Pakistan budget raises defence spending, squeezes development to meet IMF goalsFinance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb told parliament the government would allocate 3 trillion rupees for defence in the fiscal year starting...
12 Jun, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
India's agriculture and water tech startups gain momentum, sustainability in focus: NasscomIndia's agri and water tech deeptech ecosystem is gaining momentum around commercialization as per a statement by Nasscom. These sectors st...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
Govt highlights tax reforms, investor confidence as Modi completes 12 years as PMPrime Minister Narendra Modi has completed twelve years as India's longest-serving elected leader. The government highlights significant ac...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.49 PM IST
Agriculture Ministry's FY27 budget at Rs 1.4 lakh crore a five-fold jump from 2013-14 levelThe Modi government has five-folded the agriculture ministry budget to Rs 1.4 lakh crore for 2026-27. Over 3,000 climate-resistant crop var...
10 Jun, 2026, 09.06 PM IST
12 years of PM Modi: Bold reforms, decisive decisions and political turning pointsAfter 12 years at the helm, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reflects on a transformative journey filled with key reforms that have altered Ind...
10 Jun, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
Centre approves 153 lakh person-Days under MGNREGS for West Bengal; New rural employment framework to roll out from July 11The Centre has approved a substantial labour budget of 153 lakh person-days for West Bengal under the MGNREGS for June 2026. This initiativ...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
Science at scale: India’s journey from food security to global leadershipToday, India is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses, and spices; the largest exporter of rice; and among the leading producers of ...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
A Rs 3 hike makes India’s inflation battle somewhat harderIndian Oil Marketing Companies have increased petrol and diesel prices by Rs 3 per litre each, and CNG by Rs 2/kg, following daily losses o...
15 May, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
After winning poll battles, Modi has picked up a new fightAmidst rising crude oil prices and a weakening rupee, Prime Minister Modi has urged Indians to embrace austerity. His call to reduce fuel c...
11 May, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM: Here's what TVK promised ahead of Assembly pollsTamil actor Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has taken charge as Tamil Nadu's new government. Vijay is now the Chief Minister. The ...
10 May, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
Poll-bound Tamil Nadu earmarks Rs 47,248 cr for agriculture in interim budget; agroforestry policy soonTamil Nadu's Agriculture Department receives Rs 47,248 crore in the Interim Budget for 2026-27. Farmer welfare schemes will continue. The g...
17 Feb, 2026, 08.54 PM IST
Over 73 per cent of Agriculture Budget goes towards welfare measures, subsidies: ICRIERThe report also pointed out that despite this significant investment of Rs. 6.2 trillion, the focus remains heavily skewed toward welfare m...
02 Aug, 2024, 03.08 PM IST
Budget 2023: Finance Minister Sitharaman launches fund to encourage agri startups, increases credit target to 20L crWhile the overall budget has grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11% in the past decade (fiscal 2013 to fiscal 2023), allocati...
02 Feb, 2023, 12.25 AM IST
No need for separate agriculture budget: GovtThe minister said Prime Minister Narendra Modi government is "fully committed" to the farmers' interest and farming.
08 Feb, 2022, 08.12 PM IST
Telangana proposes Rs 5L insurance cover, Rs 12,000 crore support scheme for farmers"The estimated total expenditure in 2018-19 is Rs 1,74,453.84 crore. Of this, revenue expenditure is Rs 1,25,454.70 crore and capital expen...
15 Mar, 2018, 07.11 PM IST
Andhra Pradesh to come out with special budget on agricultureAndhra Pradesh government has decided to introduce a special budget for agriculture from this year with a view to giving fresh push to the ...
08 Mar, 2013, 09.15 PM IST
- Rs 25,628 cr of UP budget unutilised, says CAG report
The CAG report for the year ending March 31, 2012 tabled in the UP Assembly today shows that Rs 25,628 crores of 34 departments remained un...
05 Mar, 2013, 10.35 PM IST