Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday thanked Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for giving the highest allocation to the defence sector. In a post on X, Rajnath Singh said, “As far as the allocation to the Ministry of Defence is concerned, I thank the Finance Minister for giving the highest allocation […]
Budget 2024-25: Jyotiraditya Scindia praises Union Budget for development focus
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia lauded the Union Budget 2024-25, highlighting its alignment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Vikasit Bharat’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’. “The budget, drafted with ‘Amritkaal’ to ‘Mission 2047′ in mind, ensures comprehensive development across sectors such as agriculture, rural development, education, and healthcare,” Scindia stated. He […]
New sunrise for Andhra Pradesh: TDP’s Nara Lokesh on special financial support in Budget
Delighted with the Finance Ministry’s allocations for Andhra Pradesh in the Union Budget 2024, state Minister Nara Lokesh described it as a “new sunrise” for his state. “A new sunrise for Andhra Pradesh I am extremely delighted and grateful for the Union Finance Minister’s announcements today in the Budget. These […]
“Budget will provide countless opportunities to youth” says PM Modi, asserts Budget’24 will boost economic development
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the Union Budget 2024-25, presented on Tuesday, will give new impetus to economic development in the country. The Prime Minister said that the budget would empower all sections of society. “This is a budget that will take the country’s villages, poor and farmers on […]
Union Budget 2024-25: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposes 12 industrial parks under National Industrial Corridor Program
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the sanctioning of 12 industrial parks under the National Industrial Corridor program. “12 industrial parks under the National Industrial Corridor development program also will be sanctioned,” she stated during her Union Budget 2024-25 presentation in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. Additionally, the budget introduced rental […]
“Modi govt has increased unemployment in last 10 years”: SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav criticises Union Budget
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticised the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, saying that the budget is a way to retain power as it mentioned a special project for Bihar and Andhra Pradesh. Speaking to the media, the Samajwadi Party chief said, “The Union budget is a […]
“Economic document for self reliant, developed India”: CM Yogi hails Union Budget 2024-25
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath praised the Union Budget 2024-25, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday, as an inclusive and development-oriented plan that aligns with the aspirations of India’s 140 crore citizens. “Under the guidance of PM Modi, in the new parliament of the country, the Finance […]
“PM Modi’s dream of Viksit Bharat by 2047 clearly reflected”: Union Minsiter Kiren Rijiju on Union Budget’24
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s dream of Viksit Bharat by 2047 has been reflected in the Union Budget 2024-25 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday. “This is a dream budget for all sections, especially for youth and women. Capital expenditure of more than […]
“Union budget 2024 will give Madhya Pradesh an opportunity to keep pace with its development.”: CM Mohan Yadav
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday welcomed the Union Budget 2024 being presented in the parliament and said that it would give an opportunity to the state to keep pace with its development. CM Yadav told ANI, “I extend my wishes on the budget presented on the basis […]
Brazil: MEA Secy Dammu Ravi leads India’s delegation at G20 Development Ministers’ Meeting
At the G20 Development Ministers’ Meeting in Brazil’s capital city of Rio De Janeiro India highlighted its flagship programmes, including the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Jal Jeevan Mission, and AMRUT and reiterated India’s commitment to achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to water and sanitation. Secretary (Economic Relations) in the Ministry […]
Sitharaman has taken leaf out of Congress manifesto, say party leaders; slam Union Budget for “missed opportunities”
Noting that there are “missed opportunities” in the Union Budget 2024-25 presented in Parliament on Tuesday, senior Congress leader P Chidambaram said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has “virtually adopted” the Employment-linked incentive (ELI) outlined in Congress manifesto for the general elections and also introduced Apprenticeship scheme. In posts on X, […]
“Visionary Budget 2024 fuels nation’s pace to development’: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised the first Budget of the Modi 3.0 government that was presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday, saying that the pro-people and pro-development visionary Budget 2024-25 fuels the nation’s pace in emerging as a developed nation. Taking to his social media handle on […]
Atishi has joined ‘Jail and Bail’ group of AAP leaders: BJP’s Praveen Shankar Kapoor on defamation case
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Praveen Shankar Kapoor, who had filed a defamation case against Delhi Minister Atishi over her “poaching” remarks, took a dig at the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, saying that she has joined the “Jail and Bail” group of AAP leaders. “From today onwards, Atishi has […]
Shashi Tharoor dubs the budget as “underwhelming”, welcomes proposal to abolish angel tax
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor called the Union Budget 2024-25, presented on Tuesday, as “underwhelming” and said that there was no mention of key issues facing the common man. Tharoor welcomed the budget proposal to abolish the angel tax and claimed that he recommended the same to former Finance Minister Arun […]
Union Budget 2024-25: Sitharaman proposes Rs 100 crore credit guarantee scheme, major boosts for MSMEs
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced a slew of measures aimed at boosting the micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) sector, one of the priority area of the government, to help them grow and also compete globally. Speaking in Parliament while presenting the Union Budget 2024-25 on Tuesday, Sitharman […]