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Union Budget 2025: FM Nirmala Sitharaman twins with President Droupadi Murmu in white saree. Spot the differences!

Union Budget 2025: Draped in a white and red saree, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reached the Rashtrapati Bhavan carrying her trademark ‘bahi-khata’. Check how Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2025 saree was different from Droupadi Murmu's. Nirmala Sitharaman's handloom silk saree had fish-themed embroidery ending in a dull golden border, while Droupadi Murmu sported a regional tribal woven saree with a broader red and golden border. Budget 2025: Customary ‘dahi-cheeni’ President Droupadi Murmu offered ‘dahi-cheeni’ to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman before she left the Rashtrapti Bhavan to present her eighth Union Budget.

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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 …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Hindu Morning Digest, February 2, 2025

The Hindu

Union Budget 2025: Tax bonanza for middle class If your car is sputtering, and a faulty fading battery appears to be the cause, the only immediate alternative is to try and jumpstart it by hooking it up with another running car. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman sought to do just that on Saturday with her Union Budget for 2025-26 — jumpstart …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Dream Come True’: Bihar Artist On Crafting FM Nirmala Sitharaman’s Madhubani-Inspired Budget Day Saree

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman paid tribute to the Madhubani art of Bihar by wearing an off-white handloom silk saree adorned with fish-themed embroidery and a golden border while presenting the Union Budget 2025 on Saturday. Reacting to Sitharaman’s choice of attire, Bandana Preyashi, Secretary of Bihar’s Industries Department, shared on X, "Union Finance Minister adorns a Madhubani saree made by …

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 …

Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget day sarees evoke interest

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget day sarees evoke interest

The Hindu

The Union Budget 2025 tabled on Saturday was the eighth consecutive budget presented by Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament. Clad in a cream-coloured handloom silk saree with golden border and pairing it with red blouse, she made the Budget speech in the Parliament on Saturday. The Madhubani artist had requested Ms. Sitharaman to wear the saree on Budget Day. During …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025-26, outlining key priorities to accelerate economic growth, ensure inclusive development, support industries, and enhance household sentiment. Secure inclusive development c. Invigorate society and industry d. Uplift household sentiment and e. Enhance spending on power of India's rising middle class,” Sitharaman said while outlining her Budget focus. Marine & Shipbuilding Sector: BCD …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Madhubani Saree Stirs Political Debate | ABP NEWS

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025 wearing a saree featuring Bihar’s famous Madhubani painting, a traditional art form. The saree, gifted by Padma Shri awardee Dulari Devi, has sparked political discussions as Bihar prepares for state elections later this year. The government has yet to announce any specific measures for Bihar in this budget, though special packages …

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

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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 …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

A sweet gesture: President Murmu offers ‘dahi-cheeni’ to Nirmala Sitharaman ahead of Budget 2025

Hindustan Times

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday, shortly before the Union Budget 2025 presentation, offered 'dahi-cheeni' to finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman. President Droupadi Murmu offers auspicious dahi 'cheeni' to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during a meeting before the latter presents the Budget 2025-26, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. Meanwhile, the Economic Survey tabled in Parliament on Friday, projected India's …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Union Budget 2025: President Droupadi Murmu offers ‘dahi-cheeni’ to Nirmala Sitharaman — WATCH

Live Mint

Union Budget 2025: President Droupadi Murmu offered 'dahi-cheeni' to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman ahead of her eighth Union Budget presentation on Saturday, February 1. Union Budget 2025 Nirmala Sitharaman will present her record eighth consecutive Budget on Saturday at 11 am in Lok Sabha. Meanwhile, the Economic Survey tabled in Parliament on Friday, projected India's economy to grow between …

1 month, 2 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 …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Nirmala Sitharaman obliges Dulari Devi, wears her gifted Madhubani art saree on Budget Day

Hindustan Times

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, presenting her eighth consecutive Union Budget, arrived at Parliament dressed in an elegant saree that celebrated India's rich cultural heritage. The saree, adorned with intricate Madhubani artwork, was a thoughtful gift from Padma Shri awardee Dulari Devi, symbolising a tribute to the centuries-old art form and its skilled artisans, as reported by news agency ANI. Dulari …

Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget Day saree gifted by 2021 Padma Shri awardee

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget Day saree gifted by 2021 Padma Shri awardee

India Today

While presenting the Budget, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has always made headlines for setting out the government's fiscal policies for the year ahead. For presenting the Union Budget 2025–26 on Saturday, she chose a white saree with a dull gold border, adorned with Madhubani art prints in black. The Union Minister paired the saree with a bright red blouse, …

1 month, 2 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 …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Union Budget 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman's Sartorial Choice For The Budget Announcement

ABP News

Union Budget 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's saree choices during the budget presentation highlights India's diverse handloom traditions. For her budget presentation today, Sitharaman arrived at the Parliament complex wearing a white silk saree with golden border and madhubani artwork on it, pairing it with red blouse, golden chain, a bindi, and earring. MP Sanjay Kumar Jha Expresses Gratitude as …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman dons a saree with Madhubani art as tribute to Dulari Devi

India TV News

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget today, February 1. The white saree has Madhubani art along the borders and a red blouse completes the traditional white saree. The saree is also a tribute to the skill of Padma awardee Dulari Devi. During FM's visit to Madhubani, she met Dulari Devi and had a cordial …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2025: President Murmu feeds 'dahi-cheeni' to Nirmala Sitharaman | Watch video

India TV News

Budget 2025: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met President Droupadi Murmu ahead of presenting the Union Budget 2025 in Parliament. Watch video here The Finance Minister was Nirmala Sitharaman to present Budget 2025 Sitharaman is all set to present the Union Budget 2025 in the Parliament today. Sitharaman, however, will continue to hold the record of presenting the most budget …

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

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1 month, 2 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 …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman honours Dulari Devi, know the story of Padma Shree awardee

India TV News

Budget 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman honours Dulari Devi, know the story of Padma Shree awardee Budget 2025: Dulari Devi, a master of Mithila or Madhubani art, was honoured with Padma Shri in 2021 for her contributions towards preserving Madhubani art. However, her attire grabbed everyone's attention as she wore a Madhubani art Saree made by Padma awardee Dulari Devi. Story behind …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi predicts how FM Sitharaman’s photo will look like on Budget day: ‘You will not see…’

Live Mint

On the eve of Union Budget 2025, Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi predicted how Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman would ‘look’ on Budget day. Your population is 50 per cent and tomorrow if 100 rupees are distributed in the budget, then your officers will take a decision of only 5 rupees,” Rahul Gandhi added. Economic Survey 2024-25 …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman's sarees over the years on Budget presentation day

Hindustan Times

Budget 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman's sarees over the years on Budget presentation day Nirmala Sitharaman wore different sarees over the Budget day. Here's a look at her sartorial choices.. 1 / 6 View Photos in a new improved layout Nirmala Sitharaman presented the 2024 Union Budget in a blue saree with swirling floral motifs in white. 2 / 6 View Photos …

1 month, 2 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’ …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2025: A look back at Nirmala Sitharaman's signature sarees on Budget day over the years

Live Mint

Budget 2025: A look back at Nirmala Sitharaman's signature sarees on Budget day over the years 8 Photos. Updated: 29 Jan 2025, 01:07 PM IST Share Via India’s first full-time woman Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, is known for her bold economic policies and elegant Budget Day style. 1/8Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present her 7th straight …

2 months, 1 week ago

Union Budget 2025 date and time: When will FM Nirmala Sitharaman present Budget?

Hindustan Times

Budget 2025 date and time: The Union Budget 2025 or the second full budget of Modi 3.0 is scheduled to be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, marking her eighth presentation of a Union Budget. Budget 2025 date and time: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chairs the eighth Pre-Budget Consultation with the stakeholders and representatives from the trade unions in …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2024: President Murmu, FM Nirmala Sitharaman's ‘dahi-cheeni’ ritual at Rashtrapati Bhavan | Watch

Hindustan Times

Ahead of the Union Budget 2024 presentation in the Parliament on Tuesday, President Droupadi Murmu offered 'dahi-chini' to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman when she arrived at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan before presenting the Union Budget, in New Delhi. Before reaching the Rashtrapati Bhavan, FM …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2024 look is a handloom saree in a blend of beige and magenta

Hindustan Times

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is poised to present the Union Budget 2024-25 today, following the tabling of the Economic Survey. Let's explore Nirmala Sitharaman's saree look for the Union Budget 2024-25. Decoding Nirmala Sitharaman's saree look for Budget 2024-25 For this pivotal occasion, the Finance Minister exuded grace in an exquisite six-yard saree that perfectly blends tradition and sophistication. Nirmala …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget 2024 look: White and violet this time—a look at her sarees over the years

Live Mint

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, known for promoting traditional Indian textiles, wore an off-white checkered handloom saree with a contrasting purple and pink-hued blouse with a violet border for the presentation of the Union Budget, which she will present later today. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will make history by presenting her seventh consecutive budget on July 23. Income Tax Budget …

1 year, 1 month ago

FM Nirmala Sitharaman dons blue-cream saree to present Interim Budget 2024

Live Mint

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who is known for her attraction towards Indian textiles, opted for a blue-cream coloured tussar silk saree with kantha handiwork on Budget Day that was presented today at 11 am in Parliament. Budget 2024 Live Updates Last year, the finance minister had worn a traditional temple border saree. Income Tax Slab Budget 2024 Live Updates …

2 years, 1 month ago

Budget 2023 News Updates: Zero Tax Upto Rs 7L; Govt Says New I-T Regime Has Better Incentives

News 18

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said the four emphasis points of the Union Budget 2023-24 are empowering women, action plan for tourism, initiatives for Vishvakarmas and green growth. Sitharaman said, “Our vision is to create a tech-driven and knowledge-based economy.” she added that the Indian economy is on the right track and the growth has been at 7 per …

2 years, 1 month ago

Nirmala Sitharaman dons bright red saree with temple border for Budget 2023

Hindustan Times

Union minister Nirmala Sitharaman chose a bright red saree with a black border for her 5th Budget on Wednesday. Nirmala Sitharaman chooses a bright red saree with black border and intricate golden work on Budget day. Budget 2023: Income Tax slab LIVE updates In 2021, Nirmala Sitharaman wore a red and off-white silk Pochampally saree with an ikat pattern. Ahead …

2 years, 1 month ago

Union Budget 2023: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman makes statement in red cotton handloom saree

India TV News

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for 2023-24 in Parliament on Wednesday. While the red and black colour of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's saree instantly catches the attention of the observer, it also features intricate golden work. Read: Budget 2023 LIVE: Nirmala Sitharaman reaches Parliament, Cabinet meeting shortly Nirmala Sitharaman wears cotton ilkal handloom saree Nirmala Sitharaman …

2 years, 1 month ago

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to present Union Budget 2023 today; 'it will be a ray of hope' says PM

India TV News

Union Budget 2023: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is geared up for presenting her fifth budget in the Parliament on Wednesday. What India Inc expect from the Union Budget The Economic Survey 2022-23 tabled in Parliament on Tuesday presents a realistic assessment of India's economy, industry bodies said, while expressing hope for out-of-box measures to boost growth and consumption in the …

3 years, 1 month ago

Union Budget 2022: Nirmala Sitharaman dons rusty brown saree for her fourth budget presentation

Firstpost

While the colour brown is often associated with resilience, dependability, security, and safety, red signifies warmth, love and power New Delhi: For her fourth budget presentation, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman kept her look simple and elegant, sporting a crisp rusty brown saree with off-white border detailing that spread throughout the sides. The Finance Minister had launched the ‘Union Budget …

3 years, 1 month ago

Budget 2022: Sitharaman dons rusty brown saree; takes digital tab in red pouch

India TV News

Budget 2022: Sitharaman dons rusty brown saree; takes digital tab in red pouch For the uninitiated, the Union Finance Minister's love for subtly elegant handloom and silk sarees is well known, and hence, it's reasonable to assume that her sartorial choices are what distinguishes her appearance. Highlights The rusty brown tone of her saree was a combination of two colours …

4 years, 1 month ago

Nirmala Sitharaman dons Bengali 'laal paad' saree for Union Budget 2021-22 presentation

India TV News

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chose to wear a silk red-and-white saree on Budget Day. Donning a crisp red saree with gold border and off-white detailing, Sitharaman posed for a group photograph with MoS Finance Anurag Thakur and other members of the finance ministry, at North Block in New Delhi Called the 'laal paad' saree in Bengal, it is worn by …

4 years, 1 month ago

Sitharaman’s Saree Symbolism: With Eye on Bengal, Did Finance Minister Wear Laal-Paad on Budget Day?

News 18

On Monday morning, when Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman posed for the camera with her core team ahead of the Budget presentation, people in West Bengal would have likely taken note of her subtle symbolism. Known for her love for handloom, Nirmala Sitharaman chose to wear a silk off-white saree with a broad red border on the Budget Day. As far …

5 years, 1 month ago

Union Budget 2020: Watch Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget Speech Live

News 18

Union Budget 2020 Watch LIVE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is back with a red cloth bahi khata to present the union budget, the second of the second edition of the Narendra Modi government amid economic turbulence. The finance minister in her speech in Parliament today is likely to increase state spending on infrastructure and offer some income tax incentives, aiming …

5 years, 8 months ago

This will prove useful just for business tycoons: Mayawati slams Nirmala Sitharaman's maiden budget

India TV News

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Friday commented on the budget 2019. Taking to Twitter, the BSP chief said the Central government tried its best to make the budget appealing on all aspects. "The weaker sections of the society will have to bear the brunt of inflation, poverty and unemployment due to the budget presented in the Lok Sabha today," …

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Union Finance Minister’s statement an insult to Kerala, says P. Rajeeve

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The backlash against Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s remarks in the Rajya Sabha on the industrial climate in Kerala continued on Wednesday with Industries Minister P. Rajeeve accusing the Minister of insulting the State. Speaking to press persons here, Mr. Rajeeve said that Ms. Sitharaman’s blind anti-communist stance had led her to making anti-Kerala statements. “She appears to have forgotten …

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