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"Farewell Budget": Opposition Reacts To Nirmala Sitharaman's Interim Budget

NDTV News Desk | Thursday February 01, 2024

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman promised economic reforms to drive growth in a speech on the government's budget on Thursday, the last before a national election due by May. The Opposition, however, has termed it the "vidai (farewell) budget".

India Cuts Import Tax On Smartphone Parts: Will Handset Prices Drop?

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Thursday February 01, 2024

In a bid to strengthen its position as a global smartphone manufacturing hub, India has reduced import duty on key components used in mobile phone production.

Cervical Cancer Vaccination A Priority: Nirmala Sitharaman In Interim Budget Speech

Asian News International | Thursday February 01, 2024, New Delhi

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her interim budget speech on Thursday, said that the government will encourage vaccination for girls in the age group of 9 to 14 years for the prevention of cervical cancer.

Interim Budget 2024: Rooftop Solar Scheme "Breaks Barriers", Say Industry Leaders

Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Thursday February 01, 2024

Called 'Suryodaya Yojana', the scheme focuses on putting solar panels on the rooftops of homes, turning sunlight into electricity for individual households.

Tax Slab Trends In Interim Budgets: Why They Don't Change

NDTV News Desk | Thursday February 01, 2024, New Delhi

The interim Budget this Lok Sabha election year did not make any changes in tax slabs, in keeping with convention. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman only announced relief for old and disputed tax demands up to an extent.

Welfare Of Poor, Women, Farmers Centre's Highest Priority: Nirmala Sitharaman

Press Trust of India | Thursday February 01, 2024, New Delhi

Interim budget 2024: Meeting the needs and fulfilling the aspirations of four "major castes" -- the poor, women, the youth and farmers -- of the country are the government's highest priority, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman asserted.

"Sweet Spot, Many Job Opportunities": PM's Shout-Out For Interim Budget

NDTV News Desk | Thursday February 01, 2024, New Delhi

Praising his government's last Budget ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said the capital expenditure will touch a record high of Rs 11,11,111 crore while keeping the fiscal deficit in check, achieving a "sweet spot".

"For Those Living In Slums, On Rent": New Housing Scheme For Middle Class

Edited by Shatabdi Chowdhury | Thursday February 01, 2024, New Delhi

The Government has said it would launch a housing scheme for the "deserving sections" of the middle class in its last budget before the general elections.

2 Crore More Houses To Be Constructed Under PM Scheme: Nirmala Sitharaman

Press Trust of India | Thursday February 01, 2024, New Delhi

Construction of two crore more houses will be done under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin) in the next five years, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday.

What Nirmala Sitharaman Said On Tax, Economy, 'Viksit' Bharat'. Full Text

NDTV News Desk | Thursday February 01, 2024, New Delhi

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman focused on development and growth in the interim Budget speech, the last before the Lok Sabha polls in May.

Women Empowerment Gained Momentum In Last 10 Years: Nirmala Sitharaman

Press Trust of India | Thursday February 01, 2024, New Delhi

The empowerment of women through entrepreneurship and ease of living has gained momentum in the last 10 years, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday while highlighting that female enrolment in higher education has gone up by 28

Cabinet Approves Bilateral Investment Treaty With UAE

Press Trust of India | Thursday February 01, 2024, New Delhi

The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved an investment treaty with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that is likely to significantly boost bilateral economic engagement in a range of areas, including manufacturing and foreign direct investment (FDI).

In Last Budget Before Elections, A Ram Mandir Mention

NDTV News Desk | Thursday February 01, 2024, New Delhi

The Interim Budget for 2024, being presented months ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, also saw a mention of the consecration ceremony of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Big "Lakhpati Didi" Announcement In Interim Budget

Edited by Shatabdi Chowdhury | Thursday February 01, 2024, New Delhi

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today enhanced the target of 'Lakhpati Didi' scheme from two crore to three crore, a step aimed at empowering women in the rural areas.

40,000 Rail Coaches To Be Upgraded To Vande Bharat Standards: Finance Minister

NDTV News Desk | Thursday February 01, 2024, New Delhi

Emphasising that the Centre will retain its focus on enhancing connectivity and passenger comfort, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said 40,000 normal train coaches will be converted to Vande Bharat standards.