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In her recent vote-on-account speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivered a mix of positive and optimistic announcements. The interim budget, presented ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, focused on boosting housing, renewable energy adoption, and tourism. Despite the surge in developmental projects and the launch of flagship Vande Bharat trains, the government fell short of meeting the previous year’s capital expenditure target of ₹10 lakh crore, reaching ₹9.5 lakh crore in Revised Estimates. However, Sitharaman proposed an 11.1% increase, aiming to spend ₹11.11 lakh crore in the upcoming fiscal year. The fiscal deficit target saw a slight improvement, dropping…

Munawar Faruqui has addressed the allegations labeling him as the ‘fixed winner’ of Bigg Boss 17, asserting that he cannot alter others’ opinions and has no desire to do so. The winner of Bigg Boss 17, Munawar Faruqui, has commented on accusations suggesting that the season’s outcome was predetermined. During an interview with ETimes, the stand-up comedian was questioned about being called a ‘fixed winner.’ Faruqui urged critics to watch the entire season, emphasizing the scrutiny he faced. He acknowledged that, previously, he may have wanted to change people’s perceptions about him, but he now accepts that changing their opinions…

In Shark Tank India Season 3, there won’t be just one or two, but a total of 12 new judges. The surprising revelation has even left the former and much-adored judge, Ashneer Grover, astonished. In a playful manner, he teased the show, questioning if auditions were already underway for season 4.Up until now, Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal, OYO founder Ritesh Agarwal, and Inshorts CEO Azhar Iqubal have made their inaugural appearances on the show. In the upcoming episode, Radhika Gupta is poised to make her debut, and subsequent episodes will feature Varun Dua and Ronnie Screwvala. Here’s a comprehensive guide…

A Noida-based BPO employee, identified as Jay Krishna Kumar Mehta from Supaul in Bihar, was apprehended for allegedly making a false bomb threat in an attempt to delay his flight from Darbhanga in Bihar to Delhi due to running late, as per police reports on Saturday. The SpiceJet flight in question had already taken off by the time Mehta made the call. Upon landing at the IGI airport in Delhi, the passengers were evacuated, and the aircraft was subjected to a thorough search in an isolated bay. No evidence of a bomb was found, leading to the dismissal of the…

Lakshya Chauhan, the 24-year-old son of Delhi Police’s Assistant Commissioner Yashpal Singh, met a tragic end during a trip to a wedding in Haryana. The young lawyer from Tis Hazari court was allegedly pushed into a canal in Haryana by his friends Vikas Bhardwaj and accomplice Abhishek, stemming from an ongoing financial disagreement.The unfortunate incident unfolded on Monday when Mr. Chauhan, accompanied by Bhardwaj and Abhishek, went to attend a wedding in Sonepat. When he did not return the next day, ACP Yashpal Singh filed a missing complaint, prompting a search operation. As the investigation progressed, it came to light…

French President Emmanuel Macron participated as the chief guest in India’s 75th Republic Day celebrations, held at Kartavya Path. This marked the sixth instance of a French leader being the chief guest at the grand event. Macron, along with President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, members of the Union Cabinet, foreign diplomats, and various dignitaries, witnessed the impressive military parade and cultural performances.Expressing his gratitude, Macron posted a video of the French band and military contingents on social media, captioned, “A great honor for France. Thank you, India.” Prime Minister Modi reciprocated, thanking Macron for the French participation, acknowledging…

Happy Republic Day 2024: Celebrating 75 years of the Republic with pride and unity! It is a day when India’s Constitution came into effect in 1950, after which the country transitioned from a dominion under British rule to a sovereign, democratic republic. Like every year, grand celebrations are being held on Kartavya Path, with an overarching theme of projecting India’s women power and democratic values. It is a moment to not just celebrate the past, but also to articulate our hopes and wishes for the future. This article will help you with the most creative messages, wishes, inspirational quotes, catchy…

Apple is currently providing rare discounts on its iPhones and other products in China, a move considered unusual for the tech giant amid growing competition in the Asian smartphone market. The discounts, offered in conjunction with the Lunar New Year event, are featured on Apple’s official Chinese website and include up to 500 RMB ($70) off the latest iPhone models. Additionally, flagship Apple products such as the Mac and iPad are subject to discounts of up to 800 RMB ($112) and 400 RMB ($56) respectively. The promotion is scheduled to run from January 18 to January 21. While third-party sellers…

https://youtu.be/8BTzchGbIs4 In the Gulf of Oman, an oil tanker embroiled in the US-Iran conflict was reportedly intercepted by masked individuals wearing army uniforms.   The UK Maritime Trade Operations reported a communication loss with the vessel, identified as St Nikolas, citing “unknown voices.” Tensions escalated due to Houthi rebel attacks disrupting shipping in the nearby Red Sea.   Ambrey identified the boarders as “six military men.” The incident unfolded in the waters between Oman and Iran, a critical passage for global oil trade, and the Strait of Hormuz, a pivotal route previously witnessing ship seizures by Iran. There is no…

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved a significant milestone with the successful completion of the Halo-Orbit Insertion (HOI) for the Aditya-L1 solar observatory spacecraft on January 6, 2024. This critical maneuver, involving precise navigation and control, was executed at approximately 16:00 Hrs (IST).The Aditya-L1 spacecraft now orbits in a periodic Halo orbit situated around 1.5 million km from Earth along the Sun-Earth line, with an orbital period of about 177.86 earth days. This specific orbit, selected for its advantages, ensures a mission lifetime of 5 years, minimizes station-keeping maneuvers, reduces fuel consumption, and allows for a continuous, unobstructed view…