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Why Maharashtra Is Freezing Auto-Rickshaw Permits
In a landmark move during the 2026 budget session, Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik has announced an immediate temporary stay on the issuance of new auto-rickshaw permits.
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5 Landmark Budgets That Strengthened Indian Economy
Over the years, some budgets have stood out as turning points, shaping reforms, managing crises, or setting new directions.
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6 Hidden UNESCO World Heritage Sites In Asia That Whisper History, Not Hype
Forget the usual suspects. From India's sunken stepwells to Japan's misty mountain trails, these hidden UNESCO sites across Asia reveal the continents quieter, more soulful side. A guide for those who prefer stories over crowds.
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Why Was The 1973-74 Budget Called "Black Budget"?
From Manmohan Singh introducing liberalisation, privatisation, and globalisation in 1991 to P Chidamabaram reducing personal and corporate tax in 1997, the country, in the last four decades, has witnessed some landmark Budgets.
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5 Union Budgets That Left A Lasting Impact On Indian Economy
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget in Parliament on February 1.
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How Manmohan Singh Defended Landmark 1991 Union Budget
Manmohan Singh, the architect of India's economic reforms, had to literally face a trial-by-fire to ensure widespread acceptance of his path-breaking Union Budget of 1991 that saw the nation rise from its darkest financial crises.
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"Contribution Unequal, Reponsibility Must Be Too": India At Landmark Climate Change Hearing
India slammed developed countries for causing the climate crisis during a landmark hearing at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Thursday, saying they exploited the global carbon budget, failed to honour climate-finance promises.
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5 Landmark Budgets That Shaped India's Economy: A History
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2024 on July 23 at 11 am in the Lok Sabha. The budget session will commence on July 22 and continue until August 12, 2024.
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Rajya Sabha Clocks 99.8% Productivity, Misses 100% By Just 10 Minutes
The Rajya Sabha clocked 99.80 percent productivity during the Budget Session that concluded today, missing the 100 per cent landmark just by 10 minutes, officials said.
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Government Won't Send Triple Talaq Bill To Parliament Committee: Sources
The government, outnumbered in the Rajya Sabha, has decided not to blink and allow the opposition a political victory by sending the landmark triple talaq bill to a parliament committee for review, sources said. It wants to defer the bill to the next parliament session; it was tabled in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday and if there is no action on it t...
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Parliament Meets, PM Narendra Modi Underscores Star Status Of GST Reform: 10 Facts
As parliament begins its month-long session today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the importance of clearing the landmark reform, the national Goods and Services Tax (GST), which the government wants to roll out on July 1. The PM said he seeks the opposition's cooperation and "a breakthrough on GST." This weekend, the Finance Minister said...
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As Parliament Meets, The Clock's Ticking Loudly For GST Reform: 10 Facts
When parliament meets today for a month-long session, early focus will be on clearing the government's annual budget, which was presented by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on February 1; MPs will vote on it on the 20th. But superstar status is reserved for the landmark reform, the national Goods and Services Tax (GST), which the government wants to ...
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Hope To Pass Goods And Services Tax Bill This Session: Arun Jaitley
The government hopes to pass the landmark Constitution Amendment Bill for a national Goods and Services Tax (GST) as well as the bankruptcy and insolvency bill in the second half of the Budget session beginning April 20, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said today.
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Arun Jaitley Hopeful Of GST Bill In Ensuing Budget Session
After being stalled by the Congress party in two successive Parliament sessions, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today exuded confidence that the landmark GST Bill will be passed in the next session as numbers in the Rajya Sabha will tilt in favour of the new indirect tax regime.
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Why Maharashtra Is Freezing Auto-Rickshaw Permits
In a landmark move during the 2026 budget session, Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik has announced an immediate temporary stay on the issuance of new auto-rickshaw permits.
-
5 Landmark Budgets That Strengthened Indian Economy
Over the years, some budgets have stood out as turning points, shaping reforms, managing crises, or setting new directions.
-
6 Hidden UNESCO World Heritage Sites In Asia That Whisper History, Not Hype
Forget the usual suspects. From India's sunken stepwells to Japan's misty mountain trails, these hidden UNESCO sites across Asia reveal the continents quieter, more soulful side. A guide for those who prefer stories over crowds.
-
Why Was The 1973-74 Budget Called "Black Budget"?
From Manmohan Singh introducing liberalisation, privatisation, and globalisation in 1991 to P Chidamabaram reducing personal and corporate tax in 1997, the country, in the last four decades, has witnessed some landmark Budgets.
-
5 Union Budgets That Left A Lasting Impact On Indian Economy
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget in Parliament on February 1.
-
How Manmohan Singh Defended Landmark 1991 Union Budget
Manmohan Singh, the architect of India's economic reforms, had to literally face a trial-by-fire to ensure widespread acceptance of his path-breaking Union Budget of 1991 that saw the nation rise from its darkest financial crises.
-
"Contribution Unequal, Reponsibility Must Be Too": India At Landmark Climate Change Hearing
India slammed developed countries for causing the climate crisis during a landmark hearing at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Thursday, saying they exploited the global carbon budget, failed to honour climate-finance promises.
-
5 Landmark Budgets That Shaped India's Economy: A History
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2024 on July 23 at 11 am in the Lok Sabha. The budget session will commence on July 22 and continue until August 12, 2024.
-
Rajya Sabha Clocks 99.8% Productivity, Misses 100% By Just 10 Minutes
The Rajya Sabha clocked 99.80 percent productivity during the Budget Session that concluded today, missing the 100 per cent landmark just by 10 minutes, officials said.
-
Government Won't Send Triple Talaq Bill To Parliament Committee: Sources
The government, outnumbered in the Rajya Sabha, has decided not to blink and allow the opposition a political victory by sending the landmark triple talaq bill to a parliament committee for review, sources said. It wants to defer the bill to the next parliament session; it was tabled in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday and if there is no action on it t...
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Parliament Meets, PM Narendra Modi Underscores Star Status Of GST Reform: 10 Facts
As parliament begins its month-long session today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the importance of clearing the landmark reform, the national Goods and Services Tax (GST), which the government wants to roll out on July 1. The PM said he seeks the opposition's cooperation and "a breakthrough on GST." This weekend, the Finance Minister said...
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As Parliament Meets, The Clock's Ticking Loudly For GST Reform: 10 Facts
When parliament meets today for a month-long session, early focus will be on clearing the government's annual budget, which was presented by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on February 1; MPs will vote on it on the 20th. But superstar status is reserved for the landmark reform, the national Goods and Services Tax (GST), which the government wants to ...
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Hope To Pass Goods And Services Tax Bill This Session: Arun Jaitley
The government hopes to pass the landmark Constitution Amendment Bill for a national Goods and Services Tax (GST) as well as the bankruptcy and insolvency bill in the second half of the Budget session beginning April 20, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said today.
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Arun Jaitley Hopeful Of GST Bill In Ensuing Budget Session
After being stalled by the Congress party in two successive Parliament sessions, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today exuded confidence that the landmark GST Bill will be passed in the next session as numbers in the Rajya Sabha will tilt in favour of the new indirect tax regime.
