Put reasonable restriction on freedom of speech: Jaitley

Put reasonable restriction on freedom of speech: Jaitley

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday made a strong pitch for “reasonable restrictions” on freedom of speech and expression to maintain peace and harmony across the country. “It is imperative to strike a fine balance between freedom of speech and expression and reasonable restrictions so as to maintain public order and integrity and sovereignty of […]

Modi budget fails to cheer scientists

Modi budget fails to cheer scientists

Bengaluru, March 3  The national budget presented by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has been hailed as “growth oriented” by the corporate sector, but Indian scientists seem not too enthused and say the much-touted “achhe din” (good days) are yet to arrive. According to the budget documents, the government has provided Rs.356 billion ($6 billion) for […]

Shinde’s letter on minority youths unconstitutional: Jaitley

Shinde’s letter on minority youths unconstitutional: Jaitley

Hitting out at Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde’s advisory for releasing “minority youth” detained wrongfully, BJP leader Arun Jaitley Saturday said the move was “unconstitutional”. Referring to the home minister’s letter to chief ministers to review cases of terrorism against “members of minority communities,” Jaitley said: “Obviously, he has only religious minority and not linguistic minority […]