Police investigate UK Conservative government’s biggest donor for alleged racist comments

Get our free ‘Westminster Views’ email Police in northern England said on Friday they were investigating whether Britain’s biggest donor to the Conservative government had committed a crime after a black MP reportedly told him he “wanted to hate all black women” and that she “should be shot”. Frank Hester, chief executive of healthcare software … Read more

The government’s new electric vehicle policy lowers import taxes, Tesla India plans to boost

Elon Musk’s Tesla is the world’s largest electric car maker (File). New Delhi: As part of a new plan to “attract investment from well-known global manufacturers”, the government is offering tax cuts of up to 85% on the import of a certain number of electric vehicles or EVs. The government said the policy “aims to … Read more

Muslim group warns government’s new definition of extremism will ‘slander the wrong people’

A coalition of Muslim organizations said the government’s proposals to redefine extremism would “slander the wrong people” and “risk more division”. The signatories include groups concerned they may fall under the new definition, which will be announced on Thursday as part of the government’s new counter-extremism strategy. CAGE International, Friends of Al-Aqsa (FOA), Muslims Association … Read more

Foreign governments face ban on owning British newspapers – effectively blocking Abu Dhabi-led takeover of The Telegraph

The government is expected to pledge to ban foreign governments from owning British newspapers and magazines, effectively blocking the Abu Dhabi-led takeover of the Daily Telegraph, The Sunday Telegraph and The Spectator magazine. The government will commit to banning foreign countries from owning, influencing or controlling newspapers and news magazines in the UK, Sky News … Read more

No Tobacco Day: Urge governments to eliminate designated rooms in hotels, airports

New Delhi: On the occasion of No Tobacco Day, doctors, cancer patients and hotel associations are urging the government to remove designated smoking rooms in hotels, restaurants and airports to protect people from second-hand smoke. They appreciated the government for initiating the process of amending COTPA 2003 and setting the target of a 100% smoke-free … Read more

“The 2024 medium-term budget shows the government’s belief that reforms are on the right track”

Last updated: February 11, 2024 12:56 US Standard Time When Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the sixth budget on February 1, one statement that left a lasting impact was that she recommended no tax-related amendments in direct or indirect taxes. This reflects a deep belief within the government that their reforms are on the right … Read more

Farmers first, statesmanship, connected south: The significance of Modi government’s latest Bharat Ratna pick

Commitment to the agriculture sector and farmers, statesmanship across political divides and respect for South India’s contribution to nation-building are among the awards conferred on former Prime Ministers Chaudhry Charan Singh and Narasimha Rao The main theme of the Bharat Ratna Award is Ms. Swaminathan, the architect of the green revolution. Prime Minister Narendra Modi … Read more

Nirmala Sitharaman Interview | Nirmala Sitharaman on government’s next phase of economic reforms

‘The system is becoming more transparent’: Nirmala Sitharaman on the next phase of reforms the government can expect Follow us on Google news ,Twitter , and Join Whatsapp Group of thelocalreport.in

2024 Budget Update | FM on Government’s launch of middle class housing plan | News 18

‘Our government will launch a scheme to help the deserving middle class buy and build their own homes’: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Follow us on Google news ,Twitter , and Join Whatsapp Group of thelocalreport.in

Budget meeting: Presidential address focuses on government’s ‘inclusive policies’; here’s what to expect in the next few days

The budget session of Parliament began on Wednesday with the President of India addressing both the House and Senate in the Lok Sabha chamber. This is the first time Droupadi Murmu has addressed a joint meeting of the new Parliament building, which was inaugurated in the middle of last year. After the provisional union budget … Read more