Trendingnews: January 2019

Thursday, January 31, 2019

Budget 2019: Single-Window Clearance for Indian Filmmakers

The single-window clearance system was earlier available only to foreign filmmakers shooting in India, and now it is being extended to Indian filmmakers also.

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Defence Budget Increased to Over Rs 3 Lakh Crore in 2019-20: FM Piyush Goyal

Presenting the Budget for 2019-20 in the Lok Sabha, Goyal also said Rs 35,000 crore has been given under OROP in the last three years.

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Mild Tremors Experienced in Maharashtra's Palghar District

An official said tremors were felt in Dahanu and Talasari talukas of the district, adding that there were no reports of casualties or damage caused to properties.

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15.56 Lakh Loans Worth Rs 7.23 Lakh Crore Sanctioned Under Mudra Scheme: FM Piyush Goyal

Presenting the Budget for 2019-20 in the Lok Sabha, Goyal said more than 70 per cent of Mudra yojna beneficiaries were women.

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Supreme Court Chides Centre Over Non-appointment of Regular CBI Chief

Taking account of the attorney general's submissions that the committee will hold a meeting on Friday, the apex court posted the matter for hearing on February 6.

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Yes Bank Senior Group President Pralay Mondal Resigns, Ajai Kumar Appointed as Interim Successor

In September 2018, to ensure a long-term succession plan, Yes Bank board decided to elevate senior group presidents Rajat Monga, who handled financial management, and Pralay Mondal, who headed the focus area of retail, as executive directors.

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FM Announces Pension For Informal Workers, Hikes Tax-Free Gratuity to Rs 30 Lakh

The government had doubled the tax free gratuity to Rs 20 lakh in March last year. Hiking gratuity limit will enable employers to pay higher tax free gratuity to their employees who have worked for them for more five years.

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Budget 2019: Modi Govt to Set up National Cow Commission, RSS Adds ‘Desi’ Angle to It

In his opinion, if the Commission charts out a good plan it will help in curbing farmer’s suicide and spread right kind of energy by promoting desi cows.

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Budget 2019: FM Announces Pension For Informal Eorkers, Hikes Tax-Free Gratuity to Rs 30 Lakh

GeM Platform Saw Transactions Worth Rs 17,500 Crore in Last 2 Years: FM Piyush Goyal

The commerce and industry ministry launched the GeM in August 2016 with the objective of creating an open and transparent procurement platform for government departments and agencies.

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Budget 2019: Piyush Goyal Proposes to Raise Exemption Limit. Calculate Your Income Tax Here

The increase in personal income tax exemption limit is unlikely to meaningfully reduce collections unless the successive tax slabs are also changed.

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RSS Gau Seva Pramukh Wants New Govt Cow Commission Only for Desi, Bharatiya Cows

Goyal Announces 2% Interest Subvention For Farmers Hit by Natural Calamities

Goyal, who stepped in to present the budget for 2019-20 in the Lok Sabha in place of indisposed Arun Jaitley also announced 2 per cent interest subvention for farmers involved in animal husbandry and fishery.

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Budget for Ballot LIVE: Income Tax Relief to Benefit 3 Crore People, Standard Deduction Limit to Be Increased to Rs 50,000

Budget for Ballot LIVE: Expect Populist Measures as Narendra Modi Govt Goes All Out to Woo Voters Ahead of Polls

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IAF Mirage aircraft crashes at HAL airport, 1 pilot dead, another critical: Police

The plane went up in flames as it crashed with an explosion and thick smoke billowed from the spot, leaving passersby and residents living around the airport in a shock.

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Other Banks to be Out of PCA Framework Soon, Says FM Piyush Goyal in Budget Presentation

Eight public sector banks -- Allahabad Bank, United Bank of India, Corporation Bank, IDBI Bank, UCO Bank, Central Bank of India, Indian Overseas Bank and Dena Bank -- still remain under PCA framework, which imposes lending restrictions and prevents them from expanding, among other curbs.

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Budget 2019 LIVE: Piyush Goyal Proposes to Raise Income Tax Exemption Limit to Rs 5 Lakh But Leaves Implementation to Next Govt

Budget 2019 LIVE: Among the first major announcements in budget speech 2019, Finance Minister Piyush Goyal says Rs 60,000 crore has been set aside for MGNREGA, the rural employment scheme, adding that the allocation can be increased further.

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Budget 2019: 12 Crore Farmers to Get Rs 500 Per Month Directly in Bank Accounts

Under the scheme a direct transfer of Rs 6,000 per year will be made to the bank accounts of farmers owning less than two hectares of land, Goyal told the parliament today.

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Farmers to Get Rs 6,000 Per Year in 3 Installments Under Centre Funded Scheme: FM Piyush Goyal

Presenting the Interim Budget for 2019-20 in the Lok Sabha, Goyal sought to address some of the distress that the farm sector has been facing.

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Budget for Ballot LIVE: Praise For Demonetisation in Piyush Goyal's Speech Draws Opposition Fire

Budget for Ballot LIVE: Expect Populist Measures as Narendra Modi Govt Goes All Out to Woo Voters Ahead of Polls

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All Identified 2.5 Crore Unelectrifed Households to be Energised by March: FM Piyush Goyal

The government had identified 2,48,47,762 unelectrified households for electrification by March. As many as 28,594 households including 8,460 in Rajasthan and 20,134 in Chhattisgarh are yet to be electrified.

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Sensex, Nifty hold on to gains even as Budget overshot fiscal deficit target for current year

Presenting the budget for 2019-20, Finance Minister Piyush Goyal said the fiscal deficit for the current financial year is expected to be 3.4 per cent of GDP.

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Budget 2019: Govt Announces Cash Dole for Small Farmers

Under the scheme called Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi, Rs 6,000 will be transferred into bank accounts of farmers holding up to 2 hectares of land in three equal installments.

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FM Piyush Goyal Announces Rashtriya Kamdhenu Ayog

The Modi government has decided to set up 'Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog' for implementation of policies and schemes for welfare of cows.

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Rs 3 Lakh Crore Recovered From Big Corporate Loan Defaulters: FM Piyush Goyal

Goyal also lashed out at the UPA regime for the "culture of phone banking" at state-owned banks and said that a withdrawal of the scheme has led to more transparency.

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Budget 2019: FM Piyush Goyal Says Poor Have the First Right Over Nation's Resources

Presenting the budget for 2019-20 in the Lok Sabha, Goyal said, "We plan to provide urban facilities in rural areas while preserving 'soul of the village'."

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Budget 2019 LIVE: Defence Budget Increased to Rs 3 Lakh Crore, 12 Crore Farmers to Get Rs 6,000 Per Year as Direct Cash Transfer

Budget 2019: India Attracted Massive FDI Worth USD 239bn in Last 5 Years, Says FM Piyush Goyal

The government has relaxed foreign investments norms in several sectors, including single-brand retail, defence, airlines and food processing.

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We Have Mandate to Continue Reforms, Moving Towards New India by 2022, says Piyush Goyal

"We have a decisive mandate to continue structured reforms. We have reversed policy paralysis," said the finance minister.

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RERA is Helping to Bring Transparency in Real Estate Sector: Piyush Goyal

Watch the video to know what Finance Minister Piyush Goyal had to say about RERA.

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SC Seeks Centre's Response on CBI DSP Bassi's Plea Challenging Transfer Order Issued by Interim CBI Director Nageshwar Rao

Bassi had moved the apex court on January 21, challenging his transfer, saying it was vitiated by mala fide and would prejudice the probe against former CBI special director Rakesh Asthana.

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Budget 2019: Fiscal Deficit to be at 3.4% of GDP This Year, Says FM Goyal

Presenting the Budget for 2019-20 in the Lok Sabha, Goyal also said that current account deficit is likely to be 2.5 per cent of GDP this year.

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India Brightest Spot in the World, GDP Growth Fastest in 5 Years, Says Piyush Goyal

Presenting the Interim Budget for 2019-20 in the Lok Sabha, Goyal said India has been recognised as the brightest spot in the world in last 5 years.

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Budget 2019 LIVE: Piyush Goyal Announces Rs 6,000 Per Year Direct Cash Transfer to 12 Crore Farmers; National Cow Commission Coming Up

Budget 2019 LIVE: Piyush Goyal Announces Rs 6,000 Per Year Direct Cash Transfer to 12 Crore Farmers

Budget for Ballot LIVE: Direct Cash Transfer to Farmers is Modi Govt's Answer to Congress Loan Waivers

Budget for Ballot LIVE: Expect Populist Measures as Narendra Modi Govt Goes All Out to Woo Voters Ahead of Polls

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Telugu Poet Varavara Rao, Surendra Gadling Arrested in Surjagarh Iron Mine Arson Case

Rao and Gadling were earlier arrested last year in connection with the Elgar Parishad that took place in Pune on December 31 in 2017.

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Budget 2019: Calculate Your Income Tax Here

Budget 2019 LIVE: Rs 60,000 Crore Set Aside for MGNREGA, Says Piyush Goyal, Leaves Room for More Allocation

Budget 2019 LIVE: Finance Minister Piyush Goyal has begun reading out the budget speech 2019, saying the Narendra Modi government broke the back of back-breaking inflation.

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Budget for Ballot LIVE: Piyush Goyal Spends 15 Minutes on Modi Govt's Praise, Oppn Asks Where's The Interim Budget

Budget for Ballot LIVE: Expect Populist Measures as Narendra Modi Govt Goes All Out to Woo Voters Ahead of Polls

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Budget 2019 LIVE: Rs 60,000 Crore Allocated for MGNREGA, Says Piyush Goyal, Flaunts Clean Banking, 10% EWS Quota

Sealed Bags With Budget Documents Arrive At The Parliament

Expectations are clearly high across demographics from the Narendra Modi government’s Budget 2019, with the finance exercise expected to be a little more robust than the traditional election-year vote-on-account.

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Budget 2019 LIVE: Fiscal Deficit Brought Down to 3%, Family's Expenditure Cut by 45%, Says Piyush Goyal

Cash-Strapped Jet Airways Accepts Etihad Bailout Plan: Report

On January 22, Jet airways declared that had defaulted on debt payment to a consortium of Indian banks, prompting ratings agency ICRA to downgrade the carrier. The airlines now needs to raise at least $250-300 million immediately to pay off its dues to lenders and other vendors

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Budget for Ballot LIVE: India Will be a Country Where Farmers' Income Will Double by 2022, Says Piyush Goyal

Budget for Ballot LIVE: Expect Populist Measures as Narendra Modi Govt Goes All Out to Woo Voters Ahead of Polls

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Budget 2019 LIVE: We Broke the Back of Back-Breaking Inflation, Says Piyush Goyal

Budget 2019 LIVE: Less Than 5 Minutes to Go for Finance Minister Piyush Goyal's Speech; All Eyes on Tax Relief, Cash for Farmers

Budget 2019 LIVE: Expectations are running high across demographics from the Narendra Modi government’s Budget 2019, with the finance exercise expected to be a little more robust than the traditional election-year vote-on-account.

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Will Populism Strain Modi Govt’s Fiscal Math? Top 5 Numbers to Watch Out For in Budget 2019 Speech

This is Narendra Modi-led government's sixth and final budget before the polls due by May is supposed to be an interim budget or a Vote on Account.

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Budget 2019 LIVE: Less Than 15 Minutes to Go for Finance Minister Piyush Goyal's Speech; All Eyes on Tax Relief, Cash for Farmers

Budget for Ballot LIVE: Farm Sops, Higher Income Tax Exemption Cap Expected as Govt Looks to Score Before Polls

Budget for Ballot LIVE: Expect Populist Measures as Narendra Modi Govt Goes All Out to Woo Voters Ahead of Polls

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