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DMRC launches pod-style hotel at New Delhi Metro Station

New Delhi, April 6: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has launched a pod-style hotel named 'The Metrostay' within the New Delhi Metro Station. It offers commuters and travelers an affordable and convenient lodging option.

Centre set to surpass FY25 capex target of Rs 10.18 lakh crore

New Delhi, April 6: The government is poised to surpass its revised capital expenditure (capex) target of Rs 10.18 lakh crore for FY25 by a modest margin.

Uttarakhand CM tells all departments to spend 80 pc of budget by December

Dehradun, April 5: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday directed all departments to spend up to 80 per cent of the budget by the month of December.

Lakhpati Didis join talks on implementation of Budget schemes

New Delhi, April 5: Aiming to collaborate on the implementation of the Budget 2025-26 announcements, the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) organised a webinar bringing together inspiring Lakhpati Didis and representatives from State Rural Livelihood Missions (SRLMs), an official said on Saturday.

Parliament passes 16 bills during budget session

New Delhi, April 5: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha passed 16 bills during the Budget session of Parliament which concluded on Friday.

Hope neutrality comes back in session: Oppn MPs boycott tea organised by Lok Sabha Speaker

New Delhi, April 4: With the Budget Session of Parliament concluding on Friday, Congress Lok Sabha MP Manickam Tagore said that all opposition leaders have decided to boycott the customary tea organised by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.

Parliament Budget Session concludes, both houses adjourned sine die

New Delhi, April 4: The Budget Session of Parliament, which began on January 31, 2025, has officially come to a close with both Houses being adjourned sine die today.

Lok Sabha adjourned sine die

New Delhi, April 4: The budget session of Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die on Friday, a day after the passage of the much-debated Waqf Amendment Bill of 2025. The House will reconvene during the Monsoon session of Parliament, the dates of which have not yet been announced.

Last day of Parliament's Budget Session: Centre to push key legislations

New Delhi, April 4: Today marks the final day of the Parliament's Budget Session, and the Centre is pushing to pass several key legislations.

MP: BMC presents budget of Rs 3611.79 crs, increases property and water taxes; IMC presents Rs 8174 cr for 2025-26

Bhopal, April 3: The Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) presented their respective budgets for the fiscal year 2025-26 on Thursday.

Bhopal Municipal Corporation increases 10 pc property tax & 15 pc civic charges

Bhopal, April 3: Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) has proposed a 10 per cent increase in property tax and 15 per cent consumer charges for water, sewerage and solid waste for the financial year 2025-26.

WHO faces $2.5 billion funding gap after US' withdrawal

Geneva, April 3: The World Health Organization (WHO) is facing a budget gap of $1.9 billion for 2026 and 2027, along with a 600-million-dollar deficit through 2025, according to media reports.

Punishment for Trinamool leaders including minister for ignoring party whip to be decided on April 8

Kolkata, April 3: The internal disciplinary committee of Trinamool Congress’ legislative party in West Bengal assembly will decide on April 8 the quantum of punishment for 30 party legislators including one member of the state Cabinet, for being absent on the last day of the second round of the budget session of the assembly on March 20 ignoring whip issued by the party.

Himachal CM's Advisor calls for transparent debate on Waqf Bill, highlights state budget initiatives

Shimla, April 2: The Waqf Amendment Bill, 2025, was tabled in Parliament on Wednesday, sparking varied reactions from different political circles. In Himachal Pradesh, Naresh Chauhan, the Principal Media Advisor to Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, commented on the issue, emphasizing the need for a thorough and transparent debate before taking any major decision.

Centre gets record dividend of Rs 74,106 crore from PSUs

New Delhi, April 2: The government has received a record Rs 74,016 crore as dividends from Central public sector enterprises in financial year 2024-25 which is 16 per cent higher than the corresponding figure of Rs 63,749.3 crore in 2023-24, according to the latest data compiled by the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management.

$6.8 billion extra budget aimed at addressing 'pressing issues': South Korea

Seoul, March 31: The finance ministry here said on Monday that its proposal of a supplementary budget of 10 trillion won ($6.8 billion) aims to tackle the nation's most "pressing issues" rather than serve as an economic stimulus.

South Korea proposes $6.8 billion extra budget to support economy

Seoul, March 30: The government here on Sunday proposed a supplementary budget worth at least 10 trillion won (US$6.8 billion) to support the economy hit by political uncertainties and destructive wildfires.

Telangana budget 2025-26 is a mix of flavours like 'Ugadi Pachadi': CM Reddy

Hyderabad, March 30: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Sunday said that the State's budget for 2025-2026 accorded equal priorities to growth-generating initiatives and social sectors like health and education.

States' capital outlays expected to moderate in 2025-26: Report

New Delhi, March 30: The Budgets tabled by the states so far in 2025 indicate that growth in their collective capital outlays is projected to moderate, mimicking the trend seen in the Union budget this year, as per a report by Elara Capital.

Tripura CM Manik Saha chairs meeting to review progress of centrally sponsored schemes

Agartala, March 30: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday chaired the State-Level District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meeting for the financial year 2024-25 to review progress of centrally sponsored schemes and development programs across the state.

Metro pillars and roads get clear within a span of 3 days after Delhi CM inspected them

New Delhi, March 29: Posters and banners were removed from Metro pillars in Pitampura, and roads were cleared and maintained within three days after Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inspected them on March 26.

Greater Noida Authority board meeting approves land acquisition, key projects in Rs 5,600 crore budget

Greater Noida, March 29: The 138th Board meeting of the Greater Noida Authority concluded on Saturday, where a budget of Rs 5,600 crore for the financial year 2025-26 was approved. The meeting was chaired by Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary and the Chairman of the Authority, Manoj Kumar Singh.

2025-26 state budget is a 'people-oriented budget', says Tripura CM Manik Saha

Agartala, March 29: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday expressed strong support for the state's budget for the financial year 2025-26, calling it a 'people-oriented' budget designed to benefit all sections of society.

India's economic growth needs to fuelled by ratepayers: Finance Secretary

New Delhi, March 29: Newly-appointed Finance Secretary Ajay Seth said on Saturday that India's economic growth needs to fuelled by ratepayers, not just taxpayers and borrowings.

15-day long budget session of Himachal Pradesh concludes

Shimla, March 28: The 15-day-long budget session of the Himachal Pradesh Assembly concluded indefinitely on Friday.

Bengaluru civic body presents surplus budget; plans world-class roads in IT corridor, tunnels, sky deck

Bengaluru, March 29: A surplus budget for the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike in Karnataka for the financial year 2025-26 was presented on Saturday.

Tripura's Budget for FY 25-26 aligns with PM Modi's Viksit Bharat vision: CM Saha

Agartala, March 28: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday said that the state's budget for the financial year 2025-26 would play a significant role in the development of the state, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's goal of building a 'Viksit Bharat'.

MMRDA's Rs 40,187cr budget to accelerate transformation of Mumbai: Eknath Shinde

Mumbai, March 28: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) headed by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday presented a budget of Rs 40,187.41 crore for 2025-26 with an objective to further accelerate the transformation of Mumbai metropolis through the implementation of a range of infrastructure projects.

60-hour constructive discussions during Budget session: Haryana CM

Chandigarh, March 28: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday expressed gratitude to all members for their constructive suggestions during the session, saying this was likely the longest Budget session in the state’s history.

Govt of India nets Rs 25.46 lakh crore, spends Rs 38.93 lakh crore in FY24-25 up to Feb: Reports

New Delhi, March 28: The Government of India's monthly account up to February 2025 (FY2024 -25) has been consolidated, and reports have been published, according to the release.

Centre's transfer of tax share to states shoots past Rs 11.8 lakh crore in April-Feb

New Delhi, March 28: The Centre has transferred Rs 11,80,532 crore transferred to the state governments as devolution of share of taxes by the government of India in the 11 months of the current financial year up to February 2025, which is Rs 1,47,099 crore higher than the previous fiscal year (2023-24), according to figures released by the Finance Ministry on Friday.

Hansal Mehta says budgets should not limit good storytelling

Mumbai, March 28: Filmmaker Hansal Mehta, who is known for 'Aligarh', 'Shahid', 'Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story', has said that budget should not be looked at as a constraint for making good cinema.

India should increase healthcare and education spending to 3.8 pc and 6.5 pc of GDP to achieve Viksit Bharat goal: EY

New Delhi, March 28: India must significantly increase its spending on healthcare and education to achieve the goal of Viksit Bharat and become a developed nation by 2047, according to a report by EY.

Rajasthan budget session: 9,800 questions received from MLAs, none from Ashok Gehlot, Vasundhara Raje

Jaipur, March 28: In the recently concluded Budget session of the 200-member Rajasthan Assembly, 9,800 questions were received from MLAs, but ten senior legislators, including Ashok Gehlot, Vasundhara Raje and Sachin Pilot, had no queries.

Australia to hold federal election on May 3, PM Albanese urges people to vote for Labor

Canberra, March 28: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that the federal election will be held on May 3 and urged people to vote for the Labor Party.

Govt's capex focus shifts from roads to water, sanitation, and digital infra: Elara Report

New Delhi, March 28: The government is shifting its capital expenditure (capex) priorities from traditional sectors like roads to areas such as water supply, sanitation, digital infrastructure, urban development, and irrigation, according to a report by Elara Securities.

209th Bihar Legislative Council concludes, four key bills passed

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