Budget 2024 debate: Opposition in Lok Sabha terms budget an insurance to shore up fragile coalition, BJP says it addresses all sections
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2024 debate: Opposition in Lok Sabha terms budget an insurance to shore up fragile coalition, BJP says it addresses all sections

The Hindu  

Battlelines appeared drawn in the Lok Sabha over the Union Budget, with the Opposition terming allocations to States where NDA allies governed as an “insurance” to shore up a fragile coalition under the BJP, and the Treasury benches asserting that the budget was one that addressed all sections and regions. Parliament Monsoon session, day 3 | updates Initiating the debate in the Lok Sabha, Congress MP Kumari Selja termed the budget a collection of “jumlas “ cautioning NDA members Nitish Kumar and N. Chandrababu Naidu that they may celebrate today for getting a large share but that it doesn’t take long for time to change. She also pointed out the declining trust in the government, “People do not trust this budget, which is why the number of seats fell from 303 to 240.” Editorial | Shuffling the deck: On the Union Budget 2024-25 This theme was taken up at length by Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee, who said that nobody was calling this government Modi 3.0, “not even the Finance Minister when she presented the Budget.” Speaking about the NDA coalition, he said, “It is so uncertain and fragile that it can implode anytime.” He repeatedly used the phrase “waqt badal raha hai “ on the government’s reduced numbers and its overwhelming majority in the last Lok Sabha being reduced to a coalition, something, he added, that was demonstrated by the budget. BJP MP from Tripura Biplab Deb, fielded by his party in the debate claimed that the NDA would remain in government till 2047 and “will take India to newer heights”.

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Parliament Budget Session Day 4 Updates: Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha, adjourned till 11 a.m. on March 18
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Parliament Budget Session Day 4 Updates: Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha, adjourned till 11 a.m. on March 18

The Hindu  

The Budget Session of Parliament resumed on Monday, after being adjourned last Wednesday on account of Holi. The Lok Sabha reconvened at 11 a.m. and moved to a discussion and voting on the Demands for Grants under the Ministry of Railways for 2025-26. Meanwhile, the Rajya Sabha took up a discussion on the working of the Rail Ministry, followed by …

Karnataka Budget 2025: Congress under Fire over Diversion of SC/ST Funds
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Karnataka Budget 2025: Congress under Fire over Diversion of SC/ST Funds

The Hindu  

Published : Mar 05, 2025 21:53 IST - 4 MINS READ Two days before the presentation of the State budget by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on March 7, members of the BJP in Karnataka protested the diversion of funds allocated for the welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Congress responds The Congress’ position is that Karnataka’s Dalits and tribal …

Bihar Budget: CM Nitish’s Subtle Hint to Tejashwi Yadav Sparks Debate, Video Goes Viral
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Bihar Budget: CM Nitish’s Subtle Hint to Tejashwi Yadav Sparks Debate, Video Goes Viral

ABP News  

As Bihar prepares for elections at the end of the year, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar presented the last budget of his current tenure in the state assembly. The budget was introduced by BJP’s Samrat Choudhary, with a strong focus on promises for women, but it lacked one key expectation—a free cash scheme for women. This omission has raised eyebrows, as …

Maharashtra Budget 2025: Ajit Pawar’s Strategy to Tackle Debt, Review Schemes, and Spur Growth
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Maharashtra Budget 2025: Ajit Pawar’s Strategy to Tackle Debt, Review Schemes, and Spur Growth

The Hindu  

Published : Mar 03, 2025 21:17 IST - 4 MINS READ In the first three days of March, Maharashtra’s financial situation was revealed: It tops the chart in the country’s State numbers for GST collection for February 2025, with Rs.30,637 crore; the State finance minister, Ajit Pawar, sought a supplementary Rs.6,486 crore on March 3. They spent big money: The …

Bihar govt. tables Budget of ₹3.17 lakh crore for the year 2025-26
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Bihar govt. tables Budget of ₹3.17 lakh crore for the year 2025-26

The Hindu  

Ahead of the State elections in October-November this year, the Bihar government on Monday tabled estimated Budget of ₹3,16,895.02 crore in the Assembly for the financial year 2025-26. The Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary who also holds finance department said that the State government would spend ₹60,954 crores on education, ₹20,335 crores on health, ₹16,193 crores on rural development and …

Jharkhand Budget 2025: Government tables ₹1.45 lakh crore Budget for FY 2025-26 in Assembly
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Jharkhand Budget 2025: Government tables ₹1.45 lakh crore Budget for FY 2025-26 in Assembly

The Hindu  

The Jharkhand Government on Monday tabled a ₹1.45 lakh crore Budget for the financial year 2025-26 in the State Assembly. The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha -led coalition Government had presented a Budget of ₹1.28 lakh crore for the 2024-25 financial year. Presenting the first budget of the Heman Soren’s government after retaining power in the assembly election last year, Mr. Kishore …

Nitish Kumar pats his deputy Samrat Choudhary's back after his Bihar budget presentation | Watch
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Nitish Kumar pats his deputy Samrat Choudhary's back after his Bihar budget presentation | Watch

India TV News  

Nitish Kumar pats his deputy Samrat Choudhary's back after his Bihar budget presentation | Watch Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, who holds the finance portfolio, presented the current state budget 2025, the last before the state goes to polls later this year. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday was seen patting his deputy Samrat Choudhary's back moments after …

Andhra govt presents annual budget with outlay of ₹3.22L-cr
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Andhra govt presents annual budget with outlay of ₹3.22L-cr

Hindustan Times  

Andhra Pradesh finance minister Payyavula Keshav on Friday presented the state’s annual budget for the financial year 2025-26 in the state legislative assembly with an outlay of ₹3.22 lakh crore. They are Thalliki Vandanam, a revised “Amma Vodi scheme” of the previous YS Jagan Mohan Reddy government providing financial assistance to women for sending their children to schools; and Annadata …

Union Budget 2025-26: Highlights from Nirmala Sitharaman’s post-budget presser
1 month ago

Union Budget 2025-26: Highlights from Nirmala Sitharaman’s post-budget presser

The Hindu  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held a press conference after an interaction post Union Budget 2025-26. On the question of FIIs and retail investors, the finance minister held that Indian markets today are also yielding good returns and profit booking is also happening. On FII money outflow Adding to the Finance Minister’s statement, Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey held that it …

Parliament Budget Session Day 9 LIVE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman replies to Budget discussion in Rajya Sabha
1 month, 1 week ago

Parliament Budget Session Day 9 LIVE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman replies to Budget discussion in Rajya Sabha

The Hindu  

February 13, 2025 16:35 Recurring themes of transparency, co-operative federalism since 2020-21: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman mentions features of budget-making in the past 4-5 years which “speak for themselves.” She notes that during the pandemic years, the government’s attempt resulted in India becoming “fragile five,” while after Covid, with targeted support to those who needed help, …

AP CM Naidu reviews Budget preparation with focus on welfare, development
1 month, 1 week ago

AP CM Naidu reviews Budget preparation with focus on welfare, development

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu held an extensive discussion with Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav and senior department officials regarding the preparation of the Budget for the financial year 2025-26. The meeting, held at his residence in Undavalli on Wednesday, saw the Chief Minister emphasise that the Budget should strike a balance between welfare schemes and the development of the …

BJP terms Budget a booster shot as Opposition rakes up slowdown
1 month, 1 week ago

BJP terms Budget a booster shot as Opposition rakes up slowdown

The Hindu  

Members of the Opposition and treasury benches went head-to-head during a discussion on the Union Budget 2025-26 in the Lok Sabha on Monday. He defended the Budget, calling it a “force multiplier.” Mr. Thakur said the grand old party had scored a zero in successive elections to the Lok Sabha and the Assembly since 2014. He also wanted to know …

Union Budget is pro-rich, says Opposition
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Union Budget is pro-rich, says Opposition

The Hindu  

Terming the Union Budget “pro-rich”, Opposition members in the Lok Sabha on Friday urged the Modi government to improve the condition of the common people, farmers and agriculture workers, youth, small and medium enterprises, among others. “It failed to address the grievances of the farmers,” Mr. Gandhi said, adding that the “misplaced priorities” of the government led to the closure …

Politics, populism, and prajatantra
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Politics, populism, and prajatantra

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 07, 2025 15:26 IST - 5 MINS READ Dear readers, Populism and the Budget go hand in hand in India, especially when elections are around the corner. News channels, of course, went to town with headlines: “Madhubani Sari Magadh Splurge”, “Bharat Budget or Bihar Budget”, “Budget all about Bihar, Bihar, and Bihar”, “Booster to Bihar”, “FM loosens …

Parliament Budget Session Day 3 LIVE: India failed in organising production, handed it over to China, says Rahul Gandhi in LS
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Parliament Budget Session Day 3 LIVE: India failed in organising production, handed it over to China, says Rahul Gandhi in LS

The Hindu  

Parliamentary discussion on the Union Budget 2025-26, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, will get under way today with the Motion of Thanks on the President’s address to be taken up by both the Houses. Meanwhile, the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are expected to witness fiery debates as opposition parties have called for a discussion on the Maha Kumbh …

Delhi polls: BJP says budget ‘revolutionary’, AAP calls it ‘deceptive’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi polls: BJP says budget ‘revolutionary’, AAP calls it ‘deceptive’

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party and the Aam Aadmi Party on Sunday took on one another over the merits of the Union Budget 2025-26 in multiple press conferences over the day. BJP’s national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi said that “Delhi will benefit the most” from the announcements in the budget, especially pertaining to urban development, power and tax relief, AAP’s Saurabh Bharadwaj …

Karnataka ignored in Union Budget 2025-26: KPCC spokesman
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka ignored in Union Budget 2025-26: KPCC spokesman

The Hindu  

Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee spokesperson M. Lakshman said that Karnataka has been ignored in the Union Budget 2025-26 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament on Saturday. In contrast, in Bihar where Assembly elections are due later this year, the Budget has announced a package of ₹78,000 crore, Mr. Lakshman said, while pointing out that the survival of …

Union Budget 2025: Bihar given ‘full’ attention; A.P. received ‘nil’, says State Congress president Y.S. Sharmila
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Union Budget 2025: Bihar given ‘full’ attention; A.P. received ‘nil’, says State Congress president Y.S. Sharmila

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee president Y.S. Sharmila has slammed the Centre for “making meagre allocations for Andhra Pradesh in the Union Budget”. Taking to the social media platform X, she alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s budget was discriminatory. “The budget is ‘full’ for Bihar, and ‘Nill’ for Andhra Pradesh,” she said. The State Congress chief wondered why Nitish Kumar’s …

PM Modi rally in Delhi: ‘BJP only party to respect middle class, Budget fulfils Modi’s guarantees’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi rally in Delhi: ‘BJP only party to respect middle class, Budget fulfils Modi’s guarantees’

The Hindu  

Lauding the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said only the BJP respected the middle class of the country and the Budget was focused on ensuring that “Modi’s Guarantees” were fulfilled. Delhi Assembly elections 2025: Full coverage Addressing his final rally in the capital at R.K. Puram ahead of the Delhi Assembly election in …

Kalyana karnataka region feels completely neglected, say forums
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kalyana karnataka region feels completely neglected, say forums

New Indian Express  

KALABURAGI: The Union Budget presented on Saturday disappointed almost all the organisations including political parties of Kalyana Karnataka, especially of Kalaburagi district. AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge, CM Siddaramaiah and president of Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board Dr Ajay Singh have written separate letters to PM Narendra Modi as well as to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to announce Rs 5,000 crore …

Karnataka’s tax devolution this fiscal stands at ₹ 51,876 crore
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka’s tax devolution this fiscal stands at ₹ 51,876 crore

The Hindu  

The 2025-26 Union Budget, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday, devolves ₹51,876 crore to Karnataka as its share in taxes and duties, which stood at ₹46,932.72 in the previous fiscal. While this shows a marginal increase, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has expressed unhappiness over several of the specific demands of the State, which were put forth, not being met, …

Bandi dubs Budget game changer
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bandi dubs Budget game changer

Deccan Chronicle  

Karimnagar:Union minister of state for home affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Saturday hailed the Union Budget, calling it as exceptional and highly favourable for the poor, middle class, farmers, small traders and young entrepreneurs. Bandi Sanjay pointed out the broader economic impact of the government’s vision of making India the third-largest economy by 2027, next to the United States and …

Budget brings cheers to salaried, middle class and elderly
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Budget brings cheers to salaried, middle class and elderly

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Despite focusing on the four pillars of society -- poor, women, youth and farmers -- in Union Budget 2025-26, the government on Saturday brought cheer to the faces of salaried, middle class and elderly people as it announced a big bonanza on their personal income-tax in putting more money in their hands. With some “hits and misses”, the …

Union Budget 2025: This is a Budget for poll-bound Bihar, other States ignored: CPI(M)
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Union Budget 2025: This is a Budget for poll-bound Bihar, other States ignored: CPI(M)

The Hindu  

The Communist Party of India West Bengal State Secretary Md. Mr. Salim criticised the Bhartiya Janta Party government for giving 100% foreign direct investment opportunities in the insurance sector. They have understood that they will not be able to make any major political profit in Bengal, hence our State only got losses in this Budget,” said Mr Salim. Reacting to …

New income tax slabs and more: The big Budget 2025 announcements, in graphics
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

New income tax slabs and more: The big Budget 2025 announcements, in graphics

Firstpost  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Union Budget for the financial year 2025-2026 in Parliament on Saturday. From a change in income tax slabs to a boost to IIT infrastructure, here are the major announcements of the Budget Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Union Budget for the financial year 2025-2026 in Parliament on Saturday. Here’s a quick look at …

Union Budget extremely disappointing for State: K.N. Balagopal
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Union Budget extremely disappointing for State: K.N. Balagopal

The Hindu  

Balagopal on Saturday described the 2025-26 Union Budget as extremely disappointing for Kerala and slammed the Centre for ignoring reasonable demands such as a ₹24,000-crore special economic package for propping up State finances and financial aid for the rehabilitation of landslide survivors in Wayanad. Despite Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaking at length about investment, export and development, the Budget …

AIADMK, BJP's Former Ally, Labels Union Budget As ‘Bihar Budget’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

AIADMK, BJP's Former Ally, Labels Union Budget As ‘Bihar Budget’

ABP News  

Tamil Nadu's main opposition AIADMK on Saturday alleged that the Union Budget appeared to be "Bihar Budget," and flayed the Centre for not announcing special schemes for the state. AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami said the Budget did not have special schemes for states like Tamil Nadu and it appeared to be "Bihar's Budget," rather than the Union Budget …

Thumbs up or down? How INDIA bloc reacted to Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2025
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Thumbs up or down? How INDIA bloc reacted to Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2025

Hindustan Times  

The Opposition's INDIA bloc, including the Congress and Trinamool Congress, Saturday criticised the Union Budget 2025, presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, claiming that it has nothing to address the “illnesses” of stagnant real wages, lack of buoyancy in mass consumption, sluggish rates of private investment and a complicated GST system that the economy is suffering from. While Congress MPs …

Bengal ignored in Budget 2025, everything given to Bihar due to polls: Trinamool
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bengal ignored in Budget 2025, everything given to Bihar due to polls: Trinamool

India Today  

Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday alleged that the Union Budget 2025, tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Lok Sabha, has nothing to offer for West Bengal, alleging that the state remains 'deprived' under the BJP-led NDA rule at the Centre. The Diamond Harbour MP's remarks came soon after Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Union Budget 2025 in Lok …

Harsh Goenka applauds Nirmala Sitharaman's 'Champions' Budget 2025: 'India does a shahi snan'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Harsh Goenka applauds Nirmala Sitharaman's 'Champions' Budget 2025: 'India does a shahi snan'

Hindustan Times  

Harsh Goenka, the Chairman of RPG Group, has praised the Union Budget 2025 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament today. Harsh Goenka lauded Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2025, describing it as a "Champions Budget." ‘A Champions Budget’ In his post, Goenka commended FM Sitharaman, drawing a comparison with the Indian cricket team’s “men in blue.” He said, “Just …

BJP in Kerala welcomes Budget; Congress, CPI(M) MPs call it 'disappointing'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

BJP in Kerala welcomes Budget; Congress, CPI(M) MPs call it 'disappointing'

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram/New Delhi: The BJP in Kerala termed the Union Budget 2024-25 as a "game-changer" even as some Congress and CPI MPs termed it as a "disappointment". BJP state president K Surendran said the budget was a "game-changer" as it provides a "massive relief" to the middle-class by exempting tax on incomes upto Rs 12 lakh per annum under the new …

Budget 2025: Arvind Kejriwal ’disappointed’ as Modi govt ’ignores’ his billionaire loan waiver proposal
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2025: Arvind Kejriwal ’disappointed’ as Modi govt ’ignores’ his billionaire loan waiver proposal

Live Mint  

Budget 2025: Arvind Kejriwal voiced disappointment on Saturday after the Union Budget failed to include any proposal to ‘end billionaire loan waivers’. Budget 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman presents eighth budget Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her eighth straight budget before the Lok Sabha on Saturday, laying out a blueprint for “next-generation” reforms. Arvind Kejriwal's fellow party leader Sanjay Singh also voiced …

FM Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget speech enthuses Shankar Sharma: ‘Aaj ki party meri taraf sey’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

FM Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget speech enthuses Shankar Sharma: ‘Aaj ki party meri taraf sey’

Live Mint  

Budget 2025 reaction: Stock market investor Shankar Sharma seemed quite enthused by the announcements made by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Union Budget 2025-26. Budget-Bihar Connect The two announcements he expects will be a "HUGE POSITIVE" for his net worth include the auxiliary airport at Bihta and the expansion of IIT Patna. "Baki ka to pata nahi, but Budget …

‘Band-aid for bullet wounds’: What political leaders said on FM Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget 2025 speech
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Band-aid for bullet wounds’: What political leaders said on FM Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget 2025 speech

Live Mint  

Budget 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025 on Saturday, February 1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the Union Budget, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, as a "people's budget" that puts more money in the hands of people and said it is a force-multiplier that will increase investments and lead to growth. Opposition's reaction on Union …

Union Budget 2025: Why Nirmala Sitharaman picked saree with Bihar's Madhubani art
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Union Budget 2025: Why Nirmala Sitharaman picked saree with Bihar's Madhubani art

Firstpost  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has chosen a white saree with intricate Madhubani painting for her eighth Budget presentation. Here’s why it matters India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman poses with officials while leaving her office to present the Union Budget. For Budget 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has chosen a white kasavu saree with a golden border and an intricate Madhubani …

Union Budget 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman meets President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Union Budget 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman meets President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Op India  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary met President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Saturday ahead of Union Budget. Meanwhile, the Economic Survey tabled in Parliament on Friday projected India’s economy to grow between 6.3 per cent and 6.8 per cent in the next financial year 2025-26. The survey, tabled a day …

'This Budget Is Nice Budget': Your Budget Is Complete Without THIS Iconic Ramdas Athawale Reaction Video
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'This Budget Is Nice Budget': Your Budget Is Complete Without THIS Iconic Ramdas Athawale Reaction Video

ABP News  

If you’re up on a Saturday morning, eagerly tuning into the pre-budget show and gearing up for Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s speech in Parliament— kudos to you! Every year, expectations run high for the Union Budget, as this crucial document not only defines the nation’s growth trajectory but also directly impacts the common citizen, especially when it comes to direct …

Budget 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman wears Madhubani saree; Finance Minister pays tribute to Dalit artist from Bihar
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman wears Madhubani saree; Finance Minister pays tribute to Dalit artist from Bihar

Live Mint  

Budget 2025: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has decided to wear a saree as a tribute to Madhubani Art and Padma Shri Dulari Devi, a Mithila art expert from Bihar. During a visit to Madhubani, FM Nirmala Sitharaman met artist Dulari Devi at the Mithila Art Institute during a credit outreach event. India's Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman poses for a …

Budget 2025: 5 reasons why this finance bill is Modi’s most pivotal yet
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2025: 5 reasons why this finance bill is Modi’s most pivotal yet

Live Mint  

Budget 2025: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2025 at 11 am, today. This will be Sitharaman's eighth consecutive Budget and her second full-fledged budget of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance government formed in 2024. 1- Budget without BJP majority: Budget 2025 is Modi government second full budget without a majority post 2024 Lok …

Budget 2025: Documents reach Parliament ahead of Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget presentation
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2025: Documents reach Parliament ahead of Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget presentation

India TV News  

Budget 2025: Budget documents reached Parliament ahead of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget presentation at 11 am today. Sitharaman, India's first full-time woman Finance Minister, broke away from the colonial tradition of carrying a Budget briefcase in July 2019, opting instead for a traditional 'bahi-khata', to carry the Union Budget papers. Her Budget for the fiscal year starting April 2025 …

Union Budget 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to table Budget today in Parliament
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Union Budget 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to table Budget today in Parliament

India TV News  

Union Budget 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the first full Union Budget of the Modi government's third term today. GDP growth rate projected to fall 6.4 per cent The Budget will come in the backdrop of the GDP growth rate projected to fall to 4-year low of 6.4 per cent in the current financial year, close …

Budget is an attempt to 'dupe' people: Mallikarjun Kharge
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Budget is an attempt to 'dupe' people: Mallikarjun Kharge

New Indian Express  

"The whole country is struggling with the problem of inflation and unemployment, but the Modi government is bent on garnering false praises," he said. Modi ji had promised yesterday that he would take a big step for the empowerment of women in this budget, but nothing like that happened in the budget," he said. Kharge said that nothing has been …

Opposition's 'election gimmick' barb after Budget's special gift for Bihar
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Opposition's 'election gimmick' barb after Budget's special gift for Bihar

India Today  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025-26 today, unveiling significant announcements. While the budget received praise from the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and NDA leaders, opposition leaders criticised it, alleging political motives ahead of the upcoming Delhi and Bihar elections. Congress leader Manish Tewari called the Union Budget 2025-26 a “budget for Bihar”. Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee …

Budget 2025: 'Weakest Budget in 10 years', here's how opposition reacted to Sitharaman's speech
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2025: 'Weakest Budget in 10 years', here's how opposition reacted to Sitharaman's speech

India TV News  

Budget 2025: 'Weakest Budget in 10 years', here's how opposition reacted to Sitharaman's speech Budget 2025 was presented amid a huge uproar by opposition leaders. Akhilesh Yadav's reaction on Budget 2025 Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav says, "Maha Kumbh comes after 12 years. Mayawati's reaction on Budget Former UP CM and BSP National president Mayawati said, "Due to the tremendous …

’Utho, Anarkali’: Hilarious memes galore on social media ahead of Budget 2025
1 month, 3 weeks ago

’Utho, Anarkali’: Hilarious memes galore on social media ahead of Budget 2025

Live Mint  

Budget 2025 memes: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present the Union Budget on Saturday, February 1. Budget 2025 memes “Tum ameer ho, khushnaseeb ho, mai gareeb hu, badnaseeb hu,” one netizen posted actor Mithun Chakraborty's famous dialogue, alleging how the Budget overlooks the ordeals of the Indian middle class. Netizens take a dig at ‘Ladli behena scheme’ …

Budget 2025: What Will Nirmala Sitharaman Grant Nitish For Election-Bound Bihar In Union Budget 2025?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2025: What Will Nirmala Sitharaman Grant Nitish For Election-Bound Bihar In Union Budget 2025?

ABP News  

The Union Budget 2025 will be sort of an acid test for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his NDA ally and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar. With the Bihar Assembly elections due later this year, all eyes will be on how Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman treats ally Nitish Kumar. What Bihar Got In Budget 2024 Nitish Kumar's 'ghar wapsi' to …

Budget 2025: How to read the documents that FM Sitharaman will present in parliament
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2025: How to read the documents that FM Sitharaman will present in parliament

Hindustan Times  

The budget speech by the finance minister in Lok Sabha is usually the most followed part of any budget. Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey on Friday Budget speech The speech read out in Parliament is divided into two parts. For instance, in the July 2024 budget, the finance minister announced plans to incentivise job creation, improve …

Union Budget 2025 date, time and live streaming: When and where to watch Nirmala Sitharaman's speech
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Union Budget 2025 date, time and live streaming: When and where to watch Nirmala Sitharaman's speech

Hindustan Times  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 on Saturday. Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 on Saturday. Budget 2025 speech: When and where to watch live-streaming The Budget speech by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will be broadcast live from 11:00 am on February 1 and can be …

Budget 2025: ‘President could hardly speak, poor thing,’ says Sonia Gandhi on Droupadi Murmu’s speech
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Budget 2025: ‘President could hardly speak, poor thing,’ says Sonia Gandhi on Droupadi Murmu’s speech

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Congress leader Sonia Gandhi said President Droupadi Murmu was “getting tired by the end” of her speech in Parliament on the first day of the Budget Session 2025. Droupadi Murmu addressed the joint session of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha on Friday, kicking off the 2025 Budget session of Parliament. Economic Survey Following the President's address, Union Finance …

Budget 2025: When Finance Ministers’ gave poetic touch to their speeches
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Budget 2025: When Finance Ministers’ gave poetic touch to their speeches

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Over the years since independence, Union Finance Ministers in India have added their own touch to the Budget speech, with some taking longer and others a slight poetic touch. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to announce the budget on February 1 as the nation eyes potential tax reliefs for the country's middle-class and low-income individuals. Nirmala Sitharaman: The …

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