Free flow of thoughts is important to avoid conflicts linked to religious identities, India's National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval said. 

Doval's remarks came in the context of larger issues linked to conflict between state and religion during the release of the Hindi version of the Turkish-American scholar Ahmet T Kuru's book 'Islam Authoritarianism: Underdevelopment - A Global and Historical Comparison'. The book has been published by the Khusro Foundation.

India's NSA Ajit Doval highlights need for societies to focus on conflict resolution

Backward classes constitute up to 56.33% of the Telangana population, making the largest chunk in the state, according to the caste survey report released on Sunday.

Telangana Caste Survey Report: 56.3% of population part of backward class

Akharas kickstarted the third grand 'Amrit Snan' at ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj in the early hours of Monday, amid tighter protocols.

Maha Kumbh 2025: Akharas take holy dip during third Amrit Snan

world: The Embassy issued three advisories during the day and recommended that everyone prepare an emergency plan. There are about 1,000 Indian nationals in Congo.

Indian Embassy in Congo asks Indian nationals to 'immediately depart' to safer locations amid the conflict

India's budget has introduced a significant reduction in import duties on high-capacity motorcycles and luxury cars, a move that experts say could ease long-standing trade tensions with the U.S. But, the story is significant as Canada, Mexico, and China have hit the U.S. with retaliatory tariffs and warned Trump of real consequences for his proposed policies. Watch in for more details!

Budget 2025: India cuts import duties on high-end motorcycles

The government has amended the Aadhaar Act to allow private entities to use Aadhaar authentication for delivering their services, according to a notification issued on Friday. Watch in for more details!

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With successive flight trials of a very short-range air defense system, India has shown its military prowess once again. Three flight trials of the very short-range air defense missile system were conducted from Chandipur off the coast of the Indian state of Odisha. Watch in for more details!

India successfully tests VSHORADS missile: Indian Defence Minister congratulates DRDO, armed forces

India's military prowess: DRDO successfully conducts successive flight-trials of 'Vshorads'

In a remarkable conservation success story, India has doubled its tiger population in just over a decade, proving that large predators can thrive alongside human communities. Watch in for more details!

India Leads Global Tiger Protection Efforts

Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today (Saturday, Feb 1) presented the Union Budget for 2025-26, a day after unveiling the Economic Survey. Watch in for more details!

India union budget 2025 highlights: Boost to medical tourism, entry of gig workers in PMJAY

World: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) allocated Rs 5,483 crores in aid to foreign nations, which majorly covers allocations for neighbouring and strategic countries. 

Union Budget 2025: India hikes foreign aid to Maldives, but THIS country tops the chart

Budget 2025: Reactions from leaders to FM Sitharaman's speech

Revised income tax slabs, old regime vs new regime? Here's the catch!

People's reaction to Union Budget 2025

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Budget 2025 highlights: Big tax relief for middle class, new measures to boost spending

Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today (Saturday, Feb 1) presented the Union Budget for 2025-26, a day after unveiling the Economic Survey.
Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday (Feb 1) announced a major relief for the middle class in India with a special tax exemption for salaried individuals. The new tax structure is designed to reduce taxes for middle-income earners, leaving more disposable income for household consumption, savings, and investment, which can help boost economic growth.

Budget 2025: Will India's budget drive growth? | WION detailed coverage

Sitharaman is presenting her record eighth consecutive Budget on Saturday (Feb 1). The Budget speech is expected to provide a comprehensive overview of the government's fiscal policies, revenue and expenditure proposals, and taxation reforms, along with other important announcements. 
Under the new tax regime, the government has introduced significant changes to benefit taxpayers, especially the middle class. One of the key highlights is the introduction of a "nil tax" slab for income up to ₹12 lakh, meaning individuals with income up to this threshold will pay no income tax. For salaried taxpayers, this limit increases to ₹12.75 lakh due to a standard deduction of ₹75,000.

Budget 2025: Tax announcement receives resounding claps from lawmakers | WION detailed coverage

Under the new tax regime, the government has introduced significant changes to benefit taxpayers, especially the middle class. One of the key highlights is the introduction of a "nil tax" slab for income up to ₹12 lakh, meaning individuals with income up to this threshold will pay no income tax. For salaried taxpayers, this limit increases to ₹12.75 lakh due to a standard deduction of ₹75,000.

The revised slabs and rates aim to substantially reduce the tax burden for the middle class, leaving more money in their hands to encourage increased household consumption, savings, and investment. These changes are designed to provide substantial relief to taxpayers and support economic growth.

Budget 2025: Salaried class gets a big spending boost | WION detailed coverage

BREAKING | Union Budget 2025-26: No income tax up to income of ₹12 lakh | WION detailed coverage

Sitharaman is presenting her record eighth consecutive Budget on Saturday (Feb 1). The Budget speech is expected to provide a comprehensive overview of the government's fiscal policies, revenue and expenditure proposals, and taxation reforms, along with other important announcements. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says, "The fiscal deficit is estimated to be 4.4% of the GDP..." Watch in for more details!

Union Budget 2025-26: Fiscal deficit projected at 4.4% of GDP | WION detailed coverage

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman recently announced several key initiatives aimed at strengthening India’s healthcare and education sectors.

Over the next three years, all district hospitals will be equipped with cancer daycare centers, enhancing access to cancer care across the country.

Additionally, 75,000 new undergraduate medical seats will be created over the next five years, addressing the growing demand for medical professionals. Sitharaman also highlighted the establishment of five national centres for skilling, which will bring in global expertise to support the 'Make for India, Make for the World' initiative.

Budget 2025: FM Sitharaman announces 75,000 new UG medical seats, 10,000 fellowships in IITs & IIMs

Sitharaman is presenting her record eighth consecutive Budget on Saturday (Feb 1). The Budget speech is expected to provide a comprehensive overview of the government's fiscal policies, revenue and expenditure proposals, and taxation reforms, along with other important announcements.

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