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HT interview: Perception about UP changing... focus on development, says Yogi

The buzzwords in Uttar Pradesh (UP) today are investment and industrialisation

Lucknow, India - Feb. 02, 2023: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath interview with Hindustan Times at CM official residence in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh India on Thursday, February 02, 2023. (Photo by Deepak Gupta/ Hindustan Times)

india news

Updated on Feb 03, 2023 11:21 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Budget: Hydrogen mission outlay shows India’s green commitment, says TERI chief

The Union Budget 2023-24 may help India not only to achieve its global climate commitments but shift all sectors to adopt energy transition and sustainable practices, said Vibha Dhawan, director general, TERI

Vibha Dhawan, director general, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) (HT Photo)

Updated on Feb 03, 2023 11:23 AM IST

ByJayashree Nandi

The Indian economy: Past, present, future

No other government has prioritised government capital spending as much as the second Narendra Modi government is doing.

India’s GDP growth has been higher in the past than what it is expected to be in the next couple of years.(AFP)

Updated on Feb 03, 2023 11:17 AM IST

ByAbhishek Jha, Roshan Kishore

Finland plan not yet passed due to dirty politics, says CM Kejriwal

The teachers’ training trip to Finland has emerged as the latest flashpoint between the AAP government and LG. While the state government has maintained that the LG office has deliberately delayed approval to the file that was first sent in October, the LG has said that he has not rejected the proposal and his aim was not to obstruct.

Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal at a press conference in New Delhi. (HT Photo)

delhi news

Updated on Feb 03, 2023 11:19 AM IST

ByParas Singh

India find their T20 groove

The last few weeks might have marked a turning point in this team's evolution

Ahmedabad, Feb 01 (ANI): India's Shubman Gill celebrates his maiden T20I century during the 3rd T20 match against New Zealand, at Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. (ANI Photo) (ANI)

cricket

Published on Feb 02, 2023 11:06 PM IST

BySomshuvra Laha

Napoli eye a first since Diego Maradona

Argentina are world champions and Napoli have beaten Juventus 5-1. Just like it was in 1986-87 and 89-90 when they won their only league titles

Napoli beat Juventus 5-1 this term with Osimhen and Kvaratskhelia, who leads the league’s assists tally, running rings around a team that won nine Serie A titles between 2011-12 and 2019-20.(AP)

football

Updated on Feb 02, 2023 10:57 PM IST

ByDhiman Sarkar

'India hosting its 1st ever Formula E race has huge significance for the sport'

India will embark on a new motorsport journey next week, 10 years after the unceremonious exit of Formula 1

the series looks towards a sustainable future while reducing carbon footprint.(PTI)

others

Updated on Feb 02, 2023 11:31 PM IST

BySandip Sikdar, New Delhi

In the fitness of things

Skill is a pre-requisite in sports but in the current era, that may not be enough

Image used for representational purpose(Getty Images)

cricket

Published on Feb 02, 2023 09:20 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

Artist Jitish Kallat's 10 most memorable works

Modus Vivendi (1000 people – 1000 Homes), 2000: In this self-portrait, a work of mixed media on canvas, Kallat appears as a swaggering, bespectacled juggler of heart and brain. The painting is an exploration of selfhood in the city of Mumbai, where he grew up and lives. The individual, lost in the multitudes, wanders in a state of perpetual disorientation, as reflected in the work. The radiating streaks of red, orange and green, reminiscent of thermal imagery, were achieved by texturing the canvas with layers of paint or canvas and then peeling off some parts to attain the desired visual effect.(Courtesy: Jitish Kallat)

ht weekend

Updated on Feb 02, 2023 10:41 PM IST

Sanjeev Dutta: ‘A screenwriter may or may not help society but can destroy it’

The screenwriter of such popular films as Barfi and Life in a Metro talks about his professional journey, his collaborations, why he thinks writers can destroy society, and being influenced by Woody Allen

Sanjeev Dutta - “I work for money!” (Mihir Chitre)

books

Updated on Feb 02, 2023 08:16 PM IST

ByMihir Chitre

What the Indus impasse entails

Any update in the treaty will be difficult at a time of intense economic instability in Pakistan

The Indus Waters Treaty stood the test of time because it conferred benefits to both sides. (File Photo)

editorials

Published on Feb 02, 2023 07:07 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

Ending sewer deaths will need monitoring

On Wednesday, the Union government made a renewed effort to stamp out this practice. This is an important move.

The government told Parliament last year that at least 321 people died in the past five years from cleaning drains. (HT Photo)

editorials

Published on Feb 02, 2023 07:06 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

With ICET, India and US open the tech gates

While driven by mutual strategic convergence, ICET’s net beneficiary is India. But it is not a deal. It is a process that creates opportunities

Just getting these commitments on paper is a remarkable diplomatic win, but a win that by all accounts didn’t require contestation. DC is listening to Delhi, exemplified in the warmth with which it received Ajit Doval. (ANI)

Updated on Feb 02, 2023 09:25 PM IST

ByPrashant Jha

Keeping skills, work ethic behind Bharat's rise

Having been back-up to Rishabh Pant for the past year, the 29-year-old from Andhra is ready to grab his opportunity.

KS Bharat during the training session ahead of the 1st Test match against Bangladesh(PTI)

cricket

Published on Feb 02, 2023 05:52 PM IST

ByVivek Krishnan, New Delhi

Budget 2023: Digital ecosystem for skill development gets impetus

The finance minister announced that 30 Skill India International centres will be set up across different states to train youth for international opportunities

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman. (Raj K Raj/ HT Photo)

india news

Updated on Feb 02, 2023 01:01 PM IST

ByFareeha Iftikhar

What's new about the new tax regime?

Presenting the Union Budget for FY 2023-24, Sitharaman said that the proposals regarding personal income tax will primarily benefit the country's “hard-working middle class”.

People watch the Union Budget being presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Feb 02, 2023 12:57 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Will the Budget nudge growth, spur consumption?

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the world has recognised the Indian economy as a 'bright star' which is expected to grow in the current year at seven per cent - the highest among all the major economies.

For 2021-22, the economy grew 8.7%, compared to a 6.6% contraction the previous year. Importantly, nominal GDP grew 19.5%. (REUTERS)

Updated on Feb 02, 2023 12:56 PM IST

ByRoshan Kishore

Decoding the big numbers in Union Budget 2023-24

The highlights from the Budget that sought to emphasise the govt's commitment to fiscal consolidation while introducing new tax slabs.

The Union government has proposed to spend a record <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>22,138 crore on allocations aimed at MSMEs in the budget, giving a boost to employment in the country. (Hindustan Times) — The Union government has proposed to spend a record ₹22,138 crore on allocations aimed at MSMEs in the budget, giving a boost to employment in the country. (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Feb 02, 2023 12:48 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

An Amrit Kaal road map for India to achieve glory

This year’s Budget is a document with a futuristic vision. The government has listed seven priorities (saptarishi) that will guide policymaking on the road to 2047

The last full-fledged Budget before the general elections next year has resisted being populist, and the government must be applauded for it (Ajay Aggarwal/Hindustan Times)

Updated on Feb 01, 2023 11:53 PM IST

ByGopal Krishna Agarwal

A growth push, and a nudge to salaried class

The finance minister has done well to stick to the path of fiscal consolidation, but whether people will move to new default tax regime will depend on some factors

The 7.5% interest rate, given in the one-time small savings scheme aimed at women — the Mahila Samman Savings Certificate – with a limit of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2 lakh for two years, is meant to incentivise the move to the formal financial sector for women who are still wary of banks, typically in small towns and rural India (REUTERS) — The 7.5% interest rate, given in the one-time small savings scheme aimed at women — the Mahila Samman Savings Certificate – with a limit of ₹2 lakh for two years, is meant to incentivise the move to the formal financial sector for women who are still wary of banks, typically in small towns and rural India (REUTERS)

Updated on Feb 02, 2023 07:37 AM IST

ByMonika Halan

In huge capex bet, an audacity of hope

The FM has been audacious to attempt to strike this difficult balance in India’s $3 trillion economy amid such enormous global uncertainty and headwinds

Increasing capex is a welcome directional shift in expenditure management. The debate is about the levels and the rate of such increases, and at what cost (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Feb 02, 2023 07:39 AM IST

ByPraveen Chakravarty

Nightwatchman’s Budget ahead of elections

Why has the government not done anything to alleviate the pain of this K-shaped recovery? There can be only two logical answers to this question. Either the government is convinced that there is no such crisis, or it does not see the need to act immediately on these concerns

Much is written about India being the fastest growing major economy in the world. However, a 6%-7% Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth for a country like India is nothing to boast of, given the larger challenge of improving living standards. (Santosh Kumar/HT Photo)

Updated on Feb 02, 2023 07:40 AM IST

ByRoshan Kishore

Welfare spending cut could pose significant livelihood challenges

In re-prioritising expenditure with its big push on capex, the finance minister is taking a bet on the Indian economy, one that, for the moment, has significant risks for the livelihoods of India’s poor and vulnerable. Let’s hope it pays off

Welfare has now been relegated to the margins of government spending (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Feb 02, 2023 07:42 AM IST

ByYamini Aiyar

Will the Budget give a fillip to welfare and agriculture?

Flagship schemes such as Jal Jeevan Mission and Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna will not just enhance the quality of life of but also the political traction for the government with the beneficiaries

Workers unload rice bags from a truck at civil supplies godown in Hyderabad. (AP)

Updated on Feb 02, 2023 12:56 PM IST

ByRoshan Kishore

A big boost to consumption and infrastructure in the Budget

Union Budget 2023-24 is a landmark, growth-oriented budget which not only took steps to ensure India’s continued macro stability, but also amply rewarded the consumer for her faith in the Indian growth miracle.

On Wednesday, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman ably stepped up to the task and delivered. (Ajay Aggarwal/Hindustan Times)

Updated on Feb 01, 2023 11:42 PM IST

ByKumar Mangalam Birla

In an uncertain world, a compassionate Budget

The document provides a clear vision for India at 100, with inclusivity and prosperity as central facets. Further, while acknowledging external headwinds, it pushes for domestic growth drivers to spur development.

The focus of the budget has transitioned from facilitating recovery of the Covid-affected economy in the last two years to laying down tracks for increasing economies of scale and ensuring long-term growth (PTI)

Updated on Feb 02, 2023 03:09 AM IST

BySuman Bery

5 key aspects of Budget 2023-24

It goes beyond populism; is conservative on nominal growth; makes a big push for the new tax regime; focuses on capital expenditure; and places emphasis on climate and macro-trends

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Union Budget 2023-24 in the Rajya Sabha on the second day of Budget Session of Parliament on Wednesday. (ANI)

editorials

Updated on Feb 01, 2023 11:40 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

Review: Hazaar Rang Shaairi, selected, edited and translated by Anisur Rahman

The anthology, which presents 140 nazms by 70 poets dating from the 16th century to the present, puts a premium on the creative transposition of the text and its emotional impact

While the popularity of the ghazal has persisted with the form being feted at events like the annual Jashn-e-Rekhta Festival, the nazm too is enduring. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

books

Updated on Feb 02, 2023 07:46 AM IST

ByShafey Kidwai

Budget passes BJP’s political test ahead of 2024 elections

The Budget 2023-2024 remains that ‘rare exercise’ where good politics and reasonably competent economics have fused, even if this coexistence remains somewhat fragile

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented Union Budget 2023-24 in Parliament on Wednesday (Reuters Photo)

india news

Updated on Feb 02, 2023 02:09 AM IST

ByPrashant Jha