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Budget 2025: Hospitality sector seeks infra status, tax rates reforms

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman while presenting the Union budget 2023-2024, said at least 50 destinations will be selected and developed as a complete package of tourism

PLI scheme expansion for handicrafts, leather to create more job: Deloitte

It also suggested that the existing PLI schemes must continue in sectors that have seen success, such as electronics, auto and semiconductors

Focus on women-centric schemes dominates Delhi poll campaign amid concerns

However, experts have also raised concerns about the sustainability and long-term consequences of relying on populist measures to secure their support

Around 10,000 special guests attend R-Day parade including ASHA workers

Sarpanches, under whom targets in at least six flagship schemes were achieved, were selected as special guests. Over 500 of them from top-performing villages were among the special guests

Astrology industry sees future where AI enhances traditional practices

Industry experts foresee a future in which AI complements rather than replaces human knowledge and expertise

Odisha set for golden period of industrial, infra development: CM Majhi

Majhi said the 'double engine' government will ensure 'double development' of the state

Dibrugarh to be developed as second capital of Assam, says CM Himanta

Sarma said the government will construct a permanent building of Assam assembly in this city on the southern bank of Brahmaputra in Upper Assam

Liquor ban in MP needs joint efforts of govt and society, says CM Yadav

The state cabinet on January 24 decided to ban the sale of liquor in 17 religious cities and towns of Madhya Pradesh

Rs 21,000 cr given to women under Ladki Bahin scheme: Maharashtra governor

Addressing the Republic Day function at the Shivaji Park in Mumbai, the governor also said Maharashtra stands first in the country in attracting the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

Bangladesh high commissioner announces direct flights with Pakistan

Hussain emphasised the deep and historic relationship between the two countries and expressed the intention to initiate direct flights to facilitate travel

5,000 artists, 45 dance forms: Performances cover Kartavya Path on R-Day

For the first time, the performance covered the entire Kartavya Path from Vijay Chowk and C hexagon to ensure that all guests get the same viewing experience

Security forces have broken backbone of Maoists in Chhattisgarh, says Guv

In his Republic Day address at the Police Parade ground here, Deka also said his government's focus is on rapid economic growth of Chhattisgarh

India's military prowess takes centre stage at 76th Republic Day parade

In a first, a tri-services tableau, depicting the broader spirit of "jointness" among the armed forces, rolled down Kartavya Path, the centrepiece boulevard of the national capital

Lakhpati Didi scheme at R-Day parade showcases women entrepreneurship

A towering symbolic statue of a Lakhpati Didi holding a bundle of money symbolising her financial self- sufficiency featured at the front of the tableau

Andhra to unveil 'Demographic Management' policy to tackle effects: Guv

After unfurling the national flag on the occasion of the Republic Day at Vijayawada, Nazeer said the state is undergoing significant demographic transitions

Emaar India to invest Rs 1,600 cr on new housing project in Gurugram

Emaar India, which is part of Dubai-based Emaar Properties, has launched a new housing project 'Urban Ascent' in Sector 112, Gurugram

Navy's R-Day tableau showcases 3 newly commissioned frontline combatants

The three platforms commissioned in Mumbai on January 15, symbolises India's naval prowess and the spirit of 'Atmanirbharta' (self-reliance)

Equity MF inflows soar to near Rs 4 trn in 2024; outlook cautious for 2025

The mutual fund industry has started to see a slowdown in equity fund flows since early December, a trend attributed to increased market volatility

FPI incessant selling continues; withdraw Rs 64,000 cr from equities in Jan

This came after an investment of Rs 15,446 crore in the entire December, data with the depositories showed

Two-wheelers not luxury, tax cut needed to spur demand: HMSI official

In the ongoing fiscal, motorcycle sales have not done as well as the scooter segment due to softness in demand from rural market, due to delayed monsoons, HMSI official added