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  FM Nirmala Sitharaman Commits to restoring normalcy, supporting Manipur's economic recovery

  Manipur | March 18, 2025 18:38 IST

  Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman assured the Rajya Sabha of the central government's commitment to restoring normalcy and supporting Manipur's economic recovery amid ongoing violence.

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  Budget 2025: Internet for all schools and health centres, 50,000 Atal Tinkering Labs in 5 years

  Education | February 01, 2025 16:03 IST

  Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025 in the parliament today, February 1. While presenting the budget, she said internet facilities will be extended to all government secondary and primary schools to ensure better access to digital learning resources.

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  Budget 2025: 10,000 fellowships for tech research in IIT and IISCs to be provided in next five years

  Education | February 01, 2025 13:50 IST

  Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the 8th Union Budget 2025-26 today in the parliament, marking various significant announcements. While presenting the budget 2025, she said that the number of students in 23 IITs has increased by 100 per cent from 65,000 to 1.35 lakh in 10 years.

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  Parliament: Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourn till tomorrow

  India | December 18, 2024 9:31 IST

  Parliament Winter Session: The Constitution debate, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh initiated discussions and saw a heated argument between the ruling party and the opposition MPs. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi attacked the government, and in response, PM Modi hit back at the grand old party.

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  Nirmala Sitharaman recalls she was mocked on Tamil Nadu streets; here's why | WATCH

  India | December 03, 2024 23:42 IST

  Recalling her experience as a student in Tamil Nadu, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman shared her experience when learning Hindi and Sanskrit was looked down upon in the southern state.

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  India needs to reduce dependence on China on THESE issues: Economic Survey

  Business | July 22, 2024 18:23 IST

  According to the government's Economic Survey 2023-24 presented in Parliament on Monday, India must acknowledge and tackle the challenges arising from its reliance on China for essential minerals. It also emphasised the need to assess the impacts on financial institutions' balance sheets.

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  Paytm surges 10 per cent after CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma meets Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman  

  Business | February 07, 2024 10:32 IST

  Shares of One97 Communications opened at Rs 461.30, surpassing the previous day's closing price of Rs 451.60.

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  Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma meets Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman amid regulatory concerns

  Business | February 07, 2024 7:38 IST

  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.

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  List of 7 New Indian Institute of Management (IIMs) inaugurated by central government

  Higher Studies | February 01, 2024 14:37 IST

  Take a close look at the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), which were just started by BJP Govt, and are now among the best management institutes in India. Explore the names and cities of the IIMs contributing to the country's worldwide competitiveness in management studies.

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  7 New IITs established across India under Modi government and where they are located

  Education | February 01, 2024 14:38 IST

  Find out what the Modi government has done well to promote excellence in technical education by looking at our full list of seven newly created Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). Explore the details of each IIT, which is carefully arranged by state and city.

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  Budget 2024: 50-year interest-free loans for 'Tech-Savvy Youth' | Everything you need to know

  Technology | February 01, 2024 13:04 IST

  The government allocates Rs 1 lakh crore to support young entrepreneurs, offering long-term financing with low or zero interest rates and emphasises empowering MSMEs and advancing deep-tech for defence in the Interim Budget.

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  Budget 2024: 'Skill India Mission achieves milestones in Youth Training and Educational Expansion'

  Education | February 01, 2024 12:05 IST

  While presenting the pre-election Budget for 2024-25 in the parliament, the finance minister said that the Skill India mission has empowered 1.4 Crore Youth, Upskilled 54 Lakh youth and Propelled Innovation with 3,000 New IITs.

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  Budget 2024: MSME chairman Manguirish says There will be initiatives on education

  News | February 01, 2024 11:49 IST

  The Chairman of the National Council for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), Chairman Manguirish Pai Raiker said that the government will come up with health & education. watch the video to know more!

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  Budget 2024: Here's why budget presentation date was shifted from February 28 to February 1

  Business | January 23, 2024 16:06 IST

  The Union Budget was presented at 5 pm on the final day of February before 1999, following the practice in British India.

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  Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chairs 52nd GST Council meeting

  India | October 07, 2023 12:07 IST

  GST Council meeting: Earlier the Ministry of Finance had said that the gross Goods and Services Tax revenue collected in the month of September was Rs 162,712 crore. The monthly revenue is 10 per cent higher than the collection the same month the previous year.

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  GST Council exempts cancer fighting drugs and medicines for rare diseases from GST tax I DETAILS

  Business | July 11, 2023 21:56 IST

  The panel, headed by the Union finance minister and comprising representatives of all states and UTs, also lowered the service tax levied on food and beverages consumed in cinema halls to 5 per cent.

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  No special assistance to poor states will increase regional disparities: Bihar minister slams Centre

  Bihar | February 19, 2023 9:58 IST

  Recently, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Finance Commission made a recommendation to the Centre that no state should be given a special status.

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  PM Modi on Budget 2023 Live: PM Modi's address on the budget

  News | February 01, 2023 15:19 IST

  Today the last full budget of Modi 2.0 is being presented. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is presenting the budget in the Lok Sabha with the expectations of one hundred and forty crore people.

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  Before the budget, the Finance Minister presented the Economic Survey in Parliament.

  News | January 31, 2023 16:47 IST

  The budget session of Parliament began today.Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Economic Survey in the House. It is being told that in the Economic Survey, the growth rate in 2023–24 has been estimated to be 6.7–6.7%.

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  Union Budget 2023-24: Big announcements can be made this year's budget

  News | January 30, 2023 17:27 IST

  The budget is going to be presented on February 1. People have high hopes regarding this. The Economic Survey is also going to be presented on Tuesday. See what can be announced for you in the budget.