Month: July 2024

Budget 2024 | Government keeps focus on critical areas

July 23, 2024 admin

Jairam Varadaraj | Photo Credit: The Hindu The world is witnessing unprecedented disruptions and uncertainty. India, however, presents the promise of growth, stability, and opportunities for investment. To avail of these opportunities, multiple steps were necessary: strong capital expenditure and infrastructure push by the Indian government; significant support to small and medium enterprises; job creation…

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Union Budget 2024-25: Growth, reforms and infrastructure

July 23, 2024 admin

The 2024 Budget signals policy continuity. The economy and the fiscal situation are in fine fettle. We are targeting real growth rates of 7%+ whilst keeping fiscal deficit at 4.9% for the year gone by (versus the 5.1% indicated earlier) and reducing it further to 4.5% in the coming year. Reassuringly, we are continuing to…

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Madhya Pradesh Dalit Man Claims Cops Thrash Him For Overtaking Vehicle

July 23, 2024 admin

Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh: A probe is underway after a Dalit sanitary worker alleged thrashing by police personnel in Khajuraho town of Madhya Pradesh for overtaking their official vehicles, an officer said on Tuesday. The complainant, Rohit Valmiki, alleged he had overtaken vehicles of personnel belonging to the police and electricity departments on July 18 while…

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Union Budget 2024: A vision for inclusive growth and empowerment

July 23, 2024 admin

R. Nandini | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT The Union Budget presented by the Finance Minister on July 23 embodies an inclusive and progressive vision, effectively addressing the diverse concerns of various sectors of the economy. It not only recognises a significant portion of the recommendations put forth by economic advisers and experts but also places…

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Farmer Leaders To Meet Rahul Gandhi Over Private Members’ Bill Today

July 23, 2024 admin

The meeting between farmer leaders and Rahul Gandhi will be held at around 11 am in the Parliament. New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will meet the delegation of seven farmer leaders on Wednesday, sources said. The meeting will be held at around 11 am in the Parliament….

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Probe Agency Arrests 2 Linked To Funding Of Hizbul Mujahideen In Jammu And Kashmur

July 23, 2024 admin

Jammu-based ED has arrested 2 accused persons, namely Arshad Ahmed Allie and Fayaz Ahmed Dar. Jammu: The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday arrested two persons under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) allegedly linked to the funding of the subversive activities of Pro-Pakistan terrorist organisation Hizbul Mujahideen. “Jammu-based ED has arrested 2 accused persons, namely…

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Affordable housing thrust a big boost for the home finance sector

July 23, 2024 admin

Lakshminarayanan Duraiswamy. The Indian real estate sector has been experiencing a significant boom in recent quarters, driven by factors such as rapid urbanisation, policy reforms, increase in disposable income and a continuous growth in consumer sentiments. Last year, the sector registered remarkable progress, consolidating its position among various other sectors. And indeed, the Finance Minister…

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Union Budget 2024: A comprehensive pathway to inclusive growth and economic resilience

July 23, 2024 admin

The Union Budget 2024, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, represents a significant milestone in India’s ongoing journey towards inclusive growth and economic resilience. With a strategic emphasis on job creation, infrastructure development, support for MSMEs, and affordable housing, this Budget addresses the nation’s critical needs while prudently reducing the fiscal deficit to 4.9%. Stimulating…

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Kamala Harris Leads Trump In New Poll After Biden Dropout

July 23, 2024 admin

In the previous week’s poll, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump were tied at 44 percent. Washington: Vice President Kamala Harris is narrowly beating rival Donald Trump in a national presidential poll released Tuesday, one of the first conducted since US President Joe Biden ended his reelection campaign. Harris holds a two-point lead over Trump, 44…

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Odisha Minister Mukesh Mahaling Seeks Naveen Patnaik’s Arrest For “Indiscipline” In House

July 23, 2024 admin

Minister Mukesh Mahaling accused the LoP Naveen Patnaik of breaching the rules of the House. Bhubaneswar: With the Odisha Assembly continuing to witness ruckus for the second day, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mukesh Mahaling on Tuesday sought the arrest of BJD President and Leader of Opposition (LoP) Naveen Patnaik for alleged indiscipline during Governor address Raghubar…

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