Budget Session
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Budget Session of Parliament extended till February 10
The Centre is expected to present a white paper on the alleged economic mismanagement prior to 2014.
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Political interests do not influence tax distribution to states, says finance minister
Nirmala Sitharaman’s remarks in Parliament came after Opposition leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury alleged that southern states were being deprived of their dues.
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We will present white paper on economic mismanagement before 2014: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
The ‘crisis’ of those years has been overcome and India’s economy is ‘firmly on a high sustainable growth path’, the finance minister said.
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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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Budget 2024: Centre hikes capital expenditure target by 11.1% to Rs 11.11 lakh crore
The government will target a fiscal deficit of 5.1% for the upcoming financial year, said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
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Budget session: Suspension of Opposition MPs to be withdrawn, says parliamentary affairs minister
The suspension of the other 132 MPs had ended when the Winter Session of Parliament concluded in December.
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Parliament Budget Session ends amid protests
Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankar said that disorder in Parliament was turning out to be ‘the new order’.
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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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Wearing black, Opposition MPs protest Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification, demand probe into Adani Group
Members of 17 parties, including the Trinamool Congress, Samajwadi Party and Bharat Rashtra Samiti staged the protest in the Parliament complex.
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Lok Sabha passes Budget without discussion
The Budget of nearly Rs 45 lakh crore for the financial year 2023-’24 could not be discussed amid protests in both Opposition and treasury benches.
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Jagdeep Dhankhar asks privilege panel to investigate ‘gross disorderly conduct’ of 12 Opposition MPs
Nine Congress MPs and three AAP leaders have been accused of violating the rules of the Rajya Sabha by obstructing proceedings during the Budget Session.
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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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Amid Opposition protests and warning from chairperson, Rajya Sabha adjourned till March 13
The MPs were demanding a joint parliamentary committee investigation into the allegations of unfair business practices by the Adani Group.
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Why the government should prioritise improving export-linked growth in the 2023-’24 budget
The country’s service sector, with its significant contribution to employment as well as the economy, holds great potential.
Deepanshu Mohan, Hemang Sharma, Soumya Marri, Bilquis Calcuttawala, Aniruddh Bhaskaran & Malhaar Kaosdekar
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How could Budget 2023-’24 help boost the agriculture sector?
The farm sector, as a whole, needs support measures for long-term and sustained improvements and to ensure the viability of farming as an occupation.
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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