Budget 2018 analysis : Priority to Rural India and Health
Finance minister presented the annual financial statement (Budget) with more focus on Farmers, health and education.
SC judges’ row: CJI Dipak Misra makes roster for allocation of cases public
The Supreme Court adopted a roster system for allocation of matters to judges.
Govt against death penalty for those who rape children
Taking a stand contrary to popular demands, the Centre told the Supreme Court that it was not in favour of amending laws to provide for death penalty to those found guilty of sexual assaults on infants and children.
Two-fold rise in research publications on earth sciences
In a recent observation, it has been observed that there has been a two-fold rise in research publications on earth sciences in India.
INS Karanj
The Navy’s third state-of-the-art Scorpene class submarine, INS Karanj was recently launched.
Indian aid to Palestinian Diplomatic Institute
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will fly from Amman in Jordan on February 10 to arrive in Palestine where he is expected to lay the foundation stone of a new diplomatic training institute.
Medaram jatara gets under way
The much awaited Sammakka¬Sarakka jatara got under way with the arrival of Sarakka from Kannepally village in Telangana.
U.S. tax cuts forcing others to respond
The recent U.S. tax cuts and reforms are exerting a lot of pressure globally.
Rs. 370 cr. for Border infrastructure
Laying emphasis on building infrastructure along the Indo¬-Pak and Sino¬-India borders, the government has sanctioned nearly Rs 370 crore to the BSF and the ITBP for construction of bunkers and special climate¬-controlled huts in forward areas, an official said.
Budget expected to focus on direct taxes
According to the analysis, Budget 2018 could have several positive changes on the direct tax side, as any major change is unlikely in indirect taxes.