Budget Outlines · Overall Budget Size: Likely to be over Rs 3 lakh crore, reflecting a robust financial plan. · Previous Government’s Projection: Rs 2.5 lakh crore, showing a significant increase under the new administration. · Subhadra Yojana Provision: Between Rs 30,000 crore and Rs 40,000 crore, demonstrating a strong commitment to women’s financial empowerment. · Increased Paddy MSP:…
The upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament, starting next week, will see the introduction of six new bills. The list of bills was published in the Parliament bulletin issued by the Lok Sabha secretariat on Thursday evening. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to present the Union Budget on Tuesday, July 23. This session is crucial…
· All Odisha Contractors Association has lodged a complaint against Leader of Opposition (LoP) and former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik and seven others. · In its complaint, the association has alleged that its members had staged a demonstration in 2019 over a 10 point charter of demands. · Among the demands that remain unmet are calls for all…
High-Tech Inspection of Puri Jagannath Temple’s Inner Chambers The process of shifting ornaments and valuables from the inner chamber, known as the Bhitara Ratna Bhandar, of the Puri Jagannath temple is set to be completed today. Puri Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb announced that the operation began this morning and is expected to be finished by…
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) is taking a stand against the Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in the Rajya Sabha. After a significant defeat in recent elections, where the party failed to secure any Lok Sabha seats for the first time, the Rajya Sabha remains its only stronghold. A political analyst noted that…
Kamala Harris has made history as the first Indian-American and the first female Vice President of the United States. Now, speculation arises about her potential bid for the ultimate position: the American Presidency. The White House has declared Harris as “the future of the Democratic Party.” Polling and Public Opinion A recent CNN poll shows…
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has taken a significant step in Odisha politics by forming a ‘shadow cabinet.’ This move aims to closely monitor the activities of various government departments under the BJP regime. The initiative, announced by BJD president and Leader of Opposition (LoP) Naveen Patnaik, involves 50 MLAs who have been assigned specific…
The Narendra Modi-led NDA government has reconstituted NITI Aayog, including more members from its allies as special invitees. Odisha Representation Changes From Odisha, Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram, also a BJP MP from Sundargarh, has been inducted into the government think-tank as a special invitee. He replaced Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, a Rajya Sabha…
The Delhi High Court has reserved its order on Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s plea challenging his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the excise policy case. The court also reserved its order on Kejriwal’s interim bail request and scheduled the regular bail plea hearing for July 29. Legal Arguments Presented Senior counsel…
India’s expenditure on food and fertiliser subsidies is set to reach 3.88 trillion rupees in the 2024 budget. This marks a 5% increase from the interim budget announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman before this year’s parliamentary elections. The country is expected to allocate 2.25 trillion rupees ($11.97 billion) for food subsidies, according to four…
