The New Indian Express Hyderabad - February 02, 2025
The New Indian Express Hyderabad - February 02, 2025
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In this issue
February 02, 2025
Bihar gets bulk of the allocations
BIHAR was written all over the Union Budget as it made significant allocations for the NDA-ruled state that will face assembly polls later this year.
1 min
Power Demand Expected to Reach 17,000 MW
There has been a 10% increase in power demand in January compared to last year
1 min
Pvt college owners hold rally for pending dues
AROUND 400 members of Telangana Private Degree and PG College Management Association (TPDPMA) staged a protest at Dharna Chowk on Saturday, demanding the state government release funds for reimbursement of tuition fees (RTF).
1 min
Two Jagtial women lost in Kumbh return home
TWO women from Jagtial, who went missing during the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, have safely returned to their hometown.
1 min
Women who spent 7 days with mother's body attempted suicide
POLICE suspect that the two women -- Ashwini (25) and Ravali (22) -- who spent over a week with the body of their mother, who died on January 23, attempted suicide.
1 min
Cop Injured as Criminal Opens Fire at City Pub
Accused committed several crimes in past
1 min
4 Auto Drivers Arrested for Killing Fellow Driver
The Balanagar police arrested four auto drivers for allegedly killing a fellow driver, Krishna Goud, due to an old rivalry.
1 min
Panel to Submit Caste Survey Report Today
The state Planning department will be submitting the Socio-Economic, Education, Employment, Political and Caste Survey (comprehensive door-to-door household survey) report to the cabinet sub-committee on Sunday.
1 min
BRS ropes in ex-minister to bring back defectors
THE Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) has initiated efforts to win back its former MLAs, MPs, and senior leaders who shifted loyalty to the ruling Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) following their party's defeat in the recent Assembly elections.
1 min
Secret meeting of 12 Cong MLAs sparks debate
A secret meeting of as many as 12 Congress MLAs at a farmhouse in Gandipet, on the outskirts of Hyderabad, has sparked a debate within the ruling party.
2 mins
Take action against man for using pvt land as vehicle parking biz: HC
JUSTICE K Lakshman of the Telangana High Court has directed the commissioner of Gandimaisamma Dundigal Municipality in Medchal-Malkajgiri district to take necessary action regarding allegations raised by M/s. Gayathri Gardens GPR Layout Plot Owners Welfare Association against one Dr Chinthala Yadagiri.
1 min
Real estate's vital role overlooked: CREDAI
UNAPPRECIATED
1 min
Greater Hyd gets raw deal
Neglected
1 min
CII, FTCCI hail 'progressive, growth-oriented' Budget
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Telangana, and the Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI) hailed the Union Budget as a \"friendly, positive, progressive and development oriented\" one.
1 min
₹10K cr Fund of Funds fillip gladdens Hyd startups
IF last year's Budget, which abolished Angel Tax, brought cheer to startups, the Union government's annual financial statement for 2025-26 extended a friendly hand with the ₹10,000 crore Fund of Funds (FoF) for the industry in 27 focus sectors under Atmanirbhar Bharat.
1 min
Lack of allocations disappoints TG
DESPITE repeated appeals from the state government for allocation of funds for various developmental projects, the Centre has ignored Telangana's proposals in the Union Budget 2025-26.
1 min
Fiscal federalism under threat: Bhatti
DEPUTY Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, who also holds the Finance portfolio, said the Union Budget has once again failed to address the critical challenges faced by Telangana.
2 mins
DPR prep for six-laning of Hyd-B'luru NH begins
INFRASTRUCTURE
1 min
TG to benefit from 'Dream Budget': BJP
MSMEs
1 min
KTR accuses Cong, BJP of failing TG
Only meant for Bihar?
1 min
New tax regime wins praise from experts
MIDDLE CLASS
1 min
Prudence in the Time of Turmoil
Given the strong macro headwinds, the budget's promise of keeping the fiscal deficit low is appreciable. Smaller companies need easier norms and investors need more consistent policies to spur the economy
2 mins
NEITHER A HALWA, NOR A BIRYANI
N his parliament speech on Budget 2024, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi had taunted the government by showing a picture of the finance minister and her mostly upper-caste officers participating in the ritualistic 'budget halwa ceremony' and asked metaphorically why India's budget halwa was not being shared proportionately with the oppressed sections.
3 mins
PRUDENCE IN THE
The global macroeconomic backdrop to the finance minister's eighth budget is a turmoil caused by protectionist policies of the US and a stock market crash caused by a Chinese startup.
2 mins
PM DHAN-DHAANYA SCHEME FOR 'FIRST ENGINE OF GROWTH'
FINANCE Minister Nirmala Sitharaman positioned agriculture as \"the first engine of growth\" in the Union Budget for 2025-26, announcing flagship schemes, including Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, to be implemented in partnership with state governments to benefit 1.7 crore farmers.
1 min
Healing touch to cancer care, med infra push
1.1L UG and PG medical education seats in 10 yrs
2 mins
Politically motivated: Oppn tears into govt
OPPOSITION parties on Saturday called the Union Budget a \"cruel betrayal of people\" and \"politically driven,\" with an eye on the Delhi and Bihar assembly elections.
1 min
Listened to people's voices: FM
FINANCE minister Nirmala Sitharaman on hiking income tax exemption limit on Saturday said, \"we've listened to the voice of the people because we are a responsible government\".
2 mins
No cheer in stock mkts amid flat capex growth
Mix of consumption push, low capex growth
2 mins
Fiscal deficit target cut to 4.4% for FY26
THE budget has pegged fiscal deficit, which is the quantum of government borrowings, for the next fiscal at 4.4% and the same for the current fiscal retained at 4.8%.
1 min
Clarification on Ulips cap gain tax
LTCG
1 min
All Set To Boost Household Sentiments
The Budget for 2025, presented on Saturday by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman continues the government's efforts to propel India's economic growth, foster inclusive development and enhance overall welfare of its citizens.
2 mins
Exemptions for Life-Saving Drugs, Critical Minerals
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced a series of exemptions and revisions to Basic Customs Duty (BCD) across various sectors.
1 min
TDS, TCS rates rationalised, new norms mooted
IN a significant step to simplify the tax regime and also to reduce compliance burden, the government has announced to reduce the number of TDS (tax deducted at source) rates. Also, the threshold amount for tax deduction will be increased.
2 mins
Tax benefits for NPS Vatsalya subscribers
FINANCE minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced that NPS Vatsalya subscribers will receive the same tax benefits under Section 80CCD(1B) as regular NPS subscribers for their contribution, provided they opt in to remain under old income tax regime and not in the new regime, which does not allow any deductions but offers a higher tax-free income level.
1 min
Tax cut to increase consumption
CONSUMER-facing businesses - ranging from everyday consumables to big-ticket items like automobiles - are optimistic that the government's decision to cut personal income tax will lead to higher disposable income, ultimately driving demand.
1 min
UDAN scheme to connect 120 new destinations
Transformative shift
2 mins
₹10K cr fund will give fillip to startup eco
WITH an aim to boost the start-up ecosystem in the country, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced that the Alternate Investment Funds (AIFs) will be supported by a ₹10,000 crore commitment.
1 min
Investment, Turnover Limit for MSMEs Up
In a bid to support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced increases in the investment and turnover limits for MSME classification, raising them by 2.5 and 2 times, respectively.
1 min
Allocation Stands at ₹574 Cr, Census & NPR Unlikely to Begin in '25
A meagre allocation of ₹574.80 crore under the Union budget for Census, Survey and Registrar General India indicated that the delayed decadal head count exercise in the country may not be carried out this year too.
1 min
Living Texts of New Voices, Lingering Memories and Old Wounds at Lit Fest
A narrative from Kashmir to Los Angeles
2 mins
Def gets ₹6.8L cr, enhanced by ₹59.6 cr
Seven public enterprises, corporatised from Ordnance Factory Board, allocated a total of ₹1,494 crore this fiscal
1 min
Truck with 150 gas cylinders catches fire in UP
A massive fire broke out in a truck loaded with around 150 gas cylinders leading to a series of blasts for about half an hour in UP's Ghaziabad district on Saturday.
1 min
On fast track: Fillip to infra, 200 new Vande Bharat trains
THE Union Budget for 2025-26 on Saturday made significant provisions for the rail sector, with the government planning to introduce 200 new Vande Bharat trains, including both sleeper and chair versions, along with 100 Amrit Bharat and 50 Namo Bharat train sets, besides numerous projects and infrastructure development.
1 min
Dhami Likely to Rejig Cabinet After Civic Body Polls in U'khand
DESPITE winning 10 out of 11 mayoral positions in Uttarakhand's municipal corporations, the BJP is facing growing concerns over its weak performance in key ministerial and legislative areas.
1 min
Look Northeast: Assam to get urea plant, CMs of seven states elated
THE Chief Ministers of the states in the Northeast and industry bodies hailed the Union Budget, 2025.
1 min
8 Naxals gunned down in C'garh's Bijapur encounter
EIGHT cadres of the banned outfit CPI (Maoist) were killed in an intense gun battle with the security forces in the Bijapur district, about 400 km south of Raipur, on Saturday.
1 min
Won't Accept Gaza Residents: Arab Nations
Reject Trump's Plan to Relocate Residents of War-Torn Territory to Egypt and Jordan
2 mins
7 Dead in Second US Plane Crash in as Many Days
AT least seven people were killed and 19 were injured when an air ambulance crashed into a busy Philadelphia intersection, officials said on Saturday.
1 min
Nair hits ton, Hyderabad need 220 to win
Mohammed Siraj took three wickets as Vidarbha finished with 355 in the second innings, largely thanks to a century from Karun Nair (105) and fifty from Harsh Dubey.
2 mins
Ramkumar and Mukund put India in command
INDIA made a strong start to their Davis Cup 2025 campaign on Saturday, taking a 2-0 lead over Togo on the opening day of the World Group I Playoffs at the DLTA Complex.
1 min
Salah Scores Double as Liverpool Extend Lead in EPL
MOHAMED Salah's controversial penalty put Liverpool on course for a 2-0 win at Bournemouth as the Premier League leaders moved nine points clear on Saturday.
1 min
Punjab's Arjun and Ojasvi take spotlight
PUNJAB duo of Arjun Babuta and Ojasvi Thakur showcased precision and composure to clinch the 10m air rifle mixed team gold medal on Day 4 of shooting competitions at the 38th National Games here on Saturday.
1 min
Lifetime achievement award for Sachin
FORMER India captain and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar was honoured with the Col. CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award at the BCCI annual awards in Mumbai on Saturday.
1 min
Maha Kumbh
Deep dive into a sacred realm
4 mins
Between Nature and Humanity
The fearlessness that reflects in artist GR Iranna's experimental mediums creates a deep aesthetic which elevates the canvas into a third dimension
2 mins
Wake Up to the Importance of AI in Education
For a couple of years or so the brouhaha about AI has been on us. The one worry that consistently nags me is the lack of readiness in terms of expertise and acceptance in terms of use of AI in education in my country.
2 mins
Increasing Man-animal Conflict is a Sign of Disasters Waiting to Happen
Acute Angle
4 mins
The Secret Sauce to Lasting Friendships
In the first week of January, I received an unexpected phone call from a cherished family friend, someone I hadn't met in 17 long years.
1 min
Eating with Eyes Wide Shut
Find yourself gaining weight and feeling excessively full in the mornings for no explicable reason? You may be suffering from sleep-related eating disorder
2 mins
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