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February 2, 2025 8:35 AM February 2, 2025 8:35 AM

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Govt allocates 11.21 lakh crore rupees towards capital expenditure in budget

The government has projected capital expenditure target of 11.21 lakh crore rupees in the Union Budget for the financial year 2025-26 reinforcing its commitment to infrastructure-driven growth. The government has allocated considerable budgetary allocation for defense and railways. A record 6 lakh 8...

February 1, 2025 8:06 PM February 1, 2025 8:06 PM

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Piyush Goyal welcomes Union Budget 2025

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal today welcomed the Union Budget 2025 saying that 22 lakh more jobs can be created directly and indirectly in the leather and footwear sector.   Talking to the media, Mr. Goyal said that no income tax up to 12 lakhs make the budget a holistic one, whic...

February 1, 2025 7:39 PM February 1, 2025 7:39 PM

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Budget for Renewable Energy Ministry Sees 53% Hike to Rs 26,549 Cr: Pralhad Joshi

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has said that the budget allocated to the New and Renewable Energy Ministry increased by nearly 53 per cent to nearly Rs 26,549 crore this year.   Briefing media in New Delhi, the Minister underscored that the outlay for food grains and distribution is 2 lakh three thous...

February 1, 2025 8:48 PM February 1, 2025 8:48 PM

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Union Budget 2025 has laid the roadmap for Viksit Bharat: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw today said that the Union Budget 2025 has laid the roadmap for Viksit Bharat. In a social media post, Mr Vaishnaw said that it has growth, inclusion and innovation at its core, from farmers to fintech, MSMEs to AI.   Talking to media, Mr Va...

February 1, 2025 4:41 PM February 1, 2025 4:41 PM

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Union Budget 2025 focuses on Agriculture, MSME, Investment, Export: JP Nadda

Health Minister JP Nadda welcomed the Union Budget 2025 saying that it is a visionary roadmap that embodies the aspirations and dreams of 140 crore Indians, lighting the way towards the vision of Viksit Bharat.   In a social media post, Mr. Nadda said that by focusing on the four engines- Agric...

February 1, 2025 4:00 PM February 1, 2025 4:00 PM

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Inaugural edition of Indian Navy Half Marathon to be held on Feb 2

The inaugural edition of the Indian Navy Half Marathon will be held in New Delhi tomorrow. The event will be hosted at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, with the race route covering India Gate and the historic Kartavya Path.   Over 10,000 participants are expected to compete across three race categories...

February 1, 2025 2:19 PM February 1, 2025 2:19 PM

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Union Budget 2025 Receives Positive Reactions from public

The Union Budget 2025 was presented today by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Talking to Akashvani News, people are finding this budget promising as it focuses on the middle class, employment, infrastructure, exports, and tourism. A working professional in the medical industry from New Delhi, Vi...

February 1, 2025 2:16 PM February 1, 2025 2:16 PM

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Lok Sabha Adjourned for Day After Union Budget Presentation

The Lok Sabha has been adjourned for the day after the presentation of the Union Budget. Earlier in the morning, when the House met and the Finance Minister began to present the budget, some opposition MPs, including from Congress, the Samajwadi Party, and DMK, staged a brief walkout. They were prot...