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New Delhi: As the countdown to the Union Budget 2025-26 begins, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has initiated a series of pre-budget consultations, a critical step in shaping the country’s fiscal policies for the upcoming year. On December 26, 2024, Sitharaman chaired a significant meeting with stakeholders and experts from the export, trade, and industry sectors in New Delhi. This meeting marks a pivotal moment in the budget preparation process, as it will be Sitharaman’s eighth consecutive Budget presentation, scheduled for February 1, 2025. The gathering was attended by key officials including Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary, Finance…

New Delhi: In a dramatic turn of events, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has accused the Congress of colluding with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to undermine its chances in the upcoming Delhi elections. This allegation has sparked a fierce backlash from the AAP, with the party considering drastic measures, including expelling the Congress from the INDIA bloc. The tension between the AAP and Congress escalated after the Delhi Congress launched a scathing attack on AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal, accusing him of “misleading and deceiving” the public with promises of “non-existent” welfare schemes. This move has infuriated the AAP, with…

Melbourne: On a captivating Boxing Day at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), the 4th Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy saw Australia dominate the early proceedings, only for India to mount a spirited comeback. The day was marked by a series of half-centuries from the Australian top order and a resilient performance from India’s premier fast bowler, Jasprit Bumrah. Jasprit Bumrah Keeps India In Game Despite Australia’s strong start, Bumrah’s three-wicket haul kept India in the contest. His ability to spark a middle-order wobble was crucial, as he dismissed key batters to restrict Australia’s scoring. Bumrah’s impact was evident, particularly in…

New Delhi: In a move that promises to reshape the energy landscape but also sparks significant environmental and geopolitical concerns, China has approved the construction of the world’s largest hydropower dam on the Yarlung Zangbo River in Tibet. This monumental project, set to produce a staggering 300 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, is poised to have far-reaching implications for the region, particularly for India and Bangladesh. The Ambitious Hydropower Project Located in the lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River, this dam is expected to more than triple the electricity generation capacity of the current world’s largest dam, the Three…

New Delhi: In a frustrating turn of events for rail travelers, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation’s (IRCTC) website and mobile app suffered a significant outage on Thursday morning, disrupting the critical Tatkal ticket booking window. This incident marks the second major disruption this month, leaving thousands of passengers in a state of chaos. IRCTC Website Down: Maintenance Activity Halts Ticket Bookings The outage, which began just before the 10 AM Tatkal booking window, was attributed to maintenance activities by IRCTC. Users attempting to book tickets were met with a message stating, “Due to maintenance activity, e-ticketing service will…

Melbourne: The ICC has reportedly handed out punishment to India batting superstar Virat Kohli for shoulder bumping Australian debutant Sam Konstas during the first day of the 4th Test that got underway in Melbourne on Thursday. Kohli has been fined 20 per cent of his match fee and one demerit point has been added to his disciplinary record, according to a report in Cricbuzz. The incident unfolded after the end of 10th over of the Australian innings when Kohli and Konstas shoulder bumped while crossing over. An annoyed Konstas then confronted Kohli before Usman Khawaja and the on-field umpire intervened.…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: “Sneha Sammelan of Tudal School (Nirankar High School) is not only a meeting of schools, but the spontaneous participation of the many people from the Gaondongrim and Khotigao villages, this gathering became a meeting of the people of these two Panchayat areas” Stated Babaji Sawant. Prof. Babaji Sawant, a senior teacher of Damodar Higher Scondary School, Margao, who is the president of Madgaon Schools Group Co-operative Society was speaking as the chief guest at the Shri Nirankar School Tudal group’s annual prize distribution and friendship meet. Sawant said said that if the foundation of education is strong,…