Union Budget 2025: MGNREGA wages must be increased to ₹400 per day, says Jairam Ramesh
Accusing the Modi government of perpetuating a policy of indifference to the plight of MGNREGA workers, the Congress on Monday (January 27, 2025) demanded that the Union Budget must increase MGNREGA wages and the Aadhar-Based Payment Bridge Systems not be made mandatory. The Opposition party demanded that MGNREGA wages be
Bureau Veritas – Statement
PARIS, France: In a statement issued on January 15th, 2025, Bureau Veritas and SGS communicated that they had engaged in discussions with regards to a potential business combination. Today, Bureau Veritas announces that these discussions have stopped and did not result in
SPIE and Boston University Announce $1-Million Endowment for Graduate and Postgraduate Scholarships
Bellingham, Wash., United States: SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, and Boston University (BU) announced the establishment of the SPIE-Boston University Scholarship in Photonics during SPIE Photonics West in San Francisco. The $500,000 gift from SPIE will be matched 100% by BU. Part
Saudi Sports for All Federation to Launch International Sporting Events in February 2025, Uniting SFA Expo and Riyadh Marathon
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA) has announced a new initiative taking place from February 5-8, 2025, combining two major events: the SFA Expo and Riyadh Marathon. This initiative aligns with SFA’s mission to inspire healthier lifestyles and foster community engagement
Markets fall in early trade, dragged down by Telecom stocks, weak global cues
According to exchange data, FIIs offloaded equities worth ₹2,758.49 crore on Friday (January 24, 2025). File photo | Photo Credit: PTI Equity benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, declined in early trade on Monday (January 27, 2025), dragged down by losses in Telecom and Industrials stocks amid muted global market trends.
Uniform Civil Code in force in Uttarakhand today | Impact on marriage, divorce , succession, polygamy and ‘halala’
The Uniform Civil Code will be implemented in Uttarakhand today, January 27, 2025, ensconcing it as the first state in independent India to implement the law, despite opposition from some political parties and religious groups. All preparations have been completed to implement the UCC, including getting approval of the rules
Politics News Today Live Updates on January 27, 2025: Uniform Civil Code: History Made! Uttarakhand to implement UCC today. Key changes and what they mean
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Democrats’ approach to Trump this time is much quieter
When President Donald Trump signed the pardons of Jan. 6 defendants, many 2028 Democratic hopefuls didn’t acknowledge it. And few got sucked into an outrage cycle over Elon Musk’s straight-arm gesture during Trump’s inauguration celebration. This week provided some clues about an emerging approach that’s coming to define Democrats at
An annual mutual fund ritual
Previously, in this column, we discussed the cost of switching from a regular plan to a direct plan for your mutual fund (MF) investments. To complete the discussion, we look at the growth and income distribution cum capital withdrawal (IDCW) options offered by fund houses. Reinvesting cashflows The IDCW option
Why do Indian consumers ignore term insurance?
In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes. Benjamin Franklin expressed the realities of life several centuries ago. Despite its inevitability, often we see untimely death leading to a family facing severe financial consequences. Term insurance is the purest form of insurance, where for