Letters to The Editor — July 24, 2024
5 months ago

Letters to The Editor — July 24, 2024

The Hindu  

Union Budget 2024-25 Contrary to the previous Budgets, it is quite appreciable to note nine priority items have been framed for focused attention and to ensure overall development. E-vouchers and financial support to students for a sum of up to ₹10 lakh for higher education in domestic institutions and upgrading 1,000 ITIs as a hub and spoke model are novel steps. N. Sadasivan Pillai, Guntakal, Andhra Pradesh The Union Budget appears to disincentivise the old regime of taxation. Balasubramaniam Pavani, Secunderabad Driven by a compelling instinct of political survival, a much chastened Prime Minister has made the Union Finance Minister announce a flurry of disproportionately generous monetary help and projects to Andhra Pradesh and Bihar.

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Kerala reiterates demand for ₹24,000-cr. special package in Union Budget
3 days, 8 hours ago

Kerala reiterates demand for ₹24,000-cr. special package in Union Budget

The Hindu  

Kerala has reiterated its demand for a ₹24,000-crore special economic package to tide over the “current liquidity stress,” a ₹2,000-crore rehabilitation package for landslides-hit Wayanad, and a special assistance of ₹5,000 crore for the Vizhinjam seaport project in the 2025-26 Union Budget. Several of the demands, including the ₹24,000-crore special package and the ₹5,000-crore aid for Vizhinjam port, had featured …

Education, welfare in focus of ₹2.94 lakh-cr Andhra budget
1 month, 1 week ago

Education, welfare in focus of ₹2.94 lakh-cr Andhra budget

Hindustan Times  

The Telugu Desam Party-led National Democratic Alliance government in Andhra Pradesh on Monday presented its first full-fledged budget of ₹2,94,427 crore for 2024-25, five months after coming to power. Finance minister Payyavula Kesav told the state legislative assembly that the budget included revenue expenditure of ₹2,35,916 crore and capital expenditure of ₹32,712 crore. The NDA government under chief minister N …

A.P. govt. presented a pro-people budget amid precarious financial conditions, says I&PR Minister
1 month, 1 week ago

A.P. govt. presented a pro-people budget amid precarious financial conditions, says I&PR Minister

The Hindu  

In the face of financial difficulties and resource depletion, the coalition government in Andhra Pradesh has introduced what it called a “pro-people budget” for 2024-25. Addressing the media at the Assembly on Monday, Information and Public Relations Minister Kolusu Parthasarathy praised Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Finance Minister P. Keshav for delivering a budget under challenging conditions. Additionally, the …

What does Naidu government have in focus for Andhra Pradesh in its budget?
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1 month, 1 week ago

What does Naidu government have in focus for Andhra Pradesh in its budget?

India Today  

The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly’s budget session began today with Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presenting the state’s budget for the fiscal year 2024-25. The state budget for 2024-25 is set at Rs 2.94 lakh crore, with Rs 2.35 lakh crore allocated for revenue expenditure and Rs 3,271.84 crore for capital expenditure. Sector-wise, significant funds are earmarked for Panchayat Raj and …

Odisha govt sets the ball rolling for budget 2025-26
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Odisha govt sets the ball rolling for budget 2025-26

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: A fortnight ahead of schedule, the state government has begun preparation for the annual budget 2025-26 with a focus to make it fiscally prudent, inclusive and growth-oriented. As the Opposition BJD criticised the budget as a mere ‘name-changing’ exercise, accusing the BJP of superficially rebranding rather than introducing transformative policies, the government now aims to present a strategic fiscal …

Chennai Metro Rail Phase II: T.N. insists Union government for its share of ₹7,425 crore
3 months, 1 week ago

Chennai Metro Rail Phase II: T.N. insists Union government for its share of ₹7,425 crore

The Hindu  

Pointing out that the Public Investment Board had recommended the Chennai Metro Rail Phase - II project as a Central Sector Project, Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu on Friday reiterated the State government’s request to the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to grant the Union government’s share of ₹7,425 crore towards the implementation of Chennai Metro Rail Phase - …

Bhatti terms his Budget ‘People’s Budget’ aimed at fulfilling aspirations of all sections
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Bhatti terms his Budget ‘People’s Budget’ aimed at fulfilling aspirations of all sections

The Hindu  

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka has termed the Budget-2024-25 as a ‘people’s budget’ designed to meet the needs and aspirations of all sections of the society in the State. Stating that the State government would fully utilize the funds allocated for centrally Addressing Mr. Rao’s criticism of the increased estimated Excise revenue, Mr. Vikramarka assured that the government would …

Murugan Asserts Union Budget Will Ensure AP’s Development
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Murugan Asserts Union Budget Will Ensure AP’s Development

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Union information and broadcasting minister L. Murugan declared that 2024-25 the central budget will give a major fillip to development in Andhra Pradesh in terms of constructing the Amaravati capital city and completion the Polavaram irrigation project, apart from several developmental works. The union minister pointed out that the central budget has given top most priority to sectors like …

Odisha's budget progressive, welfare-centric: Dharmendra Pradhan
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Odisha's budget progressive, welfare-centric: Dharmendra Pradhan

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday thanked Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi for presenting an inclusive and progressive budget for Odisha. Describing the maiden budget of the first BJP government in the state as growth-oriented and welfare-centric, Pradhan said as the size of the annual budget is 15 per cent more than the previous year, the additional funds will …

Contrasting Views on Telangana State Budget Allocation: Reactions on the Budget
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Contrasting Views on Telangana State Budget Allocation: Reactions on the Budget

Deccan Chronicle  

Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka in the Legislative Assembly on Thursday. Rama Rao- BRS working president The allocation of Rs.72,659 crore for agriculture and allied sectors shows the Congress government's recognition of agriculture as the backbone of the state's economy. Allocations to relieve farmers of the loan burden with Rs.2 lakh waiver at one go, Rythu Bima, crop insurance, paddy bonus, …

Covering the Budget
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Covering the Budget

The Hindu  

In India’s media timeline, one of the main annual highlights has generally been covering the Budget session of Parliament. Rail budget – a requiem I remember covering the presentation of the Railways Budget in March 2012, when Trinamool Congress leader Dinesh Trivedi was the Union Railways Minister. There was speculation for weeks about whether rail fares would be raised as …

Letters to The Editor — July 26, 2024
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Letters to The Editor — July 26, 2024

The Hindu  

The Budget The Finance Minister may issue rebuttals, but the facts stare at your face. Bihar and Andhra Pradesh, coalition partners of the ruling BJP-led government have got the most allocations. While Bihar received almost ₹59,000 crore, Andhra Pradesh got ₹15,000 crore for developing its capital Amaravati. Kurien As a student in Madras Christian College in the 1970s, I remember …

​More for more: On the Union Budget and allocations
4 months, 4 weeks ago

​More for more: On the Union Budget and allocations

The Hindu  

Budgets of the Union or the States, as much as they are revenue and expenditure statements for the upcoming fiscal year, are also an exercise in political economy, and the recently tabled Union Budget for 2024-25 is no different. Aside from the “nine priorities”, beginning with provisions for the farm sector and attempts to boost employment, Union Finance Minister Nirmala …

Odisha Budget 2024-25: Rs 2.65 Lakh Crore Focuses on Welfare and Development
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Odisha Budget 2024-25: Rs 2.65 Lakh Crore Focuses on Welfare and Development

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: The Bharatiya Janata Party-led Odisha government on Thursday presented Rs.2.65 lakh crore budget for the financial year 2024-25 with more special focus on agriculture, infrastructure, welfare and Odia Asmita. Presenting the budget, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, who also holds the finance portfolio, proposed the administrative expenditure at Rs 97, 725 crore and the programme expenditure of Rs 1,55,000 …

Telangana Government presents State Budget with total outlay of ₹2.91 lakh crore
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Telangana Government presents State Budget with total outlay of ₹2.91 lakh crore

The Hindu  

The Telangana State Government has presented ₹2.91 lakh crore Budget for the Financial Year 2024-25 with emphasis on welfare and development of agriculture and allied sectors. Finance Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka introduced the Budget in the Assembly on July 25 with estimated revenue expenditure of ₹2.2 lakh crore and capital expenditure of ₹33,487 crore. The Finance Minister presented the Budget, …

Telangana Cabinet approves budget for 2024-25
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Telangana Cabinet approves budget for 2024-25

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The State Cabinet approved the budget to be presented by the Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka at a meeting chaired by the Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy in the Assembly Hall here on Thursday. Bhatti, who also holds the finance portfolio, will present the budget in the State Assembly at 12 noon. Bhatti handed over the copies related …

Union Budget 2024: Political Uproar Expected in Parliament Today, Watch Video | ABP News
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Union Budget 2024: Political Uproar Expected in Parliament Today, Watch Video | ABP News

ABP News  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget on Tuesday. The biggest relief for millions of new tax regime taxpayers comes in the form of an increase in the standard deduction. During her budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized her primary goals of job creation, skill development, support for small industries, and relief for the middle class. Changes in …

Railway Budget 2024: Telangana gets record railway budget allocation of ₹5,336 crore
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Railway Budget 2024: Telangana gets record railway budget allocation of ₹5,336 crore

The Hindu  

Telangana got a record budget allocation of ₹5,336 crore for railway projects in 2024-25, as against the total railways allocation of ₹2.62 lakh crore of which ₹1.09 lakh crore has been allocated for safety-related activities, said Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday. The budget allocations to Telangana have been witnessing sustained increase with the current year’s allocation being almost six …

Budget 2024: Congress, CPI slam Centre for ignoring Puducherry
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Budget 2024: Congress, CPI slam Centre for ignoring Puducherry

The Hindu  

The Congress and the Communist Party of India have slammed the Centre for ignoring the development needs of Puducherry in the Union Budget. In separate statements, former Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy and CPI secretary A. M Saleem said the Union Budget was only meant to keep the allies of BJP happy. Despite BJP having a coalition government in Puducherry, the …

Union Budget 2024: INDIA Alliance to Protest Against Budget Today | ABP News
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Union Budget 2024: INDIA Alliance to Protest Against Budget Today | ABP News

ABP News  

Nirmala Sitharaman: On Tuesday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget. Key highlights include increased standard deductions and expanded benefits for new tax regime taxpayers, though some disappointment exists over higher short-term and long-term capital gains taxes and the removal of indexation benefits. The budget also targets job creation, skill development, and support for small businesses, with incentives for …

Union Budget 2024: Top 5 takeaways for salaried persons, job seekers
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Union Budget 2024: Top 5 takeaways for salaried persons, job seekers

Hindustan Times  

Budget 2024: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday presented the Union Budget 2024-25 during the Monsoon Session of Parliament. Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Union Budget 2024-25 in Lok Sabha in New Delhi on July 23. Hike in standard deduction In the budget, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced an increase in the standard deduction for salaried employees from …

Opinion: Budget money in the Andhra wallet gives Chandrababu Naidu political wings
5 months ago

Opinion: Budget money in the Andhra wallet gives Chandrababu Naidu political wings

India Today  

Two days before the Union budget was presented in Parliament, a source with his ear to the ground predicted that Chandrababu Naidu would have his stamp on the budget. Andhra Pradesh's capital city, Amaravati which till June 4 was a ghost town, now would get special financial support of Rs 15,000 crore this year, to be facilitated by the Centre …

Coalition compulsions in Andhra, Bihar bonanza
5 months ago

Coalition compulsions in Andhra, Bihar bonanza

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: In a generous display of coalition politics, the first Budget of Modi 3.0 handed out hefty financial packages for Bihar and Andhra Pradesh, ruled by its crucial allies, the Telugu Desam Party and the JD. A special financial support of Rs 15,000 crore to Andhra for the development of its capital city was part of the Budget proposals. …

Union Budget 2024-25: No additional allocation for Chandigarh but curbs on new projects go
5 months ago

Union Budget 2024-25: No additional allocation for Chandigarh but curbs on new projects go

Hindustan Times  

The Budget allocated to Chandigarh, in the Union Budget 2024-25, presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday, remains the same as the interim budget of ₹6,513 crore. A senior officer of the finance department said, “Our budget remains the same but now we can spend money on the announced projects as the cap has been removed.” At ₹6,513 crore, …

Coalition dharma focus of post-election budget
5 months ago

Coalition dharma focus of post-election budget

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party made an attempt to keep its National Democratic Alliance partners and core supporters happy by ensuring that the Union Budget had something for the allies, critical for the stability of the government, and for four segments—poor, farmers, women and the youth — that are key for electoral success. “The party has ensured that it …

Union Budget 2024 provides blueprint for a self-reliant, developed India: U.P. CM Yogi
5 months ago

Union Budget 2024 provides blueprint for a self-reliant, developed India: U.P. CM Yogi

Hindustan Times  

Hailing the Union Budget 2024, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said the budget presented under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi will prove to be all-encompassing, all inclusive, and development-oriented, meeting the hopes, aspirations and resolutions of 140 crore Indians. UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath congratulated Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and her team. In a media …

Union Budget slashes Bengaluru Suburban Railway Project allocation by ₹100 crore
5 months ago

Union Budget slashes Bengaluru Suburban Railway Project allocation by ₹100 crore

The Hindu  

The Union Budget has reduced the allocation for the Bengaluru Suburban Railway Project by ₹100 crore compared to the previous year. The Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on July 23 for the fiscal year 2024-25 allocated ₹350 crore for the BSRP, down from last year’s allocation of ₹450 crore. CM skeptical of Hyderabad-Bengaluru corridor A Hyderabad-Bengaluru Industrial …

MP CM Praises Union Budget, Chhattisgarh CM Calls It Milestone
5 months ago

MP CM Praises Union Budget, Chhattisgarh CM Calls It Milestone

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav has called the Union budget presented in the parliament on Tuesday as all-inclusive and growth-oriented. Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai also hailed the Union budget calling it ‘holistic’ and ‘historic’. Describing the Union budget as a ‘holistic budget with a vast development potential’, he said it reflects vision and determination and promises …

Union Budget evokes mixed response from Andhra’s political leaders, industry bodies
5 months ago

Union Budget evokes mixed response from Andhra’s political leaders, industry bodies

The Hindu  

The Union Budget-2024, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Lok Sabha on July 23, has evoked mixed response from political parties, trade unions and trade bodies. ‘No clarity on funds’ CPI State secretariat member K. Lokanadham said that the Union budget had ‘once again deceived A.P.’ by failing to give clarity on the amount of funds allocated to …

Budget 2024-25 CAPEX: ₹11 lakh crore allocated towards capital expenditure, 3.4% of GDP by FM Nirmala Sitharaman
5 months ago

Budget 2024-25 CAPEX: ₹11 lakh crore allocated towards capital expenditure, 3.4% of GDP by FM Nirmala Sitharaman

The Hindu  

In her seventh budget presentation, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced allocating Rs 11 lakh, 11 thousand and 111 crore towards capital expenditure. She further urged, “We will encourage states to provide support of similar scale for infrastructure development based on their priorities.” The finance minister stated that private investment in infrastructure will be promoted through Viability Gap Funding and a …

‘Express Gratitude': TDP Thanks Centre After Andhra Pradesh Gets Rs 15,000 Crore Bonanza In Budget
5 months ago

‘Express Gratitude': TDP Thanks Centre After Andhra Pradesh Gets Rs 15,000 Crore Bonanza In Budget

News 18  

Andhra Pradesh Minister and TDP leader Nara Lokesh on Tuesday welcomed the Central government’s budgetary proposals of Rs 15,000 crore and thanked the Centre for the developmental move. “Thanks to the Central government which announced that it will provide full support for the completion of the projects of Amaravati, the capital of Andhra Pradesh, and Polavaram project, the lifeline of …

Budget: FM announces ₹15,000 cr for development of Andhra Pradesh’s new capital
5 months ago

Budget: FM announces ₹15,000 cr for development of Andhra Pradesh’s new capital

Hindustan Times  

Hyderabad: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitaraman on Tuesday presented her seventh Union Budget, announcing Rs.15,000 cr for Andhra Pradesh’s new capital Amaravati. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman with Union Budget portfolio The FM said that the government will ensure all efforts to fulfil the commitments in the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act. Describing it as a lifeline of Andhra Pradesh, Sitharaman said …

9 priorities of Union Budget 2024: Energy security to next-gen reforms
5 months ago

9 priorities of Union Budget 2024: Energy security to next-gen reforms

Hindustan Times  

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday presented the Budget for 2024-25. Budget 2024: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents Budget 2024-25 with 9 priorities for 'Viksit Bharat' Follow- Budget 2024 Live Updates This is the first Budget under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third term in office. While presenting the Budget in the Lok Sabha, FM Nirmala Sitharaman said despite ongoing global …

Budget 2024: BIG announcement for Andhra Pradesh, Govt proposes Rs 15,000 crore to develop state capital
5 months ago

Budget 2024: BIG announcement for Andhra Pradesh, Govt proposes Rs 15,000 crore to develop state capital

India TV News  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday proposed that the government will facilitate special financial support for the development of the capital city in Andhra Pradesh. Presenting the Budget for 2024-25 in the Lok Sabha, she further said the NDA government at the Centre is fully committed to financing and early completion of Polavaram Irrigation project, which is considered as …

Union Budget 2024: What politicians expect - addressing unemployment and inflation issues, increasing fund assistance
5 months ago

Union Budget 2024: What politicians expect - addressing unemployment and inflation issues, increasing fund assistance

Live Mint  

Union Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for 2024-2025 in Parliament today, July 23, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Minutes before the unveiling of the Union Budget, Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi told ANI, “I hope Nirmala Sitharaman ji will provide some relief from rising inflation and unemployment and the government will talk about 'Jan ki …

Budget 2024 HIGHLIGHTS: Andhra Pradesh, Bihar major gainers; special focus on jobs, new tax regime
5 months ago

Budget 2024 HIGHLIGHTS: Andhra Pradesh, Bihar major gainers; special focus on jobs, new tax regime

India TV News  

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath's reaction on Union Budget: "Under the guidance of PM Modi, in the new parliament of the country, the Finance Minister has laid down the general budget of the country which is - inclusive, development-oriented and one which will fulfil the aspirations of 140 cr people. The new tax slabs announced in the budget are welcoming." …

Union Cabinet headed by PM Modi approves Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget
5 months ago

Union Cabinet headed by PM Modi approves Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget

India TV News  

Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday approved the Union Budget ahead of its presentation by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Following this, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her seventh budget in the Lok Sabha. On Monday, Prime Minister said the Economic Survey highlighted the prevailing strengths of the economy and identifies areas for further growth and …

Chandrababu Naidu's first reaction on Budget 2024 after Centre's 'special allocations' for Andhra Pradesh
5 months ago

Chandrababu Naidu's first reaction on Budget 2024 after Centre's 'special allocations' for Andhra Pradesh

India TV News  

Union Budget 2024: Telugu Desam Party National President Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday hailed the Union Budget 2024-25 and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for recognising the needs of Andhra Pradesh. Taking to social media platform X, Chandrababu Naidu wrote, "On behalf of the people of Andhra Pradesh, I thank PM Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for recognising the needs …

Budget speech more focused on posturing than action: Congress
5 months ago

Budget speech more focused on posturing than action: Congress

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Tuesday claimed that the government seems to have finally come around to "tacitly admitting that mass unemployment is a national crisis" that requires urgent attention, as it slammed Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's budget speech as being "more focused on posturing than action". Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said, "After ten years of denial …

Union Budget 2024: A look at 5 big themes before Sitharaman reveals cards
5 months ago

Union Budget 2024: A look at 5 big themes before Sitharaman reveals cards

Firstpost  

As the country waits with bated breaths for the 2024 Union Budget, here’s a look at some of the big themes experts believe will take centre stage With the completion of the customary Halwa Ceremony, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to table the 2024 Union Budget. Key themes before Sitharaman shows her cards According to analysts, the following …

Union Budget 2024 Expectations LIVE: Will FM Nirmala Sitharaman Increase Section 80C Deduction Limit?
5 months, 1 week ago

Union Budget 2024 Expectations LIVE: Will FM Nirmala Sitharaman Increase Section 80C Deduction Limit?

News 18  

Budget 2024 Expectations from Education Sector Union Budget 2024 Latest Updates: In the new globalised world, education has become the passport to progress and students across India are looking for opportunities. Budget 2024 Wishlist from Healthcare Sector Union Budget 2024 Latest Updates: Healthcare is a rapidly growing sector in the country but needs attention from the government to ensure access …

Odisha: CM Mohan Majhi holds budget consultations with top officials
5 months, 1 week ago

Odisha: CM Mohan Majhi holds budget consultations with top officials

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: Odisha chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi and deputy chief minister Prabhati Parida on Thursday held a pre-budget discussion with the senior officials of the state administration at Lok Seva Bhawan. The Odisha government will present its annual budget on July 25, two days after the presentation of the Union budget. On February 8, the then finance minister Bikram Keshari …

Budget 2024: These are 7 demands by government employees' union for Centre
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2024: These are 7 demands by government employees' union for Centre

Hindustan Times  

The Confederation of Central Government Employees and Workers sent a proposal to the Centre with seven demands ahead of the Union Budget 2024. The union demanded the constitution of the 8th Pay Commission, restoration of the OPS, release of the 18-month dearness allowance and relief which was frozen during the Covid-19 pandemic to employees and pensioners among other things, in …

Onus of completing Polavaram project is on Union government, says K.V.P. Ramachandra Rao
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Onus of completing Polavaram project is on Union government, says K.V.P. Ramachandra Rao

The Hindu  

Grave mistakes committed by the TDP and YSRCP governments, which ruled Andhra Pradesh after its bifurcation, have landed the Polavaram project in a complete mess, says veteran Congress leader and former Rajya Sabha member K.V.P. State Reorganisation Act mandates that the construction of Polavaram project is the responsibility of Central government, and that it shall be executed on expedient public …

Telangana's budget to be hiked to Rs 75,000 cr
6 months, 1 week ago

Telangana's budget to be hiked to Rs 75,000 cr

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Six Guarantees promised by the Congress during the state Assembly elections will get higher allocations in the full budget set to be presented in the Legislative Assembly in July, official sources said. In his budget speech, Deputy Chief Minister holding finance portfolio, Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka said, “We have proposed Rs 53,196 crore for implementation of the Six Guarantees …

Karnataka Budget a mixed bag according to industries, BJP dubs it as insipid
10 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka Budget a mixed bag according to industries, BJP dubs it as insipid

The Hindu  

The State Budget for 2024-25 has evoked mixed reactions with industries’ association flagging the positives while the BJP has dubbed it as insipid and disappointing. The Mysuru Industries Association general secretary Suresh Kumar Jain said some of the welcoming features are the announcement of formulating a new industrial policy for 2024-29 as demanded by the industrialists. Similarly, there was a …

TS Assembly passes Appropriation Bill
10 months, 1 week ago

TS Assembly passes Appropriation Bill

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Telangana Appropriation Bill, 2024 and The Telangana Appropriation Bill, 2024 were passed by the Assembly on Thursday with the House approving Rs 78,911 crore to meet the essential expenditure for the first four months of 2024-25 fiscal and Rs 46,400 crore as additional expenditure during 2023-24. Deputy Chief Minister and finance minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, who introduced the …

No cuts in Interim Budget allocations: Nirmala
10 months, 2 weeks ago

No cuts in Interim Budget allocations: Nirmala

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Exuding confidence in India’s economic growth, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said that all the allocations have not been cut under any head in the interim Budget for 2024-25, rather it has either remained the same or gone up in FY25 Budget in the flagship schemes. Meanwhile, the Lok Sabha also passed the Rs 47.66-lakh-crore interim …

Letters to The Editor — February 3, 2024
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Letters to The Editor — February 3, 2024

The Hindu  

A flip through The Interim Budget leaves the poor in the lurch. Proposals such as a focus on the railways, doubling the number of airports, reducing corporate tax, and no changes in income-tax slab make it a budget with the haves in mind. A.G. Rajmohan, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh There may be fiscal prudence but a pressing issue such as rising …

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