Keeping up with UP | Will politicians listen to their rightful demand for political inclusion?
At least 26.8 million persons with disabilities (PWDs), about 2.21% of the country’s population, are waiting to be heard in their quest for political inclusion. Key Points
Hindustan TimesTaxpayers slapped with unexpected notices for old tax demands
Taxpayers in India are receiving notices from the Income Tax department for old tax demands, some dating back more than 15 years, that have already been paid and closed. Many taxpayers are confused as they no longer have the payment receipts or rectification orders to prove they have paid the taxes. The errors are believed to be a result of the department migrating to a new system. Key Points
Economic TimesU.S. mulling a probe of deceptive advertising on social media
The U.S. FTC is expected to vote next week on whether to send demands for information about deceptive advertising to eight social media and video streaming companies Key Points
The HinduUK deal negotiators surprise Indian counterparts
British negotiators have renewed demands for Indian to provide tariff concessions on alcohol, automobiles, and dairy products. Meanwhile, India has stuck to its demand for greater mobility for its professionals in the UK. Key Points
Business TodayEvening brief: Congress demands judicial probe into Manipur violence
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Rajasthan: SC/ST groups bat for higher representation
Apparently, the ministers were also unhappy at being made to sit in front of the stage, and not on the stage. A few people also clashed on the stage after Meghwal got down. Key Points
The Indian ExpressKerala doctor dies by suicide after wedding called off over dowry, groom arrested
Shahana's relatives alleged that she died by suicide after her boyfriend, who is also a doctor, refused to get married to her because her family could not fulfil hefty dowry demands. The police have arrested the accused boyfriend. Key Points
India TodayABVP claims JNU administration agreed to its demands of notification for PhD admission, hostel allotment
ABVP unit president Umesh Chandra Ajmeera said the admission process for PhD would commence in the next 10 to 12 days. Within six weeks of the start of the next session, the process for student union elections will be completed, he added. Key Points
The Indian ExpressBudget 2024: Finance Ministry seeks expenditure proposals for final supplementary demands for grants
The Indian finance ministry is seeking expenditure proposals for the second batch of Supplementary demands for Grants before the Budget session in January. Eligible cases include those granted advances from the Contingency Fund, payments against court decree, and cases where the finance ministry has advised moving the supplementary demand in the winter session. Key Points
Economic TimesHaryana farmers block Rohtak-Delhi national highway; seek arrest of Brij Bhushan, and MSP
‘Haryana Bandh’ call given in support of protesting wrestlers, loan waiver for farmers, legal guarantee of crop MSP and enhanced compensation for land. Ramesh Dalal, a senior leader of the Bhumi Bachao Sangharsh Samiti, an outfit fighting for the land rights of farmers told reporters at the site that as part of his outfit’s Haryana Bandh call, twenty-five demands had been raised. Additional police were deployed In Bahadurgarh and adjoining Rohtak. Key Points
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CBDT sets Rs 1 lakh threshold per assessee for withdrawal of old tax demands
The limit of Rs 1 lakh to include principal component of tax demand, interest, penalty or fee, cess, surcharge. The Income Tax Department has prescribed a ceiling... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaNREGS may get Rs 28,000 cr more, over and above budgeted Rs 60,000 cr
Nearly 95% of the budgetary allocation for FY24 has already been released. The additional funds will be included in the first batch of supplementary demands for grants and will bring the total outlay for the scheme closer to last year's level of ₹90,000 crore. The government aims to maintain its fiscal deficit target of 5.9% of GDP by cutting wasteful expenditures and reallocating savings. Key Points
Economic TimesTDSAT asks DoT not to take coercive action against Tata Comms over past LF dues
The Telecom Disputes Settlement & Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) has instructed the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) not to take any coercive action against Tata Communications regarding a demand for a licence fee of Rs 6,159 crore ($830 million) for past years. The demands have been challenged by Tata Communications and the TDSAT has directed the DoT to refrain from action until the next hearing. Key Points
Economic Times'Free alcohol servings in morning, evening': demands after Karnataka Budget
The Karnataka government raised the prices of alcohol in the state by 20 per cent in the recent budget. During the protests, demands were raised for free alcohol by the government. Key Points
India TodayPakistan House passes Bill to meet IMF demands
Pakistan’s National Assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed a money bill aimed at raising tax revenues to fulfil the demands set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for seeking a USD 1.1 billion loan facility to avoid an economic meltdown. Key Points
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Farmer protests: Serious demands to modernise Indian agriculture are woefully missing
Farmers in India, as in other parts of the world, are politically very powerful. Unions representing farmers in northern India have been emboldened after their year-long protest two years ago when they forced the Modi government to withdraw three farm Bills. They appear to be under the impression that they can ask anything, and GoI will kneel down to please them. Their timing is perfect - just a couple of months before the general elections. What is missing is a serious set of demands that will help modernise Indian agriculture and bring prosperity to rural India. Key Points
The Economic Times'Delhi Chalo' call: 3 Union ministers to hold another meeting with farmer leaders on Feb 12
The Centre invited farmer leaders for a meeting on February 12 to discuss their demands. Union ministers Piyush Goyal, Arjun Munda, and Nityanand Rai will hold talks with representatives of Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha in Chandigarh. The meeting precedes the farmers' planned 'Delhi Chalo' march. Key Points
Economic TimesSamyukta Kisan Morcha to hold 15 more farmers' conclave ahead of Feb 26 'Delhi Chalo'
Samyukta Kisan Morcha has announced that it will lead a Delhi Chalo movement on February 26, accompanied by seven key demands. Leading up to this event, they plan to organize 15 additional Kisan Mahapanchayats across the country within the next month and a half. The Morcha's demands for the Delhi Chalo movement include the assurance of Minimum Support Price (MSP) among other issues. Key Points
Economic TimesNetanyahu halted Gaza truce talks over 'delusional' Hamas demands
Israeli negotiators refused to return for truce talks in Cairo due to 'delusional' demands from Hamas. Thousands in Tel Aviv support the hostages. Hamas chief Haniyeh blamed Israel for lack of progress, demanding Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and cessation of hostilities. Key Points
Economic TimesFiscal Prudence Remains Top Priority: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said fiscal prudence without compromising on judicious social welfare spending remains the cornerstone of the government's policy. Replying to a debate on the first batch of supplementary demands for grants for FY24, which was approved by the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, Sitharaman said the Narendra Modi-led government has adopted realistic budget-making in recent years. Key Points
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Lok Sabha okays Centre’s extra net spend of Rs 1.48 lakh crore
Of the total additional cash outgo, Rs 36,325 crore is for payment towards fertiliser subsidy. This includes additional subsidy outgo of Rs 21,000 crore for P&K (phosphorus and potassium) and Rs 15,325.36 crore for urea. Key Points
Economic TimesSKM team calls on Narendra Singh Tomar: ‘We will wait till April 30
The farmers also held a day-long protest at New Delhi's Ramleela Maidan. This nationwide mahapanchayat was held on the SKM call to protest against non-fulfilment of pending demands by the Union government. Key Points
The Indian ExpressFarmer leaders give 'rail roko' call for March 10, to reach Delhi on March 6
Farmer leaders call for nationwide protest and 'rail roko' in support of demands. Agitation intensifies at border points while farmers from other states join Delhi protest. Drones, BJP's divisive politics criticized. Agitation continues despite elections and fight against WTO agreement. Fresh talks awaited. Key Points
Economic TimesGovt focussed on polls, not paying attention to farmers' demands: Farmer leader Pandher
Pandher said farmer leaders will discuss among themselves and decide on their future course of action. The march was put on hold for two days after 21-year-old Shubhkaran Singh was killed and around 12 police personnel were injured in clashes at the Khanauri border point on the Punjab-Haryana border on February 21. Key Points
Economic TimesAvoid policy of dilly-dallying, accept farmers' demands, farmer leader Dallewal tells government
The meeting comes amid thousands of farmers staying put at the Shambhu and Khanauri points of the Punjab-Haryana border with layers of barricades and a large number of security personnel halting their protest march to the national capital. The two sides -- ministers and farmer leaders -- had met earlier on February 8, 12 and 15 but talks remained inconclusive. Key Points
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Boyfriend of Kerala doctor who died by suicide suspended by medical association
The victim, Shahana, died by suicide after her boyfriend, Dr Ruwise, called off their wedding because her family failed to meet dowry demands. Dr Ruwise, was arrested by the police on Wednesday (December 6) night. Key Points
India TodayDaily brief: Congress demands parliament debate on Rahul's disqualification
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Hindustan TimesSoft skills matter to telcos in 5G mode
Operators are broadening the skillset and being flexible while hiring employees in the 5G age with requirements like technology majors with a minor in design or engineers who have done a course in psychology, telecom executives and staffing firms said. This is an attempt to better sync the workforce with consumer and market demands and build more intuitive products and services. Key Points
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