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The Commerce and Industry Ministry is poised to request additional funding for startups in the forthcoming Budget, scheduled to be announced by the new government in July, according to an official.

New budget to focus on startup funding boost

June 9, 2024, 03:26 PM - 2 min read

The ministry is considering proposing a new scheme modeled after the existing one. This seed fund initiative was designed to provide crucial financial support to startups for proof of concept, prototype development, product trials, market entry, and commercialization.

Union budget now strategic blueprint: Sitharaman

May 27, 2024, 02:20 PM - 2 min read

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the Modi government has reshaped the Union budget in the last 10 years from a mere record of expenditures to a strategic blueprint for equitable distribution, aiming to maximise the value of taxpayers' money.

From Vikas to vinash: Kejriwal tries to expose BJP's destructive agenda

March 9, 2024, 05:09 PM - 2 min read

In a fiery address to the Delhi Assembly, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal denounced the BJP's approach, labeling it as a "model of vinash" (destruction) compared to the AAP's focus on "vikas" (development).

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Rajnath Singh unveils bold Defence vision: 'Aatmanirbharta' takes centre stage

March 7, 2024, 01:43 PM - 2 min read

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh, in an address at a Defence Summit in New Delhi, emphasized the significant strides taken by the Indian government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership to strengthen the country's defence apparatus.

Price pressure cooker: Commercial LPG costs spike, Businesses under strain

March 1, 2024, 03:10 PM - 2 min read

State-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) have implemented a fresh round of price hikes for commercial LPG gas cylinders, affecting consumers across major cities in India. Effective from March 1, 2024, the prices of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders have been increased by ₹25. This surge marks the second consecutive month of price hikes, following a similar increase in February.

In a landmark ruling, a five-judge bench of the Supreme Court unanimously declared the central government's electoral bonds scheme as "unconstitutional" on Thursday.

Supreme Court strikes down Electoral Bonds scheme as 'unconstitutional'

February 15, 2024, 03:43 PM - 2 min read

Despite the scheme's objectives, it has faced significant criticism for potentially eroding transparency and accountability in political donations. Critics argue that anonymity permits undue influence over policy by major donors and could foster corruption and money laundering by enabling unlimited, undisclosed contributions from corporate entities, including those facing legal challenges.