economic policy

Australia will halve its fuel excise tax until the end of June to help ease costs for households amid a surge in fuel prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made the announcement today as the international benchmark for crude oil rose above...

Guwahati, March 29 – On Sunday, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge led a high-intensity campaign in the Naoboicha Assembly constituency in Assam, unveiling a five-point "guarantee" plan while sharply criticizing the BJP-led government in the state and at the Centre.Kharge was joined by...

Hyderabad, March 28 Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has said that the state government is exploring policies to tax AI companies to compensate people who may lose jobs due to automation.In a virtual address to an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Symposium of Harvard Kennedy School in the...

Jammu, March 27 Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his decision to protect households from supply disruptions caused by the West Asia crisis."Prioritizing the welfare of citizens, Modi has made a historic decision to protect...

Amaravati, March 27 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday welcomed the Union government's decision to cut excise duty on petrol and diesel, calling it a strong move focused on the people.The government reduced excise duty on petrol and diesel by ₹10 per litre, preventing...

New Delhi, March 27 Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday that the Centre's decision to reduce excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 was aimed at protecting citizens from the impact of rising global crude oil prices, asserting that the government has chosen to absorb the...

New Delhi, March 27. President Droupadi Murmu on Friday emphasized the critical role of the Central Power Engineering Service (CPES) and the Indian Economic Service (IES) in shaping India's development trajectory and ensuring that economic policies translate into tangible benefits for citizens...

Ahmedabad, March 27 Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday praised the central government's decision to reduce excise duty on petrol and diesel, stating that the move demonstrates its commitment to protecting citizens from the impact of global instability.The government has reduced...

New Delhi, March 27 Asserting that behind every statistic lies a human story, President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said that the true measure of economic policy is not merely in numbers, but in its outcome.Addressing a group of Indian Economic Service (IES) officers, who had called on her at the...

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated today that the government is ensuring that there will be no price increases for petrol, diesel, and Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF). Speaking to the media in New Delhi, Ms. Sitharaman said that, considering the situation in West Asia, the Prime...

New Delhi, March 27 – The Centre’s decision to reduce excise duty on petrol and diesel by ₹10 has been widely praised by leaders from the ruling NDA, who described it as a timely measure aimed at easing inflationary pressures and providing relief to citizens amid a challenging global energy...

New Delhi, March 27 The opposition on Friday termed the Centre's excise cuts on fuel as a "late move" taken with the upcoming elections in West Bengal, Assam, and other states in mind.The government has slashed excise duty on petrol to Rs 3 per litre and exempted diesel fully from duty.The...

Washington, March 27 – The US Department of Labor has proposed new rules to increase wages for foreign workers under the H-1B and other visa programs.The move aims to align foreign worker pay with US market wages. Officials say it will protect American workers and reduce the misuse of the...

Shimla, March 26: Himachal Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP and former Union Minister Anurag Thakur launched a scathing attack on the Congress government in the state on Thursday, stating that the party, which came to power in 2022 based on ambitious election promises and "10 guarantees,"...

Jaipur, March 26 The central government has increased the allocation of commercial gas to Rajasthan by 10 per cent, following a request from the state, officials said on Thursday.The state government had earlier urged the Centre for additional gas allocation to meet the growing demand...

Washington, March 26. Social Security, the cornerstone of retirement security for millions of Americans, is facing a financial crisis, with lawmakers warning that benefits could be significantly reduced within the next decade if Congress fails to take action.During a hearing of the Senate...

Seoul, March 26 – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung urged the nation to cooperate on energy-saving efforts on Thursday, as the prolonged war in the Middle East has disrupted global energy markets, but pledged no changes in electricity prices.Lee made the remarks during an emergency economic...

Washington, March 26 US President Donald Trump has expressed confidence in a strong Republican showing in the midterm elections, sharply criticizing Democrats while highlighting his administration's economic, military, and border policies.Addressing a House Republican dinner at Union Station...

New Delhi, March 25 The government on Wednesday asked the Reserve Bank to maintain retail inflation at 4 per cent with a margin of 2 per cent on either side for another five years ending March 2031.To control price increases, the government in 2016 gave the RBI a mandate to keep retail...

Madrid, March 25 – Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez reiterated his opposition to the war in Iran on Wednesday, which has spread across the Middle East, criticizing the military actions of the United States and Israel.The Spanish premier also defended his government's economic package aimed...