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Metros, Delhi, 06 Jul 2019

Presenting the first Budget of the NDA government in its second term, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the government will bring in a new national education policy to transform India’s higher education system into one of the best in the world. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

JNU V-C lauds Sitharaman’s initiative on higher education

M Jagadeesh Kumar on Friday hailed the Union Budget presented by the Narendra Modi government as “progressive”.

06 Jul 2019 2:47 AM

The government has set aside Rs 19,152 crore for Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) as against the previous Budget’s allocation of Rs 15,600 crore.

Union Budget 2019: Metro given grant of Rs 414.70 crore

The Delhi Metro’s current operational span is 342 km with 250 stations.

06 Jul 2019 2:44 AM

People watch presentation of Union Budget at a TV showroom in New Delhi on Friday. (Photo: AFP)AFP

Union Budget 2019: Delhi’s share in taxes static for 18 yrs at Rs 325cr, Kejriwal fumes

AAP govt had demanded Rs 6,000 crore as share in Central taxes.

06 Jul 2019 2:42 AM


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