Maha Kumbh stampede: SC declines to entertain PIL seeking action against officials

Maha Kumbh stampede: SC declines to entertain PIL seeking action against officials

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking legal action against authorities and officials in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj for their "negligent conduct" resulting in a tragic stampede at the Maha Kumbh, in which at least 30 people were killed and around 60 others were injured. Feb 3, 2025
Rs 50.65 lakh crore India Budget to boost entrepreneurship, innovation, investments

PHDCCI upbeat after Rs 50.65 lakh crore India Budget for state projects

The focus on public-private partnerships (PPP) in infrastructure, along with 50-year interest-free loans for state projects, is expected to create a multiplier effect not only boosting India's GDP but also strengthening the states' economy, leading industry chamber PHDCCI's President Hemant Jain said on Monday. Feb 3, 2025
Budget boosts consumption, fiscal prudence, Capex: Report

Budget boosts consumption, fiscal prudence, Capex: PL Capital Report

The Union Budget 2025–26 is crafted as a bold statement of fiscal consolidation and long‐term structural reforms, with the government maintaining the fiscal deficit at 4.4 per cent for FY26 while maintaining investment momentum with capital spending rising by 10 per cent to ₹11.2 lakh crore. Feb 3, 2025