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Nirmala Sitharaman likely to present budget on Sunday in February 2026, breaking decades-old norms
Budget | December 19, 2025 17:50 ISTBudget 2026: The February 1 slot ensures budget measures roll out right at the April 1 financial year kickoff. An official noted, "We stick to a fixed presentation date for the general budget- the Sunday tradition traces back to British times."
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Nepal Gen Z protest: Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel beaten up by protesters | WATCH
World | September 09, 2025 14:49 ISTNepal Gen Z protest: Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel beaten up by protesters
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GST council approves two tax slab rates of 5% and 18%, to be rolled out from September 22
Business | September 03, 2025 22:40 ISTThe GST council has announced the reduction of tax slabs to two at 5% and 18%, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced. The revised GST structure will come into effect from September 22.
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman turns 66: A look back at her key achievements
India | August 18, 2025 14:43 ISTThe first full-time woman Finance Minister of the country, has played a key role in major tax reforms, banking consolidation, and economic recovery initiatives.
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Income Tax Bill 2025: What was it and why was it being withdrawn? All you need to know
August 08, 2025 17:00 ISTA new version of the Income Tax Bill will be introduced in the Lok Sabha on August 11. The Select Committee had suggested a host of changes in the Income Tax Bill, which was introduced in the Lok Sabha on February 13. Let's know here why the bill has been withdrawn.
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'Centre cheated us', says Tamil Nadu FM as state allocates funds for school education amid NEP row
March 14, 2025 13:11 ISTTamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin-led DMK regime presented its Budget 2025-26 in the Assembly, a full-fledged exercise ahead of the state election next year, and made big allocations for its flagship welfare schemes which include the fare-free bus travel scheme for women.
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Chhattisgarh Finance Minister OP Choudhary presented the 100-page handwritten budget in ChatGPT era
chhattisgarh | March 09, 2025 16:53 ISTChhattisgarh Finance Minister OP Choudhary presented the 100-page handwritten budget in the state Assembly on March 4. He said that a handwritten document reflects the attachment and emotions better.
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Finance Ministry advises employees not to use AI tools like ChatGPT on data security issues: Reports
Technology | February 05, 2025 16:14 ISTThe advisory warns that using AI chatbots for government-related work could compromise sensitive information. Similar AI restrictions have been implemented in countries like Australia and Italy, which have also cited data security risks as a major concern.
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No income tax upto Rs 12 lakh: Social media sparks meme frenzy after Budget 2025
Trending | February 02, 2025 13:04 ISTBudget 2025 brings cheer to taxpayers! No income tax up to Rs 12 lakh sparks a meme fest on social media. Netizens rejoice and celebrate the tax relief with hilarious reactions.
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From no Income Tax till Rs 12 lakh to Bihar Makhana Board, take a sneak peek into Budget
India | February 01, 2025 14:30 ISTBudget 2025: To provide relief to patients in Budget, particularly those suffering from cancer, rare diseases and other severe chronic diseases, Sitharaman proposed to add 36 lifesaving drugs and medicines to the list of medicines fully exempted from Basic Customs Duty.
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Budget 2025: Govt to launch focused scheme for footwear, leather sectors, 22 lakh jobs
February 01, 2025 13:12 ISTThe government will also launch a mission to support clean technology manufacturing activities, she said while presenting the Union Budget for 2025-26.
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Budget 2025: From affordable housing to handmade toys | Top quotes from Nirmala Sitharaman's speech
Business | February 01, 2025 12:08 ISTBudget 2025: FM Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament said that she will propose the New Income Tax Bill next week. The first part of the Budget session will continue till February 13 and the two Houses will again meet on March 10 after recess with the session concluding on Apr 4.
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Budget 2025: IIT Patna to be expanded, additional infrastructure in other IITs, says Sitharaman
Education | February 01, 2025 13:14 ISTFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the capacity of the Indian Institute of Technology in Patna will be increased as part of a broader capacity expansion among IITs, which includes adding infrastructure to accommodate an additional 6,500 students across five IITs.
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10 key measures that could benefit homebuyers as real estate sector pins high hopes on Union Budget
Budget | January 28, 2025 13:03 ISTBudget 2025: The real estate industry is pushing for a higher budgetary allocation for affordable housing schemes, like the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), to ensure the success of initiatives aimed at providing affordable homes for all.
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Budget 2025: Big relief for taxpayers? Govt likely to introduce new Income Tax Bill, say sources
Budget | January 18, 2025 23:12 ISTThe government is set to unveil a new Income Tax Bill during the Budget 2025 session, replacing the decades-old Income Tax Act, 1961.
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Budget 2025: Date, time, stock market updates for February 1 presentation
Business | January 02, 2025 16:17 ISTBudget 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to present the Union Budget on February 1, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Stay tuned for live updates on income tax relief, fiscal reforms, and stock market reactions as the Modi government unveils its fiscal roadmap.
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GST collection in December sees 7.3 per cent growth, reaches Rs 1.77 lakh crore
Business | January 01, 2025 16:22 ISTIndia’s GST collection for December 2024 surged by 7.3 per cent, reaching Rs 1.77 lakh crore, driven by robust economic activity and improved compliance. Highlights include Rs 86,400 crore in IGST and Rs 19,500 crore in cess. Top contributors: Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Gujarat.
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Sitharaman holds pre-budget consultation in Jaisalmer, states demand 50-year interest-free loans
Budget | January 07, 2025 15:44 ISTAhead of the Union Budget 2025, the Union Finance Minister Nirmala held a pre-consultation meeting with the finance ministers of the states and UTs. During the meeting, the states raised key demands from the Centre.
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Will Trudeau survive mounting pressure to resign following Finance Minister’s ouster? EXPLAINED
Explainers | December 17, 2024 18:38 ISTTrudeau has said he plans on leading the Liberal Party into the next election, but many party members have said they don't want him to run for a fourth term, and Freeland's departure was a huge blow.
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Nirmala Sitharaman recalls she was mocked on Tamil Nadu streets; here's why | WATCH
India | December 03, 2024 23:42 ISTRecalling her experience as a student in Tamil Nadu, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman shared her experience when learning Hindi and Sanskrit was looked down upon in the southern state.
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