Today's news includes India's Union budget 2024, budget allotted for Indian defense forces, Telangana Congress promises for the public, Sanjay Bhansali's new web series Heeramandi, second test match between India and England, and many more.
Sitharaman emphasised the government's plans to set up more medical colleges and said that the government aims to serve the people through improved healthcare services.
"Forty thousand normal rail bogies will be converted to the Vande Bharat standards to enhance safety, convenience and comfort of passengers," FM Sitharaman said.
The Budget for the current fiscal had projected a nominal growth rate of 10.5 per cent, while the fiscal deficit was pegged at 5.9 per cent of the gross domestic product (GDP).
Union budget 2023-24 tabled in Parliament by BJP government failed to address economic slowdown being faced by the country, stated Insurance Corporation Employees union state secretary G Tirupathaiah
The allocations include Rs.2185 crore for doubling, Rs.261.43 crore for track renewals, Rs.285 crore for new lines and Rs.51.13 crore for traffic facility.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday bashed reports that the Union budget for 2023-24 was ‘not good enough’ and that it offered little in terms of support for the middle class.
AISF Hanamkonda District Committee burnt an effigy of Centre protesting against funds not being allocated to educational institutions in Telangana in union budget