Indian Politics Union Budget 2024: Hardeep Singh Puri Criticizes Opposition for Alleging Discrimination in Budget Discussion admin, July 24, 2024 Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri dismissed claims that the Union Budget discriminates against opposition-ruled states. He emphasized that there was no discrimination in the budget and highlighted that several opposition leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal and Mamata Banerjee, had boycotted a meeting in May last year. Puri stressed that the budget… Continue Reading
Shambhu Border Supreme Court flags trust deficit between farmers and government amidst Shambhu border blockade. admin, July 24, 2024 The court was addressing matters related to the farmers’ protest and the blockade at Shambhu border. The bench of Justice Surya Kant and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan emphasized the need for the government to reach out to the farmers. There was a discussion on the challenges posed by the farmers’ march… Continue Reading
Table-Top Runways in Airports Nepal Plane Crash Puts Focus on Table-Top Runway Risk; India Has 5 Such Runways admin, July 23, 2024 Table-top runways are a distinct feature of certain airports, which are located on an elevated level compared to the surrounding terrain. These runways have a steep drop on one or more sides, leaving little room for error in case of an overshoot. In India, five airports have these table-top runways,… Continue Reading
India-UK Trade Relations UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy: Free Trade Deal With India is “Our Ambitions’ Floor, Not Ceiling admin, July 23, 2024 Mr. Lammy, as he embarked on a high-profile trip, emphasized the negotiations for the trade deal as the floor, not the ceiling, of the ambitions to unlock shared potential and deliver growth. He highlighted India’s emergence as a superpower with a large population and one of the fastest growing economies… Continue Reading
Finance and Budget Allies Happy with Budget 2024, Middle Class Gets Slight Relief admin, July 23, 2024 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has presented the first budget of Modi 3.0, focusing on four segments: ‘Garib’ (Poor), ‘Mahilayen’ (Women), ‘Yuva’ (Youth), and ‘Annadata’ (Farmer). The budget reflects the mandate of 2024, addressing critical concerns and aiming for a developed India by 2047. The government has acknowledged unemployment as a… Continue Reading
Union Budget 2024-25 India Bloc Parties to Protest 2024 Union Budget in Parliament Today: 10 Key Points admin, July 23, 2024 Congress chief ministers, along with several prominent leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Sharad Pawar, and Sanjay Raut, boycotted the NITI Aayog meeting scheduled for July 27. This decision was made due to the perceived discrimination against states in the Union Budget and the government’s alleged disregard for federalism and fairness. Following… Continue Reading
Agam Jain Dalit Man in Madhya Pradesh Claims Police Beat Him for Overtaking Vehicle admin, July 23, 2024 The complainant, Rohit Valmiki, alleged that on July 18, he overtook vehicles belonging to the police and electricity departments while riding his motorcycle home. He claimed that some police personnel accused him of reckless driving, verbally abused him, and subsequently took him to a police station where he was allegedly… Continue Reading
City: Jodhpur Rajasthan Welcomes New Industrial Park in 2024 Union Budget admin, July 23, 2024 The Rajasthan government has approved Rs 275 crore for the water infrastructure of the Jodhpur Pali Marwar Industrial Area, which is part of the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme. This project is one of 12 new industrial parks announced by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. It will be located near… Continue Reading
Nirmala Sitharaman Chandrababu Naidu assures Andhra of support in special package, says Nirmala Sitharaman in Budget 2024. admin, July 23, 2024 The Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, downplayed the significant financial package for Andhra Pradesh, a state governed by ally Chandrababu Naidu. She stated that the package merely highlighted ongoing work to reassure the newly elected government and responded to the loud complaints from opposition-ruled states. Ms. Sitharaman, in an exclusive interview… Continue Reading
Apple iPhones in India Union Budget 2024: Experts predict Apple will be primary gainer from import duty reductions. admin, July 23, 2024 Apple imports all the high-end iPhone Pro models that it sells in India, while some other companies import their flagship devices for some period in small quantities and then make them locally. An e-mail sent to Apple seeking comments did not elicit any response. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed slashing… Continue Reading