Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended his birthday wishes to the Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, praising his 'efforts to strengthen' the development in the state. India News | PM Modi Extends Birthday Wishes to Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Get latest articles and stories on Business at LatestLY. The Sensex saw a modest gain of 6.75 points, opening at 71,729.64, while the Nifty rose by 5.95 points, commencing the day at 21,731.64. The market performance was indicative of a cautious optimism among investors. Business News | Stock Market Opens in Green Amidst Anticipation for Budget, Global Influences.
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The West Bengal Commission for Women stall at the International Kolkata Book Fair received around 30 complaints related to domestic abuse and crime against women, an official said. India News | Women Commission Stall in Book Fair Receives 30 Complaints Related to Domestic Abuse.
Get latest articles and stories on Business at LatestLY. "I think infrastructure has to be the key focus. India has been lagging in infrastructure and in the last couple of years we have seen that this government has put in a lot. We have seen a lot of projects that have come to fruition this year itself and any more that are in the pipeline will be implemented. So, I think, that is going to be a constant infrastructure investment. Because infrastructure creates so many other opportunities, it creates investment and employment. It develops the area around the infrastructure development. So, I think that's an area we are going to see and it's for the betterment of the country and its holistic growth," said Ajit Mangrulkar, Director General of the IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Business News | Investment in Infrastructure is Key to Holistic Growth: Ajit Mangrulkar, DG IMC Ahead of Interim Budget.
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday again took a digital tablet wrapped in a traditional 'bahi-khata' style pouch as she headed for Parliament to present the interim Budget 2024-25 in a paperless format just like the previous three years. India News | Sitharaman Takes Tablet in Red Pouch to Parliament to Present Paperless Budget.