Hello readers! In this afternoon’s digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on the 2024 Union Budget, Hemant Soren’s arrest and other headlines.

Budget 2024 Highlights: From EVs, Tourism to FDI, decipher the key points of Nirmala Sitharaman’s speech

India’s economy has undergone profound positive transformation over the past decade, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in her pre-election budget on Thursday. The budget is technically an accounting vote and is often referred to as an interim budget. Sitharaman said that the Indian people look to the future with hope and choice. She further said that the government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has covered all aspects of inclusion. read more

Income tax tables 2024-25 are online: No changes in tax tables, but FM extends support to startups, says ‘1 Cr taxpayers will benefit’

Income Tax Table 2024-25 Live: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the 2024 Interim Budget. The interim budget, also known as a vote of account, is a temporary financial plan presented by the government when it does not have the time or authority to present a full budget. Check live updates

Hemant Soren moves to SC seeking protection from arrest; Champai Soren says ‘will protect…’

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Hemant Soren was arrested on Wednesday night in connection with a money laundering case after he resigned as chief minister. The Chief Minister has now decided to move the Supreme Court seeking protection against the Arrest Enforcement Directorate. read more

Gyanvapi verdict: Prayer begins with ‘Vyas Parivar Tehkhana’; Muslim side pleads guilty in HC on February 8

A day after a district court ruled that Hindus can offer prayers in the sealed basement of Gyanvapi Masjid, sources said the state and temple administration have adjusted the barricades and made space for devotees to start prayers at ‘Vyas Parivar Tehkhana’. A priest has also been picked by the Kashi Vishwanath Temple Trust and the petitioners, who claimed that his grandfather had been performing pujas in the cellar till December 1993. read more

Parineeti Chopra reveals Raghav Chadha’s reaction to her music career: ‘He was like, you should…’

Parineeti Chopra continues to prove her mettle with rich commercial films and the actress is all set to launch her music career in earnest. She has expressed her love for singing time and time again and even showcased her skills on several occasions, including her wedding. Parineeti’s fans are eager to see her embark on this new journey after she impressed her fans with her recent live performance debut. Her husband Raghav Chadha was equally excited. read more

‘Shubman Gill is not No. 3, he should open’: Former India selector

Former India selector Sarandip Singh feels that India should change the batting order and have Shubman Gill as the opener along with Yashasvi Jaiswal. Gill started his Test career as an opener and decided to finish third in the West Indies series last year. However, he failed to make any impact replacing Cheteshwar Pujara in the key position. The 24-year-old has not scored a fifty in Test cricket since finishing third. read more