BUDGET 2023 SPEECH
PM Modi apologises to women after Lok Sabha rejects 33% quota bill, vows to ‘remove every obstacle’ to ensure representation
Prime Minister Modi has apologized to women across India. The Lok Sabha rejected a proposal for 33% reservation for women in Parliament. The Prime Minister blamed opposition parties for blocking the bill. This setback impacts women's empowerment efforts. The government aimed for implementation by the 2029 General Elections. Concerns were raised by some southern states regarding population-linked delimitation.
West Bengal elections: PM Modi makes 33% quota pitch to women voters, says benefit from 2029 LS polls
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated the 33 percent women's reservation law will benefit women from the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. He addressed women voters in Cooch Behar, invoking Shakti worship and highlighting the BJP's commitment to their security and empowerment. Modi assured states that population control efforts would not lead to seat loss.
Govt may consider OFS option for raising public float in IDBI Bank
The government may consider selling a stake in IDBI Bank through the Offer-for-Sale (OFS) route to increase public shareholding, after the unsuccessful attempt to divest stake in the LIC-controlled lender, sources said.
Govt may consider OFS option for raising public float in IDBI Bank
The government is considering an Offer-for-Sale (OFS) in IDBI Bank to raise public shareholding after a failed attempt to sell a majority stake. The move aims to improve valuation and price discovery, as the current public float is just 5.29%.
KT Rama Rao slams Telangana govt over alleged decline of IT jobs in Hyderabad
In a post on X, KTR claimed that the government accepted the decline during the motion of thanks to the Governor's address and in the Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka's speech in the Budget session of the Telangana assembly.
Lok Sabha rejects opposition-sponsored motion to remove Om Birla as Speaker
An opposition move to oust Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla was defeated after a heated debate. Union Home Minister Amit Shah countered Rahul Gandhi's claims of being silenced, citing Gandhi's low attendance and foreign trips. The motion was rejected by a voice vote amidst opposition protests.
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Under-16 kids in Karnataka may be forced to log out of social media
Chief minister Siddaramaiah made the announcement in the assembly during his budget speech, citing prevention of the “adverse effects of increasing mobile usage on children” as the objective. He did not specify a date for the implementation of the ban, which legal experts said could face constitutional challenges and practical enforcement hurdles.
Daily wages of tea garden workers may be hiked from Mar 1: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Biswa Sarma joined daily wages of tea garden workers in the state if the ongoing negotiations with stakeholders become fruitful.
Madhya Pradesh Budget 2026-27: Rs 4.38 lakh crore outlay; Rs 1.27 lakh crore for women's schemes
Madhya Pradesh Budget 2026-27: Madhya Pradesh Finance Minister Jagdish Devda presented the state's 2026-27 budget, a women-centric plan with a Rs 4,38,317 crore outlay. No new taxes were announced. The budget focuses on Garib Kalyan, Yuva Shakti, Annadata, Nari Shakti, Infrastructure, and Industry. Significant allocations are made for women welfare schemes and the Ladli Behna Yojana.
Assam govt tables Rs 62,294 crore interim budget for FY'27, flagship schemes to continue
Assam's financial strategy for 2026-27 showcases a robust budget of Rs 62,294.78 crore, emphasising direct cash assistance through initiatives like Nijut Moina and Orunodoi. Buoyed by a surge in economic prosperity, the state reports a remarkable increase in per capita income.
Budget 2026: India to raise defence spend by 15.3% to Rs 7.84 lakh crore after a year of Pakistan war
India's defence budget for FY27 surges to ₹7.84 lakh crore, a 15.3% increase, emphasizing 'Make in India' and self-reliance. Driven by Operation Sindoor, domestic defence production hit record highs, with exports also soaring. Reforms like DAP 2020 and DPM 2025 streamline procurement, boosting indigenous platforms and combat readiness.
Union Budget: Align priorities at home with rest of world
With a young and expanding workforce, India stands at a rare moment of opportunity. From 2017-18 to 2023-24, nearly 17 cr jobs have been added, reflecting robust employment generation. And yet, as Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) data reveal, there is a vast scope for expanding the labour force by raising India's female labour force participation rate (FLFPR).
Have capital gains tax exemption rules for debt mutual funds changed in Budget 2026?
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2026 speech brought no changes to debt mutual fund taxation, maintaining taxation at slab rates. Recent amendments, particularly from Budget 2024, reduced the holding period for long-term capital gains from 36 months to 24 months for specified debt funds, impacting tax outgo for higher tax brackets.
Union Budget 2026-27: Nirmala Sitharaman drapes handwoven Kancheevaram silk saree. How is it linked to poll-bound Tamil Nadu?
Budget 2026-27: For this year's Budget, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman opted for a handwoven Kancheevaram silk saree, honoring Tamil Nadu's rich legacy. Tamil Nadu goes to the polls this year. Nirmala Sitharaman's saree has light golden brown checks, aka, kattam, with a coffee brown border with thread work. Kancheevaram sarees are one of India's finest handwoven sarees. It is pertinent to note that Sitharaman is from Tamil Nadu itself and the state goes to elections this year.
Nifty Budget Day strategy: Why this ‘volatility crush’ is an options trader’s best friend
Budget week inflates option premiums due to market uncertainty, with Nifty ATM straddles consistently opening high. While volatility rises pre-Budget, an "IV Crush" consistently deflates premiums post-speech. Defined-risk strategies like Iron Flies and Condors proved most successful, limiting losses during extreme moves.
Kerala budget full of unfulfilled promises, economy in crisis: BJP state chief
BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar criticizes the LDF government's budget. He claims it contains only unfulfilled promises from the past decade. Chandrasekhar alleges economic mismanagement and a "Ponzi scheme" economy. He highlights significant debt burdening the state's population. Several central government schemes have not been implemented in Kerala. Farmers and students are also reportedly neglected.
Budget 2024: How long is the average Budget speech?
Union Budget 2024: The Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, is set to present the full 2024-25 Budget on July 22, 2024. The speech, typically 90-120 minutes, has varied over the years. The longest budget speech in India was in 2020, lasting around two hours and 40 minutes. In the interim budget, Sitharaman recorded her shortest budget speech of 58 minutes.
Budget 2024: Nirmala Sitharaman gives her shortest speech as Union Finance Minister; a glimpse at longest vs shortest in history
Nirmala Sitharaman delivered her sixth consecutive budget presentation, surprising observers with the shortest speech of her career at approximately 60 minutes. Notably, Sitharaman, who also holds the record for the longest-ever budget speech, condensed the entire 2024 interim budget into just 57 minutes.
Budget 2023: When will it be announced and what is it expected to include?
The UK budget 2023 will be disclosed on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt.
Nirmala Sitharaman Budget 2023 Speech: Here is the full text
This Budget hopes to build on the foundation laid in the previous Budget, and the blueprint drawn for India@100. We envision a prosperous and inclusive India, in which the fruits of development reach all regions and citizens, especially our youth, women, farmers, OBCs, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, FM said.
How to watch Budget Speech live stream
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2023-24 on Wednesday, February 1 at 11 am in the Parliament. Viewers can watch the Budget session live on the Indian government’s official site for Union budget - indiabudget.gov.in.
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