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Farm sector gets boost as Agri Infra Fund mobilises Rs 73,194 crore: Eco Survey

The Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) launched by the Government to spur growth in the farm sector has succeeded in mobilising an investment of Rs 73194 crore, according to the Economic Survey released on Monday.

Jul 22, 2024

No special status to Bihar, reiterates Centre in Lok Sabha; RJD takes 'toy' jibe

The Centre on Monday ruled out special status to Bihar, a long-standing demand by the state-based parties including BJP's key ally JD (U). The rejection of special status resulted in pointed jibes from Lalu Yadav's Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) which also demanded the resignation of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

Jul 22, 2024

14-hour work day: CM can't take decisions unilaterally, says BJP

The BJP on Monday slammed the Karnataka government regarding proposed policies for the IT and ITES sectors, saying that it should be worried about its underperformance across sectors.

Jul 22, 2024

Monsoon Session of Parliament begins today

Monsoon Session of Parliament: A Confluence of Debate and Decision

Key bills to be presented include the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024, and the Disaster Management (Amendment) Law Bill. The opposition, led by Congress, plans to challenge the government on issues such as public examination irregularities, price rise, and unemployment.

Jul 22, 2024

Farmer's insult case: K'taka govt to issue guidelines to malls, establishments

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Monday said that the government will release guidelines for all malls and business establishments regarding attire to prevent incidents which recently took place with a farmer as he was insulted over his attire at a mall in Bengaluru.

Jul 22, 2024

Economic Survey 2023-24: Economy continues to expand, inflation largely under control

The Centre on Monday tabled the Economic Survey 2023-2024 in the Lok Sabha. The survey presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and prepared by the Economic Division under the Ministry of Finance provides a detailed analysis of the economic performance for the fiscal year 2023-24.

Jul 22, 2024

India's inflation rate 5.6% higher than most other nations: Bank of Baroda

Retail inflation at 5.4 pc in FY24, lowest since pandemic: Economic Survey 2023-24

Timely policy interventions by the government and the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) price stability measures helped retail inflation stand at 5.4 per cent -- the lowest since the pandemic

Jul 22, 2024

K'taka landslide tragedy: As political slugfest erupts, Army joins rescue operations

Amid a political slugfest between the ruling Congress and the opposition over the handling of the landslide tragedy on the Shirur highway in Karnataka's Uttara Kannada district, the Army on Monday joined the local authorities in rescue operations.

Jul 22, 2024

Economic Survey pegs India's GDP growth rate at 6.5-7 pc for 2024-25

The Economic Survey tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on Monday projects India's GDP growth rate at 6.5 to 7 per cent for 2024-25 as it sees the economy on a strong wicket.

Jul 22, 2024

Biden's campaign, Democratic Party freeze $340K donation from Indian American businessman: Report

'Democrats throwing Biden overboard': Trump Obama, Clintons praise Biden

US President Joe Biden has announced he won't seek re-election, endorsing Vice-President Kamala Harris. Global leaders have reacted, praising Biden's service and expressing anticipation for the upcoming election.

Jul 22, 2024

Putting governance back on track herculean task: Andhra Governor

Presenting a grim picture of Andhra Pradesh finances, Governor S. Abdul Nazeer told the joint session of the Assembly and Council on Monday that putting the governance back on track was truly a herculean task.

Jul 22, 2024

Karnataka's IT sector pushes for 14-hour workday; govt takes cautious approach

The IT industry in Karnataka is pressuring the state government to consider a new legislation that proposes extended work hours for tech professionals. The proposed bill, which would permit software professionals to work for 14 hours a day, is currently under evaluation.

Jul 22, 2024

Over 34.7 cr Ayushman Bharat cards generated: Economic Survey

Ayushman Bharat cards cross 34.7 crore; leads nation's healthcare tranformation

In a significant stride towards universal healthcare, India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that over 34.7 crore Ayushman Bharat cards have been generated. This announcement was made during the tabling of the Economic Survey document in Parliament, a day before the Union Budget announcement.

Jul 22, 2024

India's Educational Landscape: A Transformation in Progress

India's education landscape is transforming, with 26.52 crore students in schools and 4.33 crore in higher education, according to the Economic Survey 2023-24.The New Education Policy 2020 is driving this change, focusing on foundational literacy and numeracy, and lifelong learning.

Jul 22, 2024

From pinnacle of presidency, Biden saw political career melt in pool of pathos

Starting as a local councillor 54 years ago, Joseph Robinette Biden reached his lifelong ambition of becoming the leader of the most powerful country only to see his career melt in a pool of pathos, his mental and physical capabilities called into question.

Jul 22, 2024

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Search Results for: UPA government

Farm sector gets boost as Agri Infra Fund mobilises Rs 73,194 crore: Eco Survey

No special status to Bihar, reiterates Centre in Lok Sabha; RJD takes 'toy' jibe

14-hour work day: CM can't take decisions unilaterally, says BJP

Monsoon Session of Parliament: A Confluence of Debate and Decision

Farmer's insult case: K'taka govt to issue guidelines to malls, establishments

Economic Survey 2023-24: Economy continues to expand, inflation largely under control

Retail inflation at 5.4 pc in FY24, lowest since pandemic: Economic Survey 2023-24

K'taka landslide tragedy: As political slugfest erupts, Army joins rescue operations

Economic Survey pegs India's GDP growth rate at 6.5-7 pc for 2024-25

'Democrats throwing Biden overboard': Trump Obama, Clintons praise Biden

Putting governance back on track herculean task: Andhra Governor

Karnataka's IT sector pushes for 14-hour workday; govt takes cautious approach

Ayushman Bharat cards cross 34.7 crore; leads nation's healthcare tranformation

India's Educational Landscape: A Transformation in Progress

From pinnacle of presidency, Biden saw political career melt in pool of pathos

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

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