BJP says Congress govt imposing new taxes to increase revenues since funds are tied up in its 5 guarantee schemes which are expected to cost state estimated Rs 60,000 cr annually.
RBI's rate hike also among decisions announced last week that might pay political dividends in state polls, but could come with commensurate economic costs, say economists.
PM Modi singled out Opposition-ruled states for doing ‘injustice’ to the people by not reducing fuel taxes. He also praised BJP-ruled states for following Centre’s recommendations.
On 29 May 1951, Jawaharlal Nehru defended adding 'reasonable restrictions' to Article 19, arguing that free speech must be balanced with national security and unity.
On bilateral ties, Admiral Paparo said India-US ties have an exponential effect on deterrence, because it demonstrates a unity of purpose among us to maintain the peace.
This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.
The choice between the (notional) revenue loss on the one hand and environmental and ergonomic impact of EVs has been made already. Hence, this study highlights is no new information, really. The EV program is largely a benevolent endeavour which will create much cheaper, sustainable transportation in the long run. The price paid now will be worth it.
The choice between the (notional) revenue loss on the one hand and environmental and ergonomic impact of EVs has been made already. Hence, this study highlights is no new information, really. The EV program is largely a benevolent endeavour which will create much cheaper, sustainable transportation in the long run. The price paid now will be worth it.
That means even subsidised EVs are costlier than ICEs. This is bad pricing on part of EV makers.