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People’s budget, force-multiplier that makes citizens partner in development: PM

New Delhi: Prime Minister NarendraModi on Saturday lauded the Union Budget as a “people’s budget” that fulfils the dreams of every Indian and said that it is a “force-multiplier” that will boost consumption, investment and growth. In televised remarks after Finance Minister NirmalaSitharaman presented the Budget in the LokSabha, Modi highlighted a host of measures […]

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Govt set to hike FDI limit for insurance sector to 100 per cent

New Delhi: Finance Minister NirmalaSithraman on Saturday proposed to raise the foreign investment limit to 100 per cent in the insurance sector as part of new-generation financial sector reforms. Presenting Budget 2025-26, the Finance Minister said the FDI limit for the insurance sector will be raised from 74 to 100 per cent. “This enhanced limit […]

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Top 50 tourist destinations to be developed in partnership with states: Sitharaman

Top 50 tourist destinations to be developed in partnership with states: Sitharaman

New Delhi: Union Finance Minister NirmalaSitharaman 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 tourism as a driver of employment-led growth and unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at bolstering infrastructure, skill development and ease of travel. The […]

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Par panel on Waqf amendment bill to be tabled in LS on Monday

New Delhi: The report of the joint committee of Parliament examining the Waqf (Amendment) Bill will be tabled in the LokSabha on Monday. A bulletin issued by the LokSabha Secretariat said Committee Chairman Jagdambika Pal and member Sanjay Jaiswal will table the report in the LokSabha on Monday. The Committee had submitted the report to […]

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FM walking on worn-out path: Congress

Says govtnot willing to break free as we did in 1991, 2004 New Delhi: Asserting that the BJP-led Centre has “no new ideas”, the Congress on Saturday said Finance Minister NirmalaSitharaman is walking on the “worn-out path” and not willing to break free as its governments had done in 1991 and 2004. The opposition party […]

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Snow higher up, rain in plains end dry spell in Kashmir

Srinagar: Fresh snowfall in higher reaches and rain in the plains ended the prolonged dry spell in the Kashmir valley, with the Meteorological Department forecasting a possibility of more precipitation over the next four days. Intermittent snowfall was reported in the higher reaches of Baramulla, Bandipora, Kupwara and Sonmarg districts of the valley, officials said. […]

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ATF price hiked by 5.6 pc, commercial LPG rate down Rs 7 per cylinder

New Delhi: The price of Jet fuel, or ATF, on Saturday was hiked by a steep 5.6 per cent while the rate of commercial LPG that is used in hotels and restaurants was cut by Rs 7 per 19-kg cylinder in the monthly revision done in line with the benchmark international prices. The aviation turbine […]

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Police attaches properties of drug peddler

Jammu: Police in Udhampur district on Saturday attached several properties worth crores of rupees of an alleged drug peddler within and outside Jammu and Kashmir, an official said. The properties, including a 3-BHK flat in Mohali in Punjab, were sealed, a J-K police spokesperson said. Three trucks belonging to the accused, NadeemSambyal, a resident of […]

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J&K industry bodies hail Union budget

Seek focused attention on tourism promotion Jammu: Several industry bodies, including Jammu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI), on Saturday hailed the Union budget as “well balanced” focussing on all major sectors and expressed hope that the government will announce development of a big tourism destination in the region. JCCI President Arun Gupta, however, said […]

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Confronting the Global Water Crisis

Confronting the Global Water Crisis

By: Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon Water is essential for survival, sustaining life on Earth and maintaining the balance of ecosystems. It is a fundamental need, without which no living being can survive. Yet, despite its importance, humanity’s negligence and unsustainable practices have led to a global water crisis. Impure water is one of the leading causes […]

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