West Bengal's Rs 4.39 lakh crore Budget under BJP aims to bury 'syndicate raj', woo investorsWest Bengal's new government unveiled a Rs 4.39 lakh crore budget prioritizing fiscal restructuring and job creation. Finance Minister Swap...
22 Jun, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
West Bengal Budget 2026: Govt allocates Rs 36,000 crore for Annapurna Yojna; hikes DA by 20%West Bengal's new BJP government unveiled its first budget, prioritizing welfare and employment. Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta announced...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
China's anti-desertification drive restores 10 million hectares in five years, targets 6.7 million more by 2030China has restored over 10 million hectares of desertified land and nearly 2 million hectares of rocky desertification during the 14th Five...
19 Jun, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
Saudi Arabia limits instant work visas for new businessesSaudi Arabia has introduced new rules for instant work visas. Newly established businesses can now get up to five visas. Older companies ca...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.45 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
America’s formula for attracting Indian tech talent is hard to copy, but nations are still tryingDespite growing global competition, United States continues to be the top choice for Indian tech professionals. This enduring appeal stems ...
07 Jun, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
US bill targets H-1B pipeline, seeks to end route to permanent residencyA Republican lawmaker has introduced legislation to overhaul the H-1B visa program, aiming to end its use as a pathway to permanent residen...
06 Jun, 2026, 07.22 AM IST
UltraTech Cement Q4 Results: Profit rises 20% YoY to Rs 2,983 crore; co declares Rs 240/share dividendUltraTech Cement Q4 Results: UltraTech Cement announced a significant 20% rise in its net profit for the fourth quarter. The company also r...
27 Apr, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
Hope to cut air pollution in 100 cities by 50% in next 5 years: Harsh VardhanTo tackle the challenges posed by climate change, the ministry has also drawn up an initiative, under which it plans to plant 1,000 crore s...
13 Feb, 2018, 08.55 PM IST
Vote on Account 2014: Budgetary allocation for MOEF hikedThe interim budget has given higher allocation for Environment and Forests this year compared to the full-fledged budget last year.
17 Feb, 2014, 09.37 PM IST
Budget 2013: Government unveils new farm schemes with outlay of over Rs 1,000 crTo boost agriculture and allied sector growth to 4% for the next five years, the government unveils 3 new schemes with a budget allocation ...
28 Feb, 2013, 06.28 PM IST
Budget 2012-13: Green revolution in the East to intensify agriculture researchThe budget proposal to hike the allocation for green revolution in the East from Rs 400 to Rs 1000 crore under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Y...
19 Mar, 2012, 09.33 AM IST
- Budget 2012-13 allocates only Rs 2,430 crore for Environment and Forests Ministry
The budgetary allocation for Environment and Forests Ministry for 2012-13 has been fixed at Rs 2,430 crore while it was Rs 2,300 crore in 2...
18 Mar, 2012, 01.33 PM IST
- Budget 2012: Hike in allocation for green revolution in East under RKVY to intensify agriculture research
The budget proposal to hike the allocation for green revolution in the East from Rs 400 to Rs 1000 crore will intensify agriculture researc...
16 Mar, 2012, 05.31 PM IST
- Green programme allocation drops 8 per cent
The Centre's programme to bring about a green revolution in eastern India was allocated Rs 400.02 crore this year, down 8% from the previou...
10 Aug, 2011, 02.34 AM IST
- Government's 'Bringing Green Rrevolution in Eastern India' allocates Rs 40002 lakh this year
The initiative aimed at developing the Eastern Region of the country for food grains production, was allocated only Rs 40002 lakh this year...
09 Aug, 2011, 08.03 PM IST
- Bill for statutory afforestation fund introduced in LS
A Bill to establish a statutory fund and a Management Authority to undertake a massive afforestation programme was introduced in the Lok Sa...
05 May, 2008, 07.35 PM IST