Amitabh Bachchan for higher public spending to prevent Hepatitis B
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who is surviving only on 25 per cent of his liver as the rest has been damaged by the deadly Hepatitis B virus, today called for higher budget spend to prevent the fatal disease.
Jul 29, 2016, 00:33 AM IST
Jaitley favours raising public spending to boost growth
India has been growing by 7-7.5 percent, and for the country to accelerate, all sectors have to contribute, he said at the MGNREGA Sammelan-2016.
Feb 02, 2016, 17:38 PM IST
Investment cycle showing signs of pick-up: Moody's
Moody's Investors Service on Tuesday said investment levels in India are showing early signs of recovery driven by an upturn in capital expenditure and increased public spending.
Dec 01, 2015, 14:52 PM IST
Govt auditor needs to adopt latest professional practices: CAG
The government auditor needs to adopt latest professional practices while scrutinising public spending, Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) Shashi Kant Sharma has said.
Feb 10, 2015, 21:34 PM IST
Arun Jaitley hints at special steps to boost public spending
With one-and-a-half months left for the Budget, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday said the government will take "special steps" to boost public spending on infrastructure and initiate measures to rationalise subsidies.
Jan 19, 2015, 16:26 PM IST
Govt to boost public spending on infrastructure: FM
The government estimates the country needs to spend $800 billion on infrastructure to grow 7 percent per annum.
Jan 19, 2015, 12:37 PM IST
Saudi to continue 'massive' spending despite oil price fall
Saudi Arabia will continue massive public spending despite a 50 percent drop in the price of oil which provides the bulk of the kingdom's revenue, the finance minister said Wednesday.
Dec 17, 2014, 18:42 PM IST
