NEW DELHI: A war of words broke out between the Treasury and the Opposition Benches as the debate on the Union Budget resumed in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. While the Opposition flayed the Budget for being “partisan”, the Treasury Benches asserted that it will spur employment and help India in its march for all-round … Read more
Ed Ram/Getty A humanitarian crisis is unfolding in the north of Ethiopia, driven by drought, crop failure and continued insecurity in the aftermath of a brutal war. With local officials warning that more than two million people are now at risk of starvation, the BBC has gained exclusive access to some of the worst affected … Read more
The pit in Mare Tranquillitatis leads to an underground cave system. Credit: NASA Using radar, a NASA spacecraft, the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO), has confirmed the existence of caves beneath the lunar surface. Here’s why such geological features will be key to establishing a base on the Moon, and what they can tell us about … Read more
Hyderabad: Deputy Chief Minister and finance portfolio Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka devoted a major share of his first full Budget to the development of Hyderabad development, health, education, agriculture. irrigation and housing. The Rs.2,91,159-crore Budget has a revenue surplus of Rs.297 crore. The revenue expenditure was pegged at Rs.2,20,945 crore while Rs.33,487 crore will be spent … Read more
There was a moment midway through the second half of the Matildas’ Olympic opener that epitomised what was ultimately a listless, uncomposed performance, punctuated occasionally by moments of quality. Captain Steph Catley and Caitlin Foord combined in a flash of brilliance on the left flank to unlock the German midfield. Catley found herself released, striving … Read more
Last week’s technology outage – the world’s worst to date – shocked many and exposed the fundamental fragility of our digital networks, but for those working on the front lines of cyber security, it was just a taste of things to come. to come In the often secretive world of network protection, where well-heeled clients … Read more
The human habitation of the islands across the Pacific Ocean was followed by waves of faunal extinctions that occurred so quickly that their dynamics are difficult to reconstruct in space and time. These extinctions included large, wingless birds called moas that were endemic to New Zealand. In a new study, scientists from the University of … Read more
Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka in the Legislative Assembly on Thursday. The Budget demonstrates a clear vision for Hyderabad’s transformation into a world class city. Significant budgetary allocations have been made and well-defined projects announced, addressing key challenges. This reflects the Congress government’s commitment to enhancing the quality of life for Hyderabad’s residents and solidifying its … Read more
4 min read Last Updated : Jul 25 2024 | 10:22 PM IST The government has announced major tax reforms to simplify procedures and reduce uncertainties. Key changes include de-penalising non-reporting of foreign movable assets up to Rs 20 lakh, shortening the time limit for reopening cases from 10 years to five years. Refunds … Read more
Rachel Reeves is expected to reveal a £20bn hole in government spending for essential public services on Monday, paving the way for potential tax rises in the autumn budget. Labour sources said the blame lay with the Tory government, describing it as a “shocking inheritance” and accusing the former chancellor of “presiding over a black … Read more