India hikes defence budget by 9.53 pc, focus on modernisation and reforms North News New Delhi, February 1 India has allocated Rs 6,81,210.27 crore for the Ministry of Defence (MoD) in the Union Budget 2025-26, marking a 9.53 percent increase from the previous fiscal year. The allocation constitutes 13.45 percent of the total budget, the […]
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MAKHANA BOARD TO BE ESTABLISHED IN BIHAR North News New Delhi, February 1 The Union Budget 2025-26, presented in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, prioritized agriculture as the key driver of India’s development, announcing major initiatives to enhance farm productivity and rural income. To support farmers, fishermen, and dairy producers, the government increased the […]
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North News New Delhi, February 1 In a bid to further ease the tax burden on the middle class, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025-26 in Parliament today, reaffirming the government’s commitment to its “trust first, scrutinize later” philosophy. The proposed changes to the tax regime, aimed at providing significant relief […]
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North News New Delhi, February 1 The Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday introduces several measures aimed at driving economic growth and supporting various sectors. For the middle class, the government has exempted income tax on average monthly earnings up to ₹1 lakh and raised the tax-free income limit for salaried […]
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North News New Delhi, February 1 Home Minister Amit Shah has praised the newly proposed tax exemption, stating it will significantly enhance the financial well-being of the middle class. In his post on X previously known as Twitter on Saturday, Shah remarked: “The middle class is always in Prime Minister Modi’s heart. Zero Income Tax […]
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North News New Delhi, February 1 Announcing key tax relief measures, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday raised the income tax exemption limit to ₹12 lakh per year, offering relief to middle-class taxpayers. While presenting the budget, Finance Minister acknowledged the crucial role of the middle class in strengthening the economy and emphasized that the […]
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North News New Delhi, February 1 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday presented the Union Budget 2025, outlining major investments in research, agriculture, and innovation. She announced 10,000 fellowships under the PM Research Fellowship scheme over the next five years for technological research in IITs and IISc. Additionally, ₹20,000 crore will be allocated for a […]
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North News New Delhi, February 1 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for the eighth consecutive time on Saturday, highlighting ten broad development areas focused on the poor, youth, farmers, and women. “Our economy remains the fastest-growing among major global economies,” Sitharaman said, adding that India’s development record and structural reforms over the […]
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By Prof Madan Mohan Goel, Former Vice-Chancellor North News Chandigarh, January 31 The Economic Survey 2024-25, tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on January 31, 2025, presents a sobering analysis of India’s economic trajectory amidst global uncertainties. Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran’s preface to the survey aptly highlights the survey’s intrinsic connection to […]
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North News New Delhi, January 31 India’s Economic Survey 2024-25, tabled in Parliament on Wednesday by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, highlighted worsening mental well-being due to lifestyle habits, work culture, and family dynamics. The survey underscored the growing impact of excessive social media use, lack of exercise, and weak family ties on mental health. Citing […]
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