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No change to direct and indirect tax rates: Finance Minister in Budget Speech

Income Tax Budget 2024: FM Nirmala Sitharaman proposes to retain tax rates, withdraw outstanding tax demands, and extend tax exemptions in her interim budget speech.

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38 lakh farmers benefited from PM Kisan SAMPADA Yojana, says FM Sitharaman

Interim Budget, PM Kisan Sampada Yojana: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman enumerates the benefits of agriculture schemes, including PM Kisan Sampada Yojana, in the interim budget.

The Hindu

Three new economic corridors for railways, says Finance Minister in speech

Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces major railway economic corridors and emphasizes the expansion of airports in India.

The Hindu

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PM KISAN Yojana | FM Nirmala Sitharaman says 11.8 crore farmers receive financial assistance

PM KISAN Yojana: FM Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1 said as many as 11.8 crore farmers were provided financial assistance under the PM KISAN Yojana

The Hindu

"BJP govt based on its stupendous work will be blessed again by people with resounding mandate": Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday presented the Interim Budget 2024 and expressed hope that the good policies and the work done by the Central government will help the BJP return to power for the third consecutive time in a row. Read further on Dynamite News:

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DBTs totalling Rs 34 lakh crore resulted in savings of Rs 2.7 lakh crore to govt: Finance Minister in Budget Speech

Budget 2024: Direct Benefit Transfers (DBTs) through Jan Dhan accounts have saved the government Rs 2.7 lakh crore, leading to increased funds for PM Garib Kalyan Yojna.

The Hindu

Free ration eliminates worries about food for 80 crore people: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Free Ration - Budget 2024: FM Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1 said worries about food have been eliminated through free rations for 80 crore people in the country.

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Union Budget | Proactive inflation management helps keep inflation within manageable level: Sitharaman

Inflation Management - Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlights proactive inflation management in India, keeping inflation within manageable range.

The Hindu

Top Kerala news Developments today

Important developments in Kerala today: Finance Minister's petition, church leader's visit, court verdict, and LDF march.

The Hindu

Tax talk turns negative as Labor gears for relief

Changes to tax cuts that increase the returns of lower to middle-income earners have spurred speculation about whether negative gearing changes are next.

AAP

Tax bill overcomes objections from left and right, passes House - Roll Call

The House on Wednesday night passed a $79 billion family and business tax break bill after several days of uncertainty.

Roll Call

Union Budget 2024 live streaming: When and where to watch Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget speech

Union Budget 2024: When and where to watch Budget live? The Budget session is set to take place on February 1. Here’s a guide on where you can access FM Nirmala Sitharaman’s speech

The Hindu

Liquor, fuel cesses cannot meet social security pension payments in full: Balagopal

Insufficient cesses on liquor and fuel in Kerala's budget lead to delayed social security pension payments.

The Hindu

Wages of anganwadi workers hiked

Thiruvananthapuram government increases wages of Anganwadi workers by up to ₹1000 per month, benefiting over 60,000 individuals.

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Private investment should pick up to boost production sector: K. N. Balagopal

Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal on Saturday stressed the need for private investment to go up for revving up the economy.

The Hindu

Nirmala Sitharaman to become the second Finance Minister to present the Union Budget six times in a row

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to present sixth consecutive budget, focusing on immediate fiscal needs before elections.

Newslaundry

Days before Sony called off Zee merger, Chandra wrote to Sitharaman questioning SEBI intent

Nearly a week before Sony Pictures Entertainment announced that it had called off its merger with Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd, ZEEL promoter Subhash Chandra reportedly wrote to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman while accusing SEBI of operating with a motive to sabotage the deal.

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Brickbat: Don't Touch

Police in Ontario have dropped charges against a reporter arrested while trying to ask Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland a question, saying "no credible security threat existed." Video showed Freeland was walking down a public sidewalk when David Menzies approached her with a microphone and began walking alongside her, asking about…

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Modi govt.’s attempt to cut revenue share of States shocking, says Balagopal

The report that the Narendra Modi government, on coming to power in 2014, had tried to cut funds allocated to the States is “shocking” and a “cause for concern,” Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal has said.

The Hindu

ED issues fresh notice to Isaac on KIIFB fund utilisation

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has issued a fresh summons to former Finance Minister T.M. Thomas Isaac asking him to appear before the investigators at its Kochi office on January 22.

The Hindu

MEDISEP: Finance department issues new orders on deducting ‘arrears on premium’

Newly joined government employees must pay premiums from the launch date to enjoy full coverage under the medical insurance scheme.

International Business Times

IMF Grants Kenya New $941 Million Loan

The International Monetary Fund said it has granted Kenya a new loan of more than $941 million to help buttress the finances of the cash-strapped East African nation.

The Hindu

Environmental conservation a priority: K.N. Balagopal

Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal emphasizes timely completion of development projects and environmental conservation in Kollam, Kerala.

The Hindu

Finance dept. issues directives for insurance coverage for govt. vehicles

The State government has directed government departments and institutions to obtain third party insurance policy for government vehicles through the State Insurance department.

The Hindu

Need united stand against Centre’s unfriendly policies, says K.N. Balagopal

Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal welcomes Opposition UDF's decision to discuss Centre's neglect of Kerala, emphasizing the need for cooperation.

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