Union Budget is biased, completely ignored TN, claims CM Stalin

Union Budget is biased, completely ignored TN, claims CM Stalin

Saturday, 01 February 2025 | PTI

The Union Budget for 2025-2026 was 'biased' in completely ignoring Tamil Nadu and betrayed the expectation of the people, Chief Minister M K Stalin said on Saturday. Despite putting forth several demands to it, the Centre did not seem to have the heart to confirm atleast one demand and announce it...

Govt set to hike FDI limit for insurance sector to 100 pc

Govt set to hike FDI limit for insurance sector to 100 pc

Saturday, 01 February 2025 | PTI | New Delhi

Finance Minister Nirmala Sithraman on Saturday proposed to raise the foreign investment limit to 100 per cent in the insurance sector as part of new-generation financial sector reforms. Presenting Budget 2025-26, the Finance Minister said the FDI limit for the insurance sector will be raised from 74 to 100 per cent. "This...

Sitharaman gives relief to middle class in reformist Budget

Sitharaman gives relief to middle class in reformist Budget

Saturday, 01 February 2025 | PTI | New Delhi

In a relief to the middle class, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday exempted annual income of up to Rs 12 lakh from income tax and rejigged tax slabs as part of her reformist Budget. Presenting her eighth straight Budget in the Lok Sabha, Sitharaman laid out a blueprint for next...

Nil tax for individuals earning up to Rs 12 lakh annually under new regime: FM

Nil tax for individuals earning up to Rs 12 lakh annually under new regime: FM

Saturday, 01 February 2025 | PTI | New Delhi

Individuals earning up to Rs 12 lakh annually will not have to pay any income tax under the new tax regime as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday gave relief to middle class by raising exemption limit and rejigging slabs. For salaried employees, this nil tax limit will be Rs 12.75...

Leaders hail as FM makes slew of announcements for Bihar on election year

Leaders hail as FM makes slew of announcements for Bihar on election year

Saturday, 01 February 2025 | PTI | New Delhi

Bihar remained in focus in the Union Budget 2025-26 with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday making several announcements for the state, including setting up of a Makhana Board, financial support for the western Kosi canal and support for enhancing the capacity of IIT Patna. Bihar, currently ruled by the National...

Govt to extend time limit for filing updated returns for any assessment yr: FM

Govt to extend time limit for filing updated returns for any assessment yr: FM

Saturday, 01 February 2025 | PTI | New Delhi

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced extension of the time limit for filing updated returns for any assessment year. The time limit is proposed to be extended from the current two years to four years. Presenting the 14th consecutive Budget under the Narendra Modi government since 2014, Sitharaman also proposed the...

Govt to set up daycare cancer centres in all district hospitals over next 3 years: Sitharaman

Govt to set up daycare cancer centres in all district hospitals over next 3 years: Sitharaman

Saturday, 01 February 2025 | PTI | New Delhi

The government will facilitate setting up of daycare cancer centres in all district hospitals over the next three years and 200 of these will be established in 2025-26, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Saturday. Presenting the 2025-26 Union Budget, her record eighth, Sitharaman said gig workers will be provided...

50,000 Atal Tinkering Labs will be set up in next five years: FM

50,000 Atal Tinkering Labs will be set up in next five years: FM

Saturday, 01 February 2025 | PTI | New Delhi

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said 50,000 Atal Tinkering Labs will be set up in the next five years to cultivate scientific temper in young minds. Presenting the 14th consecutive Budget under the Narendra Modi government since 2014, Sitharaman said that five national centres for skilling would also be set...

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