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State Finance Minister Outlines Revenue Boosters, Debt Management Strategy
Tamil Nadu's Finance Minister Marie Wilson stated Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay's commitment to minimizing new loans and increasing state revenue. Measures include auctioning vehicle numbers and reforming GST assessments, aiming for ₹15,000 crore in additional revenue.
Telangana High Court Halts Marriage Scheme Payments Amid Legal Challenge
The Telangana High Court has suspended the state's Kalyana Lakshmi and Shaadi Mubarak marriage assistance schemes until September 9. The court's decision follows a legal challenge questioning the schemes' statutory basis and financial allocation.
One-Third of Rural Youth Unplaced in Indian Skilling Program
A parliamentary committee report reveals that approximately one-third of the 1.8 million rural youth trained under India's Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) have not secured reported employment. The report questions the Ministry of Rural Development over the placement gap.