INTERIM UNION BUDGET 2024: Opposition says both ACCOUNTABILITY and VISION are MISSING from this Interim Budget
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge: “We expected some new schemes to ease the suffering of POOR and MIDDLE CLASS from this Interim #Budget2024. FM has said that they will present a…
INTERIM UNION BUDGET 2024: No change to direct and indirect taxes
INTERIM BUDGET PROPOSES TO RETAIN TAX RATES FOR DIRECT AND INDIRECT TAXES No changes to taxation: The government retains the same tax rates for direct taxes and indirect taxes including…
Mahatma Gandhi’s last day: Wanted Congress party to be disbanded as he felt it had outlived its use
Though dejected by the violence associated with the partition, Mahatma Gandhi remained a hopeful man to his last day coming up with new and original ideas to build a budding…
Gingee Fort among 12 Maratha Forts nominated for UNESCO World Heritage list
Gingee Fort in TN is among the 12 Maratha military landscapes that have been nominated from India for UNESCO World Heritage List recognition for the year 2024-25. The other Forts…
Walking wouldn’t do, the ailing INDIA alliance needs to sprint now
The past week has arguably been among the most disappointing for the INDIA alliance since it was formed in July 2023. At the time of writing this column, JD(U) President…
Purple Revolution: A lavender bloom in the serene slopes of a strife-torn region
Among the several Republic Day tableaux that caught the eye, the one that soothed the senses was an enchanting lavender-coated unit showcasing the purple-blue bush with a gorgeous woman emerging…
75th Republic Day address by President Droupadi Murmu (excerpts)
My heartiest greetings to all of you on the eve of the 75th Republic Day! My heart is filled with pride when I look back and see how far we…
First Republic Day speech by President Dr. Rajendra Prasad (excerpts)
Dr. Rajendra Prasad gave more than one speech on the historic day, here are the excerpts: “It is a great day for our country. India has had a long and…
First Republic Day: India became a Republic on January 26, 1950 amidst rejoicings, fanfare of trumpets, and booming of guns
Journalist and Freedom Fighter, Sailen Chatterjee recalls January 26, 1950 As a journalist freedom fighter, I had the unique privilege of witnessing historic scenes of popular rejoicing at the dawn…
Bilingual Union Interim Budget documents to be available on mobile app
All the Union Interim Budget documents, including the Annual Financial Statement (commonly known as Budget), Demand for Grants (DG), Finance Bill etc. as prescribed by the Constitution, will available on…