‘Serious’ issue of freebies impacts national economy, says SC, directs listing of pleas before a three-judge Bench

‘Serious’ issue of freebies impacts national economy, says SC, directs listing of pleas before a three-judge Bench

The SC said the “serious” issue of freebies, which impacts national economy, needs extensive hearing before any order is passed The SC said the “serious” issue of freebies, which impacts national economy, needs extensive hearing before any order is passed The Supreme Court on Friday directed listing of pleas, which have raised the issue relating […]

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PM not offering freebies, only public goods, says Annamalai

PM not offering freebies, only public goods, says Annamalai

‘He is giving houses to people who do not have one, gas connections, water connections and bank accounts. These are public goods,’ says the TN BJP chief. ‘He is giving houses to people who do not have one, gas connections, water connections and bank accounts. These are public goods,’ says the TN BJP chief. Tamil […]

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Political parties should inform voters about financial implications of ‘freebies’: RBI MPC Member Ashima Goyal

Political parties should inform voters about financial implications of ‘freebies’: RBI MPC Member Ashima Goyal

Dr. Goyal, Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee Member further said a cost is imposed somewhere when governments provide freebies, but it is worth incurring for public goods and services that build capacity Dr. Goyal, Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee Member further said a cost is imposed somewhere when governments provide freebies, […]

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Morning Digest | Centre releases ₹1.16 lakh crore to States to boost spending; Last-minute flights likely to get cheaper, and more

Morning Digest | Centre releases ₹1.16 lakh crore to States to boost spending; Last-minute flights likely to get cheaper, and more

Centre releases ₹1.16 lakh crore to States to boost spending The Centre on Wednesday released over ₹1.16 lakh crore to States, equivalent to two monthly instalments of tax devolution, to help front-load State governments’ capital spending abilities in this financial year. Centre says buying flag is voluntary The Union Culture Ministry had asked States to […]

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