NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her Budget 2024 speech on Tuesday, unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at enhancing tourism in India, positioning the country as a premier global tourist destination. Emphasizing the historical and cultural significance of tourism, Sitharaman outlined several projects to develop key tourist sites in Bihar and Odisha. The Budget […]
Road Connectivity: ₹26,000 crore will be invested in major road projects, including the Patna-Purnea Expressway, Buxar-Bhagalpur Expressway, and spurs to Bodhgaya, Rajgir, Vaishali, and Darbhanga. A new two-lane bridge over the Ganges at Buxar is also part of this plan.
First-time employees in the formal sector will receive a direct benefit transfer equivalent to one month's wage, up to ₹15,000, in three installments.
This adjustment is set to save salaried employees an additional ₹17,500 annually in income tax.
NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Economic Survey 2023-2024 in the Lok Sabha on Monday, highlighting the robust industrial growth that has propelled India’s economy to an impressive 8.2% growth rate in FY24. This sets the stage for the Union Budget 2024, which is scheduled to be tabled on Tuesday. The survey reported […]
The survey reveals notable progress in India's labour market over the past six years, with the unemployment rate falling to 3.2% for 2022-23.
The decision reverses orders issued in 1966, 1970, and 1980, which had prohibited such participation. The office memorandum of the decision was issued with the approval of competent authority.
The move has drawn significant criticism from BJP allies and opposition parties. Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) have led the charge against this order.
The bypoll saw three candidates vying for the seat: Ashish Sharma (BJP), Dr Pushpinder Verma (INC), and Nand Lal Sharma (IND). Sharma's victory marks a significant political shift in the region, previously characterized by his strong independent presence.
The event was attended by a host of celebrities and international guests, making it one of the most talked-about weddings of the year.