot himself while on a WhatsApp video call with his girlfriend.
Allahabad HC judge faces removal over involvement in admissions scam
Having found merit in allegations related to a medical scam against Allahabad HC Justice SN Shukla, CJI Dipak Misra has paved the way for his removal.
Indians' preference for sons has left 2 million girls "unwanted"
Indians are so in love with male heirs that in their quest for sons, they have produced 21 million "unwanted" girls, the government said in its 2018 Economic Survey.
Delhi shocker: Drunk man rapes eight-month-old cousin, arrested
In a horrifying crime, a 28-year-old man has been arrested in Delhi's Netaji Subhash Place for forcing himself on his eight-month-old cousin while drunk.
UP Governor: Kasganj violence shameful, shouldn't be repeated
UP CM Yogi Adityanath is being pulled up for his state's law-and-order situation after the disturbing Kasganj violence on Republic Day.
AAP alleges Ashutosh, other leaders thrashed by police in detention
The AAP has alleged some of its leaders, including Ashutosh and few women members, were thrashed in police detention, after they were picked up while protesting the ongoing sealing drive in Delhi.
Haryana village takes up wall art as an employment source
A village in Haryana's Nuh district has taken up wall art as a source of generating employment for its residents.
ISB tops Indian institutes in Global MBA Rankings, IIM-Ahmedabad slips
The Indian School of Business (ISB) was ranked 28th among universities worldwide in Financial Times' Global MBA Ranking 2018.
After Fairy Queen, Indian Railways bringing back vintage steam engines
On Republic Day, Fairy Queen, the world's oldest steam engine, left the railway museum and took a short trip from New Delhi railway station to Delhi Junction.
Two Malaysians willingly go behind bars in Telangana. Here's why
With the steep rise in experiential tourism, offers are getting increasingly obscure and off beat. You must have done/heard of bungee jumping, scuba diving, river rafting. How about spending a day inside a jail like a real prisoner?
Challenges that await new Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale
Seasoned diplomat Vijay Keshav Gokhale took charge as the new foreign secretary today, a day after his predecessor S Jaishankar demitted office.
MP: Goon hijacks police car, abducts 'lover' dressed as cop
In a crime straight out of a Bollywood movie, a gang in MP's Panna district hijacked a police vehicle, stripped the cops and wore their uniforms, then 'kidnapped' a girl from her home.
India to grow 7-7.5% in FY18, retain fastest-growing economy tag
The Economic Survey 2017-18, tabled in the Lok Sabha at the start of the Budget Session, has pegged India's GDP growth in the next year at 7-7.5%.
Muslim women shouldn't watch football, says new fatwa
Another fatwa has been issued from Uttar Pradesh's Deoband, trying "to discipline women and save them from turning immoral."
Survey: Indians' trust in government continues to remain high
In a welcome news for the Modi-led NDA government, India continues to be among the top three nations where trust in government remains high.
UP: Girl sets herself on fire after molestation attempt, dies
A Class 12 girl in UP's Deoria set herself on fire after allegedly being sexually assaulted by the son of her school's principal. She succumbed to her injuries.
Condom use among unmarried women increases 6-fold in 10 years
Findings of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) 2015-16 are encouraging, a testament to the fact that more unmarried, sexually active women are now practising safe sex.