Nirmala Sitharaman
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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduces Income Tax Bill in Lok Sabha
India | Feb 13, 2025, 03:01 PM ISTUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduces the Income Tax Bill in Lok Sabha. The Bill comprises 536 sections, 16 schedules and 23 chapters.
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New Income Tax Bill: 23 chapters, 622 pages, 536 sections - Everything you need to know
Business | Feb 12, 2025, 01:46 PM ISTNew Income Tax Bill: The income tax department received 6,500 suggestions from stakeholders on the review of the Income Tax Act.
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India's GDP witnessing speedy rebound, set to remain world's fastest growing economy: Sitharaman
Business | Feb 11, 2025, 08:07 PM ISTParliament Session: Speaking about GDP growth, Sitharaman said in the three years prior to 2024-25, the country's GDP growth rate averaged about 8 per cent.
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From reducing legal complexities to streamline compliance: How New Income Tax Bill to help taxpayers
Business | Feb 11, 2025, 06:05 PM ISTFM Nirmala Sitharaman had last week said she is likely to introduce the new income tax bill, which will replace the six-decade-old I-T Act, in the Lok Sabha in the coming week.
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New Income Tax Bill likely to be introduced in Lok Sabha next week
Business | Feb 08, 2025, 04:24 PM ISTThe Finance Minister had first announced a comprehensive review of the Income-Tax Act, 1961 in the July 2024 Budget.
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NPS Vatsalya: Tax benefits to be available under Section 80CCD(1B)
Personal Finance | Feb 02, 2025, 06:34 PM ISTUnder the NPS Vatsalya scheme, all minor citizens up to the age of 18 are eligible to open an account.
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From boost to disposable income to higher tax compliance: Positive impacts of big tax relief
Budget | Feb 02, 2025, 06:25 PM ISTThe budget outlines 10 broad development measures under the four pillars of Viksit Bharat, namely 'Nari Shakti, Yuva Shakti, Annadata, and Gareeb Kalyan'.
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Budget 2025: PM Modi wanted to do something on tax relief, says Nirmala Sitharaman
India | Feb 02, 2025, 04:36 PM ISTFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the the tax proposal will allow people to have more money in their hands.
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No income tax upto Rs 12 lakh: Social media sparks meme frenzy after Budget 2025
Trending | Feb 02, 2025, 01:04 PM 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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FDI limit for insurance sector to be raised to 100 per cent: What does it mean for common man?
Business | Feb 02, 2025, 12:21 PM ISTBudget 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman said that the draft Bill will also simplify certain procedures and rules. The draft Bill will be tabled in Parliament soon.
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Budget 2025: CAPFs under MHA receive budget hike for national security
Budget | Feb 01, 2025, 07:44 PM ISTThe Union Budget for 2025–26 included a slight increase in the budgetary allocations for Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Key security forces like CRPF, BSF, CISF, ITBP, and NSG have received funding boosts to enhance India’s national security.
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Budget 2025: India's foreign aid to Maldives goes up, this neighbour retains top spot
World | Feb 01, 2025, 06:15 PM ISTBhutan has got the maximum allocation of foreign aid as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her eighth consecutive budget on February 1. The budget for Maldives has also gone up.
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Budget 2025: Will income tax slab change impact your take-home salary? 5 things employees must know
Budget | Feb 01, 2025, 05:40 PM ISTBudget 2025: Employees earning up to Rs 13 lakh can now save income tax over and above the Rs 12 lakh income limit as there is a standard deduction of Rs 75,000 and a marginal relief of around 30,000.
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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar hails Union Budget, says 'it will accelerate state's development'
Bihar | Feb 01, 2025, 05:17 PM ISTBudget 2025: As Nirmala Sitharaman presented her eighth budget, the ruling NDA members rejoiced at every mention of Bihar, from enhancing the infrastructure at IIT-Patna to promoting tourism at destinations related to Lord Buddha.
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Budget has invested in agriculture, rural prosperity and urban development, says Sitharaman
Budget | Feb 01, 2025, 04:45 PM ISTBudget 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman the budget says several things about path towards 'Viksit Bharat' and has invested in agriculture, rural prosperity, urban development, particularly looking at urban workers.
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Budget 2025: Government allocates Rs 6.81 lakh crore to defence, over 9 pc hike from last year
Budget | Feb 01, 2025, 04:22 PM ISTBudget 2025: According to an official release, this year's budget allocation is 9.53 per cent more than the Budgetary Estimate of FY 2024-25 and stands at 13.45 per cent of the Union Budget, which is the highest among the ministries.
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Budget 2025: Income Tax and GST rates should be halved, says 'disappointed' Arvind Kejriwal
India | Feb 01, 2025, 11:56 PM ISTThe former Delhi Chief Minister said that a large portion of the public exchequer is spent on the loan waivers for billionaires, which he had sought to end.
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Budget 2025: Khelo India gets biggest share as government raises sports budget by over Rs 350 crore
Other Sports | Feb 01, 2025, 03:14 PM ISTIndia's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the budget for 2025 today. Khelo India has once again got the lion's share as the overall sports budget has been raised by over Rs 350 crore. Kheo India is the government's flagship program to scout and nurture athletes.
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Budget 2025: Sitharaman boosts MSMEs with enhanced credit cover, check key announcements
Budget | Feb 01, 2025, 04:06 PM ISTBudget 2025: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday tabled her eighth consecutive budget, announcing major economic reforms. Government announced a credit boost for MSMEs, loans for women.
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Budget 2025: From Polavaram Irrigation Project to water, railways, here's what announced for Andhra
Budget | Feb 01, 2025, 04:03 PM ISTBudget 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman said the Central government is fully committed to financing and early completion of the Polavaram Irrigation Project, which is the lifeline for Andhra Pradesh and its farmers. "This will facilitate our country’s food security as well," she said.