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8 schemes, 10 years, poor show: A ‘bahikhata’ of the big budget headlines

From schemes focussed on women empowerment to increased water availability, each year, the corporate media churns out many big headlines from the union finance minister’s budget speech. But few manage to focus on how previous budget announcements have fared.

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"Lotus-shaped Chakravyuh has trapped India": LoP Rahul Gandhi on Union Budget

Drawing parallels from the Mahabharata, the Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, on Monday attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party over the Union Budget. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Mamata walkout: Hindu points to NITI’s ‘structural issues’, Jansatta slams CM’s ‘uncertain position’

At the first NITI Aayog meeting of the NDA government last week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about the need for combined efforts of all states for a ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’.

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Nirmala Sitharaman to move J-K Appropriation Bill in Lok Sabha; Budget discussion to continue in Parliament

As the Parliament is set to convene for the ongoing Budget Session on Monday, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will introduce the Jammu and Kashmir Appropriation Bill, 2024, in the Lok Sabha. Full deatils on Dynamite News:

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Union budget shows Modi government is indifferent to farmer distress

The Union Budget for 2024-25, presented by union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on July 23, has drawn sharp criticism from farmers and agricultural experts alike for its letdown of the farming sector. In the backdrop of the massive crisis faced by the farming community and the resulting discontent, this budget…

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Politics and budget are interrelated: Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav

Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav said on Thursday that the budget and politics are interrelated and had it not been for politics, then Andhra Pradesh and Bihar would not have been given special packages. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi locals weigh up budget, many say ‘disappointed’

In the first budget of the BJP-led NDA government, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s 1 hour 23 minutes long speech focused on agriculture, employment, and infrastructure.

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‘Hands tied, June 4 changed to July 23’: What front pages, editorials said on budget 2024

From signs of political exigencies to its focus on job creation, many have seen the first budget of the BJP-led NDA government as a message to the Indian voter.

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Kangana Ranaut gives thumbs up to Union Budget 2024, calls it "wholesome"

Bharatiya Janata Party MP and actor Kangana Ranaut on Tuesday hailed the Union Budget 2024 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and called it "wholesome". Read further on Dynamite News:

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Budget 2024-25: Govt announces venture fund of Rs 1,000 cr to expand space economy

After the successful completion of the Chandrayaan-3 mission, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced the setup of a venture capital fund of Rs 1,000 crore for expanding the space economy by five times in the next 10 years. Read further on Dynamite News:

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"Modi govt has increased unemployment in last 10 years": SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav criticises Union Budget

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav criticised the Union Budget presented by FM Nirmala Sitharaman, saying that the budget is a way to retain power as it mentioned a special project for Bihar and Andhra Pradesh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Indian Budget Focuses On Job Creation And Economic Growth

Indian government's budget prioritizes economic growth, job creation, infrastructure development, and climate change initiatives to drive domestic growth a...

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India On $24 Bn Jobs Drive In Modi's First Post-election Budget

The funding will be used over five years for a package of five schemes and initiatives to "facilitate employment, skilling and other opportunities" for more than 40 million young people, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in her annual budget speech.

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Team Modi makes up for lack of special status with special help for Andhra, Bihar in budget

Some called it a budget for only Andhra Pradesh and Bihar and social media was flooded with memes after the first Union budget of the new NDA government announced a slew of schemes and support measures for the two states governed by BJP allies.

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India's Modi focuses on jobs creation in first budget after winning polls

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi plans to raise spending to create more jobs and spur economic growth

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Five budget takeaways: New job schemes, infra and agri push, tax rejig

The first budget of the new NDA government focused on employment, skill development, infrastructure, and changes in the tax regime. Following days of speculation about sops for Bihar and Andhra Pradesh, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a range of financial measures to boost development in the two states governed…

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Union Budget 2024: Sitharaman announces special packages for Bihar and Andhra

"The requests of Bihar Govt for external assistance from multilateral development banks will be expedited..." Read further on Dynamite News:

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Budget 2024: Finance Minister presents 1st budget of Modi Govt 3.0; Watch LIVE from Parliament here

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is presenting the first budget of Modi Government 3.0 in Parliament. Know the live updates in this report of Dynamite News.

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reaches in Parliament to present Union Budget 2024

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrived in Parliament to present the Union Budget for 2024-25. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Inflation framework without food, China conundrum: 10 takeaways from the economic survey

From a cautious growth projection, to the need for stability amid global headwinds and geopolitical risk, to an onus on the private sector to boost employment, the Economic Survey 2024 presented in Parliament on Monday by Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman had several key points.

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Budget session of Parliament to be held from July 22 to Aug 12, union budget to be presented on July 23

The union budget for 2024-25 will be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on July 23. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Bureaucracy: Five officers appointed as PSs to three Union Ministers

The Government has appointed the following five officers as PSs to the three Union Ministers. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Congress' approach towards terrorism weak and soft: Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman attacked the Congress, saying the approach of the party towards terrorism has been “soft”.

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Nirmala’s statements belittling Dalit movements: ASA

Nirmala Sitharaman's statements on Rohith Vemula's death condemned by Ambedkar Students' Association for degrading Dalit movements.

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Inheritance tax could nullify India's decade of progress, says Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman criticizes Congress for advocating inheritance tax, stating it could hinder India's progress.

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