Centre’s focus on developing key spiritual landmarks a commendable move: Experts
New Delhi, July 23 - The government’s focus on the development of notable spiritual landmarks in the Union Budget 2024-25 is a commendable move, said experts on Tuesday.
Giriraj Singh says Budget will prove to be a milestone for Bihar
New Delhi, July 23 - Giriraj Singh, the BJP MP from Bihar's Begusarai, said on Tuesday that the Union Budget 2024-25 is built on four pillars -- women, farmers, youth, and workers.
Budget will strengthen foundation of Aatmanirbhar Bharat: Union Minister
Jaipur, July 23 - Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Tuesday said that the Budget will further strengthen the foundation of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
Goa CM hails budget, says it will benefit the coastal state
Panaji, July 23 - Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday hailed the Union budget presented in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, saying it has given priority to employment, infrastructure and promotion of tourism, which would also help the coastal state.
Budget focus on job creation, education for youngsters: Punjab BJP chief
Chandigarh, July 23 - Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar on Tuesday lauded the Budget, saying that it is an abiding promise towards achieving the inclusive vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’.
Budget hikes defence allocation by 4.79 pc to Rs 6.22 lakh crore
New Delhi, July 23 - The Union Budget 2024-25 has allocated Rs 6.22 lakh crore for the Ministry of Defence (MoD), the highest among all the ministries.
Centre’s 8-point booster for MSMEs to help them compete globally
New Delhi, July 23 - In a booster for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), the government on Tuesday formulated a detailed package that covers financing, regulatory changes and technology support for them to grow and also compete globally.
Centre took revenge for losing 11 seats in Raj via budget: Dotasra
Jaipur, July 23 - The Rajasthan Congress on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Narendra Modi government, saying the Centre has taken revenge for losing 11 Lok Sabha seats in the desert state via the Union Budget 2024-25.
Union Budget: Assam CM thanks Centre for special assistance to tackle floods
Guwahati, July 23 - Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday thanked Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for proposing special assistance to the state to meet the challenges posed by recurring floods.
Experts hail Rs 1.48 lakh cr Budget allocation for education, employment & skilling
New Delhi, July 23 - Experts hailed the Rs 1.48 lakh crore allocation for education, employment, and skilling in the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament on Tuesday.
Bihar Dy CM thanks Centre for infrastructure projects
Patna July 23 - After the Central government announced on Tuesday several infrastructure projects for Bihar, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, who is also the state's Finance Minister, expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for their
Raj CM hails ‘public welfare Budget’, terms it vision for developed India
Jaipur, July 23 - Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma on Tuesday hailed the Union Budget, saying it is a public welfare Budget that will pave the way for making India a $5 trillion economy.
Shinde hails tax structure changes saying Maha will remain leader in collection
Mumbai, July 23 - Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reaffirmed the trust of crores of countrymen by giving relief through major changes in the tax structure.
‘Nothing for state’, Maha LoP Wadettiwar trashes Union Budget
Mumbai, July 23 - The Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Assembly, Congress' Vijay Wadettiwar, gave a thumbs down to the Union Budget 2024-2025 presented in the Parliament on Tuesday, saying the state got nothing but "thenga" from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
NextGen Reforms to create more jobs, boost growth soon: FM
New Delhi, July 23 - Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced in her Budget speech that the Government will go for Next Generation Reforms to formulate an economic policy framework to delineate the overarching approach to economic development and set the scope
Custom duty reforms to boost domestic manufacturing: FM
New Delhi, July 23 - The proposals to reduce customs duties will support domestic manufacturing, deepen local value addition, promote export competitiveness, and simplify taxation, while keeping the interest of the general public and consumers surmount, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on
Budget empowers middle class, paves way for ‘Viksit Bharat’: PM Modi
New Delhi, July 23 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed the Union Budget 2024-25 as ‘holistic and all-inclusive’ and said that it will empower every section of the society while paving the way for ‘Viksit Bharat’.
Nothing for Punjab in Union Budget, say Congress, Akali Dal
New Delhi, July 23 - The opposition Lok Sabha members from Punjab have criticised the Union Budget as being discriminatory to the state.
Budget will give ample opportunity for parallel growth of MP: CM
Bhopal, July 23 - Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for the Budget on Tuesday.
FM cuts fiscal deficit to 4.9 pc to keep economy on stable growth path
New Delhi, July 23 - Presenting the Union Budget 2024-25 in the Parliament on Tuesday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman fixed the fiscal deficit at 4.9 per cent of GDP despite higher allocations for social welfare schemes due to robust tax collections in a