The Prime Minister’s internship scheme, announced by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during her Budget speech on July 23, is set to go live on October 3. Aspirants can start applying from October 12. The central government has joined hands with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for the scheme. The portal is believed to…
Covering a wide spectrum of Indian sectors, the first Union Budget of Modi 3.0 focused on MSMEs, employment, skilling, youth, and the middle class. Yet, the Budget as such has failed to address several concerns of the real estate sector, including direct incentives to boost the affordable housing sector. It was widely anticipated that affordable…
Your 20s are an exciting time of newfound independence, but that age bracket also comes with financial responsibilities. Here are five smart money moves to kickstart your journey towards financial success. Whether you’re starting your career or already on your way, these simple strategies will lay the groundwork for a secure financial future. Create a…
NEW DELHI: The Delhi University Executive Council approved an estimated budget of Rs 1,717.45 crore for the fiscal year 2024-25 to fund various development projects, including the installation of a CCTV surveillance system on campus. The budget proposal was approved at an executive council meeting on Friday. According to the passed budget estimates, Rs 154.88…
Image was shared on X. (courtesy: patunia1412) Vivek Oberoi and Rani Mukerji‘s Saathiya holds a special place in our hearts. The film, directed by Shaad Ali, was released in 2002. Now, in an interview with Humans of Bombay, Vivek has shared insights into the challenges he faced during the shoot due to budget constraints. The actor recalled, “I was…
Tamil Nadu‘s finance minister Thangam Thennarasu unveiled the fiscal year 2024-25 budget in the state assembly. With the theme “crossing obstacles and marching towards growth,” the budget targets seven key areas essential for progress. These include improving physical infrastructure, fostering job opportunities, enhancing social and healthcare facilities, boosting district export initiatives, refining financial mechanisms, promoting…
Major films demand substantial budgets, often necessitating certain compromises. Filmmaker Aditya Dhar, eager to realize his grand vision for the mythological superhero action film ‘The Immortal Ashwatthama,’ ultimately had to relinquish the project as the team acknowledged the impossibility of bringing it to fruition as envisioned.Following the success of the blockbuster ‘Uri: The Surgical Strike,’…
The interim union budget for FY25 announced the setting-up of a ₹1 trillion-corpus to fund deep-tech ventures. This gives India’s nascent deep-tech sectors a shot in the arm. However, there will be challenges. Mint explains why the corpus is significant. Why does deep-tech need govt support? Deep-tech includes sectors that are heavily driven by engineering,…
Nirmala Sitharaman said that government’s working towards a Viksit (Developed) Bharat by 2047. New Delhi: In her first post budget interview to the NDTV Network, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reflected on the confidence the people have in Modi Government 2.0. In a freewheeling chat with NDTV’s editor-in-chief Sanjay Pugalia, the FM said the government’s working…
Income Tax Changes Budget 2024: In the recent Budget 2024 speech, the Finance Minister kept the Section 80C tax deduction limit unchanged. The maximum limit for claiming tax benefits under Section 80C remains at Rs 1.5 lakh for the current fiscal year 2023-24 and will stay the same for individuals looking to save on taxes…
