Higher corporate surcharge could fetch 35 percent more revenue
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Finance Minister Arun Jailey hopes to rope in a significant 35 percent additional revenues by…
Read MoreIndia’s defence spend hiked 7 percent to Rs.246,727 crore
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) India’s defence spend was Saturday hiked a modest 7.74 percent to Rs.246,727 crore ($40 billion),…
Read MoreBudget has good intentions, lacks roadmap: Manmohan Singh
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Former prime minister Manmohan Singh, an eminent economist, Saturday criticised the union budget presented by…
Read MoreManjhi launches front to ‘expose’ Nitish
Patna, Feb 28 (IANS) Nearly a week after he was forced to quit as Bihar’s chief minister, Jitan Ram Manjhi…
Read MoreBowlers have really stepped up: Dhoni
Perth, Feb 28 (IANS) India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni Saturday said his bowlers have elevated their level of performance, producing…
Read More13 percent hike in budget allocation for higher education
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Giving a boost to higher learning and with the promise of providing one major central…
Read MoreIraq reopens national museum
Baghdad, Feb 28 (IANS) Iraq Saturday reopened its national museum, apparently in response to the mass destruction of ancient artifacts…
Read MoreMinor changes in budget for culture ministry
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) There was a meagre 0.46 percent increase in the budgetary allocation for the ministry of…
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