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Parliament Budget Session Day 9 LIVE Updates: Lok Sabha Witnesses Opposition Ruckus As Proceedings Resume

Parliament Budget Session Day 9 LIVE Updates: Lok Sabha Witnesses Opposition Ruckus As Proceedings Resume

Parliament Budget Session Day 9 LIVE: The first part of the Budget Session of the Parliament entered its ninth and last day on Thursday. The Budget Session is being held in two parts – from January 31 to February 13 and between March 10 and April 4. The new Income Tax Bill is expected to be tabled in the Lok Sabha today. Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 draft report is also likely to be tabled in the Parliament. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had presented the Union Budget 2025-26 on February 1. Follow LIVE updates of the Budget Session here: Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Parliament Budget Session 2025 Live Updates: Nirmala Sitharaman to introduce new Income Tax Bill today

Parliament Budget Session 2025 Live Updates: Nirmala Sitharaman to introduce new Income Tax Bill today

Parliament Budget Session 2025 Live Updates: The second sitting of the Budget session will commence on March 10. Parliament Budget Session 2025 Live Updates: The first sitting of the Budget Session of Parliament will conclude on Thursday amid heightened drama following an adjournment motion by the Congress Party and the report of JPC on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill. According to the agenda circulated by the Lok Sabha secretariat, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will introduce the Income Tax Bill, 2025 on Thursday.…Read More Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are meeting on Thursday, after a day’s break on February 12 on the occasion of Guru Ravidas Jayanti. Parliament Budget Session 2025 Live: Congress adjournment notice in Lok Sabha Congress MP Manickam Tagore gave notice to move a motion for the adjournment of the Business of the House in the Lok Sabha to discuss the relaxation of “National Security Protocols” for the Khavda Renewable Energy Project in Gujarat along the India-Pakistan border. The Congress MP demanded a discussion on the process and transparency behind awarding the project …

Odisha CM inaugurates ‘Digital House’ for paperless Assembly ahead of budget session

Odisha CM inaugurates ‘Digital House’ for paperless Assembly ahead of budget session

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi | Photo Credit: PTI Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday inaugurated the ‘Digital House’ under the e-Vidhan Application, transforming the Odisha Assembly into a paperless institution where members will now use tablets to access documents and other information during proceedings. Majhi inaugurated the facility in the presence of Speaker Surama Padhy and her deputy Bhabani Shankar Bhoi. The ‘Digital House’, developed by the National Informatics Center (NIC), is part of the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) project, aimed at reducing paper usage and enhancing transparency in the legislative process. The Assembly has installed tablets for all 147 members to use during sessions. This digital shift will begin just before the start of the budget session on Thursday, where legislators will participate in question-and-answer sessions and proposals via digital platforms. In his address, Majhi said, “Odisha Assembly is now part of the digital revolution in the country. It is a historic day for the state,” adding that Odisha Assembly is now one of the few paperless legislative bodies in the …

TMC govt tables Rs 3.89 lakh cr budget; hikes DA & focuses on rural development

TMC govt tables Rs 3.89 lakh cr budget; hikes DA & focuses on rural development

The TMC government of West Bengal on Wednesday tabled a Rs 3.89-lakh crore budget for 2025-26, increased dearness allowance (DA) by four per cent state government employees, and focused on rural development, prioritising infrastructure and welfare ahead of next year`s assembly elections. The government unveiled a series of infrastructure and agricultural development projects in its budget, allocating significant funds for rural connectivity, river erosion control, and agrarian support initiatives. In the last full-fledged budget of the Mamata Banerjee government before the 2026 Assembly elections, Finance Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya tabled in the assembly a Rs 3.89 lakh crore budget. In the previous budget, the state saw an allocation of Rs 3.67 lakh crore, marking an 8 per cent increase from the previous year 2023-24. Bhattacharya announced that the state government would increase the Dearness Allowance (DA) by four per cent from April 1, 2025. This would bring the total DA to 18 per cent for over 10 lakh state government employees and pensioners. The move is aimed at addressing ongoing concerns raised by the employees who …

We deliver, you promise: Bengal CM contrasts state, Union budget | Kolkata News

We deliver, you promise: Bengal CM contrasts state, Union budget | Kolkata News

Contrasting TMC government’s social welfare schemes with that of the BJP-led government at the Centre, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said while we deliver, the Union Budget only makes promises. Addressing a press conference after the presentation of the Budget in Kolkata, the chief minister said: “On one hand, there is the Central budget. They promise only ahead of elections. Their budgets are based on elections. We don’t do that in our budget. Ours is based on what we say.” Hitting out at the Centre for failing to release West Bengal’s share of funds for implementing welfare schemes, the CM said: “The Centre has failed to release Bengal’s legitimate dues. We have been struggling to receive our rightful funds… The Centre has stopped funding programmes such as MGNREGA and the Awas Yojna (housing scheme). There is no 100 days’ work (MGNREGA); rural road work has been stopped. Despite this, we have been given grants for building houses to 28 lakh families. We have already paid half the amount, and the rest will …

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu reviews budget preparation

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu reviews budget preparation

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu interacting with Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav and officials regarding AP annual budget, at his residence at Undavalli near Vijayawada on Wednesday. The State government is preparing to present the 2025-26 annual budget in the Andhra Pradesh State Assembly on February 28. The Assembly session  is  set to begin on  February 24. In the wake of this,  Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu reviewed the annual budget at his residence in Undavalli. Finance Minister P. Keshav and other senior officials participated in the meeting on Wednesday. As the government had already announced the implementation of the “Super Six” schemes from 2025-26 financial year, key discussions were held regarding budget allocations for these initiatives. The government is preparing to launch schemes such as “Talli Ki Vandanam” (Respect to Mothers), “Annadata Sukhibhava” (Prosperity for Farmers), and free bus travel for women starting this year. Balancing both welfare schemes and development programs has become a challenge for the government in budget allocation. Mr. Naidu has guided officials on overcoming these challenges, according to sources The …

Rs 3.89-Lakh Cr Budget For FY’26 Tabled In Bengal Assembly, 4% DA Increased

Rs 3.89-Lakh Cr Budget For FY’26 Tabled In Bengal Assembly, 4% DA Increased

Last Updated:February 13, 2025, 00:04 IST The move is aimed at addressing ongoing concerns raised by government employees who have been agitating for better compensation. Bhattacharya announced that the state government would increase the Dearness Allowance (DA) by four per cent from April 1, 2025. (ANI file photo) West Bengal Finance Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya on Wednesday presented a Rs 3.89-lakh crore budget for 2025-26 with a significant focus on social welfare, and announced a four per cent hike in dearness allowance (DA) for state government employees. The government also unveiled a series of infrastructure and agricultural development projects in its budget, allocating significant funds for rural connectivity, river erosion control, and agrarian support initiatives. Bhattacharya announced that the state government would increase the Dearness Allowance (DA) by four per cent from April 1, 2025. This would bring the total DA to 18 per cent for state government employees, providing much-needed relief to them, amid rising inflation. The move is aimed at addressing ongoing concerns raised by government employees who have been agitating for better compensation. …

With ₹700 crore loss in 2024 and star salaries taking up 50% movie budget, why future looks bleak for Malayalam cinema

With ₹700 crore loss in 2024 and star salaries taking up 50% movie budget, why future looks bleak for Malayalam cinema

While the Malayalam film industry is hailed for its authentic stories, excellent storytelling and stellar performances, it now seems to be facing some severe turbulence. As reported earlier, the Kerala Film Producers’ Association (KFPA) had stated that the Malayalam industry incurred losses of ₹650-700 crore in 2024. According to the president of the Film Chamber of Kerala, producer G Suresh Kumar, Mollywood faced losses of nearly ₹100 crore in January this year with only Asif Ali’s Rekhachithram making profits at the box office. (Also read: With ₹1000-crore loss and 223 flops, 2024 spelled one of the worst years for Tamil cinema) Mohanlal’s Barroz was a massive flop. Given that these losses are significant for a film industry that is much smaller than the Tamil or Telugu one, last week, a joint meeting was held between producers’ associations, exhibitors, distributors, and the Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA), in order to determine how to course-correct. Post the meeting, G Suresh Kumar told the media that production, distribution, and exhibition of Malayalam cinema will shut down from …

Set To Earn Above 0M & Recover Its Massive Budget On Debut Itself?

Set To Earn Above $180M & Recover Its Massive Budget On Debut Itself?

Captain America: Brave New World Worldwide Box Office Prediction (Photo Credit – Instagram) Captain America: Brave New World will be released this Friday, and the projections are pouring in. After the domestic numbers, the projections for its worldwide opening are here, and it is not too shabby. Anthony Mackie’s film is releasing on the Presidents’ Day weekend, and the pre-sales are going on in full swing. Scroll below for more. The movie opened in major overseas places today, including France, Korea, and Italy, and it will kick off in Germany, Brazil, Australia, and Mexico tomorrow. On Friday, it will be widely released, including in the UK, China, Spain, and Japan. In China, the film’s pre-sales numbers are higher than those of most of the comic book movies released recently, including Deadpool and Wolverine. As per Luiz Fernando’s report, Captain America: Brave New World is eyeing a $105 million to $115 million opening weekend at the overseas markets. The film’s domestic projection dipped below the previous predictions. Initially, Deadline’s report predicted the film would earn $95 …

Parliament Budget Session 2025 Live Updates: Discussion on Union Budget to resume in Rajya Sabha | India News

Parliament Budget Session 2025 Live Updates: Discussion on Union Budget to resume in Rajya Sabha | India News

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks in the Lok Sabha during the Budget session of Parliament, in New DelhI. (PTI) Parliament Budget Session 2025 Live Updates: Parliamentary proceedings will begin at 11 am today and discussion on the Union Budget will continue in Rajya Sabha. The new Income Tax bill is likely to be tabled in the Lok Sabha this week by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and it is expected to replace the six-decade-old I-T Act. The Opposition MPS are likely to create ruckus over various issues including deportation of Indian illegal migrants from the US, Maha Kumbh stampede. What happened yesterday? In her address in Lok Sabha on the Budget, Sitharaman said the Indian economy is seeing a “speedy rebound” on account of strong economic foundation and that the country will continue to remain the fastest growing economy as she countered the Opposition on unemployment, capex, and inflation.