NEW DELHI: The INDIA bloc MPs on Wednesday staged a walkout in both Houses of Parliament protesting the alleged discrimination against the Opposition-ruled states in the Union Budget. The Opposition MPs also staged a protest in the Parliament premises over the issue. Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi called the Budget an “assault” … Read more
New Delhi: British foreign secretary David Lammy held wide-ranging talks with external affairs minister S. Jaishankar in the national capital on Wednesday. Later in the evening, it was made public that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK PM Keir Starmer are launching a new “Technology Security Initiative (TSI) to elevate the strategic partnership between the … Read more
Earlier this month, the 13th round of the India-Thailand joint military exercise “Maitree”, meaning friendship, was conducted at Fort Vachiraprakan in Thailand. India and Thailand share a maritime boundary in the Andaman Sea. This exercise between the Indian Army, whose contingent was represented mainly by the Ladakh Scouts battalion, and the Royal Thailand Army, shared … Read more
NEW DELHI: A war of words broke out between the Treasury and the Opposition Benches as the debate on the Union Budget resumed in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. While the Opposition flayed the Budget for being “partisan”, the Treasury Benches asserted that it will spur employment and help India in its march for all-round … Read more
Hyderabad: Deputy Chief Minister and finance portfolio Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka devoted a major share of his first full Budget to the development of Hyderabad development, health, education, agriculture. irrigation and housing. The Rs.2,91,159-crore Budget has a revenue surplus of Rs.297 crore. The revenue expenditure was pegged at Rs.2,20,945 crore while Rs.33,487 crore will be spent … Read more
Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka in the Legislative Assembly on Thursday. The Budget demonstrates a clear vision for Hyderabad’s transformation into a world class city. Significant budgetary allocations have been made and well-defined projects announced, addressing key challenges. This reflects the Congress government’s commitment to enhancing the quality of life for Hyderabad’s residents and solidifying its … Read more
Hyderabad: A two-judge panel of the Telangana High Court directed the state to file a compliance report with regard to the setting up of sewerage treatment plants (STPs) in Chitkul tank at Patancheru. The panel, comprising Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice N.V. Shravan Kumar, was dealing with a news item published in an English … Read more
States have the power to levy cess on mining and mineral-use activities, a nine-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court ruled on Thursday. It also upheld that the royalty paid by mining operators to the Central government is not a tax. The court in the 8:1 judgment also stated that states’ power to … Read more
Conquest aims to support India’s most promising early-stage ventures through an intensive seven-week program, offering resources, mentorship, and equity-free grants. India’s startup ecosystem is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by innovation, increased funding, and a supportive environment. Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR, and Mumbai have emerged as key hubs in this vibrant landscape. In May 2024 alone, Indian startups … Read more
Rs 1k crore venture fund spurs India’s ambitions in space. The Indian space economy is projected to grow from its current size of USD 8.4 billion (Rs 68,000 crore), which is about 2-3% of the global space market, to USD 44 billion (Rs 352,000 crore) by 2033. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on Tuesday (July … Read more