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  Rajasthan Budget: Finance Minister Diya Kumari proposes Rs 1,000 crore for schools, colleges

  Business | February 08, 2024 13:13 IST

  The 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 | February 05, 2024 13:54 IST

  Funds 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 | February 04, 2024 15:13 IST

  The India TV Fact Check team has clarified that the video is outdated and unrelated to Sitharaman's recent presentation of the interim budget on February 1, 2024.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 | February 02, 2024 7:49 IST

  Centre 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 | February 02, 2024 7:09 IST

  The 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 | February 01, 2024 21:14 IST

  The 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 | February 01, 2024 18:58 IST

  This 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 | February 01, 2024 17:37 IST

  While 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 | February 01, 2024 16:25 IST

  The 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 | February 01, 2024 14:18 IST

  The 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 | February 01, 2024 13:50 IST

  The 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 | February 01, 2024 13:22 IST

  The 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 | February 01, 2024 13:05 IST

  The 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 | February 01, 2024 12:33 IST

  The 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 | February 02, 2024 6:44 IST

  Sitharaman 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 | February 01, 2024 12:05 IST

  While 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.

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  Budget 2024: 25 crore people have come out of poverty, says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

  Business | February 01, 2024 11:25 IST

  The minister said that over the past decade, the Indian economy has undergone a positive transformation.

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  Budget 2024: Measures for economy, select segments to feature in interim budget

  Business | February 01, 2024 10:39 IST

  Budget 2024: The finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to maintain fiscal prudence while providing incentives for sectors like agriculture and the engines of the economy to stimulate job creation and consumption.

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  Budget 2024: When and where to watch Nirmala Sitharaman's budget speech? Know here

  Business | February 01, 2024 10:41 IST

  Budget 2024 Live Streaming: The budget to be presented will be a vote-on-account, with a full-fledged budget slated for post-Lok Sabha elections in 2024.

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  Budget 2024: Here's why Economic Survey won't be presented on January 31 this year

  Budget | February 01, 2024 10:03 IST

  Union Budget 2024: The Economic Survey is an annual report analysing the performance of the economy over the past year and offering insights into its prospects.