Indian tax system should not be seen as too harsh, says FM
AdminRead more Earlier today briefed all BJP legislators in parliament on the benefits of the budget. The finance minister said she expects 50-55% of taxpayers to switch to the new…
Bono, parents of Paul Pelosi and Tyra Nichols among State of the Union guests
1/3 U2 lead singer Bono will be one of the guests of US First Lady Jill Biden on Tuesday in an address to the US Congress. Photo File Bonnie Cash/UPI…
Adani Group, SBI, Paytm, BoB, HDFC AMC, ITC and others
The February futures contract for Nifty 50, traded on the Singapore Exchange, indicates a positive start for domestic equities. The contract traded at 17,710, up 71 points or 0.40% from…
It is rare for the top two teams in the regular season to meet in the Super Bowl.
This year's Super Bowl will see a rare match-up between the top two teams in the NFL at the end of the regular season.The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs…
Missouri executes Leonard Taylor for a quadruple murder in 2004.
Leonard "Raheem" Taylor was pronounced dead at 6:16 p.m. Tuesday. He was sentenced to death for the quadruple murder of his girlfriend and three of her children in 2004. Photo…
Ultratech, Ambuja and other cement shares rise as FM Sitharaman hints at GST Review
Last updated: Feb 08, 2023 2:15 PM ISTFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. (Photo: PIB YouTube)Shares in cement producers rose 3% on the BSE in intraday trading on Wednesday.Shares of cement producers…
Health benefits of electric vehicles are on the rise, research shows
A new study found that areas with the highest number of all-electric cars, called zero-emission cars, saw a decline in asthma-related emergency room visits. File Photo by Sara Silbiger/UPI |…
Senior Citizens Savings Scheme; Deposit limit 30 lakh, check interest rate and other details
Seniors Savings Scheme: In the 2023 budget, the maximum deposit limit has been increased to 30 lakhs. (Representative image)Senior Savings Scheme: A contributor can open an account individually or jointly…
On this day, February 8: a jet liner collided with a military aircraft in Iran, killing 132 people.
1/4 On February 8, 1993, at least 132 people were killed when a Russian-made Tupolev airliner flying for Iran Air Tours collided with a Sukhoi military aircraft. File photo of…
Infra, spending increase is positive, but government should have done more in health care, taxes, poll shows
Last updated: Feb 03, 2023 11:54 AM ISTDo people see any key benefits in the 2023 budget, 49% expressed optimism that it would create "new infrastructure" and 33% said it…