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  Budget 2024: Govt vows to launch new scheme to bolster deep-tech for defence sector

  Budget | February 01, 2024 14:59 IST

  Ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the interim Budget in Parliament. Scroll down to read what the Budget has for the defence sector.

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  Viksit Bharat, no tax change, Lakshadweep: Highlights of Modi Govt's last Budget before elections

  Business | February 01, 2024 15:01 IST

  The Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the pre-election budget 2024-25. Sitharaman, the first full-time woman finance minister of the country, has presented five full budgets since July 2019 and today's interim one.

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  Budget 2024: Sitharaman stresses on formulation of strategy to attain 'Atmanirbharta for oilseeds'

  Budget | February 01, 2024 12:50 IST

  Presenting her sixth Budget, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasised the establishment of a dedicated Department for Fisheries, recognizing the significance of supporting fishermen in the country.

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  Budget: Focus on anganwadi workers to cervical cancer vaccine for girls, key points of FM's speech

  Health | February 01, 2024 13:08 IST

  India's Budget 2024, Finance Minister Sitharaman prioritises healthcare with the Ayushman Bharat scheme for Anganwadi workers, a national cervical cancer vaccine program for girls and a unified maternal & child health scheme. Discover key highlights within!

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  Govt committed to increase milk and dairy production in country: Sitharaman in interim Budget

  Budget | February 01, 2024 12:26 IST

  Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the implementation of modern farming schemes as a pivotal component of the government's strategy for the agricultural sector.

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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 Tax Slabs: No change in tax regime even this year, check details

  Business | February 01, 2024 12:50 IST

  Sitharaman said that the fiscal deficit in 2024-25 is estimated to be 5.1 per cent of GDP.

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  Budget 2024: Sitharaman stresses govt's commitment to continue 'PM Kisan Samman Yojana'

  Budget | February 01, 2024 11:50 IST

  Presenting the pre-election Budget, Sitharaman outlined key measures aimed at fostering the continued growth of the agriculture sector. She also emphasised the importance of post-harvest activities.

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  Budget 2024: Nirmala Sitharaman lauds India's sportspersons, says country is proud of our youth

  Other Sports | February 01, 2024 12:03 IST

  India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the final budget of the Modi government in the ongoing term ahead of Loksabha elections. She lauded the sportspersons for their achievement including India's Chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa who is currently world number one player.

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  Budget 2024: 30 crore Mudra Yojana loans given to women entrepreneurs, says Nirmala Sitharaman

  Business | February 01, 2024 11:42 IST

  Wearing a blue saree, Sitharaman began her sixth budget speech in which she emphasised that the next five years will be the years of unprecedented development.

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  Nirmala Sitharaman to present pre-election Budget: Here're key numbers to be watched

  Budget | February 01, 2024 10:52 IST

  Budget 2024: The interim budget will take care of the financial needs of the intervening period until a government is formed after the Lok Sabha polls after which a full budget will be presented by the new government.

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  Budget 2024: 'Governance with care, conviction and confidence,' says Nirmala Sitharaman

  Business | February 01, 2024 19:34 IST

  Budget 2024: PM Modi said the interim Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman offers the "guarantee" of strengthening the foundation of a developed India and carries the "confidence of continuity".

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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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  Parliament Budget Session: Lok Sabha adjourned for day after President Murmu's address | HIGHLIGHTED

  India | January 31, 2024 18:32 IST

  Parliament Budget Session: While the Budget Session is not expected to witness significant legislative changes, a noteworthy proposal on the horizon is the potential doubling of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme specifically for women farmers.

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  Budget 2024: 10 facts about the Union Budget you should know

  Budget | February 01, 2024 10:05 IST

  Union Budget 2024: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the budget for FY25 on February 1.

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  Budget 2024: Who holds the record for delivering the longest budget speech?

  Business | January 30, 2024 11:02 IST

  Sitharaman spoke for two hours and 17 minutes in her first budget speech for the year 2019-2020.

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  Budget 2024: From briefcase to 'bahi khata', here's how budget presentations have evolved

  Business | February 01, 2024 10:51 IST

  Union 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 | February 01, 2024 10:44 IST

  Union 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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  Where did the word 'Budget' come from? All you need to know about it

  Business | February 01, 2024 10:56 IST

  Budget 2024: Delving into the term "budget," its etymology reveals intriguing historical roots, tracing back to a small bag presented by England's former Finance Minister, Sir Robert Walpole, in 1733.

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  Budget 2024: MSME expects special package, implementation of the ONDC to boost growth

  Business | January 24, 2024 23:37 IST

  Stakeholders anticipate supportive policies, infrastructure development, accessible financing, and tax relief. Recognising the pivotal role of technology, MSMEs seek funds for technological advancements and infrastructure.