Lok Sabha polls
| March 17, 2024, 10:36 a.m.
Fresh Summons Sent to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal by Enforcement Directorate
Senior AAP leader Atishi announced that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued fresh summons to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in connection with a case related to the Delhi Jal Board (DJB). Atishi criticized the timing of the summons, alleging that it was a ploy to hinder Kejriwal's campaign for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. She accused the BJP of using federal agencies like the ED and CBI to target political opponents. The ED has scheduled questioning for Kejriwal on March 18 regarding alleged money laundering linked to DJB irregularities, marking the second such case against him.
Read More.| March 17, 2024, 7:07 a.m.
Market Watch: US Fed Interest Rate Decision Steers Global Sentiments
Analysts predict that the stock markets will closely monitor the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, alongside global market trends and foreign investor activities. Last week's turbulence, marked by declines in small and midcap firms and foreign fund outflows, underscores the prevailing volatility. With multiple global central banks, including the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan, slated to announce their monetary policy decisions, investors anticipate a rollercoaster week ahead. Additionally, attention will be on the Lok Sabha polls in India, adding to the market's uncertainty.
Read More.| March 3, 2024, 4:27 a.m.
Prime Minister Modi to Chair Council of Ministers Meeting Ahead of Lok Sabha Polls Announcement
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead a meeting of the Union Council of Ministers on March 3rd, a significant event as Lok Sabha Polls announcement by the Election Commission looms. The meeting will discuss government performance and strategies for the upcoming elections.
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Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi | Image : Press Trust of India
| Feb. 28, 2024, 10:02 a.m.
Congress to Contest 16 Seats in Kerala in Upcoming Lok Sabha Polls, IUML to Contest 2
Leader of Opposition in the Kerala state assembly, V D Satheesan, announced that the Congress Party will contest 16 seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls in Kerala, as part of the United Democratic Front (UDF) coalition. The allocation of seats has been finalized, with the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) set to contest two seats. Despite IUML's initial demand for an additional Lok Sabha seat, issues have been resolved through discussions, potentially leading to the allocation of a Rajya Sabha seat instead. This announcement reflects the strategic seat distribution within the UDF alliance, emphasizing collaboration among coalition partners ahead of the polls.
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Highlights of India Budget 2024: Finance Minister announces 2 crore more houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G) . No changes to income tax slabs.
Budget 2024 Key Highlights: Fiscal deficit target for 2024-25 at 5.1% of GDP; no changes to income tax slabs
No Major Tax Changes in Interim Budget, Focus on Growth
Fiscal Deficit Target Lowered to 5.8% in Interim Budget
Infrastructure, Digital Push to Drive Growth in Interim Budget
Education Sector Seeks Higher Allocation, NEP Implementation in Budget
Sitharaman Presents Interim Budget, Focuses on Fiscal Consolidation and Growth
Sitharaman's Last Budget Before 2024 Elections Focuses on Rural India
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