Budget 2021 classroom: When FM Nirmala Sitharaman replaced red suitcase with four-fold red cloth
The echoes are growing stronger for certain expectations from the Union Budget 2021-22 to be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Everybody will be glued to their TVs to know if the budget goes beyond the 'Bahi-Khata' or not. Let’s look at some of the interesting details about the Union Budget
Jan 31, 2021, 18:26 PM IST
Budget 2021 classroom: Here's all about Shanmukham Chetty, the 1st Finance Minister of independent India
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for the year on Monday (February 1). The entire nation has huge expectations on the change in policies amid the slowdown in the economy due to the pandemic. Let's take a look the historical facts about Union Budget in India.
Jan 31, 2021, 18:13 PM IST
These 5 rules impacting your everyday life are changing from February 2021
Since these rules are going to affect your everyday life, it is important to know more about these changes in detail. These rules range from LPG Cylinder prices, PNB ATM Cash withdrawal, mandatory fastags to name a few. Here are the rules that are going to change from February 2021.
Jan 28, 2021, 11:37 AM IST
A quick look at FM Nirmala Sitharaman's team behind much-awaited Union Budget 2021-22
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who earlier said that her third budget will be an ‘unprecedented’, will present the Budget 2021-22 on February 1. With all eyes on the budget, the team behind this financial exercise is set to come up with solutions that would provide a balm for various sectors, citizens, and stakeholders in these tough times.
Jan 26, 2021, 22:13 PM IST
BSNL's Republic Day 2021 gift to customers - makes big announcement on prepaid plans
State-owned telcom company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), announces this big gift for its customers on the occasion of Republic Day. BSNL announced that it has increased the validity of its two long term plans. With this offer BSNL has overtaken Airtel, Jio and Vodafone Idea (Vi) in terms of offering more validity in the long term plans.
Jan 23, 2021, 13:22 PM IST
Budget 2021: Tax saving infra bonds to provide savings options for salaried class may make comeback
The proposal that is being examined would be akin to the provisions contained in Finance Bill 2010 that allowed an additional deduction of Rs 20,000 for investment in long-term infrastructure bonds for one year (2011-12), though a higher quantum of deductions may also be considered.
Jan 22, 2021, 17:23 PM IST
Budget 2021: Ready-to-eat meals akin to airline services for Railway passengers in the offing
The government is planning to implement this model in the Railways as it has been successful in the airline industry. Sources told Zee Media, the Railway Minister is eager to implement this scheme as soon as possible.
Jan 22, 2021, 17:09 PM IST
Budget 2021: Salary or no salary, you are bound to pay THIS tax to govt – Details here
The Union Budget 2021-22 will be presented on February 1 while the Budget session of Parliament will begin on January 29 with the address of President Ram Nath Kovind to the joint sitting of both the Houses.
Jan 22, 2021, 16:40 PM IST
Budget 2021: All-party meet on January 30 ahead of Budget Session
The Centre has invited leaders of all political parties in both the Houses to the proposed meeting slated to begin at 11.30 am through videoconference. Sources said the National Democratic Alliance parties too will meet on the same day.
Jan 22, 2021, 16:22 PM IST
In pics: Serum Institute of India fire kills five people; SII announces compensation
Serum Institute of India Pvt Ltd is the world's largest vaccine manufacturer by a number of doses produced and sold globally (more than 1.5 billion doses) which includes Polio vaccine as well as Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Hib, BCG, r-Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccines, as per the company's website.
Jan 22, 2021, 00:55 AM IST
Planing to buy smart TV? Here are top 5 TVs to get in Amazon's Great Republic Day Sale
If you are looking to buy a smart TV this season, Amazon's Great Republic Day Sale is a great opportunity for that. The 55-inch TV market offers various options form budget to top of the line premium models. We bring you the best deals available of the Amazon's Great Republic Day Sale. Here are the top 5 55-inch smart TVs for you search for:
Jan 21, 2021, 23:54 PM IST
US Vice President Kamala Harris receives wishes from India- In pics
Kamala Harris is the daughter of an Indian mother and an African-American father from Jamaica. She was born in Oakland, California, in 1964, to parents who raised her in a bassinet of civil rights activism. Her mother, Shyamala Gopalan Harris from Chennai, was a breast cancer researcher who died of cancer in 2009. Harris' father, Donald, is a Jamaican American professor of economics.
Jan 21, 2021, 18:12 PM IST
White House new website has a secret message for coders: Read to know what that is
The revamped website has a secret for hte tech savvy coders and is a challenge of sorts to find it. Former President Barack Obama had launched the service in 2014 to recruit technologists to help revamp government services - for example by modernizing Medicare`s payment system or reforming hiring practices across government agencies. Tech specialists join the Digital Service for typically one or two years.
Jan 21, 2021, 13:39 PM IST
BSNL coming out with big discount plan for prepaid, postpaid, landline, broadband customers
Earlier this month, BSNL had introduced a new plan for its prepaid customers. The data vouchers plan of Rs 398 per month from BSNL offers unlimited data and voice calls both local and national. It also offers 100 free SMS per day both local and on national roaming. The prepaid plan comes with 30 days validity period. However, the Rs 398 STV plan is available only in select circles like Chennai and Haryana.
Jan 18, 2021, 11:01 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi flags off eight trains to boost connectivity to Statue of Unity; in pics
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off eight trains connecting the Statue of Unity at Varanasi station.
The gigantic Statue of Unity standing tall at a towering height of 182 meters opened its doors to the public in October 2018 on the occasion of the 143rd birth anniversary of Sardar Patel.
Jan 17, 2021, 23:16 PM IST
Tesla to launch its Model Y in March, know everything about it
World's top Electric Vehicle manufacturer Tesla will be launching its Model Y in Indian car market soon. Tesla has confirmed that it will launch the Model Y in March 2021. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari too has confirmed the news. The price ranges from USD 40,490 to USD58,490 (Rs. 29.58 lakh to Rs. 42.74 lakh) in the US.
Jan 16, 2021, 19:55 PM IST
Honda CBR 150R launched: Know about specifications and India arrival
The bike sports a Diamond (Truss) Frame. It has Inverted Telescopic suspension at front and Swing Arm with Monoshock system at the rear. CBR 150 has dual-channel ABS with 276 mm single disc at the front and 220 mm single disc brake at the rear. The bike will come with 17-inch alloy wheels both at front and rear.
Jan 15, 2021, 17:29 PM IST
Oops! Samsung uses iPhone to promote Galaxy event; netizens flood Twitter with memes
Samsung launched its flagship Galaxy S21 series of smartphones in the Galaxy Unpacked 2021 event on Thursday (January 14). But the amusing thing is that Samsung Mobile's US division posted a tweet for the event from an iPhone! This tweet was deleted as netizens started noticing it and made fun of it. All we can say is that Samsung Mobile need to check twice from which phone they are tweeting.
Jan 15, 2021, 15:43 PM IST
Getting your Driving license made is easier now: All about the new rules
Now you will not have to face much trouble or spend long waiting hours to get a driving license. Several states including Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand have made the process of getting a driving license easier. Learning licenses can be made in these states in a very short span of time. In view of the increasing rush of driving licenses in Delhi, four more RTOs are being considered for opening.
Jan 14, 2021, 18:44 PM IST
Anxious regarding PUBG India entry? Try your hands on these 5 alternative battle royal mobile games
As millions of PUBG Mobile fans are eagerly waiting for the re-entry of the game in the country, some media reports are suggesting that the game might be launched somewhere between January 15 and January 19. All these reports can be taken with a pinch of salt till an official confirmation comes. Meanwhile, here's looking at 5 Android battle royal games.
Jan 14, 2021, 15:19 PM IST
