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Lathi-Charge on Protesters of Khori village, Criticism of the Centre's COVID Relief Package and other News
30 Jun 2021
In today's 'Daily Round-Up' by Newsclick we will talk about the lathi-charge on protesters in Khori village, criticism of the Center's COVID-19 relief package and other news.
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What Has Prompted Strike Calls by Bank and LIC Employees?
14 Mar 2021
The various unions of bank and insurance companies' employees have been opposing the Centre's decision to privatise two public sector banks and a general insurance company.
Sandip Chakraborty
It is a Directionless, Frustrating Budget: Asim Dasgupta
02 Feb 2021
The former West Bengal Finance Minister said Budget 2021-22 does not mention anything about tackling unemployment and inflation – two major problems facing the country – in its aims.
Shinzani Jain
Union Budget 2021-22 Shows a Drop in Expenditure on Agricultural Schemes
02 Feb 2021
Decreasing allocations for Agriculture and Allied activities in Union Budget 2021-22 reflect that the government remains insistent on divesting itself from its responsibility towards the farmers of…
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Centre, States’ Revenue Collections Dip in FY 2020-21 Even as Expenditure Increases
29 Dec 2020
While revenue collection has suffered, expenditure has risen, leading to increased reliance of states on market borrowings.
Ronak Chhabra
Bank Mitras: How Agents of Financial Inclusion were Neglected During the Pandemic
14 Aug 2020
The bank mitras continue to work without defined working provisions and under inadequate remuneration, observed the AIBEA in a letter addressed to the bankers’ body.
Ronak Chhabra
Credit Scheme Excludes Majority of Street Vendors; Unions Warn of Soaring Social Tension
08 Jun 2020
The total strength of street vendors is close to four crore in the country, estimates by vendors’ bodies say. However, the Centre has targeted only 50 lakh for their scheme.
Arun Kumar Das
Old Schemes in New Budget for Indian Railways
03 Feb 2020
The Budget, presented by FM Nirmala Sitharaman announced kisan rail, electrification, station redevelopment, solar energy and private trains – which have either already been announced or were on the…
Ronak Chhabra
Strike, Strike, Indefinite Strike: Bank Unions Call for Action After Wage Revision Talks Fail
16 Jan 2020
The wage revision of the bank employees has been pending since 2017.
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Expenses > Income, Modi Govt Destroys Economy?
13 Dec 2019
The production in factories and mines and demand for electricity this October showed a significant decline as compared to the last year. This is a sign of danger for any developing country.