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February 29, 2016 5:08 PM

BJP terms budget as transformative, Cong describes it as pro-rich

In an exclusive interview to AIR, Finance minister Arun Jaitley today said government is giving thrust to improve the rural economy. After presenting the budget in Parliament, Mr Jaitley said the rural and agrarian distress are the biggest challenges to the rural economy. Mr Jaitley appealed to oppo...

February 29, 2016 4:51 PM

'Higher allocation for infrastructure and social sectors in Budget

Social: For senior citizens belonging to this category, an additional top-up package upto 30,000 rupees will be provided. The government proposes to start a 'National Dialysis Services Programme' under the National Health Mission to provide dialysis services in all district hospitals. To r...

February 29, 2016 4:25 PM

Hyderabad Police book Rahul, Kejriwal, Yechury & others on sedition charges

Hyderabad local police have registered an FIR on sedition charges against nine persons including Congress Vice president Rahul Gandhi and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the JNU row. Following the direction by the Eleventh Metropolitan Magistrates Court of L.B.Nagar, the Saro...

February 29, 2016 4:24 PM

PM pays tribute to Morarji Desai on his 120th birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid tribute to former Prime Minister Morarji Desai on his 120th birth anniversary. In a tweet, Mr Modi said, Morarjibhai Desai was a stalwart known for his integrity, discipline and administrative skills. Born on 29th February, 1896 Morarji Desai participated in t...

February 29, 2016 3:54 PM

General Budget reflects principle of Sabka Saath -Sabka Vikas: Nadda

Union Health Minister J P Nadda has said that General Budget reflects the principle of Sabka Saath -Sabka Vikas. Talking exclusively to AIR, Mr Nadda said, in the budget due priority has been given to agriculture sector keeping in view the farmers' welfare. He said attention has also been paid ...

February 29, 2016 3:53 PM

Budget focuses on development of agriculture, farmers, women, rural areas: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said the budget has focused on development of agriculture, farmers, women and rural areas. He said, the housing sector will be strengthened to boost the dream of Housing for All. He said, important steps have also been taken to double the income of farmers by 2022. &...

February 29, 2016 2:46 PM

Ex CJI H L Dattu takes charge as NHRC Chairperson

Former Chief Justice of India H L Dattu today took charge as the Chairperson of National Human Rights Commission. He is the seventh Chairperson of the human rights watchdog. The chairperson and members of the commission are appointed by the President on the recommendation of the high-powered committ...

February 29, 2016 2:43 PM

BJP terms budget as transformative, Cong describes it as pro-rich

In an exclusive interview to AIR, Finance minister Arun Jaitley today said government is giving thrust to improve the rural economy. After presenting the budget in Parliament, Mr Jaitley said the rural and agrarian distress are the biggest challenges to the rural economy. Mr Jaitley appealed to oppo...

February 29, 2016 2:30 PM

'BJP terms budget as transformative, Cong describes it as pro-rich

The Congress today termed the Union Budget for 2016-17 as pro-rich. Senior Party leader, Mallikarjun Kharge told media outside Parliament that efforts have been made in the budget to benefit the corporates. He alleged that the budget did not talk much about the farmers.<br/><br/>RJD lead...

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