Election Results 2024
Politics
BJP wins 70 pc panchayat seats in Tripura uncontested: SEC
BJP secures 70% of seats uncontested in Tripura's panchayat system. Polling to be held for remaining seats with CPI(M) and Congress also fielding candidates. Election date set for August 8 with results on August 12.
Budget will usher in new era of employment, opportunities: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah praises Budget 2024-25 for its emphasis on economic growth, tax relief, and job creation. The budget aims to empower youth, women, and farmers, while focusing on infrastructure development and MSME support. Shah expresses gratitude to PM Modi for the pro-people and pro-development budget.
- 'Purvodaya' plan will harness full potential of Odisha: Dharmendra Pradhan
- Bihar CM Nitish Kumar hails Union Budget, says it addressed state's concerns
- Union Budget 2024: Chandrababu Naidu thanks Centre for recognising Andhra Pradesh's needs
- JD(U), LJP laud Budget's announcements for Bihar; TDP praises measures for Andhra
- Budget 2024: Why Kangana Ranaut and Chirag Paswan are so happy
- 'Kursi bachao budget': Opposition says states ruled by it ignored, slams BJP for appeasing allies
- Union Budget dedicated to achieving goal of developed India: MP CM Yadav
- Andhra Bihar Finance Minister, says Trinamool Congress on Budget 2024
RaGa trends as social media questions if Modi 3.0's Budget 2024 is 'copy-paste' of Congress' manifesto- Modi govt has increased unemployment in last 10 years: Akhilesh Yadav criticises Union Budget
- Union Budget presented for NDA allies, not for India; Maharashtra neglected: NCP (SP)
- Andhra Minister Lokesh welcomes Centre's commitment for Polavaram project, funds for Amaravati
- 'Special allocations' made to Andhra Pradesh in Union Budget after five years: TDP
- Bihar assembly adjourned twice amid opposition protest over denial of special status
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'Purvodaya' plan for five states includes Andhra
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the 'Purvodaya' plan targeting Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh for infrastructure, human resource development, and economic opportunities. The initiative aims to make the eastern region a growth engine for 'Viksit Bharat', leveraging its cultural endowments and emphasizing BJP's electoral focus. Specific details remain pending.
₹15k cr loan for Amaravati, help for Polavaram, other projects promised
The budget addresses TDP demands with ₹15,000 crore loans for Amaravati, Polavaram funding, and grants for Rayalaseema, Prakasam, and North Coastal Andhra. Finance Minister clarified loan terms, mentioned multi-lateral assistance, and noted essential infrastructure for industrial corridors. Chandrababu Naidu pushed for these commitments from the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act to secure crucial NDA support.
No special status for Bihar, but special attention
The NDA's budget allocated ₹58,900 crore to Bihar pre-elections. Sitharaman announced ₹26,000 crore for roads, including Patna-Purnea, Buxar-Bhagalpur expressways. JDU’s Buddhist Corridor demand saw progress. A Ganga River bridge was approved. ₹21,400 crore to Pirpainti Thermal Power Project; Sanjay Jha raised Kosi Mechi link. Funds for flood management, airports, medical colleges, Maha Bodhi Corridor were also announced.
It's a copycat, 'kursi bachao' budget: Congress
Congress criticizes budget for resembling Opposition manifesto, accusing Modi govt of pleasing allies at the expense of other states. Leaders express disappointment in lack of support for common citizens. Chidambaram highlights some similarities with Congress proposals.
INDIA bloc alleges " budget discrimination", its CMs to boycott Niti Ayog meet
Opposition-ruled States' leaders from the INDIA bloc express discontent over the recent union budget, citing discrimination. They plan to boycott the Niti Ayog meeting on July 27 as a form of protest. Congress and allies raise concerns about the government's approach towards federalism. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee may also join the boycott or attend to register a protest and then leave, as per sources.
BJP wins 70 pc panchayat seats in Tripura uncontested: SEC
BJP secures 70% of seats uncontested in Tripura's panchayat system. Polling to be held for remaining seats with CPI(M) and Congress also fielding candidates. Election date set for August 8 with results on August 12.
Budget will usher in new era of employment, opportunities: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah praises Budget 2024-25 for its emphasis on economic growth, tax relief, and job creation. The budget aims to empower youth, women, and farmers, while focusing on infrastructure development and MSME support. Shah expresses gratitude to PM Modi for the pro-people and pro-development budget.
Bengaluru voted for BJP, but Budget2024 gave little in return, says Mohandas Pai
Aarin Capital chairman TV Mohandas Pai criticized the Union Budget for neglecting Bengaluru, despite its strong support for the BJP and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s representation of Karnataka. Pai noted that Bengaluru, a major federal tax contributor, received no benefits.
Court grants bail to Delhi minister Atishi in defamation case
Delhi education minister Atishi Marlena has been granted bail in a defamation case filed against her by a BJP spokesperson by a court in the city. The judge granted the relief to the senior AAP leader on a bail bond of Rs 20,000 and one surety of the like amount. Atishi was reported to have claimed 21 AAP MLAs were contacted by the BJP, which offered Rs 25 lakh to each of them, to switch over to the saffron camp.
'Purvodaya' plan will harness full potential of Odisha: Dharmendra Pradhan
Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that he is confident that in times ahead, eastern India, especially his home state of Odisha will become the epicentre of prosperity and a key driver of India's future economic growth. Presenting the Union Budget for 2024-25, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, announced that the government will formulate a plan for the all-round development of Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.
