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Indian residents reactions on Union Budget 2023
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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her fifth Union Budget on February 1, for the year 2023-24. Watch in the reactions of Indian residents and youths over the new budget.
A massive avalanche occurred at Affarwat peak in famed ski-resort Gulmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Bodies of two persons belonging to Poland have been retrieved, four other persons rescued.
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Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her fifth straight budget today. This was also the last and full budget of the Modi 2.0 govt before the next parliamentary elections in 2024. Watch Manish Sharma, MD of Panasonic Life Solutions speaks to WION about the Union Budget 2023-24.
One of the most track-focused versions of Lamborghini's smallest super sport car is the Huracan Super Trofeo Omologata, which, in short, is called the Huracan STO. The road-homologated super sports car gets inspiration from some racing legends, including the Huracán Super Trofeo EVO and the Huracán GT3 EVO. We got a chance to drive it in Dubai, and…
SpaceX’s Starlink is now live in Nigeria, according to the company. The Elon Musk-owned firm confirmed this in a tweet on Monday, stating that Nigeria was the first African country to enjoy its services. WION’s Louisa Olaniyi tells us more.
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Exclusive | Union Budget 2023: Rajnish Kumar, Chairman, BharatPe speaks to WION
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Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her fifth straight budget today. This was also the last and full budget of Modi 2.0 govt before the next parliamentary elections in 2024. Watch Eric Njoka in a conversation with Rajnish Kumar, Chairman, BharatPe as they talk more about the Union Budget 2023-24.…
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WION Fineprint: Doval, Sullivan meet in Washington; US, India collaborate on major interests
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US President Joe Biden's National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval met with some senior officials in Washington DC to launch India-US initiative on critical and emerging technologies.
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UK braces for massive strikes, seven trade unions to go on strike today
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As per reports, as many as 500,000 workers across Britain will go on strike in the biggest day of protest action in more than a decade. Teachers, train drivers, civil servants, university lecturers, bus drivers and security guards from seven trade unions will awalk out.
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Russia Ukraine War: US readies $2.4 bn Ukraine aid package; Zelensky lobbying hard for NATO jets
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In Ukraine, Russian forces claimed big gains in the Eastern province of Donetsk as the focus of the war intensifies. According to the Ukrainian forces, Russia is reaching farther West in Donetsk.
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WION Fineprint: All things tech in India budget 2023, bats for 'digital India'
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India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the union budget on Wednesday and interestingly the new budget focuses on technology. In a speech that lasted around 87 minutes, Sitharaman mentioned data 10 times and technology 4 times.
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WION Fineprint: 'Botched attempt' to fix UK nuclear submarine
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The UK Navy Chief has ordered an urgent investigation amid claims that workers on a Trident nuclear armed submarine fixed broken bolts in the vessel's reactor chamber using glue.
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WION Fineprint: NFL legend Tom Brady announces retirement at the age of 45
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Seven-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback Tom Brady has announced his retirement from the National Football League (NFL) "for good". The 45-year-old confirmed his decision to retire from NFL on social media.
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Exclusive | Union Budget 2023: Amitabh Kant, Sherpa at G20 India speaks to WION
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Pope: Reject Africa's Economic Colonialism
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Pope Francis denounced the "poison of greed" driving conflicts in Africa as he began a visit to Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday, saying the rich world had to realise that people were more precious than the minerals in the earth beneath them. The pope criticised rich countries for ignoring the tragedies unfolding in Africa. Prof. Ibbo Mandaz…
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Union Budget 2023: Key highlights and takeaways
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India's Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2023-24 on Wednesday. Here are the major takeaways from the Budget.
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India Budget 2023: No income tax for those earning up to Rs 7 lakh under new tax regime
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Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has made the new tax regime more attractive. The rebate limit is upped from Rs 5 to Rs 7 lakh. There is easing of rates in the slabs. Watch this report to know more.
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Exclusive | Union Budget 2023: Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General of CII speaks to WION
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Exclusive: Mohan Das Pai, Chairman of Aarin Capital Partners speaks to WION
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Exclusive: Sanjiv Puri, VP CII and Chairman & MD at ITC Ltd speaks to WION
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Brain drain: Nigeria lost 2,800 resident doctors in 2 years
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The National President of Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, Dr Innocent Orji has revealed that Nigeria has lost about 2800 resident doctors over a period of two years. WION’s Louisa Olaniyi explains more.
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Russia Ukraine War: Are Ukraine allies tired of war? Polls held to know people's view on aid to Kyiv
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Polls done in United States, United Kingdom and Germany suggested that the willingness to support Ukraine against Russia's invasion is falling among its allies. The war between Russia and Ukraine will become a year old by end of this month.
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Exclusive: Viren Prasad Shetty, Executive Director & Group COO, Narayana Health speaks to WION
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Gallup Poll: Americans think country's biggest problem is the government itself
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According to the latest Gallup poll, Americans of both parties think the biggest issue the country faces is the government itself and "poor leadership", outranking both inflation and the economy.
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After India's budget, the markets focus shift to US Fed decision
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After India's budget, the market's focus shift to the US Federal Reserve's decision later today with mounting evidence of easing inflation. Watch this report to know more.
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Exclusive: Radhika Gupta, MD & CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund speaks to WION
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India Budget 2023: PM Modi speaks after India unveils budget for 2023- 24
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2023-24 and called it the "first Budget of Amrit Kaal", a reference to 75 years of India's independence. The term 'Amrit Kaal' was first used by PM Narendra Modi in 2021 during the 75th Independence Day celebrations.
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Exclusive: Suchitra K Ella, Co-Founder & Join Managing Director of Bharat Biotech speaks to WION
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Union Budget 2023: Sunil Kant Munjal, Chairman of Hero Enterprise speaks to WION
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India Budget 2023 | FM: Personal Income Tax rebate increased to Rs. 7 lakh under new regime
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2023-24 and called it the "first Budget of Amrit Kaal", a reference to 75 years of India's independence. The term 'Amrit Kaal' was first used by PM Narendra Modi in 2021 during the 75th Independence Day celebrations.
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Exclusive | Union Budget 2023: Daniel Lacalle, Cheif Economist at Tressis speaks to WION
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India is gearing up for the Union Budget. Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has tabled the annual economic survey which is a report card for the centre to review how the economy has fared in the past year. Watch anchor Vikram Chandra in a conversation with Daniel Lacalle as they talk more about the Union Budget 2023-24.…
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Exclusive: Deepak Shetty, CEO & Managing Director at JCB India Limited speaks to WION
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India's budget allocation for Afghanistan remains same, support increased to Bhutan, Maldives
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India has increased its monetary support for Bhutan and Maldives in its Budget 2023 announced on Wednesday. Afghanistan saw no change in allocation. Countries that saw a decrease in allocation were Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Mongolia, Mauritius, and Seychelles.
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Exclusive: Dr. Shashi Tharoor, Sr Congress Leader & MP of Lok Sabha speaks to WION
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Watch Vikram Chandra in a conversation with Dr. Shashi Tharoor as they talk more about the Union Budget 2023-24. Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced key policy decisions for the Financial Year 2023-24.
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Exclusive | Union Budget 2023: Sunil Mathur, MD & CEO of SIEMENS speaks to WION
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Exclusive: Dr. Harsh Mahajan, Chair - FICCI health services committee speaks to WION
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Exclusive: Lekha Chakraborty, Professor, International Institute of Public Finance speaks to WION
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India is gearing up for the Union Budget. Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has tabled the annual economic survey which is a report card for the centre to review how the economy has fared in the past year. Watch anchor Vikram Chandra in a conversation with Lekha Chakraborty as they talk more about the Union Budget 2023-24.…
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WION Dispatch: Pakistan mosque blast suspects arrested; investigators suspect 'inside help'
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The suicide bombing in peace hour in Pakistan prompted a massive investigation as it is a heavily guarded compound which was attacked - it is home to the counter terrorism department of the country as well as many high-level security officials were present at the scene at the time of suicide bombing.…
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Exclusive | Union Budget 2023: Mukesh Butani, Managing Partner at BMR Legal speaks to WION
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Anshuman Magazine, Chairman & CEO -India, South East Asia, Middle East & Africa speaks to WION
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WION Climate Tracker: Green energy investment crosses $1 tn, surge caused due to Russia-Ukraine war
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After hitting a trillion dollars last year investment in clean energy is on the verge of surpassing spending of fossil fuels for the first time and despite the achievement, Bloomberg NEF estimated that spending on energy transition technology must instantly be increased to fulfill the aim of zero emissions by 2050.…
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Artificial lightning overpowering visibility of stars
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According to a paper published in the Science Journal, the impact of light pollution had some alarming observations with each passing year. Scientists spotted fewer stars with their naked eyes as artificial lightning overpowered everything, making the dim stars barely visible. Watch this report to know more.…
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Colossal Biosciences announces project to bring back Dodo bird from extinction
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US-based firm Colossal Biosciences, which two years ago announced plans to bring back the woolly mammoth, said it now wants to bring back the iconic Dodo bird as well. Watch this report to know more.
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WION Climate Tracker: India's focus on Green Growth, aims 'Net Zero' target by 2070
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The world is battling a climate emergency, stopping climate change is doable but time is running out. India is working to reduce carbon emission on a massive scale, presenting the budget, the country's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman listed green growth as the key priority for the country.
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NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg visits Japan, warns about China
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NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to discuss measures for boosting ties with NATO partners. Stoltenberg has expressed concerns over China's rising dominance in the region.
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Exclusive | Union Budget 2023: Nadir Godrej, Managing Director, Godrej Industries speaks to WION
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Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her fifth straight budget today. This was also the last and full budget of Modi 2.0 govt before the next parliamentary elections in 2024. Watch Eric Njoka in a conversation with Nadir Godrej, Managing Director, Godrej Industries as they talk more about the Union Budget 2023-24.…
Two Polish nationals died and 19 others were rescued after a group of tourists were hit by a massive avalanche at the famous ski resort of Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir, police said.
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Adani loses Asia's richest crown as stock rout deepens to $84 billion
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Shares in Indian tycoon Gautam Adani's conglomerate plunged again on Wednesday as a rout in his companies deepened to $84 billion in the wake of a US short-seller report, with the billionaire also losing his title as Asia's richest person.
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Former Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena to contest elections again
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In Sri Lanka, former President Maithripala Sirisena has said that he will contest the next presidential elections from the Sri Lanka freedom Party (SLFP). The Presidential elections are scheduled to be held in September 2024. Speaking to reporters in Colombo, the former president apologised to the victims of the 2019 Easter Sunday attack which had …
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India's NSA Ajit Doval on 3-day visit to US meets counterpart Jake Sullivan in Washington
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US President Joe Biden's National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval met with some senior officials in Washington DC to launch India-US initiative on critical and emerging technologies.
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Alec Baldwin charged with involuntary manslaughter in Rust shooting
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New Mexico prosecutors charged Alec Baldwin with involuntary manslaughter, accusing him of skipping required firearms training and creating a climate of recklessness on the set of "Rust."