Budget for an Empowered and Developed India

16 Aug 2024

India, now the world’s most populous nation with over 1.4 billion people, boasts a significant working-age demographic, with about 65 percent of its population between 15 and 64 years. Recognizing this demographic dividend, the Modi government has consistently focused on youth empowerment through initiatives like the Skill India Mission, StartUp...

Affordable adventures: Top budget-friendly study abroad options for 2024-25

14 Aug 2024

Studying abroad can provide insightful experiences. Lakhs of Indian students travel overseas each year for their higher studies. A whopping of 7.50 lakh students went to another nation in the year 2022. I have come across many queries where people want to invest in foreign studies but need budget-friendly options....

Civic bodies fail to address the stray cattle menace in Panchkula

12 Aug 2024

A budget of several crore allocated by Municipal Corporation of Panchkula has gone down the drain as stray cattle moving on the city roads continue to pose a serious threat for the motorists as well as the morning and evening strollers. To add more to the embarrassment of civil bodies,...

Parliament Monsoon Session: Budget Praised and Controversy Erupts

31 Jul 2024

During today’s Monsoon session in Parliament, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman defended the latest Budget in a spirited address to the Rajya Sabha. She described it as a well-balanced plan, adeptly navigating between fostering economic growth, creating jobs, encouraging capital investment, and maintaining fiscal discipline. Sitharaman emphasized the government's goal of...

JDU Leader G.M. Shaheen Applauds Budget As “Pro-People” And Highlights Inclusive Growth

25 Jul 2024

In a spirited gathering of party members in Bandipora on Thursday, JDU State President G.M. Shaheen commended the recently unveiled government budget for its strong emphasis on the welfare of the general populace and its comprehensive approach to development. Shaheen’s address resonated with the attendees as he outlined the budget’s...

Tax Clearance Certificate Now Mandatory For Leaving India

25 Jul 2024

The Budget has tightened the criteria for acquiring clearance certificates, which are required to leave India. Starting October 1, everybody living in India will be required to provide a clearance certificate proving their compliance with the Black Money Act. Section 230 of the Income-tax Act requires anybody residing in India...

Budget 2024: Stock Markets Open Higher On Budget Day

23 Jul 2024

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is about to deliver the inaugural Budget for the third consecutive NDA government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. On Tuesday, the stock markets opened on a positive note, driven by financial and public sector companies, as investors anticipate policy announcements in the Budget. The...

‘Service’ And ‘Growth’ Key Themes In Nirmala Sitharaman’s Economic Survey Speech

23 Jul 2024

In her recent presentation of the Economic Survey on July 22, 2024, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman frequently emphasized the terms ‘service’ and ‘growth.’ She mentioned 'service' a remarkable 433 times and 'growth' 402 times. Other frequently used words included ‘State’ (366 times), ‘global’ (343 times), and ‘development’ (301 times). Understanding...

India’s Economic Survey 2023-24 highlights robust Growth and Strategic Vision

22 Jul 2024

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey 2023-24 in the Parliament on the first day of the Budget session which had said that India was a resilient economic powerhouse, deftly navigating global headwinds while charting its own course towards sustainable and inclusive growth. With a robust GDP growth of...

PM Modi’s ‘Amrit Kaal’ Vision: Six Key Focus Areas Revealed In Economic Survey

22 Jul 2024

Ahead of the Parliament session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed pride in his government’s unique achievement of presenting the Budget for the third consecutive time after 60 years in power. Speaking to the media, Modi emphasized the significance of this Budget for the "Amrit Kaal," marking a crucial moment that...