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Arun Jaitley's Budget aims growth first, gives big bang reforms a miss, fiscal deficit cut to wait
In his first full-year budget since PM Narendra Modi's landslide election victory in May 2014, Jaitley said India's economy was about to take off.
Jammu and Kashmir to get back elected Government on Sunday
Sayeed, 79, will be administered oath of office by Governor NN Vohra in Jammu at a function which will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Budget focuses on road network on borders with China, Pakistan
NDA government has in its infrastructure development initiatives focused on connecting with all weather roads along borders.
Government to set up Mudra Bank for priority to SC/ST entrepreneurs
Jaitley said development has to generate inclusive growth.
Jan Dhan Yojana, transparent coal auction, Swachh Bharat major achievements of NDA government: Arun Jaitley
The government is also planning two game changing reforms - Goods and Service Tax and JAM Trinity for easy transfer of cash.
Leonard Nimoy, the charismatic Spock of 'Star Trek,' dies
Nimoy announced he was suffering from the lung disease in 2014, and blamed it on his years of smoking.
Congress MP Deepender Hooda describes Prime Minister's speech as 'jugglery of words'
Referring to Modi's raking up of the MNREGA issue, Hooda said, "Although the prime minister made scathing remarks against it, the fact is that he wants to continue with the scheme."
Robin van Persie set for long absence with ankle injury: Louis van Gaal
Manchester United could be without its first-choice striker for a critical stage of the season after Robin van Persie was ruled out for a "long time" by manager Louis van Gaal on Friday.
Vishwa Hindu Parishad says it will arrange reconversions in Goa if people want
Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Friday said it would "facilitate" reconversions in Goa if the local people wanted it.
Goa miners expect scrapping export duty on iron ore in Union Budget
The government has currently imposed 30 per cent export duty on iron ore export making it the highest taxed sector with taxation touching 70 per cent mark.
PM Modi meets Bihar CM Nitish Kumar at wedding of Lalu's daughter and Mulayam's grand nephew
After a long time Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar shared pleasantries with each other.
Ericsson sues Apple for telecom patent infringement
Ericsson filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) against Apple's products for infringing Ericsson patents.
Fashion has a universal appeal, can be a powerful instrument to raise awareness: Manish Malhotra
Fashion designer Manish Malhotra will be involved in the launch of WEvolve global campaign at the forthcoming Lakme Fashion Week.
Our uniqueness lies in acceptance of diversity: Mohan Bhagwat
"We came to know that 'puja' (worship) is so important during the Islamic invasion of India." "We never thought puja is important. We realised it is important during the invasion of Islam," says Mohan Bhagwat.
Maharashtra Bill to ban cow slaughter to get President nod soon: BJP MPs
The legislation, entitled Maharashtra Animal Preservation Amendment Bill, 1995, was submitted for Presidential assent through a letter dated January 30, 1996.
HC allows publicising of 'Badmashiyaan'; producers to pay Sony
The court also said in its order that the settlement amount be kept confidential.
