newsFundamental Laws of Science Questionable: Indian Researcher
Shimla, Feb 28 (IANS) A Shimla-based researcher, who picked holes in Isaac Newton's laws of motion, Albert Einstein's mass energy equation and Archimedes' principle, Saturday sought debate on his
Government Announces new IIT, IIMs
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) The government Saturday announced the setting up of an IIT in Karnataka along with IIMs in Jammu and Kashmir and Andhra Pradesh."In the fiscal year 2015-16, I propose to
Progressive Budget which Delivers on Growth: Modi
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday hailed the Union budget as progressive and practical which delivers on job creation, equity and growth."Union budget 2015 is a budget
Our batting was horrendous: Clarke
Auckland, Feb 28 (IANS) Australia skipper Michael Clarke blamed their “horrendous” batting for their one-wicket loss to New Zealand in a World Cup Pool A game at the Eden Park here
Did not think will get a fifer: Boult
Auckland, Feb 28 (IANS) New Zealand pacer Trent Boult, who was adjudged Man-of-the-Match for his brilliant bowling performance against Australia in a World Cup Pool A game here Saturday, said he
Crowe inducted into ICC Hall of Fame
Auckland, Feb 28 (IANS) Martin Crowe, former New Zealand captain and player of the 1992 cricket World Cup, was Saturday inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame.Crowe became the third New Zealander,
New Zealand beat Australia by one wicket
Auckland, Feb 28 (IANS) In a cricket World Cup match between the co-hosts, New Zealand registered a thrilling one-wicket victory over Trans-Tasman rivals Australia in a Pool A encounter at the
MPs get four-day weekend on Holi
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Parliamentarians will have a four-day weekend on Holi beginning March 5.Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan announced a holiday March 5 (Thursday) saying the proceedings
New law to track black money: Jaitley
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Saturday said the government was committed to tracing black money stashed abroad and a comprehensive new law will be framed to track it."On
Full tax exemption for contributions to Swachh Bharat
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Saturday announced 100 percent exemption from tax for contributions to the Swachh Bharat fund and the Clean Ganga Kosh by corporates under
Nirbhaya fund doubled: Jaitley
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Saturday doubled the budget of the Nirbhaya fund to Rs. 2,000 crore from Rs. 1,000 crore."The government is committed to safety and security of
Budget Highlights - 16 last
* Changes in excise on tobacco items, including cigarettes, paan masala and gutkha* Tax exemption for contributions to 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' and 'Clean Ganga Fund' by corporates as part of CSR*
Fund of Rs.1,000 Crore for Startups: Jaitley
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) In order to boost the spirit of entrepreneurship, the government plans to set up Self Employment and Talent Utilisation body and would keep aside Rs.1,000 crore to help
Defence outlay Rs.246,727 Crore
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Saturday said that the government had provided an outlay of Rs.246,727 crore for defence for 2015-16.Jaitley said in his budget speech that
Budget Highlights - 15
* Wealth Tax to be abolished and additional two percent tax on super rich to yield Rs.9,000 crore annually* Excise duty on footwear with leather uppers to be reduced to six percent* Service tax and
Jaitley sits down during Budget Speech
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Saturday sat down in between his budget speech in the Lok Sabha and then continued reading out the text.Jaitley had last year taken an
Budget Highlights - 14
* Law against Benami property in fight against black money* Quoting PAN essential in property transactions* Splitting of transaction not to be permitted* Tax regime to be rationalised*
Budget Highlights - 13
* Non-Plan expenditure in 2015-16 estimated at 1,312,200 crore; Plan expenditure estimated at Rs.465,277 crore* Tax collection in 2015-16 estimated at Rs.1,449,490 crore* Corporate tax to be reduced
National Skill Mission to Develop Youth Employability
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) The government Saturday announced the launch of a National Skill Mission to develop youth employability, especially for those below 25 years of age."National Skill Mission
Shutdown over ban on Togadia hits normal life in Kandhamal
Bhubaneswar, Feb 28 (IANS) The day-long shutdown called by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) to protest against the ban on the entry of its top leader Pravin Togadia hit normal life in Odisha's
