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Prepare 'Realistic' Budget, National Auditor To Delhi Government
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has recommended to the Delhi government to prepare "realistic" budget estimates to avoid non-utilisation of funds and supplementary provisions.
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After Protests, Arvind Kejriwal Decides To Roll Back Tax On Textile, Footwear
Following protests from several lawmakers, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today announced that his government has decided to roll back the proposed imposition of Value Added Tax on textile and low-cost shoes and urged the Centre to do the same on 1 per cent proposed hike on non-silver jewellery.
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1,000 'Mohalla Clinics', 10,000 Hospital Beds Proposed In Delhi Budget
Delhi government today said it will add 10,000 new beds at the hospitals run by it and also open 1,000 'mohalla clinics' as it earmarked Rs 5,259 crore for the health sector in its 2016-17 budget, a hike of close to 10 per cent over the allocation last fiscal.
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Delhi Budget On Monday, Boost For Education, Transport Likely
Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia will table the Delhi Budget tomorrow where education along with health and transport is likely to get major allocation.
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Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia To Present State Budget On Monday
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia will present the budget for 2016-17 on Monday.
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Raghuram Rajan to Wait Until April to Cut Rates: Poll
The Reserve Bank of India will wait a month to cut interest rates again, according to economists in a Reuters poll who mostly said New Delhi's latest fiscal deficit target looked optimistic.
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Railway Fares May Be Hiked Later, Says Opposition In Parliament
Accusing the government of making "bogus claims" in the Railway Budget, the Opposition today said though there was no proposal to hike fares and freight rates, there was every possibility for it to do so like in the previous year.
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Delhi Budget Session To Begin On March 22
The budget session of the Delhi assembly is expected to begin on March 22 and the budget likely to be presented on March 28.
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65 Pakistanis Given Indian Citizenship In 2016
65 Pakistani nationals, including singer Adnan Sami, and 55 people of other nationalities were given Indian citizenship in first two months of 2016, Rajya Sabha was informed today.
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Budget 2016: It Reflects A Negativity For Middle Class, Says Robert Vadra
Congress president Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra today criticised the Union Budget 2016-17, alleging it reflects negativity for the middle class and its focus on agriculture and rural initiatives was linked to upcoming elections in Punjab.
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Budget 2016: Rs 5,579 Crore Allocated For Delhi Metro
The Delhi Metro has been allotted Rs 5,579 crore in the Union Budget, a jump of about 31 per cent over the previous year, which the authorities described as "adequate" for its ongoing projects, including the Phase III expansion.
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Budget 2016: 'One Of The Best So Far', Says LK Advani
Veteran BJP leader LK Advani was today all praise for the Union Budget as he termed it "one of the best so far" and said it shows that the Prime Minister and the Finance Minister have adopted an approach that promises to make India stronger and more prosperous.
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Budget 2016: PM Modi Passed Test With Flying Colours, Says Rajnath Singh
Terming the Union Budget 2016-17 as "excellent", Home Minister Rajnath Singh today said it outlines the priorities of the NDA government and the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi who passed the budget test with "flying colours".
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Budget 2016: Sharad Yadav Slams It As 'Hollow'
Slamming the budget as "hollow", Janata Dal (United) chief Sharad Yadav today said it provided no relief to tax-paying employees and an increase in the service tax will put additional burden on the common man "reeling" under price rise.
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Railway Budget: Steep Hike in Train Fares Unlikely Despite Weak Finances
Indian Railways will have to depend on more government support and borrowing to fix its finances in its budget on Thursday, with New Delhi reluctant to unveil steep fare hikes ahead of key state elections, officials said.
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Prepare 'Realistic' Budget, National Auditor To Delhi Government
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has recommended to the Delhi government to prepare "realistic" budget estimates to avoid non-utilisation of funds and supplementary provisions.
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After Protests, Arvind Kejriwal Decides To Roll Back Tax On Textile, Footwear
Following protests from several lawmakers, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today announced that his government has decided to roll back the proposed imposition of Value Added Tax on textile and low-cost shoes and urged the Centre to do the same on 1 per cent proposed hike on non-silver jewellery.
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1,000 'Mohalla Clinics', 10,000 Hospital Beds Proposed In Delhi Budget
Delhi government today said it will add 10,000 new beds at the hospitals run by it and also open 1,000 'mohalla clinics' as it earmarked Rs 5,259 crore for the health sector in its 2016-17 budget, a hike of close to 10 per cent over the allocation last fiscal.
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Delhi Budget On Monday, Boost For Education, Transport Likely
Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia will table the Delhi Budget tomorrow where education along with health and transport is likely to get major allocation.
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Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia To Present State Budget On Monday
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia will present the budget for 2016-17 on Monday.
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Raghuram Rajan to Wait Until April to Cut Rates: Poll
The Reserve Bank of India will wait a month to cut interest rates again, according to economists in a Reuters poll who mostly said New Delhi's latest fiscal deficit target looked optimistic.
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Railway Fares May Be Hiked Later, Says Opposition In Parliament
Accusing the government of making "bogus claims" in the Railway Budget, the Opposition today said though there was no proposal to hike fares and freight rates, there was every possibility for it to do so like in the previous year.
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Delhi Budget Session To Begin On March 22
The budget session of the Delhi assembly is expected to begin on March 22 and the budget likely to be presented on March 28.
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65 Pakistanis Given Indian Citizenship In 2016
65 Pakistani nationals, including singer Adnan Sami, and 55 people of other nationalities were given Indian citizenship in first two months of 2016, Rajya Sabha was informed today.
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Budget 2016: It Reflects A Negativity For Middle Class, Says Robert Vadra
Congress president Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra today criticised the Union Budget 2016-17, alleging it reflects negativity for the middle class and its focus on agriculture and rural initiatives was linked to upcoming elections in Punjab.
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Budget 2016: Rs 5,579 Crore Allocated For Delhi Metro
The Delhi Metro has been allotted Rs 5,579 crore in the Union Budget, a jump of about 31 per cent over the previous year, which the authorities described as "adequate" for its ongoing projects, including the Phase III expansion.
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Budget 2016: 'One Of The Best So Far', Says LK Advani
Veteran BJP leader LK Advani was today all praise for the Union Budget as he termed it "one of the best so far" and said it shows that the Prime Minister and the Finance Minister have adopted an approach that promises to make India stronger and more prosperous.
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Budget 2016: PM Modi Passed Test With Flying Colours, Says Rajnath Singh
Terming the Union Budget 2016-17 as "excellent", Home Minister Rajnath Singh today said it outlines the priorities of the NDA government and the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi who passed the budget test with "flying colours".
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Budget 2016: Sharad Yadav Slams It As 'Hollow'
Slamming the budget as "hollow", Janata Dal (United) chief Sharad Yadav today said it provided no relief to tax-paying employees and an increase in the service tax will put additional burden on the common man "reeling" under price rise.
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Railway Budget: Steep Hike in Train Fares Unlikely Despite Weak Finances
Indian Railways will have to depend on more government support and borrowing to fix its finances in its budget on Thursday, with New Delhi reluctant to unveil steep fare hikes ahead of key state elections, officials said.
