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By Stephen Culp

NEW DELHI : The Union government’s food subsidy bill for fiscal year 2023-24 is likely to overshoot the budgeted estimate of ₹1.97 trillion, prompting the food department to seek additional funds primarily to support its flagship programme. Revised allocation for the ongoing fiscal year is expected to go up by 3% to ₹2.02 trillion, a top official of the department of food and public distribution told Mint.

United States lawmakers have proposed bills in four states to block possible definitions of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) as money.

Pulte Capital CEO Bill Pulte argues home prices in the new year won't be going down significantly.

budget is a financial statement which carries niche terminology common people may not fully be familiar with. Without understanding these terms, the budget can be difficult to comprehend or evaluate. Below are the key budget terms that are crucial for understanding the budget. Read our full Budget 2024 coverage here Fiscal deficit When the government's receipts fall short of its entire expenditure, it has to borrow money from the public to meet the shortfall. Borrowings not only increase debt burden but also add to the interest the government has to pay every year on its debt. Fiscal deficits are unmanageable beyond an extent. The government had aimed in FY 2017 to reduce the fiscal deficit to 2.5% of the GDP. However, the pandemic disrupted that. The fiscal deficit for the current year is pegged at 5.9% and is likely to be lower next year. Primary deficit The revenue expenditure includes interest payments on government's earlier borrowings. The primary deficit is the fiscal deficit less interest payments. A shrinking primary deficit indicates progress towards fiscal health. The Budget document also mentions deficit as a percentage of GDP. This is to facilitate comparison and also get a proper perspective. Prudent fiscal management requires that the government does not borrow to consume in the normal course.

Budget expectations: India may earmark about 4 trillion rupees ($48 billion) for food and fertiliser subsidies for the next fiscal year, two government sources said, indicating fiscal caution ahead of this year's general election. Food and fertiliser subsidies account for about one-ninth of India's total budget spending of 45 trillion rupees during the current fiscal year that ends on March 31. Also Read: Interim Budget 2024 may see modest expenditure hike as Centre looks to stay on fiscal glide path The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has estimated next year's food subsidy bill at 2.2 trillion rupees ($26.52 billion), the two sources said. That is 10% higher than a projected outlay of nearly 2 trillion rupees ($24.11 billion) for the current 2023-24 fiscal year.

The Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Anti-Surveillance State Act, which was introduced by Congressman Tom Emmer, symbolizes an increasing level of worry within the political landscape of the United States of America over the possible dangers that may be posed by a digital currency that is issued by the government. The passage of this legislation highlights the need of having a conversation about the future of money in the digital era, as well as the implications of government monitoring and financial privacy.

₹1.5 crore each after subsidies, does not drain state coffers. “Since states may not be able to fund the expense of replacing these buses, there will be a lease model available for states," said one of the persons cited above. That would be similar to the opex model being followed for electric buses in the Faster Adoption and Manufacture of Electric and hybrid Vehicles in India (FAME-India) programme.

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Union budget consists of more than a dozen documents. The budget is structured in a way which helps the finance minister present it with clarity and in a detailed manner while also following what the law lays down. Certain documents which are part of the budget are mandatory under the law, such as the Annual Financial Statement, Finance Bill and Fiscal Policy Statements. Many other documents are necessitated for quick and easy understanding of the budget. Read our full Budget 2024 coverage here The budget begins with the finance minister's speech which summarises the state of the economy, the projections for the next year, the government's policy focus, and allocations for different departments and ministries. Below are details about other parts of the budget. Annual Financial Statement The Annual Financial Statement is mandated by Article 112 of the Constitution of India. It shows the estimated receipts and expenditure of the government for the next financial year along with actual numbers for the current financial year.

Vodafone Group Plc and Microsoft Corp. entered a ten-year agreement, involving a $1.5 billion investment, to advance various business sectors, including artificial intelligence, digital payments, and the Internet of Things, on January 16.

Pittsburgh Steelers will play Buffalo Bills in NFL play off wild card match. The game, which was scheduled to play on Sunday, has been shifted to Monday. Steelers versus Bills will be played at 4.30 pm (ET) on Monday, January 15. The game will be played at Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park in New York. It had been scheduled for Sunday at 1 pm (ET).

The CEO of Circle, the company behind popular stablecoin USD Coin, sees a strong chance that laws for stablecoin issuers like itself will come through in 2024.

Automakers are looking to an old friend to help offset rising labor costs: robots. For decades, car companies have increased automation inside their factories. Now, auto executives are looking more closely at this approach, to address a rising labor bill and take advantage of more sophisticated technology.

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India will set up a "We Lead" lounge at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos to highlight the potential of investing in women to drive economic growth. The 54th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum will be held at Davos from January 15 to 19 and for the first time India will set up the «We Lead» Lounge to promote global commitment towards building women leadership. Union Minister for Women & Child Development Smriti Irani will be a part of the Indian delegation at Davos. Led by the Ministry of Women & Child Development in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry and supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the We Lead lounge will be a designed space to bring forth the message of Global Prosperity powered by women and role of India therein.

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fentanyl crisis on Thursday, sharing that he wants to be “part of the solution” for the opioid crisis.The 39-year-old singer, whose real name is Jason DeFord, spoke during the Senate’s banking, housing and urban affairs committee hearing in Washington, D.C.The “Stopping the Flow of Fentanyl: Public Awareness and Legislative Solutions” hearing addressed the rising number of deaths caused by fentanyl and other drug overdoses.“At every concert I perform, I witness the heartbreaking impact of fentanyl. I see fans grappling with this tragedy in the form of music … that they seek solace in music and hope that their experiences won’t befall others,” he said.

NFL does not have any plans to get the world rid of a snow game yet. The league dismissed a rumor sourcing from a radio station in Pittsburgh that Pittsburgh Steelers-Buffalo Bills wild card playoff game on Sunday could be transferred to Cleveland because of weather conditions. For Erie County which is Bills' Highmark Stadium's home in Orchard Park, NY, a winter storm watch is in operation. There is a probability of seven or greater inches of snow as well as heavy winds as per WGRZ.com.

NEW DELHI : Android maker Google on Friday said it will start allowing all real-money games on its Play Store marketplace, as long as they are not illegal under local regulations. The move follows a September 2022 pilot allowing online rummy games and what Google classified as ‘daily fantasy sports’, and will be brought into effect after the pilot ends on 30 June.

CNN. The newly appointed coalition government that came to power last year aimed to tighten the rules and only allow cannabis for medical use. The relaxed laws saw a lucrative cannabis industry catering to locals and foreigners alike boom across the Southeast Asian nation, according to CNN.