Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacked the opposition Congress on the issue of startups and its “propaganda” about unemployment in post-Covid times, saying it was “making fun” of these youth entrepreneurs and “creating an environment of false fear to demoralise them”. “Oppose us, but don’t oppose the nation, our youths, their innovation. Stop making fun of […]
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India’s economy has several very dark stains and some bright spots
The Indian economy has some bright spots and several very dark stains and the government should target its spending carefully so that there are no huge deficits, noted economist and former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan said. Known for his frank views, Rajan also said the government needs to do more to prevent a K-shaped recovery […]
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Budget to provide basic amenities to poor: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the thrust of the Union Budget 2022-23 is to provide basic amenities to the poor in terms of tap-water, own houses and providing jobs and easy connectivity as it also seeks to go below at the block level to develop aspirational districts in the country. The Prime Minister spoke of […]
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Startups seek friendly policies, tax incentives: Budget
To further aid small businesses and empower entrepreneurs, the Union Budget 2022-23 should introduce additional startup-friendly policies and tax relaxations to enable spending on innovation, ease-of-doing-business and reducing compliance costs, a slew of homegrown startups said. New reforms, policy assistance and support mechanisms for establishing a focused approach in solving unmet financial needs through technology […]
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Jio completes 5G coverage plans for the top 1,000 cities in the country
Jio has completed 5G network coverage planning for the top 1,000 cities in the country and is augmenting its fibre capacity as well as running a pilot across sites, a senior company official said during a presentation. The company has created teams to focus on dedicated solutions for 5G de- ployment in India, Reliance Jio […]
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Varanasi fast emerging as an Agri export hub
Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi, which is the gateway to the Poorvanchal region consisting of 17 districts, is fast becoming a buzzing hub for exports of agricultural and processed food products. The setting up of customs clearance and cold room facilities at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport aided exports from the religious town, which also has linkages […]
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AUS V SL: Inglis set to open as Finch moves down the order
Australia will have two new openers when they take the field against Sri Lanka for the only T201 match of the series here on Friday. Skipper Aaron Finch confirmed on Thursday that Josh Inglis is set to make his international debut at the Sydney Cricket Ground and will open with Ben McDermott. Finch himself will […]
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ATP Tour: Isner blasts 30 aces on way to quarters in Dallas
American star John Isner blasted 30 aces and won 89 percent of his first service points as he defeated South Africa’s Kevin Anderson in three hard-fought sets at the ATP Dallas Open here. Isner, who did not face a single breakpoint, had an opportunity to win the match in straight sets but came back strongly […]
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Copa del Rey: First blood to Betis after semi-final first-leg win
Goals from Borja Iglesias and William Carvalho helped Betis come back from a goal down to take a 2-1 win in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final away to Rayo Vallecano. Betis always looked slightly better than their rivals and are now clear favourites to qualify for this season’s final after overcoming […]
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Afghanistan U-19 cricketer, 3 board officials seek asylum in the UK: Report
A member of the Afghani stand Under-19 cricket team, which competed in the U-19 ICC Cricket World Cup in the Caribbean, and their board members have reportedly “fled” to London and are “seeking asylum” there. A report in pashtovoa.com has said that it has confirmed news from the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) that a member […]