Rahul Gandhi writes to PM Modi, demands statehood for Jammu and Kashmir
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The Hindu
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- The Hindu
TDP will seek discussion on ‘A.P. liquor scam' in Parliament, says MP Sri Krishna Devarayalu
TDP Parliamentary Party Chairman Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu said on Sunday that the Andhra Pradesh liquor scam, in which YSRCP's Rajampet MP P.V. Midhun Reddy was arrested and sent to judicial remand, should be discussed during the 21-day monsoon session of the Parliament commencing on July 21, in view of its magnitude and the impact on the public exchequer. Addressing the media after participating in the all-party meeting held in New Delhi, Mr. Krishna Devarayalu said the Parliament had come to a standstill following an intense debate on the fodder scam, which ran into about ₹100 crore, and obviously the liquor scam in Andhra Pradesh, which was far bigger in scale involving more than ₹3,000 crore, warranted a serious discussion. Moreover, large-scale money laundering allegedly took place in the conduct of the liquor business during the YSRCP rule, he said. As regards the all-party meeting, he said that he suggested that the Parliament should have deliberations on the Pradhan Mantri Dhan - Dhaanya Krishi Yojana. The scheme would help in mitigating the crisis faced by the mango and tobacco farmers in Andhra Pradesh by supplementing the market intervention measures taken by the State government. It provided scope for the State to mobilise Central financial support, he observed. JJM funds Mr. Krishna Devarayalu said the TDP MPs would raise the issue of allocation of funds to Andhra Pradesh under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), under which about ₹24,000 crore were given to the State in 2019-24, but to no avail as only an expenditure of ₹2,000 crore was accounted for. Also, he emphasised the need for a discussion on the inter-linking of rivers, like the proposed linking of the Godavari, the Krishna and the Penna, insisting that they would provide irrigation facilities to huge tracts of agricultural lands and solve the drinking water problem. Further, Mr. Krishna Devarayalu said the TDP MPs would seek extension of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme to more sectors in order to spur economic growth by generating employment. It was a successful scheme launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a key component of the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, he said.
Time of India
a minute ago
- Time of India
INDIA bloc will put pressure on PM to make statement on Pahalgam attack during Parliament session: D Raja
CPI leader D Raja announced the INDIA bloc's plan to pressure PM Modi for a statement on the Pahalgam terror attack during the upcoming Parliament session, highlighting concerns about national security. The opposition will also challenge the special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, fearing voter suppression, particularly among Dalits and tribals. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads CPI general secretary D Raja on Sunday said the INDIA bloc has decided to put pressure on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a statement on the Pahalgam terror attack during the upcoming Parliament session Talking to PTI Video a day after the opposition coalition's meeting, Raja said that another issue on which the ruling dispensation will be "cornered" is the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar."At the INDIA bloc's meeting yesterday, we had decided to put the government on the mat on the issue of the Pahalgam terror attack, which has raised a big question mark on our national security. We will force the prime minister to come out with a statement on the floor of the Parliament during the session beginning tomorrow," he said."Another issue that we will raise inside Parliament, as well as through protests outside, is the SIR, which is a dangerous move which threatens to delete the names of many voters in Bihar, especially Dalits and tribals," he said there are a number of other issues like one nation one poll, delimitation and restoration of statehood for Jammu and Kashmir, on which the opposition would try to corner the to the recent spate of violent crimes in Bihar, he alleged, "The double engine government has proven to be a double disaster for the people. Anarchy prevails in states like Bihar and UP because of the politics of hatred, polarisation and pitting one community against the other, which is practised by the BJP-RSS combine."The CPI leader was in Patna to take part in the state council meeting of the party on the concluding day.
New Indian Express
26 minutes ago
- New Indian Express
Key changes proposed in Income Tax Bill to be tabled in Monsoon session
MUMBAI: The Income Tax Bill, 2025 is all set to be presented in parliament as the Monsoon session begins on Monday. The bill, which was tabled in Lok Sabha in February this year, will be presented again in parliament after being vetted by a select committee. The Committee made 285 suggestions in the Bill at its meeting on 16 July. While most of the changes proposed were minor in nature – change in language and correction of typos – three key amendments suggested by the committee. The committee has advised against the provision that would have disallowed income tax refunds if returns were submitted beyond the stipulated due date. This change offers considerable relief to taxpayers. A proposal has also been made to bring back provisions enabling the tax department to issue a nil withholding tax certificate for specific payments. This clause was initially omitted from the draft bill, which previously only permitted certificates for low TDS deductions. The 31-member select committee, which was headed by BJP leader Baijayant Panda, has also recommended the restoration of Section 80M allowing deduction in case of inter-corporate dividends. Its earlier removal had sparked concerns about potential double taxation within complex corporate structures. Reports indicate the government has accepted this recommendation, offering substantial relief to businesses. According to Gaurav Makhijani, Head of Tax (North India and Gujarat) at Roedl and Partner, The Select Committee has taken into account most of the significant concerns raised and has sought to address areas that were causing ambiguity.
