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| March 12, 2024, 6:58 a.m.
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar Resigns Amid Alliance Speculation
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has resigned, along with his entire cabinet, amidst speculation of a rift in the ruling BJP-JJP alliance over seat-sharing for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Both the BJP and the JJP have announced plans to contest the polls independently, with the JJP requesting two Lok Sabha seats but only being offered one by the BJP. Mr. Khattar's resignation fuels rumors of his potential Lok Sabha election debut or return as Chief Minister, possibly leading a government supported by independent MLAs and bolstered by defections from the JJP.
Read More.| March 12, 2024, 6:55 a.m.
Asian Stocks Steady Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data; BOJ Policy Speculation Rises
Asian stocks remained relatively stable on Tuesday as investors awaited the influential U.S. inflation report. Japanese shares experienced a decline while the yen strengthened amid growing expectations that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) might consider scaling back its ultra-easy monetary policy. Gold prices hovered just below their record peak, and the dollar remained steady as traders awaited the U.S. consumer price index report to gauge the Federal Reserve's potential actions.
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Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang looks on during his meeting with his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry in Cairo, Egypt, January 2023.(REUTERS)
| July 25, 2023, 3:26 p.m.
China Replaces Foreign Minister Qin Gang Amid Speculation Over His Month-Long Absence
China has removed Foreign Minister Qin Gang from his post after a month-long absence from public duties, with state media reporting that his predecessor Wang Yi will be taking over the role. Qin, who had been missing from public appearances since June 25, cited unspecified health reasons for his absence, leading to speculation about his condition and concerns over transparency within the country's leadership. The leadership change comes amidst a critical period of international engagements and strained relations with the United States.
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File Photo of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde with Deputy CMs Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar during a cabinet meeting. ( Image Source : Twitter/@MaharashtraCMO )
| July 24, 2023, 4:59 p.m.
Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis Rejects Claims of Ajit Pawar Replacing Eknath Shinde as Maharashtra CM
Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has dismissed Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan's claim that Ajit Pawar, a prominent figure in the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), will replace Eknath Shinde as the state's Chief Minister in August. Fadnavis stated that there is "clarity" within the ruling coalition that Eknath Shinde is and will remain the Chief Minister. Chavan had previously asserted that a decision on the disqualification of Shinde and other MLAs would be taken around August 10, leading to Ajit Pawar assuming the top post. However, Fadnavis emphasized that there would be no change in the current leadership.
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Highlights of India Budget 2024: Finance Minister announces 2 crore more houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G) . No changes to income tax slabs.
Budget 2024 Key Highlights: Fiscal deficit target for 2024-25 at 5.1% of GDP; no changes to income tax slabs
No Major Tax Changes in Interim Budget, Focus on Growth
Fiscal Deficit Target Lowered to 5.8% in Interim Budget
Infrastructure, Digital Push to Drive Growth in Interim Budget
Education Sector Seeks Higher Allocation, NEP Implementation in Budget
Sitharaman Presents Interim Budget, Focuses on Fiscal Consolidation and Growth
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