Tag: Central government

Lok Sabha passes appropriation bill for expenditure of central government for 2024-25

The bill was moved for passage in the Lok Sabha by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

August 6, 2024

Govt allocates Rs 10,376 crore for NE Railway development, plans to revamp 60 stations

Ashwini Vaishnaw also informed that the Railway Ministry is working on revamping 60 railway stations in the northeastern region to transform them into Amrit Stations.

July 24, 2024

Budget 2024-25: Govt announces venture fund of Rs 1,000 cr to expand space economy

Along with this, Anusandhan National Research Fund for basic research and prototype development to be operationalized.

July 23, 2024

Government implements uniform 5% tax on aircraft, engine parts

India's aviation sector is expected to overtake China and the United States as the world's third-largest air passenger market in the next ten years, by 2030, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

July 16, 2024

Home Minister speaks to CMs of Assam, UP, Gujarat on flood situation; assures Central assistance

The flood situation in Assam remains grim, with the death toll rising to more than 90 as per the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA).

July 15, 2024

Anarock suggests Centre to focus on affordable housing segment this Budget

The future of the overall real estate industry, a key employment provider, also depends on infrastructure improvements to support and enhance urban living standards.

July 14, 2024

“Yet another headline-grabbing exercise”: Congress targets Centre for declaring June 25 as “Constitution Murder Day”

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the day would serve as a reminder of the significant sacrifices endured by those who faced the severe hardships of the 1975 Emergency, highlighting their immense contributions.

July 12, 2024

June 25 to be observed as “Samvidhan Hatya Divas” in remembrance of 1975 Emergency, announces Centre

He added, "The day of June 25, 1975, will always be known as a black chapter in the history of India."

July 12, 2024

Centre must target 4.9% fiscal deficit in 2024 and continue consolidation, SBI Research suggests

SBI Research suggested that the government should target a fiscal deficit of 4.9 per cent, but it must not obsess too much over the fiscal stance.

July 8, 2024

Opposition MPs protest in Parliament premises against Centre’s ‘misuse’ of ED, CBI

The leaders were seen carrying placards and posters that read 'Respect Opposition, Stop Intimidation!, Stop misusing agencies to silence opposition, End the rein of fear, stop ED, IT, CBI misuse, Bhaajpa mei jaao bhrashtachar ka licence pao..."

July 1, 2024