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Naidu, Pawan to campaign for Delhi polls

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Naidu, Pawan to campaign for Delhi polls

The Bharatiya Janata Party is roping its alliance partners in the campaign for Delhi polls. Accordingly, Telugu Desam Party president and Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu is set to campaign for Bharatiya Janata Party candidates in Delhi. Naidu, who will be, reportedly, going to New Delhi on Saturday, will campaign in parts of Delhi, especially in the areas with a significant Telugu voter base, on February 2 (Sunday). Also read: 'Special Status' demand gets a fresh lease of life in Andhra It has been learnt that BJP’s local leaders have already finalised the campaign…

Budget 2025: I-T exemption threshold remains unchanged for 10 years

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Jan

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Budget 2025: I-T exemption threshold remains unchanged for 10 years

Image Source : PIXABAY The new tax regime exempts income up to Rs 3 lakh. Budget 2025: As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present Union Budget 2025 on February 1, salaried people are expecting some relief in terms of income tax liability. Experts believe that the threshold should be changed as it has remained unchanged at Rs 2.5 lakh since 2014 in the old tax regime. Old tax regime Under the old tax regime, Income from Rs 2.5-5 lakh attracts 5 per cent tax, and 20 per cent for income between Rs 5 lakh and Rs 10 lakh. A…

Christopher Nolan ropes in Benny Safdie, John Leguizamo for ‘The Odyssey’

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Christopher Nolan ropes in Benny Safdie, John Leguizamo for ‘The Odyssey’

Oscar-winning director Christopher Nolan has roped in actors John Leguizamo and Benny Safdie for his star-studded project "The Odyssey". The film also features Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Anne Hathaway and Charlize Theron. "The Odyssey" is based on the epic Greek poem by Homer and will be released in theatres on July 17, 2026. Universal Pictures is the studio behind the film. Homer's "Odyssey" follows Odysseus, who spends years travelling back home from the Trojan War while battling mythical creatures and faces the wrath of the gods in his journey. Also read:…

Why was Harshit Rana allowed to bowl despite not being in Playing XI for IND vs ENG 4th T20I? – India TV

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Why was Harshit Rana allowed to bowl despite not being in Playing XI for IND vs ENG 4th T20I? – India TV

Image Source : GETTY Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh. Indian pacer Harshit Rana was allowed to bowl despite not being in the Playing XI for India vs England 4th T20I at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune on Friday, January 31. Rana came to bowl in the 12th over of the second innings when India were defending 181. Rana took a wicket in his first over as he got Liam Livingstone caught behind on a short of length outside off. How was Harshit Rana allowed to bowl? Meanwhile, Harshit Rana was a concussion substitute for Shivam Dube. All-rounder Dube had…

Viveek Sharma’s paintings of Naga Sadhus reflect silence and solitude

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Jan

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Viveek Sharma’s paintings of Naga Sadhus reflect silence and solitude

Silence Please exhibition at India Habitat Centre, Delhi | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Annual visits to his nanihaal (maternal home) in Allahabad (now Prayagraj) during his childhood gave Viveek Sharma an early peek into the lives of ascetics and helped him to fathom the quintessential spiritual lives. “I would accompany my grandfather to the congregation of sadhus during Kumbh and he would tell me about these men who abandon worldly attachments and seek enlightenment,” says Viveek. Silence Please exhibition by Viveek Sharma at IHC Delhi | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT The view of the mammoth crowds bathing in the Ganges;…

MEA slams UK report listing Hindu nationalism as ‘extremist ideology’, says should not be falsely equated – India TV

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Jan

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MEA slams UK report listing Hindu nationalism as ‘extremist ideology’, says should not be falsely equated – India TV

Image Source : PTI Randhir Jaiswal In response to a report that says Hindu nationalism features as a new threat of extremism in the UK, External Affairs Ministry's spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that it should not be condoned and falsely equated. In MEA's weekly press briefing, Jaiswal said, "We have seen some reports on this particular matter. The nature of the separatist and extremist threat out of the UK is well-known. It should not be condoned and falsely equated." According to a report by The Guardian, Hindu nationalism has been listed among nine emerging threats in the UK. The revelation…

Congress condemns attack on MP Manoj Kumar, seeks Nitish’s clarity

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Jan

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Congress condemns attack on MP Manoj Kumar, seeks Nitish’s clarity

On Friday, the Congress party condemned the attack on its Sasaram MP, Manoj Kumar, and called on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to explain his position and clarify his party JD(U)'s involvement in the incident. The Congress demanded the immediate arrest of those responsible and strong punishment for them. Manoj Kumar, a Dalit leader, was severely injured on Thursday after being attacked by a group of people in what police believe was a road rage incident in Bihar's Kaimur district. At a press conference at Congress headquarters, Bihar Congress president Akhilesh Prasad Singh, Bihar CLP leader Shakeel Ahmad, and former…

What homebuyers want from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman – India TV

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Jan

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What homebuyers want from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman – India TV

Image Source : PIXABAY Homebuyers are hopeful that this Budget will have a higher budget allocation for government initiatives. Budget 2025: Homebuyers were not happy with the Budget 2024-25 as it did not address concerns like high interest rates on home loans and the annual increase in stamp duty charges. Homebuyers are now expecting some announcements from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman that will enhance affordability. Budget 2025: Here's what homebuyers expect - Homebuyers are hopeful that this Budget will have a higher budget allocation for government initiatives like the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY-U). Also, they want the loan-linked subsidy…

Maha Kumbh’s viral garland seller Monalisa bags Bollywood film

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Jan

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Maha Kumbh’s viral garland seller Monalisa bags Bollywood film

Monalisa Bhonsle, the 16-year-old girl who sold garlands at Maha Kumbh and became an overnight sensation after her photographs went viral on social media, is all set to make her debut as an actor. The Madhya Pradesh girl will star in "Diary of West Bengal", announced filmmaker Sanoj Mishra, who earlier directed movies such as "Ghaznavi", "Srinagar", and "Shashank". Mishra said the film is a love story and Bhonsle will essay the role of one of the female leads. "I met Monalisa and her family at their home. They have agreed to let Monalisa work in my film."…

Real Madrid, Manchester City face again in Champions League, knockout fixtures announced – India TV

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Real Madrid, Manchester City face again in Champions League, knockout fixtures announced – India TV

Image Source : GETTY Erling Haaland and Vini Jr Defending champions Real Madrid will square off against Manchester City in the playoff round of the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 season. Both the clubs had a rough start to their campaign but managed to fight back and make it to the next round of Europe’s premier club competition. After a 2-0 defeat against Liverpool, the Los Blancos won three back-to-back matches against Atalanta, Salzburg and Brest to make it to the playoffs. City, on the other hand, were on the verge of elimination. They were a goal down at half-time against…