The Budget will indicate where the Modi government stands on reforms, growth and development.
In a path-breaking verdict, the Supreme Court on Thursday said bureaucrats should not act on verbal orders given by political bosses as it sought an end to frequent transfers and suggested a fixed tenure to insulate them from political interference.
Noting that Aadhaar was an 'irreversible process', Unique Identification Authority of India Chairman Nandan Nilekani said on Friday they have targeted to enroll 60 crore (600 million) people by 2014.
'Change is the rule of politics.'
With organisations like the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, which is a front of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, telling Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman they want OPS back, the government is in a bind, report Shiva Rajora and Aditi Phadnis.
Sops for middle class, poor and farmers on cards.
He said the parties rejected by the electorate are pushing their own political agenda by misleading farmers.
The government has also hiked excise duty by 11 percent, which is in addition to the 6 per cent that was announced in the budget, he said.
Finance minister Arun Jaitley has few feathers in his cap for taking serious eff
BJP leaders, from Union ministers to its MPs, MLAs, all elected representatives besides organisational members, will fan out across the country to attend the programme and speak to farmers as well.
Be mindful that each instrument is governed by a different set of gifting rules and is also taxed differently.
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In his statement to the Enforcement Directorate, Dhoot conceded that Rs 64 crore had been transferred to Deepak Kochhar's NuPower Renewables through a web of entities to allegedly acquire wind farm properties.
With clouds of storm hovering over Parliament's budget session, President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday sought the "cooperation" of all MPs in the smooth conduct of legislative business but gave no indication of plans to bring changes in the controversial land acquisition ordinance.
He added that the risks can increase if the Chinese slowdown gathers more speed.
Disappointed over the Egyptian military's deadly crackdown on protesters, the United States has temporarily frozen some of its military aid to Egypt, including deliveries of tanks, F-16 aircraft and missiles as well as $260 million in cash.
'I believe the modified scheme is much more beneficial and simpler.'
Finance minister Arun Jaitley has delivered a Arun Jaitley delivered a bold, far sighted budget
He has now to show that he can take on the vested interests within the railways which are resisting change through corporatisation
Bankers seem to be pleased with the government for keeping its promise of not interfering in operational matters, but are apprehensive about the intense scrutiny of their functioning.
These are initiatives not commonly seen in economic administration.
India on Thursday sought strengthening of SAARC monitoring desks on terrorism and drugs, underlining that illicit funds generated from narcotics and fake currency networks are being fed into supporting terror activities
The most important step is delivering what is needed -- a fairer IPO pricing, notes Debashis Basu.
The CBI has said the mall belongs to Yadav who has made investment in the project through a company.
Experts say improper records could lead to large-scale leakages and pilferage and benefits going to ineligible people.
Renewable energy is mistakenly restricted to electricity.
'We are doing away with human interface in metering, billing, and collection.' 'That in itself will bring down losses by 50 to 60 per cent.'
he government is examining a plan of bank recapitalisation and considering an urban version of MNREGS.
A smartly executed reform-recap will be the best booster for the economy, says Ajay Chhibber.
The government has made its initial moves, good and not-so-good, while the roll-out in some cases has been slow.
Full liberalisation of the defence industry is necessary for both combat-readiness and security of long-term supplies, says Nitin Pai.
Here's the full text of address to the nation by President Droupadi Murmu on the eve of the Republic Day 2023.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday slammed the government over the rising price of domestic cooking gas, diesel and petrol, and alleged that an amount of Rs 23 lakh crore has been earned by increasing prices of these commodities in the last seven years.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its verdict on a batch of pleas challenging the validity of the 103rd Constitution amendment providing 10 per cent reservation to economically weaker sections (EWS) persons in admissions and government jobs.
Assessing the shape of the Indian economy just a couple of days ahead of the Union Budget for 2016-17, Saugata Bhatacharya, senior vice president and chief economist, Axis Bank, speaks about his budget wishlist and suggests measures that can help finance minister Arun Jaitley achieve the targeted fiscal deficit of 3.5 per cent of India's gross domestic product.
Vijay Mallya, who faces prosecution in India, is reportedly in London.
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said the inflation index would determine the nominal growth figure, and it is better to set modest targets and outperform them.
Mamata Banerjee accused Modi of trying to mislead the people with half-truth and distorted facts.
Seeking to develop and rejuvenate 75 water bodies in every district of the country, the prime minister will launch a new initiative named 'Amrit Sarovar', it said.
If retrenched workers are unable to reskill within a fixed period of time, they will have to return the money given to them by the government. Moreover, they may be asked to pay back an interest on the sum transferred.
