Missed out on the news today? Here are the top stories from this evening.
1. Finance Bill: Major points made by FM Arun Jaitley in response to opposition's criticism
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley spoke in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday and tried to allay fears of the Opposition relating to the several amendments made to the Finance Bill. The FM said that only 76 lakh people earn above Rs 5 lakh whereas 2 crore take international flights every year. Read more here
2. PM Modi is a master of lying, Indian voter not smart: Akhilesh Yadav
Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav blamed the Indian voter and questioned their smartness after the BJP won over 300 seats in the recently concluded assembly elections. In an interview with Rediff, Yadav spoke on the current situation of Indian politics and his plans of expanding the party and making it a national-level one. Read more here
3. Mumbai: BMC budget proposed at Rs 25141. 51 crore this year, 32.14% less than last year
The BMC budget for the year 2017-18 has been proposed at Rs 25141. 51 crore. This is 32.14% less than last year proposed budget of Rs 37052.15 crore. There is no hike in rates of the present taxes and no new taxes have been proposed in the budget for 2017-18. Read more here
4. BS III compliant vehicles cannot be sold after April 1: Supreme Court
The apex court has ruled against the sale of BS III compliant vehicles from April 1, the deadline given to carmakers to make the switch to stringent Bharat Stage IV norms. Read more here
5. Noida: Another African attacked, now Kenyan woman pulled out of auto and slapped
Three days after four Nigerian nationals were attacked, an African woman has been allegedly thrashed in Greater Noida. The Kenyan national was allegedly pulled out of an auto and beaten up by some youth. Read more here
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