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Probability of another lockdown is less: Principal Economic Advisor

New Delhi, Feb 01 (ANI): Principal Economic Advisor to the Government of India, Sanjeev Sanyal on January 31 said that the likelihood of another lockdown is less. “Probability of another lockdown is less. If another COVID-wave hits India, overall economic impact will be less,” Sanjeev Sanyal while talking about COVID’s impact on Indian economy. He also claimed that if the Nation manages to sustain the existing economic pace, the employment losses that occurred due to COVID-19 shall be covered up within the next 6 to 9 months. Earlier, Principal Economic Advisor Sanjeev Sanyal and Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) Dr V Anantha Nageswaran presented Economic Survey 2022.

Cryptocurrency has financial stability issues, government to take balanced view: Principal Economic Advisor

New Delhi, Feb 01 (ANI): Al Salvador has adopted Bitcoin but there are still financial stability issues relating to cryptocurrency highlighted by the Reserve Bank of India, Principal Economic Advisor to the Government of India Sanjeev Sanyal said on January 31 and noted that the government will take a ‘balanced view’. “Countries like El Salvador have adopted Bitcoin, but there are still some financial stability issues. RBI highlighted the financial stability impacts of Cryptocurrency and a balanced view on this will be taken,” said Sanjeev Sanyal. Earlier, Principal Economic Advisor Sanjeev Sanyal and Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) Dr V Anantha Nageswaran presented Economic Survey 2022.

Budget with BS, Ep 11: Investment push, rail infra, and Amish Shah Q&A

What may the Budget do to boost investments? What kind of tax reforms does BofA's Amish Shah expect? Will the Budget continue to focus on rail infra? Get answers to these in this episode of Budget with BS

BS Views of the week: Recovery in consumer sentiment; challenges facing FM for this year's Budget

What are the reasons behind the rise in consumer sentiments this month? What are the challenges before the Finance Minister for this year’s Union Budget? And, why is the danger of land subsidence increasing in Delhi-NCR? Subscribe to Business Standard and read this week’s top opinion pieces to find out.

Punjab: BSF jawan injured in encounter with armed smugglers

Gurdaspur (Punjab), Jan 28 (ANI): A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan sustained bullet injury while resisting armed smugglers in Punjab's Gurdaspur along the India-Pakistan border on January 27. The incident led to the seizure of a huge cache of arms and ammunition. 47 kilograms of Heroin drug was also recovered near the borders.

Budget with BS, Ep 10: Green energy, non-tax revenue, and Jayati Ghosh Q&A

Will Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget proposals have a 'green' hue this time? What according to Jayati Ghosh are key numbers to watch? How have non-tax revenues fared? Get all answers here

Budget with BS, Ep 9: What markets expect, defence, and Sanjiv Mehta Q&A

What do markets expect from Budget 2022? What’s Sanjiv Mehta’s advice for addressing the woes of urban poor? Which of India’s FMs has presented the most number of Budgets? All answers here

Budget with BS, Ep 8: Start-ups, EBRs, CAIT interview, & donning many hats

What can Budget 2022 do to accelerate start-ups' growth? What is CAIT’s Budget advice to the FM? Which of India's FM went on to become PMs or Presidents? Find answers to all these questions here

BS Views of the week: India's rising unemployment rate; the missing link that could rescue Paytm

Why are so many young boys and girls keen to work but are not actively looking for one? What is Paytm’s missing link? And, how can India tackle inequality? Subscribe to Business Standard and read this week’s top opinion pieces to find out

Uttrakhand polls: We've one sided majority, no competition anywhere, says CM Dhami

Almora (Uttarakhand), Jan 21 (ANI): Ahead of the Uttarakhand Polls, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on January 21 addressed the BJP workers in Almora and said, “I have gone to every district, every Assembly of the state. We have a one sided majority in the people. There is no competition anywhere.”The polling for Uttarakhand Assembly Election will take place in a single phase on February 14.

Union Minister Anurag Thakur, UP CM Yogi Adityanath launch BJP’s election song

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 21 (ANI): Ahead of Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections, Union Minister Anurag Thakur and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) election song on January 21. Deputy CMs Keshav Prasad Maurya, Dinesh Sharma, BJP state chief Swatantra Dev Singh were also present during the event. Uttar Pradesh assembly elections will be held in seven phases from February 10 to March 07. The polling in Uttar Pradesh will be held on February 10, 14, 20, 23, 27 and March 03 and 07.

Punjab Polls: BJP announces first list of 34 candidates

New Delhi, Jan 21 (ANI): Ahead of the Assembly Elections, Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party in-charge Dushyant Kumar Gautam on January 21 announced the first list of 34 candidates. Elections to be held in single phase on February 20 in Punjab for 117 seats,

Manohar Parrikar’s son Utpal to contest Goa elections as Independent candidate from Panaji

Panaji (Goa), Jan 21 (ANI): Ahead of Goa Assembly polls, son of late former chief minister Manohar Parrikar, Utpal on January 21 announced that he will contest the upcoming election as an Independent candidate from Panaji Constituency.“I will be contesting as an Independent candidate from Panaji constituency,” said Utpal.

Our Central leaders in touch with Utpal Parrikar, BJP will form govt again: Goa CM

Panaji (Goa), Jan 21: Ahead of the Goa Assembly Elections, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on January 20 in Panaji said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is still in touch with Utpal Parrikar, and expressed his confidence towards forming government again in the state. Speaking to ANI, CM Sawant said, “Our central leaders are in touch with Utpal Parrikar. Delhi CM Kejriwal had said different things when Manohar Parrikar was CM and now he is saying different things for political gains. People of Goa understand this and will form BJP government again.” Goa Assembly Elections will be held on February 14.

BJP will form govt in Goa with thumping majority: CM Pramod Sawant

Panaji (Goa), Jan 20 (ANI): Ahead of Goa Assembly elections, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on January 20 said that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will form the majority government in the state.“BJP Central Committee has released the list of 34 candidates out of 40 today. I am sure that the public will elect me once again. BJP will form majority government in Goa,” said Goa CM. Elections to be held in Goa on February 14 to elect 40 members of legislative Assembly.

Only BJP will win in all poll-bound states, says Anil vij

Panchkula (Haryana), Jan 20 (ANI): Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij on January 20 asserted that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is going to win in the five poll-bound states -- Uttar Pradesh, Goa, Manipur, Punjab and Uttarakhand."Only BJP will win in all poll-bound states... earlier, some came and won elections by raising slogans of 'gareebi hatao', then someone won votes by saying 'my mother died, give me votes', but now politics happen with development only," said Vij.

Budget with BS, Ep 7: Indirect tax, stake sale, Montek Singh Ahluwalia Q&A

What can Budget 2022 do on indirect tax front? What's Montek Singh Ahluwalia's view on recovery? How has the Indian Budget changed over the years? Find all answers in this episode

Sanjay Raut reminds contribution of Manohar Parrikar in establishing BJP in Goa

Panaji (Goa), Jan 20 (ANI): Following the row over Utpal Parrikar not selected as Bharatiya Janta Party’s Panaji candidate ahead of Goa Polls, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut reminded the contributions of late former Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar in establishment of BJP in Goa and assured support to his son Utpal Parrikar. “It's up to Utpal Parrikar (son of late former Goa CM Manohar Parrikar) whether to contest the Goa Assembly elections or not. His family has a huge contribution in establishing BJP in Goa. We will support him if he contests elections independently,” said Sanjay Raut.

Goa Polls: BJP candidate from Panaji Atanasio Monserrate assures win by highest ever margin

Panaji (Goa), Jan 20 (ANI): Soon after the Bharatiya Janata Party gave ticket to contest from Panaji ahead of Goa Polls, Atanasio Monserrate assured that he along with his supporters will try to win Panaji assembly elections with highest ever margin. The seat was held for 25 years by late former Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar. “I can’t compare myself with Manohar Parrikar, he was the tallest leader,” said Atanasio Monserrate.

Goa Polls: CM Pramod Sawant to contest from Sanquelim, Dy CM from Margaon Constituency

New Delhi, Jan 20 (ANI): Ahead of the Goa Assembly Polls, the Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded the sitting Chief Minister Pramod Sawant from Sanquelim Assembly Constituency. The party also announced 34 candidates for the Goa Polls, and informed that the Goa Deputy CM Manohar Ajgaonkar will contest from Margaon in the upcoming elections. The Goa Assembly Elections will be held on February 14.