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People-centric, participatory national budget called for at dialogue with different stakeholders

Dhaka, May 16 -- Economists, researchers, labour representatives and civil society members on Saturday called for a more participatory and people-centred national budget, citing growing pressure from ... Read More


From real to reel: State's populist Ladki Bahin scheme now on the silver screen

India, May 16 -- Ahead of the 2024 Assembly elections, the populist Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojna was unveiled with cinematic flourish. The promise of Rs.1,500 monthly dole for underprivileged ... Read More


The week in charts: PM Modi's austerity call, MSP hike, sugar export ban

New Delhi, May 16 -- From Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging austerity measures as the West Asia war inflated India's import bills, to the Centre raising minimum support prices for key kharif crops t... Read More


Ludhiana: Hike in petrol, diesel prices ignites fear of household budget crunch

Ludhiana, May 16 -- The latest hike in petrol and diesel prices, effective from Friday, has triggered concern among commuters and middle-class families in Ludhiana, with transport operators warning of... Read More


Vodafone Idea posts Rs.51,970 cr Q4 profit on AGR relief, promoter to infuse Rs.4,730 cr

New Delhi, May 16 -- Vodafone Idea, India's third-largest telecom operator, posted a Rs.51,970 crore net profit in the March quarter owing to one-time accounting gain from the government's adjusted gr... Read More


Banks open or closed today, 16 May? Check if SBI, HDFC, PNB, other banks have a holiday on Saturday with RBI calendar

New Delhi, May 16 -- As we observe another Saturday of the month, the confusion bank holiday arises. Account holders and registered bank customers who wish to carry out important banking transactions ... Read More


BJP holds protest in Srinagar, demanding liquor ban

Srinagar, May 16 -- Police on Friday stopped a protest march of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), demanding a complete ban on liquor in Jammu and Kashmir, said officials. Scores of BJP leaders, led b... Read More


Jammu railway boosts digital services

Jammu, May 16, May 16 -- In a major step towards promoting transparency and the Digital India initiative, Northern Railway's Jammu Division has declared the results of the e-auction process conducted ... Read More


Fuel-saving push reaches SC: Virtual hearings, WFH and carpooling ordered

India, May 16 -- In an unprecedented fuel conservation measure triggered by the prolonged geopolitical crisis in West Asia, the Supreme Court on Friday ordered mandatory virtual hearings on Mondays an... Read More


Elon Musk's SpaceX IPO plans: 10 things to know about Nasdaq listing buzz

New Delhi, May 16 -- SpaceX, Elon Musk's rocket and satellite company, is reportedly preparing for one of the most anticipated public listings in recent history. According to Reuters, the company is ... Read More