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UPA's decade of governance was marked by scams, policy misadventures: Sitharaman tables White Paper
India | Feb 08, 2024, 06:40 PM ISTNirmala Sitharman on White Paper: The budget session started with the address by President Droupadi Murmu to the joint sitting of two Houses on January 31.
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Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma meets Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman amid regulatory concerns
Business | Feb 07, 2024, 07:38 AM ISTThe Reserve Bank of India issued a directive on January 31, which mandated an immediate halt to the onboarding of new customers by Paytm Payments Bank and called for a cessation of its key banking services post-February 29.
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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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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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List of 7 New Indian Institute of Management (IIMs) inaugurated by central government
Higher Studies | Feb 01, 2024, 02:37 PM ISTTake a close look at the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), which were just started by BJP Govt, and are now among the best management institutes in India. Explore the names and cities of the IIMs contributing to the country's worldwide competitiveness in management studies.
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7 New IITs established across India under Modi government and where they are located
Education | Feb 01, 2024, 02:38 PM ISTFind out what the Modi government has done well to promote excellence in technical education by looking at our full list of seven newly created Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). Explore the details of each IIT, which is carefully arranged by state and city.
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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.
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Budget 2024: Measures for economy, select segments to feature in interim budget
Business | Feb 01, 2024, 10:39 AM ISTBudget 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: 10 facts about the Union Budget you should know
Budget | Feb 01, 2024, 10:05 AM ISTUnion Budget 2024: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the budget for FY25 on February 1.
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Budget 2024: From briefcase to 'bahi khata', here's how budget presentations have evolved
Business | Feb 01, 2024, 10:51 AM ISTUnion Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to announce her sixth budget on February 1, which will be an interim budget or a vote-on-account.
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Nirmala Sitharaman to present her sixth straight budget, equals record of former PM Morarji Desai
Business | Feb 01, 2024, 10:44 AM ISTUnion Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is the first full-time woman finance minister in India and has presented five full budgets since July 2019.
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Budget 2024: MSME expects special package, implementation of the ONDC to boost growth
Business | Jan 24, 2024, 11:37 PM ISTStakeholders anticipate supportive policies, infrastructure development, accessible financing, and tax relief. Recognising the pivotal role of technology, MSMEs seek funds for technological advancements and infrastructure.
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Watch: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman participates in halwa ceremony ahead of Budget 2024
Business | Jan 24, 2024, 08:38 PM ISTAs part of the ceremony, the Union Finance Minister also took a round of the Budget Press and reviewed the preparations besides extending her best wishes to the officials concerned.
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Budget 2024: When will the full-fledged budget be presented this year?
Business | Jan 24, 2024, 04:54 PM ISTThe government presents an interim budget in an election year to outline expenditures and revenues until a new government is formed.
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Budget 2024: Govt to focus on Make in India initiative to boost manufacturing
Business | Jan 21, 2024, 11:08 PM ISTThe government is considering expanding the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme in the upcoming interim budget, aiming to boost the manufacturing sector and employment. Sectors like garments, jewellery, and handicrafts may be included in the PLI scheme, currently available for 14 sectors.
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Budget 2024: Government likely to maintain momentum on increasing capital expenditure
Business | Jan 21, 2024, 03:44 PM ISTThe government has allocated a record-high provision of Rs 10 lakh crore for capital expenditure in FY24, a significant increase from Rs 4.39 lakh crore in FY21.
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Budget 2024: What is the 'Halwa Ceremony' held before every budget announcement?
Business | Jan 19, 2024, 12:29 PM ISTThe event is a significant step in finalising the extensive budget-making process that spans several months.
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Budget 2024: Key differences between interim and regular budget
Budget | Feb 01, 2024, 10:08 AM ISTThe Finance Minister has indicated that the interim budget 2024 will not include major announcements and that it will be a vote-on-account to meet the government's expenses until a new government is in place.
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Unemployment rate declined to 10 pc from 17.8 pc in 2017-18: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Business | Dec 07, 2023, 09:45 PM ISTThe retail inflation based on the consumer price index (CPI) had touched a high of 7.8 per cent in April 2022. However, now it has been close to the Reserve Bank's target of 4 per cent.
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China appoints Lan Fo'an as new finance minister in latest administrative shake-up
World | Oct 24, 2023, 08:41 PM ISTLan's appointment as finance minister comes with the removal of Li Shangfu as defence minister following his disappearance for over two months. The disappearances of Li and ex-foreign minister Qin Gang have raised questions of Xi Jinping's governance over his party.