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Failing to make use of demographic dividend, the threat of walking into middle-income trap looms

India, Feb. 2 -- The headline item on which the finance minister wants us (and Delhi's voters) to focus is the income tax break. The government had long delayed this relief to taxpayers. Economic mism... Read More


Doctors end strike against police 'misconduct'; two cops removed

Agra, Feb. 2 -- The Agra chapter of Indian Medical Association (IMA) has called off its indefinite strike called to protest the alleged police misconduct with a doctor earlier this week. IMA said that... Read More


Sadhus laud CM, give blessings

MAHAKUMBH NAGAR, Feb. 2 -- Juna Peethadheeshwar Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Swami Avdheshanand Giri said ever since Goraksha Peethadheeshwar Yogi Adhityanath took over the reins of Uttar Pradesh, the sun... Read More


Yogi conducts aerial survey for smooth movement of devotees

MAHAKUMBH NAGAR (PRAYAGRAJ), Feb. 2 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath conducted an aerial survey of the city on Saturday to assess traffic conditions and ensure seamless movement of pilgrims. Reviewin... Read More


Footwear sector welcomes reduction in duties, tourism sector optimistic

Agra, Feb. 2 -- Provisions made for reduction in basic duties for promoting export have been welcomed by the footwear sector. The tourism sector in Taj city too is awaiting a positive outcome of enha... Read More


Akhilesh calls budget visionless,demands Kumbh death figures

Lucknow, Feb. 2 -- Samajwadi Party chief and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday slammed the Union Budget, calling it anti-farmer, anti-youth, and anti-poor. He termed the b... Read More


Adityanath hails Budget as milestone for growth

Lucknow, Feb. 2 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday praised the Union Budget 2025-26, calling it a milestone in strengthening India's economy and uplifting common citizens. "This budget add... Read More


UP BJP chief: Landmark step towards realising vision of developed India

LUCKNOW, Feb. 2 -- Uttar Pradesh BJP president Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary on Saturday hailed the Union Budget 2025-26 as a landmark step towards realising the vision of a developed India. Terming it a... Read More


Lifesaving drugs exempted from full custom duty

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced a full customs exemption for 36 lifesaving drugs to treat cancer, and other rare and chronic diseases, and approved a con... Read More


bhutan takes lion's share in allocation for mea in budget

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- India's close partner Bhutan once again garnered the largest share of the government's external aid portfolio, with an outlay of Rs.2,150 crore in the 2025-26 Budget, which also r... Read More