Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday took a swipe at the BJP-led government over the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010, alleging that the party had earlier "sabotaged" the law and is now planning to amend it to "appease" former US President Donald Trump.
In a major step towards clean energy transition, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a Nuclear Energy Mission during the presentation of the Union Budget 2025.
She said, "Kisaan Credit cards facilitate short-term loans for 7.7 crore farmers, fisherman and dairy farmers. The loan limit under the modified Interest subvention schemes will be enhanced from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 5 lakh for loans taken through KCC."
Reacting to Congress MP Manish Tewari's remarks that Budget is "as useless a ritual as the President address", BJP MP Deepak Prakash accused the Congress leaders of being mentally bankrupt and called the budget the "symbol of the aspirations of 140 crore Indians."
Addressing the Lok Sabha on Union Budget 2025, Sitharaman said, "Our economy is the fastest growing among all major economies. Our development track record for the past 10 years and structural reforms have drawn global attention. Confidence in India's capability and potential has only gro
Ahead of Union Budget 2025, Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema demands a special package for Punjab, including MSP guarantees and crop diversification, while MP Congress leader Jitendra Patwari criticises the government's handling of inflation and national debt.
Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao on Saturday expressed high hopes for the Union Budget 2025, calling it a "historic" budget that will pave the way for a developed India by 2047.
She said, "This budget is dedicated to accelerating growth, driven by our aspirations for a 'Viksit Bharat.' Our economy remains the fastest growing among all major economies."
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025-26, outlining key priorities to accelerate economic growth, ensure inclusive development, support industries, and enhance household sentiment.
Speaking to the media ahead of the Union Budget, Yadav demanded immediate action and called for the Army's intervention, highlighting the unprecedented denial of the Shahi Snan by saints.