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Government vs Government: New litigation policy to target costly disputes among public sector firms
The government’s new litigation policy takes aim at costly internal disputes between PSUs, a long-standing drain on public resources.
4 min read2 Oct 2024Parliament panel to scrutinize competition regulator’s performance
The review is expected to cover the effectiveness of competition regulation in the country in ensuring consumer choices and best market outcomes without stifling innovation. Congress party leader K.C. Venugopal heads the PAC.
4 min read30 Sep 2024Centre plans to revive IIAC, adds incentives for maritime arbitration and MSMEs
Efforts to promote arbitration for out-of-court dispute resolution started before the turn of the millennium
3 min read29 Sep 2024PM-JAY extended: New proposal for central govt pensioners to offer scheme option for CGHS beneficiaries: Report
A new proposal for central government pensioners, under the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) and the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS), will likely offer the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) scheme as an additional option, reported Financial Express on Saturday.
1 min read28 Sep 2024Parliamentary standing committees: Rahul Gandhi in defence, Kangana makes debut, Shashi Tharoor heads external affairs
The BJP and its allies will control 14 of the 24 parliamentary committees.
5 min read27 Sep 2024Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas scheme, 2024 to come to force from 1 October
In July, while presenting the Annual Budget 2024-25, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the scheme for resolution of income tax disputes pending appeal
1 min read20 Sep 2024’Multidisciplinary desks’ to ease cargo movement at ports: among decisions taken at commerce ministry meeting
As part of its efforts to ensure faster and smoother movement of export consignments from Indian ports, the government has decided to take multiple steps, including the setting up of a multidisciplinary help desk for exporters.
2 min read19 Sep 2024Cabinet clears simultaneous polls; about ₹1.8 trillion spending
The Union cabinet has approved simultaneous elections and a ₹1.8 trillion spending initiative for welfare and agriculture. Key projects include subsidies for farmers, a mission to the Moon, and infrastructure development in tribal and backward regions.
5 min read18 Sep 2024A sovereign wealth fund can do plenty for India in a changed world
While the earlier pushback on the proposal of an SWF drew upon various arguments, the idea needs a broader relook in today’s global context. It offers a range of opportunities and we mustn’t let narrow arguments get in its way.
4 min read18 Sep 2024Focus on job creation on 100 days in office, PM’s birthday
According to officials, the centre may announce its roadmap, which would include investment and support for sectors like infrastructure, agriculture, SMEs/MSMEs, manufacturing, and skill development thus creating more employment opportunities for the citizens of the country.
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Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared