budget 2012

Rajpal Yadav clarified his cheque bounce case, stating it wasn't about an inability to pay Rs 5 crore but a larger issue that cost him Rs 22 crore. He incurred significant losses due to the lender jeopardizing his film's release and distribution, leading him to vow to fight the case indefinitely rather than settle.

Bengal’s is a hot election. North Bengal’s, probably, the hottest. There’s, of course, TMC vs BJP. But the most interesting story is of a bakery owner, Ajoy Edwards, leading a subregional challenge

New York City officials are considering leasing long-closed vaults beneath the Brooklyn Bridge to raise revenue amid a multibillion-dollar budget gap. The proposal, part of a broader City Council plan, reflects a push to generate income from underused public assets instead of raising taxes, as debates continue over how best to manage the city’s finances.

Judicial Scrutiny Continues; Can Appointing An Ombudsman Bring In Transparency?

Odisha is witnessing a significant transformation as the state steadily reclaims ground from decades of Maoist violence. With the national goal of ending Naxalism nearing, the atmosphere of safety has returned, marked by the dismantling of rebel memorials and a drastic reduction in affected districts. This turnaround is attributed to successful operations and a revised rehabilitation policy.

The industry, along with a media and the audience that is too star-struck, just does not give many talented actors their due in time, rues Manoj

Women make up less than 17 percent of the paid water workforce globally — but in India's villages, they are already running the systems. This is the story of how grassroots networks and government schemes are turning water's biggest burden-bearers into its most effective managers.

In a historic move, Assam has embraced peace by formalizing agreements with three Kuki militant factions and one Hmar group, marking a significant shift away from ethnic militancy. These pacts pave the way for community welfare councils and introduce financial support for rehabilitation and development, echoing similar recent deals made with groups like the Bodo and Karbi.

Nanded, Solapur and Kolhapur regions will have new trains and other railway infrastructure development works.A new Nanded-Patna-Amritsar train will facilitate rail travel to important places of Sikh pilgrimage.

The US has spent a staggering $3.4 trillion on a "militarised rivalry" with China since 2012, a figure dwarfing its Afghanistan war costs. This massive peacetime spending, driven by a strategic pivot to Asia, highlights Washington's determination to avoid repeating past "mistakes" with Beijing, particularly concerning technological transfers and economic engagement, as it now recalibrates its approach with India.

City's IT and manufacturing sectors - the largest contributors to the exchequer - are disappointed. with the budgetAnalysts say that the 2% hike in both excise duty and service tax might be implemented this year.

Several new projects and a number of trains were announced for Karnataka during the Rail Budget.

Eating out just got more expensive.The common man and hospitality industry winced at the announcement of a hike in service tax with hoteliers likely to pass on the added burden to customers.

The third-most expensive city in the country just got more expensive. Six days ago, the auto fares went up, two days ago rail fares went up, petrol prices are higher than all other metros due to higher service tax.

Expressing disappointment with budget 2012, members of the Mahratta Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture (MCCIA) on Friday called it ‘flat’ and lacklustre.

Nearly 330 schools in Pune district and 9,330 schools in the state that run eco-clubs and implement the National Green Corps will benefit from increased budgetary allocation of Rs 55.56 crore for environmental education.

The budget 2012, declared by Pranab Mukherjee, does not favour the 'aam admi', say Nagpurians.