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  India's GDP witnessing speedy rebound, set to remain world's fastest growing economy: Sitharaman

  Business | February 11, 2025 20:07 IST

  Parliament 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 | February 11, 2025 18:05 IST

  FM 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 | February 08, 2025 16:24 IST

  The 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)

  February 02, 2025 18:34 IST

  Under 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 | February 02, 2025 18:25 IST

  The 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 | February 02, 2025 16:36 IST

  Finance 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 | February 02, 2025 13:04 IST

  Budget 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 | February 02, 2025 12:21 IST

  Budget 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 | February 01, 2025 19:44 IST

  The 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 | February 01, 2025 18:15 IST

  Bhutan 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 | February 01, 2025 17:40 IST

  Budget 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 | February 01, 2025 17:17 IST

  Budget 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 | February 01, 2025 16:45 IST

  Budget 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 | February 01, 2025 16:22 IST

  Budget 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 | February 01, 2025 23:56 IST

  The 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 | February 01, 2025 15:14 IST

  India'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 | February 01, 2025 16:06 IST

  Budget 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 | February 01, 2025 16:03 IST

  Budget 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.

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  Budget 2025: IIT Patna hostel to greenfield airports, Sitharaman's big announcements for Bihar

  Bihar | February 01, 2025 16:04 IST

  Budget 2025: The Finance Minister announced the establishment of the National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management in Bihar to provide a strong fillip to food processing activities in the entire Eastern region.

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  Budget: From Amit Shah to Shivraj Chouhan, ministers laud Budget as 'visionary', 'growth-oriented'

  India | February 01, 2025 15:46 IST

  Budget 2025: The BJP praised the government for prioritising welfare, infrastructure, and economic growth in the Budget. Check the reactions of prominent leaders here.