Day: July 5, 2019

Idris Elba inks multi-book deal with HarperCollins

Idris Elba refutes claims of plagiarism by writer duo

8:13 pm July 5, 2019

London: Actor Idris Elba has denied allegations that he plagiarised the work of two women writers on his new play “Tree”. In a post on Medium, Sarah Henley and Tori Allen-Martin claimed that they were removed from the theatre production and were threatened with legal action if they spoke out. They also said that they […]

Highlights of Union Budget for 2019-20

8:11 pm July 5, 2019

New Delhi: Highlights of the Union Budget for 2019-20 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament Friday: * Tax deducted at source of 2% for cash withdrawals of over Rs 1 cr a year * Surcharge hiked on individuals with taxable income above Rs 2 cr * Effective tax rate on Rs 2-5 crore […]

Mamata presents vote on account for Rs 2.99 lakh cr in House, oppn parties boycott speech

Budget 2019 is completely visionless: Mamata

8:07 pm July 5, 2019

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Friday called the Union Budget “completely visionless” which will increase the sufferings of the common people. “#Budget2019 is completely visionless. In fact, the total vision is derailed. On top of it, not only have they imposed cess but also special additional excise duty on petrol and diesel leading […]

PM pitches for investment in rural economy

8:05 pm July 5, 2019

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narenda Modi Friday pitched for higher investment in the rural economy, saying it will increase new employment opportunities in villages. He also said water conservation is not possible without public participation. In a televised statement on the Union Budget, the prime minister said new schemes have been announced to usher structural […]

SC rejects PIL seeking cancellation of LS polls

8:01 pm July 5, 2019

New Delhi: The Supreme Court Friday dismissed a plea which questioned the use of electronic voting machines (EVMs) in polls and sought cancellation of the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections. A bench headed by Justice R F Nariman termed the PIL filed by lawyer M L Sharma as “devoid of merits” and dismissed it. “What […]