The Reserve Bank of India issued a directive on January 31, which mandated an immediate halt to the onboarding of new customers by Paytm Payments Bank and called for a cessation of its key banking services post-February 29.

The India TV Fact Check team has clarified that the video is outdated and unrelated to Sitharaman's recent presentation of the interim budget on February 1, 2024.

The equity support was intended to aid the Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum Corporation, and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation in their energy transition projects.

India's number one and most followed Super Prime Time News Show, ‘Aaj Ki Baat-Rajat Sharma Ke Saath' was launched just before the 2014 general elections.

As per the First Advance Estimates of National Income of FY 2023-24, presented along with Finance Minister’s speech, India’s Real GDP is projected to grow at 7.3 per cent. This is also in line with the upward revision in growth projections for FY2023-24 by the RBI from 6.5 per cent to 7 per cent.

This year, the University Grants Commission (UGC) saw a reduction in funding by over 60 per cent while the allocation for Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) has been slashed for the second consecutive year. The budget for school education has been increased by over Rs. 500 crore.

While presenting the pre-election budget 2024, the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized on women's empowerment and said that entrepreneurship, ease of living, and dignity have gained momentum over the last decade.

The domestic market expressed marginal disappointment due to lower-than-expected infra spending in the interim budget. However, the government's commitment to fiscal prudence, aiming for a fiscal deficit of 5.1% for FY25BE, is anticipated to enhance economic ratings.

Budget 2024 unveils big plans for Lakshadweep tourism with major investments. Dive into Sitharaman's speech for details on boosting beaches, tourism sector, employment and more!

Finance Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Interim Union Budget 2024-25 in Parliament on Thursday. People can check out the full details of the interim budget using 'Union Budget' App on iOS, Android platforms.

Ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the interim Budget in Parliament. Scroll down to read allocations for different ministries.

Ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the interim Budget in Parliament. Scroll down to read what the Budget has for the defence sector.

The Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the pre-election budget 2024-25. Sitharaman, the first full-time woman finance minister of the country, has presented five full budgets since July 2019 and today's interim one.

Presenting her sixth Budget, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasised the establishment of a dedicated Department for Fisheries, recognizing the significance of supporting fishermen in the country.

India's Budget 2024, Finance Minister Sitharaman prioritises healthcare with the Ayushman Bharat scheme for Anganwadi workers, a national cervical cancer vaccine program for girls and a unified maternal & child health scheme. Discover key highlights within!

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the implementation of modern farming schemes as a pivotal component of the government's strategy for the agricultural sector.

Sitharaman also holds the record for the longest budget speech in India's history, when she spoke for 2 hours and 42 minutes in 2020.

Sitharaman said that the fiscal deficit in 2024-25 is estimated to be 5.1 per cent of GDP.

Presenting the pre-election Budget, Sitharaman outlined key measures aimed at fostering the continued growth of the agriculture sector. She also emphasised the importance of post-harvest activities.

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the final budget of the Modi government in the ongoing term ahead of Loksabha elections. She lauded the sportspersons for their achievement including India's Chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa who is currently world number one player.