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Budget 2021 LIVE Updates: Nirmala Sitharaman Goes Digital, Ditches 'Bahi Khata' for Tab; Sensex Surges 400 Points Ahead of 11am Budget Speech

Budget 2021 LIVE Updates: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today gave a miss to the traditional ‘bahi khata’ as she opted for a tab for the paperless budget of 2021. Sitharaman is all set to deliver her promised budget speech at 11am. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/39AD2dL

Income Tax Slab 2021-22 LIVE Updates: Taxpayers Hope a 'Yea', Experts Say 'Nay', Fate of Salaried People in Sitharaman Budget

Income Tax Slab 2021-22 LIVE Updates: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who will shortly arrive in Parliament, was spotted with a tablet in a red cover with an emblem as the Centre has gone paperless this year amid Covid-19. The pandemic has indeed hurt pockets of common men in a year and hence taxpayers expect a boost with Budget 2021-22. However, experts say that since a new tax regime was introduced tax year itself, the budget this year may not bring much of a change. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/39AklHm

Income Tax in Budget 2021 LIVE Updates: Sop to Raise Spending, Work from Home Deductions? In Post-Covid World, FM's 'Never like Before' Offer

Income Tax in Budget 2021 LIVE Updates: Sop to Raise Spending, Work from Home Deductions? In Post-Covid World, FM's 'Never like Before' Offer Income Tax Benefits in Budget 2021 LIVE Updates: As the coronavirus-battered Indian economy looks forward to recovering itself through Union Budget 2021-22, tax incentives to increase spending and strengthen household consumption demand may be offered by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. There are also chances of higher deductions on housing loans coupled with the introduction of a COVID Cess that is expected to be levied on high-income individuals. The ninth budget of the Narendra Modi government, including an interim one, is also expected to focus on boosting spending on job creation, putting more money in the hands of the average taxpayer and easing rules to attract foreign investments. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3ajw78a via Blogger https://ift.tt/3taMyfw February 01, 2021 at 06:56AM

Life in a Day 2020: Kevin Macdonald says documentary 'reinforces everyone's similarities'

Life in a Day 2020: Kevin Macdonald says documentary 'reinforces everyone's similarities' British director Kevin Macdonald's new documentary of personal videos from around the world giving a snapshot on 25 July 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j5ZBu7 via Blogger https://ift.tt/36s6NeS February 01, 2021 at 05:41AM

Income Tax in Budget 2021 LIVE Updates: Sop to Raise Spending, Work from Home Deductions? In Post-Covid World, FM's 'Never like Before' Offer

Income Tax Benefits in Budget 2021 LIVE Updates: As the coronavirus-battered Indian economy looks forward to recovering itself through Union Budget 2021-22, tax incentives to increase spending and strengthen household consumption demand may be offered by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. There are also chances of higher deductions on housing loans coupled with the introduction of a COVID Cess that is expected to be levied on high-income individuals. The ninth budget of the Narendra Modi government, including an interim one, is also expected to focus on boosting spending on job creation, putting more money in the hands of the average taxpayer and easing rules to attract foreign investments. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3ajw78a

Mann ki Baat LIVE Updates: Day Before Unveiling of Union Budget, Modi to Address 2021's 1st 'Mann ki Baat'

Mann ki Baat LIVE Updates: Day Before Unveiling of Union Budget, Modi to Address 2021's 1st 'Mann ki Baat' Mann ki Baat LIVE Updates: In the first 'Mann Ki Baat' of 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the 73rd episode of his monthly radio programme at 11am. This comes a day ahead of presentation of Union Budget for 2021-22 by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman. After 'Mann ki Baat', the prime minister, at 3pm, will address the 125th anniversary celebrations of this iconic journal 'Prabuddha Bharata', which he said is closely associated with Swami Vivekananda. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3r6A2vD via Blogger https://ift.tt/3ahWg7b January 31, 2021 at 07:56AM

Coronavirus in Algeria: 'No-one could travel to say goodbye to grandpa'

Coronavirus in Algeria: 'No-one could travel to say goodbye to grandpa' Coronavirus in Algeria: 'No-one could travel to say goodbye to grandpa' Algeria's coronavirus restrictions mean that people in the diaspora are unable to properly mourn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r72FsJ via Blogger https://ift.tt/2MGw91u January 31, 2021 at 06:41AM via Blogger https://ift.tt/3owO73J January 31, 2021 at 07:23AM

Covid: The pandemic's young widows and widowers

Covid: The pandemic's young widows and widowers Covid: The pandemic's young widows and widowers "The grief creeps up on you," says Pamela who is raising two children alone after losing her husband. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Migy8F via Blogger https://ift.tt/39yiJhf January 31, 2021 at 06:41AM via Blogger https://ift.tt/3aliTaO January 31, 2021 at 07:23AM

Japan whale hunting: 'By-catch' rule highlighted after minke death

Japan whale hunting: 'By-catch' rule highlighted after minke death Japan whale hunting: 'By-catch' rule highlighted after minke death The death of a whale which got trapped in a net off Japan has once again exposed the hunting divide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3osnoFG via Blogger https://ift.tt/39yaNwz January 31, 2021 at 06:41AM via Blogger https://ift.tt/3tdTW9S January 31, 2021 at 07:23AM

Energy Drink Can Used for Israel Embassy Blast, Probe Team Suspects; 'Odd' Explosives Mix Casts More Doubt

The NSG team had visited the spot for post-blast analysis, findings of which will be shared with the Delhi Police team investigating the case. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3pMliC9

Here’s How to Recover Your Aadhaar Enrolment ID

In order to retrieve your lost Aadhaar Enrolment ID, it is mandatory to link your mobile number. If not registered, follow these simple steps to begin with. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3akDY5m

Looking to Get a Bank Locker? Here are Key Things You Should Know

Bank lockers can be rented by individuals, alone or jointly, by firms and trusts and Hindu Undivided Family (HUFs). It is always advisable to choose a bank branch which is located nearby where you stay so that you can easily access the valuables stored whenever it is required. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2MD4iiP

SSC CGL 2020 Recruitment: Today’s The Last Date To Apply Online

The last date for filling up the application form will not be extended. Therefore, all candidates willing to participate in the recruitment drive must apply for the same at the earliest. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2YuFfBg

Former AIADMK Leader V.K. Sasikala Likely To Be Discharged From Hospital on Sunday

Sasikala was set free on Wednesday by the state prison authorities after she completed four years imprisonment at a jail here in a disproportionate assets case. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/39xNliG

Aaj ka Panchang for January 31, 2021: Know About Nakshatra, Shubh Muhurat, Rahu Kaal and Other Details

The word Panchang has been derived from two Sanskrit words – ‘Panch’ and ‘Ang’, which means five parts. Therefore, it is said to give details of mainly five things which are Tithi, Day, Nakshatra, Yog and Karan. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2MiWkvw

Mann ki Baat LIVE Updates: Day Before Unveiling of Union Budget, Modi to Address 2021's 1st 'Mann ki Baat'

Mann ki Baat LIVE Updates: In the first 'Mann Ki Baat' of 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the 73rd episode of his monthly radio programme at 11am. This comes a day ahead of presentation of Union Budget for 2021-22 by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman. After 'Mann ki Baat', the prime minister, at 3pm, will address the 125th anniversary celebrations of this iconic journal 'Prabuddha Bharata', which he said is closely associated with Swami Vivekananda. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3r6A2vD

Panchang for January 30: Know About Nakshatra, Shubh Muhurat, Rahu Kaal and Other Details

Panchang tells about five things that are Tithi, Day, Nakshatra, Yog and Karan. The reason behind this is said to be that the word is derived from two Sanskrit words ‘Panch’ and ‘Ang’ which means five parts. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3avHhXB

Martyrs Day: Why is Shaheed Diwas Celebrated?

On this day in 1948, Gandhi was assassinated by Nathuram Godse in the compound of Birla House after one of his routine multi-faith prayer meetings. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2MymABQ

Rosneft Seeks To Tempt Trading Houses Into Arctic Oil Project, Sources Say

Rosneft Seeks To Tempt Trading Houses Into Arctic Oil Project, Sources Say Russian state oil major Rosneft is courting investments from global trading houses to help develop one of the world's biggest oil deposits, after talks with other possible partners stalled following a collapse in oil prices, four sources familiar with the discussions told Reuters. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3t9BhfC via Blogger https://ift.tt/3pyZpWu January 30, 2021 at 05:56AM

Rosneft Seeks To Tempt Trading Houses Into Arctic Oil Project, Sources Say

Russian state oil major Rosneft is courting investments from global trading houses to help develop one of the world's biggest oil deposits, after talks with other possible partners stalled following a collapse in oil prices, four sources familiar with the discussions told Reuters. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3t9BhfC

Almost 5,000 Doses of Covid Vaccine Wasted in 5 States As People Didn't Turn Up: Report

Authorities addressed the problem of wastage to some degree by allowing vaccinators to call in people who were not scheduled to get doses on a particular day. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2MhLBkR

Farmers' Tractor Rally Violence LIVE Updates: Tikait Brothers Disagree as Authorities Asked to Clear Protest Site; Power, Water Supply Restored at Ghazipur Border

Farmers’ Tractor Rally Violence LIVE Updates: Three days after the events of Republic Day saw the farmers' tractor rally against Centre's farm laws turn violent, tensions are still brewing high in Delhi. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3teheN9

News18 Daybreak | As Authorities Ordered to Clear Protest Sites, BKU's Tikait Brothers Disagree Over Next Move and Other Stories You Need to Watch Out For

Get a fresh dose of the news that matters delivered directly to your inbox, every morning. The perfect way to get you started and informed for the day ahead. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3iYGcuQ

Gold Set To Post Weekly, Monthly Decline On Firmer Dollar

Gold prices were steady on Friday as investors waited for developments around a U.S. stimulus package, although the metal was on course to post a weekly and monthly decline hurt by a stronger dollar. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3af1tNa

Budget Session LIVE Updates: Nirmala Sitharaman to Present Economic Survey; Over 15 Oppn Parties to Boycott President’s Address

Budget Session LIVE Updates: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will table the annual Economic Survey in Parliament today, with researchers and those who track the Indian economy keenly watching out for growth projections for 2021-22. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3abqmcs

Covid-19 May Damage Sperm Quality, Reduce Fertility in Men: Study

The viral disease -- which has swept the globe, claiming nearly 2.2 million lives -- can cause increased sperm cell death, inflammation and so-called oxidative stress, researchers reported Friday in the journal Reproduction. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3afWTOr

Free Lunch For 1 Kg of Plastic Waste: SDMC Opens 23 More 'Garbage Cafes'

Under the novel step, anybody depositing one kg of plastic wastes with 'garbage cafes' would get a coupon for a free breakfast, lunch or dinner in restaurants partnering with the south Delhi's civic body n this unique venture. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3t7sGK3

Red Fort Vandalism 'Most Deplorable, Anti-national Act': Delhi Police Issues Notice to Farmer Leader Darshan Pal

Noting that the vandalisation at the Red Fort on Republic Day was "the most deplorable and antinational act", the police asked Pal to submit his response within three days. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3oqZ3QD

Coronavirus News LIVE Updates: UK AstraZeneca Plant Says Production Unaffected by Suspect Package; New Zealand Confirms 2 More Virus Cases

Coronavirus News LIVE Updates: A suspicious package at an AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine plant in Wales which forced a temporary suspension of manufacturing has been made safe and production schedules of the shots have not been affected, the company Wockhardt UK said. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2YilcWJ

Horoscope for January 28: Aries Will Host Guest, Read What's in Store for Others

Horoscope for January 28: Aries Will Host Guest, Read What's in Store for Others Here's what the stars have on store for you. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3ppv3WH via Blogger https://ift.tt/3qWm8Mt January 28, 2021 at 06:56AM

Horoscope for January 28: Aries Will Host Guest, Read What's in Store for Others

Here's what the stars have on store for you. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3ppv3WH

Not '100 Per Cent Satisfied' with Mahavir Chakra Awarded to Son, Says Galwan Hero Col Babu's Father

Colonel Babu, the commanding officer of the 16 Bihar regiment, was among 20 Indian soldiers who laid down their lives in the fierce hand-to-hand combat on June 15 last year in the Galwan Valley, an incident that marked one of the most serious military conflicts between the two sides in decades. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2MwkguX

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa Accuses Rich Countries of Hoarding Covid-19 Vaccines

South African president Cyril Ramaphosa said all countries have to act together in combating coronavirus as it affects everyone equally. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/39ljxWI

Coronavirus News LIVE Updates: 100 Million Cases Worldwide as US Seeks to Reset Covid Fight; Over 1 Lakh Deaths in Britain

Coronavirus News LIVE Updates: More than 100 million Covid-19 cases have now been recorded worldwide as newly-inaugurated President Joe Biden pledged to ramp up the United States's struggling vaccine program. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3cb2W9T

Jayalalithaa's Close Aide Sasikala to be Released from Bengaluru Prison Today

Sasikala tested positive on January 20 and was admitted to the Bowring hospital initially. In view of her critical condition, she was shifted to the ICU ward of Victoria Hospital. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2LZjJlG

Antisocial Elements Behind Violence, Barricades Put on Pre-decided Routes During Rally: Rakesh Tikait

The Bharatiya Kisan Union national spokesman in a statement also alleged that the Delhi Police had wrongly placed barricades at some places of the pre-decided routes of the parade. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/36ieqoh

How women played a major role in Yemen's Arab Spring

How women played a major role in Yemen's Arab Spring Yemeni lawyer Ishraq al-Maqtari shares her memories of being one of the first women to take to the streets in Taiz city, which later became known as the 'cradle of the revolution'. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39pJ5SF via Blogger https://ift.tt/3omFI2I January 27, 2021 at 06:41AM

Farmers' Protest LIVE Updates: Security Tightened at Delhi Borders Ahead of Tractor Rally as Farmers Vow 'Peaceful' Agitation

Farmers’ Protest LIVE Updates: Thousands of farmers will enter the national capital on their tractors under heavy security on Republic Day today, even as they announced a foot march to Parliament on February 1, when the annual Budget is presented, to press for their demands including a repeal of the three new agriculture laws. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3a320lc

Chirag Paswan Says Modi Took Care of His Father Till Last Breath, Thanks Him for Padma Honour for Ram Vilas Paswan

Lok Janshakti Party president tweeted that Modi took care of his father till his last breath and gave respect to him even after he was gone. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3qP4k64

Farmers Mass in Delhi Ahead of Republic Day Protests

Growers, angry at what they see as laws that help large, private buyers at the expense of producers, have been camped outside Delhi for almost two months. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/39Wz8e8

‘Was Hugely Looking Forward to Joining You’: UK PM Boris Johnson Greets India on Republic Day

Johnson was due to be in New Delhi as the chief guest at the annual parade to mark the India's 71st Republic Day but had to call off the visit to focus on the domestic crisis unleashed by the emergence of a new, deadlier variant of coronavirus in the UK at the end of last year. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2M3iyBy

Republic Day 2021 LIVE Updates: PM Modi Greets Indians on Republic Day, All Eyes on Parade Amid Covid-19 Restrictions

Republic Day 2021 LIVE Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today wished Indians Happy Republic Day ahead of the parade amid Covid-19 protocols. The national capital is under high security as the city would be witnessing two big events--Republic Day celebrations and a farmers' tractor parade. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3peODVk

Hope and fear as Somalia’s civil war turns 30

Hope and fear as Somalia’s civil war turns 30 Thirty years since Somalia plunged into civil war, BBC Africa correspondent Andrew Harding has returned to Mogadishu to see what hopes people have for peace. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a1rqj2 via Blogger https://ift.tt/2KQD33S January 26, 2021 at 06:41AM

Horoscope for January 26: Know What The Stars Have in Store For You Today

Horoscope for January 26: Know What The Stars Have in Store For You Today Here's what is in store for you today. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3qVnEhR via Blogger https://ift.tt/39Wy3mA January 26, 2021 at 05:56AM

Horoscope for January 26: Know What The Stars Have in Store For You Today

Here's what is in store for you today. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3qVnEhR

Farmers' Protest LIVE Updates: Sharad Pawar In, Uddhav Out as Mumbai Gears Up for Mega Rally

Farmers’ Protest LIVE Updates: Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray will not attend the farmers' protest in south Mumbai's Azad Maidan today, sources told News18. However, the CM has sent a message to the protesters, expressing his support. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2MisKGe

National Voters’ Day- All You Need to Know

The members of ECI are appointed by the President of India. Though the Election Commission had come into being way back in 1950 (this year it will step into its 71st year), it was only in 2011 that the proper celebration began to honour this event. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3a4l5TW

Covid-19: Vaccine divides in the Middle East

Covid-19: Vaccine divides in the Middle East Israel is vaccinating its population against Covid-19 at a faster rate than anywhere else in the world, while most Palestinians are still waiting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39bSDAg via Blogger https://ift.tt/39cDfnb January 25, 2021 at 05:41AM

Aaj ka Panchang: Know About Nakshatra, Shubh Muhurat, Rahu Kaal and Other Details

The day is Ravivara (Sunday) and the Ekadashi Tithi will remain upto 10:57 pm IST, after which Shukla Paksha Dwadashi Tithi will begin. The day will start with the sunrise at 7.13 am and the sunset will be marked at 5.54 pm. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2MjWBhc

Nagaland Lottery Results to be Announced Today; Know the Details

The price of a single ticket of the Nagaland lottery is kept at Rs 6 and can be purchased from any lottery shop in the state. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3iKtQ9F

Vissarion: Is this Russian cult leader a fraud?

Vissarion: Is this Russian cult leader a fraud? A journey to the heart of a mysterious Russian cult whose leader has been accused of embezzling funds from his followers and physically or mentally abusing them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/398fxIR via Blogger https://ift.tt/3adBVjB January 24, 2021 at 05:41AM

Brazil Prez Bolsonaro Equates Covid Vaccine Export to Hanuman Carrying 'Sanjeevani Booti', Thanks PM Modi

India had previously cleared commercial exports of COVID-19 vaccines, and the first consignments were shipped to Brazil and Morocco on Friday. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3oaniSP

Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti 2021 LIVE Updates: In Run up to Bengal Elections, War Over Netaji's Legacy to See Mamata vs Modi; Tributes Pour in on 125th Birth Anniv

Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti 2021 LIVE Updates: With Bengal assembly elections around the corner, politics in the state over Netaji has intensified. On Bose's 125th birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to address 'Parakram Diwas' celebrations and also officially inaugurate an exhibition and a projection mapping show on Netaji at Victoria Memorial in Kolkata. On the other hand, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee will hold a grand parade in the state capital. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/39RQFnU

Tomar Says Proposal to Suspend Farm Laws is Not Admission that Acts Have Problems

Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said the proposal has been made keeping in mind sensitivity of the matter and because the government is keen to resolve the crisis in the interest of the farming community. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2KLiHck

Farmer Leaders Catch Man Who Says Plan Underway to Shoot 4 of them, Pose as Police and Beat Protesters

The man was later handed over to Haryana police. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2YjfQKV

Do you 'Zoom lunch' with home-working colleagues?

Do you 'Zoom lunch' with home-working colleagues? Do you 'Zoom lunch' with home-working colleagues? Some firms are encouraging staff who are working from home to take their lunch breaks together. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p4fxzf via Blogger https://ift.tt/2Y1IakJ January 21, 2021 at 06:41AM via Blogger https://ift.tt/3p58Ywn January 21, 2021 at 07:23AM

Biden inauguration: Global media consider 'colossal challenge'

Biden inauguration: Global media consider 'colossal challenge' Biden inauguration: Global media consider 'colossal challenge' The US's allies - and enemies - have been setting out their hopes for the new administration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sHAJ03 via Blogger https://ift.tt/2NfLrus January 21, 2021 at 06:41AM via Blogger https://ift.tt/3sLpmo3 January 21, 2021 at 07:23AM

Panchang for Today: Read about Nakshatra, Shubh Muhurat, Rahu Kaal and Other Details

January 21 marks Shukla Paksha Ashtami Tithi of Paush Maas in Vikram Samvat 2077, as per the Hindu calendar. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/39UmL2e

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: 3 Vaccines Under Final Review for Emergency Use, Says WHO; South African Virus Variant May Resist Antibody Drugs

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: The World Health Organization (WHO) said three Covid-19 vaccines were in the late stages of review for possible emergency use listing, in addition to the one made by Pfizer and BioNTech already approved. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3bZn9iW

Feed Fight: African Consumers Hit As Asia Gobbles Up Rice Supplies

Tightening global supplies of basic foodstuffs and disruptions to shipping caused by the coronavirus pandemic are driving up the cost of rice, the most important staple food for billions of people worldwide. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Ma5fiw