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Union budget’s push from tech to infra: 5 takeaways from Sitharaman’s speech

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the interim budget today, ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, purportedly with a renewed emphasis on welfare schemes for four groups – “the poor, women, youth and farmers”.

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Kerala’s ruling front and Opposition slam Centre’s Interim Budget as political exercise in futility

Initial reactions to the Interim Budget 2024 presented by Union Minister For Finance Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on February 1 signal a limited political concurrence between Kerala’s ruling front and the Opposition that the Centre’s financial plan held no promise for the country’s youth, farmers or women.

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Interim Budget 2024-2025 documents presented by FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Interim Budget 2024-2025, highlighting achievements and leaving tax slabs unchanged. The Hindu provides a copy of these Budget documents in PDF/DOC format.

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"Trinity of democracy, demography and diversity can fulfill aspirations of every Indian": Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday asserted that the BJP-led government at the Centre has worked with an approach to development that is "all-round, all-inclusive and all-pervasive."

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Interim Budget 2024 | ASHA, anganwadi workers and helpers gets health cover under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana

Add Budget 2024: The government on February 1 announced the extension of health care cover under Ayushman Bharat to all ASHA and anganwadi workers.

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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.

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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.

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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

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"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.

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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.

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Union Budget | Indian economy witnessed profound positive transformation in last 10 years, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

FM Nirmala Sitharaman Budget 2024 Speech: Indian economy witnesses positive transformation, projected to become third largest in the world with a GDP of $5 trillion

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Interim Budget: Kerala keeping its fingers crossed

The 2024-25 Interim Budget will be closely watched by Kerala, as it battles with the Centre over tax share and borrowing limits.

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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

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Centre’s capex thrust will continue because the private investment remains weak: Former Niti Aayog VC Rajiv Kumar

Former Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar emphasizes the need for continued focus on capital expenditure in the upcoming Interim Budget to address weak private investment and bridge the infrastructure gap in the Indian economy.

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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.

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ED raids Subhash Chandra-owned Essel Group’s Mumbai office: Report

The Enforcement Directorate has conducted searches at Essel Group’s Mumbai office, which also serves as the office premises for Zee Media, ET Now reported, citing sources.

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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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BJP leaders watch live-stream of event at Ayodhya temple

Chennai Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and other BJP leaders participate in temple pujas for Ram temple consecration.

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BJP is mixing politics with spirituality, Governor Ravi has joined hands with them: T.N. Minister Sekarbabu

Chennai Minister accuses BJP of spreading false information about the state government's interference in temple activities.

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Tamil Nadu Police remove LED screens where Sitharaman scheduled to watch Pran Pratishtha

Tamil Nadu Police on Monday removed the LED screens placed in a temple in the Kanchipuram district where Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was going to watch the live telecast of Ram Lalla's Pran Prathistha ceremony. Read further on Dynamite News:

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State govt. denies Nirmala’s charge of ban on special pujas in T.N. temples today

Tamil Nadu government rejects ban on special pujas in temples for Ram Temple consecration, accuses media of spreading fake news.

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Nirmala Sitharaman participates in cleanliness drive at Eri Katha Ramar temple

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman joins cleanliness drive at Eri Katha Ramar temple in Madhuranthakam as part of Swachh Teerth Campaign.

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