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The Hindu Important News Articles

Zero tax for annual income up to ₹7 lakh under new scheme; page 1 (GS III)

PMAY share rises by 66%, with more focus on Tier 2 and 3 cities; page 1 (GS II)

Budget proposes amendments to charge up GIFT IFSC; page 3 (GS III)

Tourism to go into mission mode; page 4 (GS III)

Allocation of ₹7,000 cr. for Phase 3 of e-Court will improve justice delivery system: Rijiju; page 4 (GS II)

Centre pitches for 100% switch to mechanised sewer cleaning; page 6 (GS II)

Major thrust planned for green energy; page 7 (GS III)

Cluster-based approach for ELS cotton production; page 7 (GS III)

Vehicle scrapping policy revved up to drive green economy; page 8 (GS IIII)

Higher fund flow for Jal Jeevan; page 9 (GS III)

Women get a one-time small savings scheme; page 9 (GS III)

A Budget that signals growth with stability; page 10 (GS III)

A raft of concessions amid consolidation; page 10 (GS III)

The growth deceleration problem cannot be skipped; page 10 (GS III)

The social sector has been short-changed once again; page 11 (GS II)

A Budget without a vision for agriculture; page 11 (GS III)

A balance between capital outlays and fiscal prudence; page 11 (GS III)

Is judicial majoritarianism justified?; page 12 (GS II)

What is the government’s new policy of UPI for NRIs?; page 12 (GS III)

Odisha may prove to be first mover on PVTG Development Mission; page 15 (GS II)

Finance Minister proposes amendments to banking laws; page 18 (GS III)

India, U.S. step up strategic ties with tech plan; page 18 (GS II)

Front Page

Politicks

PMAY share rises by 66%, with more focus on Tier 2 and 3 cities

Zero tax for annual income up to 7 lakhs under new scheme

World

Russia gains in Donetsk campaign; Ukraine seeks fighter jets from allies

U.S. ‘destroyed’ arms control pact: Moscow

New Start Treaty

News

Finance Minister proposes amendments to banking laws

Digilocker and National Financial Information registry

India, U.S. step up strategic ties with tech plan

Vibration disturbance led to failure of SSLV-D1

Budget a strong foundation to build developed India: PM

PM – VIKAS

States

Protection under Domestic Violence Act not available to husband: HC

Odisha may prove to be a first-mover in PVTG Development Mission

Text & Context

Is judicial majoritarianism justified?

What is the government’s new policy of UPI for NRIs?

Opinion

The social sector has been short-changed once again

A Budget without a vision for agriculture

A balance between capital outlays and fiscal prudence

Editorial

A Budget that signals growth with stability

Giving the growth deceleration problem a miss

A raft of concessions amid consolidation

Social Sector

Higher fund flow for Jal Jeevan

₹15,000 crore to be spent for development of tribes

Push to achieve net zero emissions

Infrastructure

Government to set up 100 5G labs to develop new apps

Vehicle scrapping policy revved up with additional funds

Stage set for sustainable growth

Economy

MGNREGS fund cut by 33% to ₹60,000 cr.

Funds for minority schemes slashed by 38% from last year’s

Centre pitches for 100% switch to mechanised sewer cleaning

Choosing the path of prudence

FM moots national digital library to promote reading

Defence budget rises 13%; FY23 RE for pension rises

Tourism to go into mission mode

Cooperative manufacturing units get sops

KYC process to be simplified, DigiLocker to be ‘one-stop shop’ for updating details

Allocation of ₹7,000 cr. for Phase 3 of eCourt will improve justice delivery system: Rijiju

A brilliant balancing act

Taxes

Lab-grown diamonds get R&D grant, duty cut boost

‘Growth-oriented, on the right path’

#The_Hindu #Important #News #Articles #Daily #GeoIAS

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The Indian Express Important News Articles

Her Balancing act: Won’t tax, will spend; page 5 (GS III)

Budget has a promise to end manual scavenging for good; victims’ families hope it resonates on the ground; page 8 (GS II)

Big picture: Capex push & Tax Reform; page 9 (GS III)

With a Clear Head, Staying the course; page 10 (GS III)

Choosing Stability over populism; page 10 (GS III)

Restrain to revdis, promise to farmer is ignored; page 10 (GS II, III)

The High Tech Boost; page 10 (GS II, III)

In global storm, a steady hand; page 11 (GS III)

An Uncertain fiscal math; page 11 (GS III)

Nothing for poor, farmers; page 11 (GS III)

Hos cuts in spending, key schemes helped rein in fiscal deficit; page 12 (GS III)

Outlay on subsidies, MGNREGA lower as pandemic disruption ceases; page 12 (GS III)

Fresh pitch for overhauled income tax regime, with a sweetened deal; page 13 (GS III)

Deposit limit for senior citizens’ scheme hiked, new saving scheme for women; page 13 (GS II, III)

Foreign funding in Start-ups could attract ‘angel tax’; page 13 (GS III)

High Rural outlay to spur asset creation; page 15 (GS III)

As number of beneficiaries dips, PM-Kisan allocation lowest in 5 years at Rs 60k crore; page 15 (GS III)

Boost for MSMEs: More units to benefit from 50% hike in turnover limit to Rs 3 Cr; page 16 (GS III)

44% hike in outlay for procuring fuel, ammo, spares; overall defence budget up by 13 %; page (GS III)

India, US agree to deepen Tech, defence ties; page 18 (GS II)

Institutional impetus to make India global millet hub; page 18 (GS III)

Front Page

Her Balancing Act : Won’t tax will spend

Nudge towards an exemption free tax regime, breaks for the super rich too

Union Budget Explained

Big Picture : Capex push and tax reforms

Editorial

Choosing stability over populism

With a clear head staying the course

Restrain on revdis, promise to the farmer is ignored

The High tech boost

Ideas Page

In global storm, a steady hand

An uncertain fiscal math

Nothing for Poor Famers

How cuts in spending, key schemes helped rein in fiscal deficit

Economy on right track ; to grow at 7% in FY 23 : FM

Outlay on subsidies, MGNREGA lower as pandemic disruptions ceasr

Taxation

Fresh pitch for overhauled income tax regime, with a sweetened deal

Deposit limit for senior citizens scheme hiked, new savings scheme for women

Infra

Renewed thrust on capex : Outlay hiked 33% to Rs 10 lakh cr

Rural

High rural housing outlay to spur asset creation

Demand still high NREGS kitty shrinks to pre covid level

As number of beneficiaries dips, PM KISAN allocation lowest in 5 ears at Rs 60K crore

Markets

Tax sops for participatory notes to lure funds into Indian equity

Boost for MSMEs : More units to benefit from 50% hike in turnover limit to Rs 3 cr

Interview

Strong mandate has brought stability, made India attractive

44% hike in outlay for procuring fuel ammo spares overall defence budget up by 13%

Govt & Politics

India – US agree to deepen tech defence ties

Shah welcomes unprecedented decision for cooperative sector

Institutional impetus to make India global millet hub

Social Sector

Urban infra boost for Tier 2,3 cities Rs 10,000 cr per yr

Education outlay hiked 8% PM-POSHAN fets 13% more

Tribal welfare gets Rs 4000 crore

Climate action central to budget again

#The_Indian_Express #Important #News #Articles #Daily #GeoIAS

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