Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to propose the Finance Bill for the 2024-2025 financial year in the Lok Sabha. The bill requires approval from both houses of parliament to become law. The Lok Sabha passed the Appropriation (No.2) Bill, 2024, authorizing nearly Rs 140 lakh crore for the central government's expenditure. The budget includes a hike in Standard Deduction to Rs 75,000, revisions to new tax regime slabs, and a rise in securities transaction tax in futures and options.
(Photo credit: REUTERS/Carlos Barria) TEAHUPO'O, Tahiti -- Caroline Marks of the United States won the women's surfing gold medal on Monday, moving the United States into a tie with China for the gold-medal lead. Marks logged a close win over Brazil's Tatiana Weston-Webb in the championship match, prevailing 10.50-10.33. France's Johanne Defay took bronze, topping Costa Rica's Brisa Hennessy 12.66-4.93. The gold medal w
26-year-old Neeraj Chopra has won numerous titles, including Asian Games and Commonwealth Games gold, and is the defending Olympic and world champion. However, his journey has been challenging due to an adductor muscle issue early this year. His coach confirmed that the niggle is now gone, and he is currently having full throwing sessions.
The 34-year-old was subject of an appeal nearly two weeks ago, as he was breaching his release conditions.
Nigeria's hunger protest is one among the mass demonstrations in Africa, Europe and Asia where citizens tackle leaders as list of affected countries compiled.
As the second week of the Olympics kicks off, NBC News' Tom Llamas speaks with USA sprinter Noah Lyles on his winning photo finish and other athletes as the semifinal rounds begin.
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20 pallet loads of wine, glasses and equipment have been trucked to the Napier venue already, and a team of nearly 70, including 26 expert judges, will be on site over the course of the show.
The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has voiced its disagreement with two bills which seek to protect indigenous people's rights to their land, saying the bills will erode the department's ability to preserve the nation's forests.
Jordan Thompson is at a career-high mark in the latest singles rankings after a quarterfinal finish at the…
