The AAP govt’s 4th budget makes big allocations for sports, drug census, power subsidy. The finance minister admits not being able to fulfil their key poll promise towards women this year.
While Rs 13,784 crore is earmarked for agriculture, education sector gets ₹16,987 crore in 2024 budget. Another Rs 7,780 crore allocated for providing free power to households.
Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema emphasised improving ‘fiscal health’ and augmenting tax revenues in AAP govt's maiden Budget Monday, but outstanding debt expected to rise by 8.4%.
Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.
Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.
21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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