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State Legislatures In Rush To Pass Bills

In 21 states, the time gap between the general Budget and ministry-specific discussions was just one day. IMAGE: Tamil Nadu Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister M R K Panneerselvam presents......

12 states to spend Rs 1.68L cr on women's cash schemes

A total of 12 states across India will collectively spend Rs 1.68 lakh crore on unconditional cash transfer schemes for women in 2025-26, up from just two states implementing such programmes three......

Outgoing Delhi Assembly Just Met For....

The Delhi assembly which held 74 sittings over its five-year term, met for an average of 15 days a year.On the days it met, the assembly sat for an average of three hours. IMAGE: Former Delhi......

Delhi assembly: Fewer women, more graduates elected

The eighth Delhi assembly will have fewer women members but a higher number of lawmakers with graduate degrees, according to a report. IMAGE: BJP women supporters dance as they celebrate the......

Lok Sabha will see 280 first-time MPs

The 18th Lok Sabha will see about 280 MPs who have been elected for the first time, an increase from the 2019 elections when 267 members were first-time MPs. Photograph: Sansad TV/ANI Photo A......

States Have Thrown A Spanner In RBI's Easy-Money Machine

State debt is rising because revenues are disappointingly weak.Ten states have debt ratios exceeding 30 per cent.In 2023-2024, states were borrowing simply to meet day-to-day expenses, points out......

Will Budget 2026 Break Sunday Rule?

Officials said the government is keen to conform to the convention of the Union Budget for 2026-2027 being presented on February 1 despite it falling on a Sunday in 2026. IMAGE: Finance Minister......

GST to test Modi government's legislative skills

Legal experts have a mixed reaction to the government’s track record in managing its legislative business. On the face of it, the Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance......

Google to fund Indian NGOs

Google's philanthropic arm on Friday announced more than $25 million grant for a wide-ranging environmental, energy and poverty combating efforts, including $2 million to Indian NGO 'Pratham' for......

How GST is stifling states' autonomy

Higher reliance on GST receipts for revenue reduces states’ autonomy as these receipts depend on tax rates decided by the GST Council, a report by Delhi-based non-profit, PRS Legislative......

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State Legislatures In Rush To Pass Bills

12 states to spend Rs 1.68L cr on women's cash schemes

Outgoing Delhi Assembly Just Met For....

Delhi assembly: Fewer women, more graduates elected

Lok Sabha will see 280 first-time MPs

States Have Thrown A Spanner In RBI's Easy-Money Machine

Will Budget 2026 Break Sunday Rule?

GST to test Modi government's legislative skills

Google to fund Indian NGOs

How GST is stifling states' autonomy

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