The Times of India Good samaritan's reel helps 95-year-old return home after 5 days

The Times of India Ideas copied from manifesto, Kursi bachao budget: Congress

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi slammed the budget as a "kursi bachao (save the chair)” effort, while claiming that the Modi govt had borrowed ideas “generously” from the Congress’ manifesto, though it could not do so properly. Rahul Gandhi in a post on X, Gandhi said it was a “Kursi Bachao' budget.” He followed up by adding that “Appease Allies: Hollow promises to them at the cost of other states. Appease Cronies: Benefits to AA with no relief for the common Indian. Copy and Paste: Congress manifesto and previous budgets."

The Times of India Will unite South against 'discriminatory' Budget: Revanth Reddy

Terming the Union Budget "kursi bachao Budget" and discriminatory against south India, Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy on Tuesday said he would try to unite all southern states to fight against the Modi govt. "We have already written to Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Right from delimitation of parliamentary constituencies to Central funds, Centre-state relations, how much Centre is giving back to the states for every rupee they pay to the Centre - everything will be discussed," Revanth said.

The Times of India Will unite South against 'discriminatory' Budget: Revanth Reddy

Terming the Union Budget "kursi bachao Budget" and discriminatory against south India, Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy on Tuesday said he would try to unite all southern states to fight against the Modi govt. "We have already written to Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Right from delimitation of parliamentary constituencies to Central funds, Centre-state relations, how much Centre is giving back to the states for every rupee they pay to the Centre - everything will be discussed," Revanth said.

The Times of India Budget will open path to jobs, opportunities: Amit Shah

Home minister Amit Shah said the Budget not only exemplified Bharat's newfound sense of purpose, hope and optimism under the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA govt but also fortified them. "Harnessing the power of Bharat's youth, nari shakti and farmers, the Budget fuels the nation's pace on the path of emerging as a developed nation by ushering in a new era of employment and opportunities," Shah said in a post on X .

The Times of India Budget 2024: Selling your house? Here's why 2001 is the critical year

The Times of India Budget 2024: Are you richer or poorer?

Does this Budget leave you richer or poorer? The answer depends on your income level, which income tax regime you opt for, and how much and where you have invested.n For anybody with annual income of Rs 10 lakh or more, changes made by the FM in tax slabs under the new regime and the enhanced standard deduction mean a net gain of Rs 17,500 annually. Since a reduction in your tax also means health and education cess goes down, you save another Rs 700 (4% of Rs 17,500) to take the total savings to Rs 18,200.

The Times of India SC: No NEET-UG retest, but 4 lakh candidates to lose 5 marks each

Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected pleas for a retest for admissions to 1.08 lakh MBBS seats in govt and private medical colleges in the absence of evidence to establish that the exam paper leak in Hazaribag vitiated the results or breached the examination’s sanctity and integrity, a verdict that lifted the haze of uncertainty that had hung over NEET-UG while also ending the anxiety that had faced those likely to fetch the much-coveted seats in medical colleges across the country.

The Times of India Need for speed: FM deploys Rs 2L cr plans to employ, skill 4 crore

In a clear recognition of the challenge of unemployment in a country with the world's largest young population, govt unveiled for four crore youths a Rs 2 lakh crore mega package of five schemes spread over a 5-year period to boost jobs, skilling and other opportunities. Three new schemes under the PM's package will incentivise first-time employees, providing one-month wage to new entrants in the workforce in all formal sectors, and also support employers.

The Times of India Allies with benefits: Bonanza for Andhra Pradesh, Bihar

The generosity in the Budget for Bihar and Andhra Pradesh has propelled BJP and its allies TDP and JD(U) along what has been a win-win trajectory since they decided to kiss and make up before the Lok Sabha polls, the basket of announcements underscoring the power of the 28 seats that the two parties have in LS.

The Times of India Taxes: Change of track to bring some cheer, but cost others dear

Sweeping changes in direct taxes gave the urban middle class plenty of reason to cheer, but also hit the wallets of others. The clear plus is in the form of an increase in standard deduction under the new regime for salaried employees from Rs 50,000 to Rs 75,000, which saves Rs 7,500 a year for those with annual incomes of Rs 10 lakh or more.

The Times of India Budget 2024: Formula one; focus now on getting jobs done

The effect of 2024's Lok Sabha election results was writ large on the first Budget of Modi 3.0, with employment creation given pride of place and keeping allies happy too very much in focus. The fact that the Budget comes at a time when the govt’s finances are relatively comfortable meant that finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman could afford to address these concerns with targeted schemes while keeping the fiscal deficit under a tight leash relative to recent years.

The Times of India Tesla CEO Elon Musk: My son Xavier is dead, killed by the ...

Elon Musk's recent comments about being misled into approving puberty blockers for his transgender child have sparked a debate on parental rights and transgender healthcare. Musk's decision to relocate SpaceX headquarters to Texas further highlights the ongoing cultural tensions surrounding these issues.

The Times of India 600 runs in a day in Tests? England star says...

England vice-captain Ollie Pope is optimistic about the team's potential to score 600 runs in a single Test day. Following a historic performance against the West Indies, where England surpassed 400 runs in both innings, Pope cites previous success, such as scoring 506-4 against Pakistan, as evidence. Under coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes, England are shifting from building confidence to becoming more ruthless. Pope notes recent team transitions and emerging talents, emphasizing the team's balanced and confident approach.

The Times of India Top 5 entertainment news of the day

Catch up on today's top entertainment news from Bollywood and beyond. Highlights include Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal celebrating one-month wedding anniversary, Prabhas’ Kalki 2898 AD becoming the highest grossing foreign film in North America, and Radhikka Madan remembering her Angrezi Medium co-star Irrfan Khan. Here are the top five stories making waves today.