Parliament approved a net additional spending of Rs 58,378 crore in the current fiscal year, allocating a significant portion to MGNREGA and fertilizer subsidies. The gross additional spending exceeds Rs 1.29 lakh crore, with savings and receipts offsetting Rs 70,968 crore. The Rajya Sabha returned the two appropriation bills to the Lok Sabha after a brief discussion. The Treasury benches dominated the discussion. The House saw a notable absence of participating opposition members, given the suspension of many. Meanwhile, Lok Sabha swiftly passed supplementary demands for grants in a brief discussion last week. Highlights of Rs 58,378.21 Crore Additional Spending…
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Gopal Vittal of Bharti Airtel has said that the new Telecom Bill introduced in the Parliament will bring certainty in spectrum-related matters. Vittal said the bill will help keep predictability in the spectrum. It will also help in matters like the surrender of spectrum that is not used. And it will be helpful in basic and advanced assignments. What Gopal Vittal Said About the Telecom Bill Gopal Vittal is the MD, CEO, and Chairman of the India and South Asia branch of Bharti Airtel. He said that the new telecommunication bill which has been introduced in the Parliament will simplify…
In 2024, Hollywood is set to deliver a wave of highly anticipated sequels and new installments from popular franchises, including Hollywood movies that got delayed from 2023 due to the Hollywood strikes. After a turbulent year marked by strikes and lackluster box office performance, Hollywood enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the 2024 movie lineup. Excitement surrounds Hollywood movie releases such as Deadpool 3 and Dune: Part Two, despite numerous delays. However, a closer look at the most highly-anticipated projects reveals concerns about Hollywood’s ongoing direction and the future of film. Actors and writers on strike postponed several releases, but throughout 2024, audiences…
10,000 experts are gathering in Hyderabad to demonstrate the “peace-creating technologies of consciousness.” An organisation named the Global Union of Scientists for Peace (GUSP) is organising this conference. This conference will be held at Kanha Shanti Vanam, located in Hyderabad, from 29 December 2023 to 13 January 2024. In this, people of all regions, cultures, and religions will gather from 118 countries. Purpose of the Conference Organised By GUSP The importance of this conference increases because, in today’s environment of hostility and war, a new approach is needed. The experts gathered at this conference will put forward a proposal. The…
On Tuesday, BatX Energies secured $5 million in funding from Zephyr Peacock and Lets Venture, with participation from existing investors JITO Angel Network, and family offices of Mankind Pharma, Excel Industries, and BluSmart. The startup will use the capital to scale up its Hy-electro-based critical material extraction and refining capacities, conduct commercial R&D for pCAM development from recycled battery minerals, and launch the commercial-scale production unit for second-life stationary energy storage applications (ESS & BESS). How BatX Energies Plans to Utilise the Funding Utkarsh Singh, BatX Energies’ Co-founder & CEO, stated, “With this growth capital, we will showcase developments in…
Shah Rukh Khan’s third highly anticipated film Dunki clashes with Prabhas’ dark dystopian Salaar in an epic showdown. Dunki, which is to be released on December 21, has earned an opening day collection of ₹7.36 crores. On the other hand, Salaar: Part 1- Ceasefire, set for release on December 22 in multiple languages, has amassed ₹6 crore in advance bookings. The clash promises to be epic, with strong advance booking statuses for both films. Dunki and Salaar’s Advance Booking Numbers In the latest booking update, Dunki has seen an impressive response with 251,146 tickets sold for 9,658 screenings across India.…
Demi Lovato and Jordan ‘Jutes’ Lutes, celebrating a year of dating, recently announced their engagement in Los Angeles last Saturday, as confirmed by a representative of the singer according to a People report. The couple initially disclosed their romance in August of the previous year and publicly shared their relationship in August 2022. In a joyous moment, the “Confident” singer declared her commitment to Jutes, solidifying their love story with an engagement on that memorable Saturday. Demi Lovato and Jordan Lutes’s Radiant Engagement In a series of heartwarming pictures shared by People, Demi Lovato and Jordan Lutes exuded joy, captured…
Swiggy, owned by Bundl Technologies Limited, is set to introduce a 2% collection fee for restaurants, mirroring its competitor Zomato’s move. Swiggy’s collection fee, aimed at facilitating seamless customer payments on the Swiggy platform, has sparked discontent within the restaurant community. The decision to implement this collection fee on all orders starting December 20 has been criticized by the country’s leading restaurant body as an “unwelcome distraction.” As customers, the impact of this fee may eventually be borne by us. Hike in Swiggy’s Collection Fee Sparks Concerns The National Restaurants Association of India (NRAI), representing over 500,000 companies nationwide, expressed…
Arnold Schwarzenegger, the 76-year-old Terminator star, expressed his love for giving back as he handed out Christmas gifts at the Hollenbeck Youth Center in Boyle Heights. In an Instagram post, he explained that his annual tradition, spanning over 30 years, was inspired by his first Christmas as an immigrant in the United States. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Arnold Schwarzenegger (@schwarzenegger) Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Christmas Tradition at Hollenbeck Youth Center Arnold Schwarzenegger continues his yearly tradition of distributing Christmas gifts at…
Ashwini Vaishnaw has put forward the Telecommunications Bill 2023 in the lower house of the parliament. The Lok Sabha resounded with slogans raised by parties of the opposition expressing disapproval. The Union cabinet had earlier cleared the draft of the bill in August 2023 and released it in September. Members of Parliament from the opposition created a ruckus when the bill was introduced on 18th December. The deputy speaker of the Lok Sabha adjourned the house until 2 PM amid the noise created by the opposition. What is the Telecommunications Bill 2023 The bill is very important as it gives…