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Government is only supporting the corporate, says Congress
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept 21 (ANI): Reacting to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's decision to slash corporate tax rate to 22 per cent from 30 per cent as part of the stimulus measures to revive slowing economic growth, Congress leader Pawan Khera on Saturday alleged that the government is
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Goa Cong chief calls Sitharaman 'clueless' Finance Minister
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Panaji (Goa) [India], Sept 21 (ANI): Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) president Girish Chodankar has hit out at Nirmala Sitharaman stating that the "faulty policies and mismanagement" of the economy by "clueless" Union Finance Minister has resulted in roller coaster ride for various sec
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Left parties demand farm loan waiver, unemployment allowance
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi[India], September 20 (ANI): The Left parties on Friday slammed the management of the economy by the Modi government and demanded unemployment allowance for youth, minimum wage of Rs 18000 per month, increase in MGNREGA allocations and one-time loan waiver for farmers.
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Corporate tax reliefs are one of the biggest reforms ever: CII
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sep 20 (ANI): The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) said on Friday that drastic reduction in corporate taxes is a huge game-changer for the economy and a decisive announcement for awakening animal spirits of investors.
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IYC protests near Sitharman's residence
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 20 (ANI): Indian Youth Congress (IYC) members on Friday protested near Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman's residence here against the government's handling of the economy saying that growth rate had been falling and "bizarre" reasons were being given for the
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Modi govt committed to making India a big manufacturing hub: Amit Shah
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi (India), Sept 20 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the Modi government is committed to making India a big manufacturing hub as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced big-ticket reforms in the economy by slashing corporate tax.
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Dip in cash offerings received by Lalbaughcha Raja this year
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Sept 17 (ANI): Lalbaughcha Raja received lesser cash offerings this time compared to last year, which is being attributed to the slowing down of the economy.
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BJP's bad policies affecting economy: Akhilesh
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Sept 15 (ANI): Samajwadi Party (SP) chief and former Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and said their policies are adversely affecting the economy of the country.
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KC Tyagi lauds Centre for announcing Rs 20,000 cr fund for stalled housing
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept 15 (ANI): JD(U) general secretary and former MP KC Tyagi on Sunday lauded the Centre for announcing Rs 20,000 crore special window for last-mile funding for incomplete affordable housing projects during the time when the economy is grappling with a slowdown.
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Govt announces new measures to boost exports and realty sector
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sep 14 (ANI): In a bid to arrest the current slowdown, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced the government's third set of measures to revive the economy with a renewed focus on exports and realty sector.
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Shiv Sena takes swipe at Piyush Goyal, Sitharaman over 'research'
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept 14 (ANI): Shiv Sena on Saturday criticised the Centre on the economic situation, job loss and took a swipe at Union ministers Nirmala Sitharaman and Piyush Goyal for their comments on auto sales slump and the state of the economy.
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Ministry of Railways reduce freight incentives to boost economy
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept 12 (ANI): Ministry of Railways on Thursday announced certain freight incentives to boost the economy. Under this, the levy on Busy Season Charge (BSC) of 15 per cent has been deferred.
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