Month: October 2025

Anti-tobacco activists in Karnataka have expressed disappointment following the state government’s decision not to increase taxes on tobacco products. The failure to raise taxes is seen as a missed opportunity to curb tobacco consumption and generate additional revenue for public health initiatives. Anti-tobacco activists in Karnataka express disappointment as the government decides against raising taxes…

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized that the 2025 Union Budget is crafted with the interests of the general public at its core, stressing transparency and inclusivity. Presented on February 2 in New Delhi, the budget focuses on fostering economic growth, social welfare, and infrastructural development. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the 2025 Union Budget focused…

The Congress party has criticised the government’s initiatives for gig workers as insufficient and urged the establishment of a robust national social security system. Highlighting the need for comprehensive protection, Congress stressed that current steps fall short in addressing the challenges faced by gig and platform workers in India. Congress urges a national social security…

The Union Budget 2025 has been criticized by Andhra Pradesh Congress president Y.S. Sharmila for neglecting Andhra Pradesh’s development needs, while giving full attention to Bihar. Sharmila highlighted the budgetary allocations as skewed, asserting that Andhra Pradesh received no substantial funds compared to Bihar’s significant share. AP Congress leader Y.S. Sharmila criticizes Union Budget 2025…

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that the Indian budget is designed by the people and for the people, emphasizing inclusivity and sustainable growth. In an exclusive interview, she highlighted key priorities including infrastructure development, digital transformation, and fiscal prudence. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasizes a people-centric, inclusive budget focusing on infrastructure, digital transformation, and…

The Union Budget 2025 has earmarked ₹903 crore for the Lok Sabha and ₹413 crore for the Rajya Sabha to support parliamentary operations. These allocations reflect the government’s commitment to strengthening legislative functions for the upcoming fiscal year. Union Budget 2025 allocates ₹903 crore to Lok Sabha and ₹413 crore to Rajya Sabha to enhance…

The Congress party has criticized the government’s efforts to support gig workers as insufficient and called for the establishment of a comprehensive national social security architecture. With the gig economy expanding rapidly, the party emphasized the urgent need for robust policies to safeguard the rights and welfare of gig and platform-based workers. Congress demands a…

State Congress president Y.S. Sharmila criticized the Union Budget 2025 for favoring Bihar while neglecting Andhra Pradesh. She claims that Bihar received full attention in budget allocations, whereas Andhra Pradesh was given none, igniting political debate over equitable resource distribution. State Congress president Y.S. Sharmila criticizes Union Budget 2025 for favoring Bihar and neglecting Andhra…

The Labour Minister emphasized that the 2025 budget prioritizes employment generation across various sectors to stimulate economic growth. The budget aims to address unemployment challenges by introducing targeted measures to boost job creation and support workforce development. Labour Minister affirms 2025 budget’s strong emphasis on employment generation, targeting job creation and workforce development to boost…

The average number of workdays provided per household under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA) has decreased to 44 days in the current fiscal year. This marks a significant drop in employment opportunities compared to previous years, raising concerns over the scheme’s effectiveness in rural livelihood support. Average workdays per household under…