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Budget documents and their meanings, decoded by Ministry of Finance
The Department of Economic Affairs under the Ministry of Finance has explained the meanings of different documents that you will come across while reading the Budget for this year. The first one in the list is Annual Financial Statement. As per the DEA, "Under Article 112 of the Constitution, a statement of estimated receipts and expenditure of the Government of India has to be laid before Parliament in respect of every financial year which runs from 1st April to 31st March. Annual Financial Statement is the main Budget document and is commonly referred to as the Budget Statement.
Third Eye: New MPs in the spotlight, the English talk, and immediate to-do list for ministries
Third Eye: The latest developments in Indian politics have captured widespread attention, with new Lok Sabha MPs quickly becoming favorites for the press. Among them is actor Kangana Ranaut, known for her controversial statements. Meanwhile, former BJP MP Sujay Vikhe Patil gave a tough time to NCP-SP candidate Nilesh Lanke for speaking in Marathi and taunted him by saying that he would not be able to speak in English. In the backdrop of these events, the ambitious 100-day programme across ministries appears to have taken a quieter turn than initially planned. However, an immediate to-do list for all departments remains a pressing priority.
Kerala to have a new name? Assembly passes resolution for second time to change state's name
The Kerala Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution on Monday to urge the Centre to officially change the state's name to 'Keralam'. This resolution, moved by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, came for the second time after the Union Home Ministry suggested some technical changes to the first one.
"Disappointing...": BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar on NEET UG exam issue
BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar expressed disappointment over students being disadvantaged in the NEET UG exams but praised the government's steps to ensure exam integrity. The NTA, which conducted the exams, faced criticism for alleged irregularities. The Ministry of Education formed a high-level committee, led by Dr K. Radhakrishnan, to recommend reforms for transparent and fair exam conduct, data security, and NTA functioning. The committee will submit its report in two months.
'Positively looking forward for coordination to run Parliament': Kiren Rijiju
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju expressed his positive outlook on coordinating the functioning of the 18th Lok Sabha as its first session commenced. He welcomed the newly elected members and assured them of his availability to assist as the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs. The members are scheduled to take oath or make affirmation over the next two days, with the election of the Speaker planned for Wednesday. President Droupadi Murmu is set to address a joint sitting of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on Thursday, outlining the NDA government's agenda for the next five years.
"Total incompetence...": Jairam Ramesh on NEET-PG exam postponement
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi, attributing frequent exam cancellations to his "total incompetence" and that of his associates. The NEET-PG exam, scheduled for June 23, was postponed due to concerns over exam integrity. The Health Ministry announced the postponement to review the exam processes. Allegations of irregularities in NEET-UG exams, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), led to protests and demands for NTA's disbandment. A 7-member committee, led by Dr. K. Radhakrishnan, will recommend reforms in exam processes and data security within two months.
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Education ministry to initiate talks with health ministry over reforming format, structure of NEET
The move comes with the NEET-UG 2024 exam, which saw nearly 2.4 million participants, facing allegations of question paper leaks and grace marks being awarded to over 1,500 students. The results, announced on June 4, triggered protests and legal actions. Senior officials confirmed to ET that learning from the experience, such an effort is being initiated to minimise any vulnerabilities in the exam process.
Kerala CM urges Centre to address NTA's 'incompetence' in conducting exams
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan criticized the National Testing Agency (NTA) for its repeated failures, citing the NEET and UGC-NET exam controversies. He urged the Centre to promptly address these issues, emphasizing the need for fair and transparent exams to prevent student uncertainty and public resource wastage.
TDP shifts focus to Andhra specific union ministry-wise list of demands, sets aside speaker's post pursuit
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has opted not to pursue the Speaker's post and instead focused on presenting specific demands to the Centre concerning Andhra Pradesh. TDP leader N Chandrababu Naidu aims to secure central funds for the development of Amaravati as the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh and clearance of arrears related to the Polavaram Irrigation Project.
Kanchanjunga Express Train Accident: Congress blames govt handling of railways
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said: "In the past 10 years, the Modi government has indulged in the utter mismanagement of the Railway. As a responsible Opposition, it is our bounden duty to underline how the Modi government has systematically converted the Rail ministry into a platform of 'Camera-driven' self-promotion! We will remain persistent with our questions and shall make the Modi government accountable for its criminal abandonment of the Railways".
Kanchanjunga Express accident: Mallikarjun Kharge slams Modi govt, says 'utter mismanagement' of railway ministry
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticised the Modi government for its mismanagement of the Railway Ministry following the tragic collision between a goods train and the Kanchanjunga Express in West Bengal. Kharge expressed deep distress over the loss of lives, demanding immediate compensation for victims and accusing the government of neglecting railway safety.
Just a few clicks away: Pan-India school data
What if with a few clicks on computer, one could pinpoint why students in a particular school in Bihar are doing poorly in Mathematics or why the attendance of girl students is consistently low in schools in a particular block in Maharashtra, or whether a mid-day meal was served to all children in a district in Assam or not?
Chandrababu Naidu sworn-in as new Andhra CM: Here is full list of AP ministers
Chandrababu Naidu Ministry: Chandrababu Naidu was sworn in as Andhra Pradesh's 18th chief minister, with Prime Minister Modi and other leaders in attendance. Naidu leads the TDP-BJP-Janasena alliance, which won a majority in the assembly. His cabinet includes 21 TDP members, three from Janasena, and one from the BJP. Janasena's Pawan Kalyan also took oath as a minister.
Nirmala Sitharaman assumes charge of Finance Ministry, to ensure 'ease of living'
Nirmala Sitharaman took charge of Finance Ministry for her second consecutive term and isset to present FY '25 Budget defining Modi 3.0 government's priorities. She was greeted by officials upon reaching office. Her previous tasks included base corporate tax cut, managing economy during Covid-19, and fiscal consolidation. Sitharaman, born in Madurai, pursued economics before entering politics.
Sarbananda Sonowal takes charge at the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways
Addressing the office bearers as well as the staff, the Minister evoked confidence in the team for delivering goals and objectives with a vision to serve the people of this country. Sonowal reiterated that the commitment towards serving this country to become Viksit Bharat must be absolute and called upon his team to sustain their good work towards this end.
At home with Home Ministry, ready to fight terrorism
Amit Shah reassumed charge at North Block, New Delhi, emphasizing commitment to national security under PM Modi. Implementation of new criminal laws is a key priority.
Ayushman Bharat expansion is prescription for nation's health
JP Nadda, new Health Minister, sets agenda for first 100 days including extending Ayushman Bharat scheme to 70+ age group and launching U-Win vaccine portal.
Former banker banking on past experience in ministry
Newly appointed communications minister Jyotiraditya Scindia highlighted the significant roles of the telecommunications industry and India Post, emphasizing the need to meet the expectations of the prime minister and the nation's population of 1.4 billion.
BJP's hatred for Muslims got reflected in new ministry: Tejashwi Yadav
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav criticised BJP for excluding Muslims from the union council of ministers, attributing it to the party's "hatred" for the minority community. He also criticized PM Modi for staying silent on issues like the Manipur conflict and farmer protests. Yadav expressed dissatisfaction with Bihar's representation in the government and called for support for demands like special status, increased quotas, and a caste census.
Modi's Cabinet: Dharmendra Pradhan retains Ministry of Education; Jayant Chaudhary new MoS
Dharmendra Pradhan remains Education Minister in NDA govt under PM Modi. Ministry includes Department of School Education and Literacy, and Department of Higher Education. Previous Minister was Ramesh Pokhriyal.
Modi's Cabinet: 4-time MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan gets Agriculture and Rural Development Ministries
Shivraj Singh Chouhan, a veteran leader and four-time Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, has been assigned the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Ministry of Rural Development, and Ministry of Panchayati Raj portfolios. Known as 'mama' and 'paon-paon wale bhaiya', Chouhan's appointment as the Union Agriculture Minister is expected to bring fresh impetus to government efforts in addressing the challenges faced by the agriculture sector and the farming community.
Annapurna Devi gets women and child development ministry in Modi govt 3.0
From 2005 to 2014, Devi was a member of the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly and became a cabinet minister in Jharkhand in 2012, overseeing the Ministry of Irrigation, Women & Child Welfare, and Registration.
Modi 3.0 Cabinet: BJP's master strategist Amit Shah remains in charge of the Home Ministry
Amit Shah secured a significant victory in Gujarat's Gandhinagar constituency, garnering 7,44,716 votes more than his closest competitor. His total vote count amounted to 10,10,972, surpassing the 2,66,256 votes received by the Congress candidate, Sonal Patel.
Suresh Gopi refutes news of him resigning from ministry, calls it 'grossly incorrect'
Kerala's first BJP MP, Suresh Gopi, expressed his desire to step down as MoS and focus on his role as an MP in Kerala, aiming to expand the BJP's presence in the southern region. Gopi emphasised the importance of implementing projects for Kerala's welfare and stated that he was following the directives of his national leaders. His victory marked the BJP's first win in Kerala post-independence.
PM Modi asks NDA MPs not to fall prey to hoaxes about ministries, portfolios
Prime Minister Narendra Modi cautioned NDA MPs against believing in hoaxes regarding ministries and portfolios, warning that even the "INDI Alliance" could spread "fake news" on such matters. He urged MPs to verify information before believing it, noting that technology allows for the creation of fake lists and signatures. Modi emphasized the importance of staying away from such rumors and urged MPs to rely on verified sources. He also highlighted the experience of senior leaders in making decisions and reassured that the country will not be governed by breaking news.
HDK, Chirag, Manjhi, Shinde, Ajit & Jayant could have one ministry each
Top BJP leaders, including Nadda and Shah, met with NDA partners to discuss cabinet formation. The meeting involved leaders from JD(U), TDP, and Shiv Sena. Potential ministers from various parties were considered, with JD(S), LJP, HAM, Shiv Sena, NCP, RLD, and Apna Dal (S) likely to have representation. Bihar's cabinet allocation was also addressed, with a formula reportedly agreed upon.
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