News for 'Budget Session'

Will be on path of nation first: Poonam Mahajan after BJP denies ticket

Will be on path of nation first: Poonam Mahajan after BJP denies ticket

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

In the post on X, Mahajan said, "I will be indebted to the family-like people from Mumbai North Central who treated me not just as an MP but gave me affection like a daughter."

FinMin confident of pushing reforms in Budget

FinMin confident of pushing reforms in Budget

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

This is despite expectations of a stormy session, given the unresolved standoff on the Opposition's insistence on a Joint Parliamentary Committee probe into the telecom spectrum controversy.

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Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

The Budget Session of Parliament will begin on Monday with the address by President Ram Nath Kovind to both Houses in the Central Hall.

Parikh Panel report decision likely before Budget

Parikh Panel report decision likely before Budget

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

A prime minister-appointed expert group, headed by Kirit Parikh, suggested on Wednesday freeing petrol and diesel prices and suggested raising liquid petroleum gas rates by a steep Rs 100 per cylinder and kerosene by Rs 6 a litre.

Union Budget to be presented after March 5

Union Budget to be presented after March 5

Rediff.com3 Jan 2012

This time, it might start between March 5 and 12 in view of polls, government sources said, citing that counting of votes is scheduled for March 4.

Congress moves breach of privilege notice against Modi for Nehru surname remark

Congress moves breach of privilege notice against Modi for Nehru surname remark

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Congress leader K C Venugopal on Friday gave Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar a breach of privilege notice against Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remarks on why former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru's family did not use his surname.

How will the markets fare this week?

How will the markets fare this week?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Equity markets this week will take cues from global trends, trading activity of foreign investors and quarterly earnings, with TCS kick-starting the results calendar on Thursday, analysts said.

Ruling BJP alliance to get majority in Rajya Sabha in April

Ruling BJP alliance to get majority in Rajya Sabha in April

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is likely to get a majority in the Rajya Sabha in April this year, once the remaining six vacancies under the nominated category are filled and those newly elected take oath.

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Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

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Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

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'Tax Relief For Middle Class Will Boost Markets'

'Tax Relief For Middle Class Will Boost Markets'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

'Like every Budget, this time, too, there is chatter around tinkering with the long-term capital gains tax.' 'Investors may not want to jump into the markets until there is clarity on this front.'

Cong MLAs 'manhandle' Himachal Guv in assembly complex; 5 suspended

Cong MLAs 'manhandle' Himachal Guv in assembly complex; 5 suspended

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

Himachal Pradesh Governor Bandaru Dattatraya was allegedly manhandled by some Congress members in the assembly complex on Friday, following which five MLAs were suspended for the remainder of the Budget Session.

DTC only in 2013, key parts in this Budget

DTC only in 2013, key parts in this Budget

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

the government will introduce some of its key provisions, such as General Anti-Avoidance Rules, in Budget 2012-13.

Markets settle marginally higher ahead of Budget

Markets settle marginally higher ahead of Budget

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

From the Sensex pack, Mahindra & Mahindra, UltraTech Cement, Power Grid, State Bank of India, ITC, Titan, Tata Motors and ICICI Bank were among the major winners. Tata Consultancy Services, Bajaj Finance, Tech Mahindra, Asian Paints and HDFC were among the major laggards.

Parliament's monsoon session likely in September

Parliament's monsoon session likely in September

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

The plan involves the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha seating half of their members in their respective chambers, reports Archis Mohan.

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Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

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Kavitha leads hunger strike over Women's Reservation Bill

Kavitha leads hunger strike over Women's Reservation Bill

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

A day before her scheduled appearance before the Enforcement Directorate in the Delhi excise policy case, Bharat Rashtra Samiti leader K Kavitha led a hunger strike here on Friday seeking the passage of the long-pending Women's Reservation Bill in this Budget session of Parliament.

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Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

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Will the UPA govt clear the budget hurdle?

Will the UPA govt clear the budget hurdle?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

With the Budget Session of Parliament getting underway, the United Progressive Alliance government is hoping that its pending legislations will eventually be approved this time even though financial business will naturally have to be given precedence,k says Sunita Moga

Assam Oppn upset over Maha MLA's dog-eating remark

Assam Oppn upset over Maha MLA's dog-eating remark

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

MLA Bachchu Kadu had reportedly proposed in the Maharashtra assembly that stray dogs be sent to Assam to control their rising population, as they are consumed by locals in the northeastern state.

Women's Reservation Bill to be tabled this session

Women's Reservation Bill to be tabled this session

Rediff.com9 Mar 2008

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has assured that the Women's Reservation Bill would be tabled in the budget session of Parliament. Singh told a delegation of women leaders, which included MPs, that an all-party meeting would be convened on March 20 to arrive at a consensus and hinted that there had been some kind of a "breakthrough" in negotiations with other political parties on the issue.

Sitharaman's big plans for Vishnupad, Mahabodhi corridors

Sitharaman's big plans for Vishnupad, Mahabodhi corridors

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced that comprehensive development of Vishnupad Temple corridor at Gaya and Mahabodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya in Bihar will be supported by the government to transform them into world-class pilgrim and tourist destinations. These corridors will be modelled on the successful Kashi Vishwanath Temple Corridor, she said. Vishnupad Temple is one of the most ancient Hindu shrines located next to the Falgu river, while the Mahabodhi Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Budget 2023: FM May Go Slow On Capex

Budget 2023: FM May Go Slow On Capex

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

For fiscal year FY23, the 2022 Union Budget had targeted a capex outlay of Rs 7.5 trillion, which is 35.4 per cent higher than the FY22 Budget Estimate of Rs 5.54 trillion.

Modi wishes Kharge 'fruitful tenure' as Congress president

Modi wishes Kharge 'fruitful tenure' as Congress president

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Kharge was elected Congress president, defeating Shashi Tharoor in an electoral contest, the sixth in the party's 137-year-old history.

'Will do anything to avoid logjam in next session'

'Will do anything to avoid logjam in next session'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

Anguished over the stalemate in Parliament over demand of Joint Parliamentary Committee into 2G Spectrum scam, Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar on Friday said she would "do anything" to ensure that it does not spill over to the budget session.

Monsoon Session: Opposition to bring no-confidence motion

Monsoon Session: Opposition to bring no-confidence motion

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

Sources said that the Congress was working to move the motion on Wednesday and is in the process of filing a notice in this regard.

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Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

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Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

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Monsoon session could be extended: Kamal Nath

Monsoon session could be extended: Kamal Nath

Rediff.com3 Aug 2013

The government on Saturday dismissed suggestions that the Monsoon session will be the last session and that the country was headed for early elections.

SC to hear NCP leader's plea against not reinstating him as MP

SC to hear NCP leader's plea against not reinstating him as MP

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court will hear on Tuesday NCP leader Mohammed Faizal's plea against the Lok Sabha Secretariat for not withdrawing a notification disqualifying him as an MP upon his conviction and 10-year sentence that was later stayed by the Kerala high court.

Why Samajwadi Party MLAs Are Protesting

Why Samajwadi Party MLAs Are Protesting

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Samajwadi Party MLAs sat on a dharna at the Vidhan Bhavan in Lucknow during the Budget session of the Uttar Pradesh assembly raising various issues that included farmers and law and order.

Union minister booked for linking TN with Bengaluru blast

Union minister booked for linking TN with Bengaluru blast

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

he FIR was lodged against her based on a complaint, the police said.

Nuh violence: UAPA slapped on Cong MLA Mamman Khan

Nuh violence: UAPA slapped on Cong MLA Mamman Khan

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

The charges under the UAPA have been imposed against Khan, the MLA from Ferozpur Jhirka, in a case registered at Nagina police station in Nuh.

What New Look Parliament Looks Like

What New Look Parliament Looks Like

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Some glimpses of what the new Parliament building will look like...

Protests continue in Parliament; Budget passed without discussion

Protests continue in Parliament; Budget passed without discussion

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

The bills were passed by voice vote.

United opposition feels probe must into Adani firms: Raut after Pawar remark

United opposition feels probe must into Adani firms: Raut after Pawar remark

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

Raut said industrialists should be supported, but not corruption.

Rajya Sabha Chairman orders probe into conduct of 12 Oppn MPs

Rajya Sabha Chairman orders probe into conduct of 12 Oppn MPs

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

According to a Rajya Sabha bulletin, nine of the MPs are from the Congress and three from the AAP.

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Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

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Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

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Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

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