budget 2012

Debt-laden Senegal has denied a report in the Financial Times that it covertly borrowed 650 million euros ($754 million) to avoid a default, saying it acted in line with "market transparency rules". But the Financial Times reported Monday that the new government had secretly "tapped 650 million euros from development lender Africa Finance Corporation and First Abu Dhabi Bank last year in borrowings that gave them privileges over existing bondholders".

In a bid to strengthen law enforcement, Bihar's home department has conducted a strategic reshuffle involving five senior IPS officers and eight DSPs. Significant changes include new appointments to the roles of ADG and DIG of security, as well as fresh assignments for SPs overseeing cyber operations and various district commands.

The building once housed former president Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. It was restored in 2012 with support from late Prof Doreswamy, founder of PES educational institutions. However, lack of regular maintenance has once again led to the building being in shambles

Hemant Modi Tailored Surnames According To Movie Or Theatre Contact’s Caste

India's economy has faced significant challenges from global oil price surges over the past fifty years. From the 1973 Arab embargo to the recent Hormuz disruption, these shocks have impacted inflation and foreign exchange reserves. Policymakers have continuously adapted strategies to manage these crises, balancing economic stability with consumer needs.

India is no stranger to austerity measures. Every time the country needs to tighten its belt, leaders seize the opportunity to present themselves as making sacrifices and sharing in the hardships of ordinary citizens

Actress-producer Kriti Sanon has spoken out about gender parity in Bollywood, admitting "there's been some struggle around money." She highlighted how female leads often bear the brunt of budget cuts while male actors' fees remain untouched. Kriti, who hopes to create more opportunities for women, will next be seen in 'Cocktail 2'.

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.

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.

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

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.

Not a single Pune-specific infrastructure project was announced in the budget 2012 by the finance minister on Friday.

Trade and industry quarters in Coimbatore found the Union budget a damp squib. Coimbatore District Small Industries Association (CODISSIA) president M Kandhaswami said the industry was disappointed with the budget’s vision as well as proposals.

The increase in the income tax exemption limit announced by finance minister Pranab Mukherjee in the budget 2012 on Friday has cut tax payers both ways.

Goa benefits from the railway budget presented in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday by the introduction of a new weekly train from Margao to Hapa in Gujarat.

Karnataka has something to cheer about in the Union budget on Friday. There’s a Rs 50 crore special grant to the University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad as well as Rs 10 crore to Siddharth Vihar Trust of Gulbarga for development and research.

Food enthusiasts will have to pay as much as 10% more at restaurants because of the increase in service tax from 10% to 12%.

According to Union budget 2012-13, the excise duty on consumer electronics will increase from 10% to 12%.

For the first time, the railway minister has recognized that economic disarray has set in, in the Indian railways, Narendra Modi said.

Disappointed over the Budget, industry leaders on Friday said the exercise to mop-up extra Rs 45,940 crore through indirect taxes will lead to further price rise and make it difficult for the RBI to cut interest rates.

Viewing the security scenario and the frequent threats, an integrated security system is being put in place covering 202 railway stations across the country.This includes Jaipur, Ajmer, Jodhpur and Bikaner.