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Union Budget will be presented on Feb 1: Speaker
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The Union Budget will be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, which is a Sunday.
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Nirmala Sitharaman drives developmental transformation across Karnataka, A
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has led a series of impactful development initiatives across Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, leveraging the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) to deliver tangible benefits in infrastructure, livelihoods, environment, technology, and
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GST compensation must continue, MGNREGA changes unfeasible: Kerala FM KN B
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Kerala Finance Minister KN Balagopal on Saturday said that the state government has urged the Centre to continue Goods and Services Tax (GST) compensation and retain the existing structure of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), citing economic pressures o
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Finance Minister chairs Pre-Budget Consultation meeting with States, Union
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Along with Union Minister for State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary, the meeting was also attended by Governor of Manipur; Chief Ministers of Delhi, Goa, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Meghalaya, and Sikkim; Deputy Chief Ministers of Arunachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan and Telanga
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Kerala Finance Minister KN Balagopal assures no discrimination under Malay
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Addressing a press conference here on Friday, Balagopal said, "I can assure you about one thing that there will be no discrimination against anyone in the state," as criticism from neighbouring Karnataka intensified over the bill's provisions.
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SWAMIH Fund completes corpus commitment; delivers over 61,000 homes to res
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Special Window for Affordable and Mid-Income Housing (SWAMIH) Investment Fund has protected homebuyers' interests, revived the housing sector, generated employment, and strengthened the overall economy.
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IREF urges Finance Minister to boost rice exports, farmer incomes in Union
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"The rice sector faces ecological stress (notably groundwater depletion in major paddy belts), high fiscal costs of procurement and storage, and market/compliance volatility. Union Budget 2026 can strengthen competitiveness while improving sustainability and farmer outcomes through target
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"Insightful interaction with economists," PM Modi meets experts, discussed
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with economists and experts and listened to their views on the theme of "Aatmanirbharta and Structural Transformation: Agenda for Viksit Bharat," according to a social media post shared by him on Wednesday.
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"Called special session to protest against Centre's decision to end MGNREG
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday said the state government will soon convene a special session of the Assembly to protest against the Centre's decision to scrap the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), asserting that the BJP-led governmen
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New Delhi: PM Modi chairs pre-budget meeting with economists
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
At the meeting, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Suman Bery and other eminent economists were present.
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Jaishankar remembers Arun Jaitley on his birth anniversary for "sharp inte
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"Fondly remember Shri Arun Jaitley ji on this Jayanti today. A mentor to so many, his sharp intellect, knowledge and unmatched drive for public service continue to inspire," Jaitley said in a post on X.
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"Worked tirelessly for party's growth and development": BJP's Ramesh Bidh
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"Today is Arun Jaitley's birth anniversary... Whether in matters of government or organisation, he was a caring leader who guided and protected party workers, took their concerns upon himself, and groomed them. The fact that the BJP is a strong force today is due to dedicated workers like
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