Union Budget announcement aligns with Modi govt's continued focus on improving urban infrastructure for sustainable development of cities. Rs 10,000 crore proposed for 2025–26.
Ties between India & Maldives have improved throughout the second half of 2024, while New Delhi has promised more material support for Afghanistan after a high-level meeting in January.
Budget allocation hiked to support IITs to Rs 11,349 crore, which is 10% higher than the previous year’s budget estimate & 8.4% higher than revised estimate.
In a symbolic message, Finance Minister Sitharaman presented the budget wearing a Madhubani saree—Bihar's cultural heritage. Assembly polls are due in the state in Oct-Nov this year.
Apart from breaking down key Budget expectations, ThePrint editors will also analyse whether the government will revive its infrastructure push after a year of slowdown.
International media prescribes policy changes in India to boost efficiency & streamline govt functioning. It also noted the Quad's shift toward a tougher stance on China.
To unlock the potential of India's demographic dividend, Budget 2025-26 must focus on boosting private investment, enhancing skills development, and advancing education reforms to build a prosperous Viksit Bharat.
The Union Budget must cut revenue expenditure so growth-boosting tax cuts are possible, while monetary policy should focus on growth-inflation dynamics instead of defending the falling rupee.
Sidekicks are quintessential in Bollywood, and every few years, when a star or lead shines, a filmmaker reminds us that the person next to the hero is a key ingredient in the recipe.
SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.
While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.
Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.
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