Nirmala Sitharaman

‘Rehan Beef Shop Zindabad....Kaat Te Raho’: AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi Greets Butcher, Sparks Row

The AIMIM leader, who was campaigning in the area along with his supporters, left the beef shop after shaking hands with the shop owner. 

Apr 20, 2024, 18:37 PM IST

'There Will Be Budget Deficit': Nirmala Sitharaman Criticises Congress' Manifesto

Congress made a slew of promises to various sections of society in its manifesto including a legal guarantee for MSP. 

Apr 06, 2024, 23:55 PM IST

Fund Crunch, Caste Politics Or Seat Issue? Nirmala Sitharaman Reveals Reason Behind Not Contesting Lok Sabha Polls

Sitharaman is a Rajya Sabha member from Karnataka.

Mar 27, 2024, 23:41 PM IST

Govt Plans For Simplification, Digitalisation Of KYC Process

The FSDC also took note of the activities undertaken by the FSDC Sub-Committee chaired by the Governor, RBI, and the action taken by members on the previous decisions of the FSDC.

Feb 21, 2024, 17:44 PM IST

FM Nirmala Sitharaman To Review Economy At FSDC Meeting On Feb 21

In the meeting, the Finance Minister will review the current global and domestic economic situation and financial stability issues. 

Feb 14, 2024, 17:51 PM IST

'UPA Made Economy Non-Performing In 10 Years:' FM Sitharaman Tables White Paper In Lok Sabha

Sitharaman shared the White Paper in both English and Hindi. 

Feb 08, 2024, 17:54 PM IST

FM Sitharaman To Move Finance Bill 2024 In Lok Sabha Today

The Lower House will also hold a general discussion on the Interim Union Budget for 2024-25, which was presented on February 1, the second day of the Budget Session.

Feb 06, 2024, 09:13 AM IST

What Is Lakhpati Didi Scheme? Documents Required For Lakhpati Didi Scheme

FM Nirmala Sitharaman in her Interim Budget Speech said that the government has decided to enhance the target of Lakhpati Didi from 2 crore to 3 crore.

Feb 02, 2024, 15:48 PM IST

Cervical Cancer Vaccination A Priority For Girls In 9-14 Age Group: Nirmala Sitharaman In Budget 2024 Speech

In her Interim Budget speech, Nirmala Sitharaman said "our government will encourage vaccination for girls in the age group of 9-14 years to prevent cervical cancer".

Feb 02, 2024, 14:08 PM IST

Interim Budget 2024: Key Takeaways For Women From FM Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget Speech

The main objective of Mission Shakti (Sambal) is to improve the accessibility and various government initiatives towards the safety and protection of women, as well as to secure their rights and entitlements. 

 

Feb 01, 2024, 22:10 PM IST

Interim Budget 2024: Experts' Analysis Of FM Nirmala Sitharaman's Announcements For Education Sector

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the establishment of new medical colleges and the upgrade of over 14,000 schools in the Interim Budget 2024.

Feb 01, 2024, 19:42 PM IST

Interim Budget 2024: Key Takeaways From FM Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget Speech

Over the next five years, the government plans to construct an additional 20 million affordable houses, supplementing the existing 30 million homes already built.

Feb 01, 2024, 19:36 PM IST

What Is There For Sports In Budget 2024?

Despite the lack of specific figures, Finance Minister Sitharaman did acknowledge the stellar achievements of Indian athletes in her concise budget speech.

Feb 01, 2024, 17:58 PM IST

Health Ministry Allocated Over Rs 90,658 Crore In interim Budget

Presenting the interim Budget for 2024-2025 in Parliament on Thursday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the government plans to set up more medical colleges.

Feb 01, 2024, 17:41 PM IST

Jal Shakti Ministry Allocated Rs 98,418 Crore In Interim Budget

Out of this, the share of the Jal Jeevan Mission, which aims to provide safe and adequate drinking water by 2024 to all households in rural India, is Rs 69,926 crore.

Feb 01, 2024, 16:55 PM IST

Beyond Populism, Interim Budget 2024 Has Its Own Share Of Hits And Misses

Nirmala Sitharaman in her Interim Budget 2024 has done a balancing act, and the confidence is quite evident from the government's absistence from presenting a populist budget.

Feb 01, 2024, 16:44 PM IST

Budget Target Of Constructing 2 Crore Additional Houses Shows Govt's Focus On Rural Development

FM Sitharaman has announced a scheme to help those living in rented accommodations or slums to acquire a house. She also announced building 2 crore more houses for the rural poor in the next five years under the continuing PM Awas Yojana (Grameen).

Feb 01, 2024, 15:41 PM IST

FM Traverses On Sustained Development Trajectory In Her Short Budget Speech

The biggest plus for the market was the aggressive fiscal deficit target of 5.1% for FY25 versus expectation of 5.5%.

Feb 01, 2024, 15:12 PM IST

Budget 2024 Funny Memes: How People React on 'X', Check Here

There is a set of other people, who are mostly internet warriors, sharing their creative reactions to Budget 2024 on X (formerly Twitter). 

Feb 01, 2024, 14:43 PM IST

Budget 2024: Upcoming Period Will Be Golden Era For Tech-Savvy Youth, says FM

In her Budget 2024 speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman shared encouraging news for the country's youth. 

Feb 01, 2024, 13:32 PM IST