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Why did India decline to vote for IMF's USD 1B loan aid to Pakistan?
India abstained from voting on the IMF's USD 1 billion loan to Pakistan, citing concerns over cross-border terrorism and governance issues.
3 min read10 May 2025IMF chief urges swift trade policy resolution, domestic reforms to stabilize global economy
Addressing the media on the Global Policy Agenda at the 2025 World Bank Group/IMF Spring Meetings in Washington DC, Georgieva said the world economy is facing a new and significant test, with policy buffers depleted by the shocks of recent years
2 min read24 Apr 2025Why those calling for reforms in India may need a reality check
Calls for economic reforms have grown louder amid global uncertainty. But these fail to recognize the political conditions that must be met for such changes to go through and succeed.
4 min read20 Apr 2025Beware! US may revoke your student visa for minor traffic offences, shoplifting - Here's all you need to know
A wave of F-1 visa revocations has led to self-deportation orders for Indian students in the US due to minor infractions. Legal experts recommend immediate action as the Department of State increases scrutiny on international students' social media activity and campus actions.
2 min read8 Apr 2025Donald Trump has Changed How US Votes; Citing India As An Example | Impact Explained
Trump Praises Indian Election | Trump Voting Reform | Trump On Indian Election | Trump Praises Indian Election Process | Trump On Indian Voting Process | Trump On Election Reforms | US Election Amendment | US Election Reform | US News | India News | Trump News | Trump Latest News | Donald Trump U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order seeking broad changes to elections in the US, including mandating voters to show proof that they are American citizens, counting only mail or absentee ballots received by Election Day and prohibiting non-US citizens from being able to donate in certain elections. Trump signed the executive order while citing India and some other countries as examples to follow. Trump said the US now fails to enforce ‘basic and necessary election protections’ employed by modern, developed and developing nations. And he intends to change that. What is Trump's plan? Watch this video to find out.
28 Mar 2025Arun Maira: When will modern economies learn to value human beings?
Economists must rethink their concepts of value and the means for creating it. The time has come to apply some Gandhian economics by infusing capitalism with human values for the sake of inclusive growth.
4 min read26 Mar 2025Will the new Income Tax Bill give govt access to your encrypted Whatsapp chats?
Finance Bill 2025: FM Sitharaman said the new Income Tax Law did not give legal backing to check digital assets. The government has added checking of digital elements in the Income Tax Act, which should provide legal backing.
2 min read26 Mar 2025Odisha govt introduces new colour code for all govt schools; details here
The Odisha government has introduced a new color code for all government school buildings, including PM SHRI schools in the state.
1 min read6 Mar 2025What to expect from the new income tax law: Simplicity, tax certainty, reduced litigation
The government plans to replace the 1961 law, aiming for clearer regulations and reduced compliance costs for taxpayers. The bill is part of broader reforms and seeks to simplify tax administration without altering existing tax rates.
2 min read13 Feb 2025Budget 2025: More reforms, private investments must for India to become $30 tn economy
Govt must lead by enhancing labor productivity, and infrastructure and energy efficiency, besides setting up large free-trade zones along the coast
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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