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  What are major changes in TDS and TCS rules from April 1? Here's what taxpayers must know

  March 06, 2025 13:09 IST

  India’s taxation system is an evolving structure aimed at economic growth and equitable revenue distribution. With continuous reforms, the central government aims to simplify tax compliance, reduce the burden on taxpayers, and enhance ease of doing business.

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  Budget 2025: Lok Sabha gets Rs 903 crore, Rajya Sabha allocated over Rs 400 cr by Centre

  India | February 02, 2025 18:59 IST

  Budget 2025: The Lok Sabha budget allocated Rs 338.79 crore for members. Lok Sabha has 543 members, while Rajya Sabha has 245.

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  Budget 2025: 'Hits the perfect note', here's how industry leaders react to key announcements

  Budget | February 02, 2025 9:58 IST

  Budget 2025: Industrialists hail India's steps towards 'viksit Bharat' as the Finance Minister announced to boost to medical tourism, increases in income threshold, and other reforms.

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  Union Budget 2025: How much budgetary allocation given to NCRTC, regional rapid rail project

  Budget | February 02, 2025 9:04 IST

  Aiming at boosting urban infrastructure, the Centre hiked the allocation for the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry by around 18 per cent, setting aside Rs 96,777 crore for it in the Union Budget 2025-26.

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  Budget 2025: CAPFs under MHA receive budget hike for national security

  Budget | February 01, 2025 19:44 IST

  The Union Budget for 2025–26 included a slight increase in the budgetary allocations for Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Key security forces like CRPF, BSF, CISF, ITBP, and NSG have received funding boosts to enhance India’s national security.

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  Budget 2025: Only tax-free state in India where residents need not to pay Income Tax

  India | February 01, 2025 19:29 IST

  Income Tax in India is a direct tax levied by the Government of India on the income earned by individuals, businesses, and other entities. The tax is collected as per the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961, and administered by the Central Board of Direct Taxes under the Ministry of Finance.

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  EXCLUSIVE: Ashwini Vaishnaw calls Union Budget 2025 'for labour and farmers'

  India | February 01, 2025 19:23 IST

  Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw hailed the Union Budget 2025, emphasising its focus on labourers and farmers. With provisions for employment generation, agricultural growth, and rural empowerment, the budget is a step towards a Viksit Bharat.

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  Budget 2025: India's foreign aid to Maldives goes up, this neighbour retains top spot

  World | February 01, 2025 18:15 IST

  Bhutan has got the maximum allocation of foreign aid as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her eighth consecutive budget on February 1. The budget for Maldives has also gone up.

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  Budget 2025: Will income tax slab change impact your take-home salary? 5 things employees must know

  Budget | February 01, 2025 17:40 IST

  Budget 2025: Employees earning up to Rs 13 lakh can now save income tax over and above the Rs 12 lakh income limit as there is a standard deduction of Rs 75,000 and a marginal relief of around 30,000.

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  Bihar CM Nitish Kumar hails Union Budget, says 'it will accelerate state's development'

  Bihar | February 01, 2025 17:17 IST

  Budget 2025: As Nirmala Sitharaman presented her eighth budget, the ruling NDA members rejoiced at every mention of Bihar, from enhancing the infrastructure at IIT-Patna to promoting tourism at destinations related to Lord Buddha.

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  Budget has invested in agriculture, rural prosperity and urban development, says Sitharaman

  Budget | February 01, 2025 16:45 IST

  Budget 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman the budget says several things about path towards 'Viksit Bharat' and has invested in agriculture, rural prosperity, urban development, particularly looking at urban workers.

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  Budget 2025: Government allocates Rs 6.81 lakh crore to defence, over 9 pc hike from last year

  Budget | February 01, 2025 16:22 IST

  Budget 2025: According to an official release, this year's budget allocation is 9.53 per cent more than the Budgetary Estimate of FY 2024-25 and stands at 13.45 per cent of the Union Budget, which is the highest among the ministries.

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  Budget 2025: Sitharaman boosts MSMEs with enhanced credit cover, check key announcements

  Budget | February 01, 2025 16:06 IST

  Budget 2025: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday tabled her eighth consecutive budget, announcing major economic reforms. Government announced a credit boost for MSMEs, loans for women.

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  Budget 2025: From Polavaram Irrigation Project to water, railways, here's what announced for Andhra

  Budget | February 01, 2025 16:03 IST

  Budget 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman said the Central government is fully committed to financing and early completion of the Polavaram Irrigation Project, which is the lifeline for Andhra Pradesh and its farmers. "This will facilitate our country’s food security as well," she said.

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  PM Modi hails Union Budget as 'force multiplier', says 'it will fulfill dreams of people'

  India | February 01, 2025 15:00 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the Union Budget 2025 as a 'force multiplier', saying that the budget will fulfill dreams of people. Earlier, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the budget on the floor of the Lok Sabha, in which she made crucial announcements.

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  Budget 2025: IIT Patna hostel to greenfield airports, Sitharaman's big announcements for Bihar

  Bihar | February 01, 2025 16:04 IST

  Budget 2025: The Finance Minister announced the establishment of the National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management in Bihar to provide a strong fillip to food processing activities in the entire Eastern region.

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  Budget: From Amit Shah to Shivraj Chouhan, ministers laud Budget as 'visionary', 'growth-oriented'

  India | February 01, 2025 15:46 IST

  Budget 2025: The BJP praised the government for prioritising welfare, infrastructure, and economic growth in the Budget. Check the reactions of prominent leaders here.

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  From no Income Tax till Rs 12 lakh to Bihar Makhana Board, take a sneak peek into Budget

  India | February 01, 2025 14:30 IST

  Budget 2025: To provide relief to patients in Budget, particularly those suffering from cancer, rare diseases and other severe chronic diseases, Sitharaman proposed to add 36 lifesaving drugs and medicines to the list of medicines fully exempted from Basic Customs Duty.

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  Govt to set up daycare cancer centres in all district hospitals over next 3 years: Sitharaman

  Health | February 01, 2025 14:16 IST

  Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has presented the Union Budget 2025-26 in the Parliament and the first budget of Modi Government 3.0. She announced that daycare cancer centres will be started so that cancer patients can get special care.

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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.