Implementation of Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram Yojana, to provide essential facilities in tribal areas, remains patchy. States like MP & Gujarat haven't used funds released till date.
After the Union Budget was announced, Hyundai announced new employment opportunities for several hundred ITI students across nine states as part of its skill development scheme.
Union Budget 2024 allocated Rs 11.1 lakh cr as capex for FY25. This is 11% higher than what was budgeted for FY24 and 17% higher than what was actually spent that year.
The full budget retains focus on fiscal consolidation. In her budget speech, finance minister mentioned the intent will be to fix fiscal deficit with debt-GDP ratio on a declining path.
AAP MP Raghav Chadha holds the govt responsible for high taxes & distress in rural economy, while Congress MP Randeep Surjewala says MSP is causing ‘maximum suffering’ for farmers.
Throughout the election campaign, Rahul Gandhi portrayed Modi as a patron of the oligarchs. The Prime Minister did not work too hard to dispel this unflattering caricature.
'It’s raining jobs, jobs, jobs,' said an elated Rahul Kanwal on India Today’s Budget Special. But Rajdeep Sardesai was dubious: 'right intent, reality different'.
In tactical terms, the shirtless protest was worse than a self-goal. Suddenly, the fiascos of the AI Summit were forgotten, and the Youth Congress’s disruption became the issue.
IAF is fine with accepting the aircraft with 'must-haves', even if some other steps remain pending, which may take at least another year, it is learnt.
There is one proven path to prosperity which many of our neighbours to the east have followed, making a success of globalisation. Wish India does the same.
There is one proven path to prosperity which many of our neighbours to the east have followed, making a success of globalisation. Wish India does the same.