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Industry lauds govt proposal for agri flight, rail services

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Industry observers and analysts have lauded the government’s proposal to introduce dedicated rail and flight transport services for the agri-allied sector. Under the 16-point plan to boost agriculture and allied sectors, Sitharaman announced in her Union Budget presentation that Kisan Rail, a special refrigerated rail[Read More…]

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Budget extends period of lower withholding tax on ECB

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Indian companies seeking foreign debt may continue to see their cost of capital fall amidst a rise in overseas investor interest with government extending a concessional 5 per cent withholding tax on these overseas papers. Presenting the Budget proposals in Parliament, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman[Read More…]

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IDBI stocks jump 10% as govt proposes to sell remaining stake

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) On the day when country’s stock markets bleed profuriously, stocks of IDBI Bank jumped over 10 per cent on the Centre’s plan to sell its remaining stake in the lender to private, retail and institutional investors. The proposal made by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in[Read More…]

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‘Gabru’ my second song for Ayushmann Kurrana: Singer Romy

Mumbai, Feb 1 (IANS) Singer Romy is ecstatic about “Gabru” his song in actor Ayushmann Khurrana’s next, “Shub Mangal Zyada Savdhaan”. Romy had earlier crooned the title track of “Badhaai Ho”, starring Ayushmann with Sanya Malhotra, Neena Gupta and Gajraj Rao. “(Composer) Tanishk (Bagchi) da called me, we jammed and[Read More…]

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Will treat India-Pakistan match like any other: Huraira

Benoni (South Africa), Feb 1 (IANS) Pakistan U-19 opener Mohammad Huraira admitted that while the India-Pakistan rivalry will be hanging heavy, he will try to play the upcoming U-19 World Cup semi-final match like any normal game. Huraira’s match-winning knock against Afghanistan helped Pakistan secure a place in the semis[Read More…]

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More millionaires this time in Delhi’s electoral fray

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The Delhi Assembly elections this year has seen a rise in the number of the millionaire candidates, a report by the election watch body, the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) said on Saturday. Out of the 672 candidates, who are contesting the Assembly polls in[Read More…]

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Budget focus on digital tech rewarding: IT sector

Bengaluru, Feb 1 (IANS) Commending Finance Minister Nirmala Seetharaman for presenting a pro-active Budget for ensuing fiscal 2020-21, the IT sector stakeholders on Saturday said focus on data and digital were the centre piece of the finance bill. “The Budget focus on IoT (Internet of Things), data parks and AI[Read More…]

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Taylor Swift not ready to have kids

Los Angeles, Feb 1 (IANS) Singer Taylor Swift says there is a part of her that is definitely “not ready to have kids”. She made the revelation in her new Netflix documentary “Miss Americana”, reports dailymail.co.uk. Swift, who is now 30 and has been with Joe Alwyn since 2017, pointed[Read More…]

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One killed in ammonia gas leak at Haldiram unit in Noida

By Sanjeev Kumar Singh Chauhan Noida, Feb 1 (IANS) One person was killed in the ammonia gas leak around 12 noon at Haldiram’s factory in Sector 65, here, on Saturday, the police said. Two persons lost consciousness following the gas leak. They were rushed to a private hospital. One of[Read More…]

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Sensex tanks 1,000 points, Nifty down 300 (3rd Lead)

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The negativity in the stock markets continued following the Budget presentation as the BSE Sensex plunged over 1,000 points with major slumps across sectors. The Nifty50 on the National Stock Exchange also shed over 300 points during the intra-day trade. Stocks slumped in all sectors[Read More…]

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Industry hails 5% health cess on imports of medical devices

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) India’s medical devices industry on Friday welcomed Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s move to impose a health cess of 5 per cent on imports of specified medical equipment to give an impetus to the domestic industry and to generate resources for health services. “India is now[Read More…]

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Wood, de Kock improve in ICC Test rankings

Dubai, Feb 1 (IANS) England pacer Mark Wood and South Africas wicket-keeper Quinton de Kock have made notable gains in the latest ICC Test Player Rankings after the final Test in Johannesburg, which the visitors won by 191 runs and took the four-match series 3-1. Wood, who was adjudged Player[Read More…]

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Twitter makes it easy to follow conversations on iOS

San Francisco, Feb 1 (IANS) To make following conversation threads easy, micro blogging platform Twitter on Saturday rolled out a new reply layout for iOS devices. It will soon be rolled out for Android devices, according to media reports. Twitter threads can sometimes be a bit confusing to follow, especially[Read More…]

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Priyanka wishes Kerry Washington on her birthday

Los Angeles, Feb 1 (IANS) Priyanka Chopra Jonas has a birthday wish fill of love for “Scandal” star and her friend Kerry Washington. “Happy birthday @kerrywashington much love always!” Priyanka tweeted on Saturday, to wish Washington. Priyanka recently starred in and co-produced “The Sky Is Pink”. She will next be[Read More…]

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Govt hikes budget allocation for Dept of Space by Rs 340 cr

Chennai, Feb 1 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed a marginal increase of Rs 340 crore in the fund allocation for the Department of Space for 2020-21 over the previous fiscal in her budget presention on Saturday. According to the budget papers, the Department of Space has got[Read More…]

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India fined for slow over-rate in fourth T20I against NZ

Dubai, Feb 1 (IANS) India have been fined 40 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against New Zealand in the fourth Twenty20 International in Wellington on Friday. Chris Broad of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanctions after Virat Kohli’s side was[Read More…]

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Breaking down the new Income Tax structure (Opinion)

By Ved Jain The Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed major changes in Income Tax rates. A new Section 115 BAC is being introduced whereby an individual and HUF can opt to pay tax as per the new tax rates in case they forego all exemptions[Read More…]

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Govt proposes to use FRBM emergency escape clause to boost growth

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The Centre intends to take the emergency escape clause in its fiscal consolidation doctrine to boost growth even as slowdown cripples finances and hurts market sentiment, proposed Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharman in her Budget speech on Saturday. The move assumes significance as GST collections have[Read More…]

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Mallika Sherawat shares diet and fitness tips for fans

By Ahana Bhattacharya Mumbai, Feb 1 (IANS) Few in Bollywood can match Mallika Sherawat’s oomph, and looking at the “Murder” girl after all these years, you realise age is just a number! The secret to that enviable body, Mallika reveals, is a healthy diet and Iyengar Yoga. The B-Town hottie[Read More…]

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FM banks on external funding to boost higher education

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Saddled with a sluggish economy that is forcing the government to boost spending on agriculture and rural sectors, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has set her sights on foreign investments and external commercial borrowings to fund the higher education sector in India. Presenting the Union[Read More…]

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Owen Wilson joins Tom Hiddleston in ‘Loki’ series

Los Angeles, Feb 1 (IANS) Actor Owen Wilson will join Tom Hiddleston in upcoming Marvel’s “Loki” series. Wilson is headed to the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the series for streaming giant Disney+, according to deadline.com. The series stars Hiddleston as Loki, the trickster demi-god and brother to Thor. There’s no[Read More…]

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