Budget 2016
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Jewellers end 18-day strike after Arun Jaitley assures them there will be no ‘inspector raj’
The finance minister guaranteed major jewellery associations that they will not face harassment from excise officials, following his announcement of 1% excise duty on non-silver jewellery.
Scroll Staff
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Government rolls back EPF tax following widespread outrage
After flipflopping on the issue for several days, with conflicting messages from the Centre and the revenue secretary, the Finance Minister made the announcement in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.
Scroll Staff
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With the onus of growth on the private sector, the government needs to be a strong anchor
The ability of the private sector to satisfy market demand will be seriously impaired if the Centre does not come through on supporting legislation soon.
Siddarth Gore
Trending
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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Lok Sabha polls: Ladakh MP rallies supporters after BJP drops him from candidate list
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Will the rural focus of the Budget ease India’s agrarian distress?
As the government sets aside the most money ever for agriculture and farmer welfare, the costs of middle class staples will rise.
IndiaSpend Team
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What students from the IIMs, JNU, and ISB thought of Arun Jaitley’s budget
India’s smartest graduate students linger over the various schemes and measures of the annual budget.
Harish C Menon, qz.com
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Why the government's claim about a farmer-oriented Budget is rather exaggerated
The prime minister and the finance minister promised to double farmer incomes in the next five years. But the government has not put the money where its mouth is.
Mohan Guruswamy
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Arun Jaitley wants the government to spend smarter – and not end up like Greece
While the finance minister has announced his intent to spend more on assets than on recurring expenses such as salaries, his budget allocations don't quite add up.
Mayank Jain
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Without getting back to basics, Budget's promise of providing quality education rings hollow
There is nothing in the Budget to suggest that the government understands the issues of quality in school education.
Anjali Mody
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Government clarifies EPF announcement, insists tax only for the 'highly paid'
One official first said that the tax change had been rolled back before the ministry put out a release claiming it hadn't been, but only applied to those earning more than Rs 15,000 per month.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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Modi government's Budget is a clear attempt to shed the 'suit-boot ki sarkar' tag
Ahead of key assembly elections, Arun Jaitley prioritised the agriculture sector and rural infrastructure.
Anita Katyal
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Budget reactions: Sensex falls, Rupee climbs, Modi praises measures, Opposition says it's just words
The Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government hailed the budget as 'historic', while the Congress dismissed it as 'mere rhetoric'.
Scroll Staff
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'Infrastructure' down, 'global' up and no 'children': Words Jaitley used in the last two budgets
A look at the commonly recurring words from the budget speeches of the last two years.
Mayank Jain
The Field
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller