Monarchy News
Thousands protest in Bangkok against Government, Monarchy
Thousands of anti-government protesters marched in the Thai capital of Bangkok, demanding an end to the military-led administration and for the monarchy’s powers to be reined in
3 min read16 Aug 2020When in Japan
Most fascinating are the ordinary things that the Japanese take for grantedthe attention to small details and rituals
7 min read25 Nov 2017Women can drive, but the Saudi Arabia King has the wheel
It’s natural to celebrate allowing women to drive but real sex equality is still several generations away in Saudi Arabia
3 min read28 Sep 2017No royal wants to be king or queen, says Britain’s Prince Harry
No one in Britain’s royal family wants to be king or queen and criticised a decision to force him to parade behind his mother Princess Diana’s coffin after her death, says Prince Harry
2 min read22 Jun 2017Japan plans to have new emperor in 2019: reports
Emperor Akihito, 83, expressed a desire in August to abdicate after nearly three decades on the Chrysanthemum Throne, citing his advancing age and weakening health
2 min read11 Jan 2017Australia should be republic after Queen Elizabeth: PM Malcolm Turnbull
Australian prime minister MalcolmTurnbull said his support for an Australian head of state stemmed from patriotism
2 min read18 Dec 2016Crown prince Maha Vajiralongkorn formally becomes Thailand’s new king
Maha Vajiralongkorn faces the challenges of a country that has become fractured over the past decade, as contending political forces engaged in bitter battles that turned violent
2 min read1 Dec 2016Queen Elizabeth II’s Buckingham Palace set for $460 million refit
The UK govt will spend $460 million over 10 years on a refurbishment of Buckingham Palace to minimize flooding and fire risks at Queen Elizabeth II’s London residence
1 min read18 Nov 2016Japan’s Emperor Akihito, 82, intends to abdicate ‘in a few years’: report
Imperial resignation unprecedented in modern Japan; crown prince Naruhito would succeed him
1 min read13 Jul 2016Nepal’s ruling coalition partner seeks Hindu nation tag
Rastriya Prajatantra Party (Nepal) has warned of massive street protests if the demand is not met
1 min read3 Apr 2016Popular Topics
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