Budget
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Mizoram CM Lalduhoma to present first state Budget on February 27
Mizoram | Feb 11, 2024, 09:43 PM ISTThe first budget session of the Mizoram Assembly under the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) government headed by Chief Minister Lalduhoma will commence on February 19.
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'GDP of Jammu and Kashmir increased in last four years due to reforms', says LG Manoj Sinha
Jammu and Kashmir | Feb 11, 2024, 06:50 PM ISTJammu and Kashmir news: Speaking about the vote on account of budget 2024-2025 in the Parliament, LG Sinha said that the economic condition of J&K is much better than what it was earlier.
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Telangana government presents Rs 2.75 lakh crore vote on account budget for FY 2024-25
Telangana | Feb 10, 2024, 09:38 PM ISTTelangana budget: The interim budget, the first to be presented by the Congress government after coming to power in December, 2023, proposes Rs 19,746 crores for agriculture and Rs 28,024 crores for Irrigation.
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Parliament approves interim Budget 2024-25
Business | Feb 08, 2024, 09:56 PM ISTRajya Sabha returned the Appropriation (Vote on Account) Bill, 2024; The Appropriation Bill, 2024; The Jammu and Kashmir Appropriation (No.2) Bill, 2024; The Jammu and Kashmir Appropriation Bill, 2024; and The Finance Bill, 2024.
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Rajasthan Budget: Finance Minister Diya Kumari proposes Rs 1,000 crore for schools, colleges
Business | Feb 08, 2024, 01:13 PM ISTThe minister announced plans to recruit candidates to fill 70,000 vacant posts, a move intended to stimulate employment opportunities and address workforce needs in different sectors.
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UP Budget: Rs 100 crore allocated for Mahakumbh 2025, Rs 10 crore for Vedic Research Institute
Business | Feb 05, 2024, 01:54 PM ISTFunds have been allocated for the establishment of an International Ramayana and Vedic Research Institute in Ayodhya.
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FACT CHECK: Old video of Sitharaman's reaction to budget criticism falsely portrayed as recent
Fact Check | Feb 04, 2024, 03:13 PM ISTThe India TV Fact Check team has clarified that the video is outdated and unrelated to Sitharaman's recent presentation of the interim budget on February 1, 2024.
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Congress MP demands 'separate country for south India', alleges injustice in funds allocation
Karnataka | Feb 02, 2024, 07:49 AM ISTCentre is collecting taxes to the tune of more than Rs 4 lakh crore from Karnataka but how much we are getting in return? We must question this. Since the 16th Finance Commission is going to start, if this is not rectified then the southern states will have to raise their voice, DK Suresh said.
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman defers equity support to oil companies to next fiscal year
Business | Feb 02, 2024, 07:09 AM ISTThe equity support was intended to aid the Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum Corporation, and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation in their energy transition projects.
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Sports Ministry gets Rs 45 crore hike from previous year, IOA chief PT Usha calls it 'positive step'
Other Sports | Feb 01, 2024, 09:14 PM ISTThe Indian Sports Ministry has received a boost in the interim Budget presented by the country's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. As per it, the Sports Ministry will get a total of Rs 3,442.32 crore, a 45-crore hike from the last year. IOA chief PT Usha has welcomed it.
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Budget 2024: UGC faces decline in funds, school education takes centerstage
Education | Feb 01, 2024, 06:58 PM ISTThis year, the University Grants Commission (UGC) saw a reduction in funding by over 60 per cent while the allocation for Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) has been slashed for the second consecutive year. The budget for school education has been increased by over Rs. 500 crore.
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Empowerment of women gained momentum in 10 years, says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Education | Feb 01, 2024, 05:37 PM ISTWhile presenting the pre-election budget 2024, the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized on women's empowerment and said that entrepreneurship, ease of living, and dignity have gained momentum over the last decade.
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Sensex records a 107-point drop, closing at 71,645.30; Nifty settles at 21,690 post Budget 2024
Budget | Feb 01, 2024, 04:25 PM ISTThe domestic market expressed marginal disappointment due to lower-than-expected infra spending in the interim budget. However, the government's commitment to fiscal prudence, aiming for a fiscal deficit of 5.1% for FY25BE, is anticipated to enhance economic ratings.
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Budget 2024: Finance Minister talks about 'Panchamrit' goals; here's what it means
Business | Feb 01, 2024, 02:18 PM ISTThe minister mentioned the government's commitment to the 'Panchamrit' goals and highlighted measures to achieve sustainable and resource-efficient economic growth.
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Budget 2024: No change in tax regime this year; check old, new tax slabs
Budget | Feb 01, 2024, 01:50 PM ISTThe finance minister proposed to retain the same direct and indirect tax rates, including import duties.
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Budget 2024: Nirmala Sitharaman announces new housing scheme for middle class citizens
Business | Feb 01, 2024, 01:22 PM ISTThe schemes aim to support slum dwellers and individuals living on rent, enabling them to purchase or construct their own houses.
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Budget 2024: Average real income 50 per cent higher, inflation moderated, says Nirmala Sitharaman
Business | Feb 01, 2024, 01:05 PM ISTThe finance minister attributed the moderated inflation levels to good macroeconomic stability and robust investments.
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Budget 2024: Nominal GDP growth seen at 10.50 per cent, FY24 fiscal deficit revised down
Budget | Feb 01, 2024, 12:33 PM ISTThe fiscal deficit target for the financial year 2024-2025 has been set at 5.10 per cent of GDP.
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Budget 2024: Nirmala Sitharaman delivers her shortest speech in sixth straight budget
Business | Feb 02, 2024, 06:44 AM ISTSitharaman also holds the record for the longest budget speech in India's history, when she spoke for 2 hours and 42 minutes in 2020.
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Budget 2024: 'Skill India Mission achieves milestones in Youth Training and Educational Expansion'
Education | Feb 01, 2024, 12:05 PM ISTWhile presenting the pre-election Budget for 2024-25 in the parliament, the finance minister said that the Skill India mission has empowered 1.4 Crore Youth, Upskilled 54 Lakh youth and Propelled Innovation with 3,000 New IITs.