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India On $24 Bn Jobs Drive In Modi's First Post-election Budget

The funding will be used over five years for a package of five schemes and initiatives to "facilitate employment, skilling and other opportunities" for more than 40 million young people, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in her annual budget speech.

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Team Modi makes up for lack of special status with special help for Andhra, Bihar in budget

Some called it a budget for only Andhra Pradesh and Bihar and social media was flooded with memes after the first Union budget of the new NDA government announced a slew of schemes and support measures for the two states governed by BJP allies.

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India's Modi focuses on jobs creation in first budget after winning polls

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi plans to raise spending to create more jobs and spur economic growth

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Five budget takeaways: New job schemes, infra and agri push, tax rejig

The first budget of the new NDA government focused on employment, skill development, infrastructure, and changes in the tax regime. Following days of speculation about sops for Bihar and Andhra Pradesh, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a range of financial measures to boost development in the two states governed…

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Union Budget 2024: Sitharaman announces special packages for Bihar and Andhra

"The requests of Bihar Govt for external assistance from multilateral development banks will be expedited..." Read further on Dynamite News:

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Budget 2024: Finance Minister presents 1st budget of Modi Govt 3.0; Watch LIVE from Parliament here

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is presenting the first budget of Modi Government 3.0 in Parliament. Know the live updates in this report of Dynamite News.

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reaches in Parliament to present Union Budget 2024

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrived in Parliament to present the Union Budget for 2024-25. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Inflation framework without food, China conundrum: 10 takeaways from the economic survey

From a cautious growth projection, to the need for stability amid global headwinds and geopolitical risk, to an onus on the private sector to boost employment, the Economic Survey 2024 presented in Parliament on Monday by Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman had several key points.

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Budget session of Parliament to be held from July 22 to Aug 12, union budget to be presented on July 23

The union budget for 2024-25 will be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on July 23. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Bureaucracy: Five officers appointed as PSs to three Union Ministers

The Government has appointed the following five officers as PSs to the three Union Ministers. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Congress' approach towards terrorism weak and soft: Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman attacked the Congress, saying the approach of the party towards terrorism has been “soft”.

The Hindu

Nirmala’s statements belittling Dalit movements: ASA

Nirmala Sitharaman's statements on Rohith Vemula's death condemned by Ambedkar Students' Association for degrading Dalit movements.

The Hindu

Inheritance tax could nullify India's decade of progress, says Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman criticizes Congress for advocating inheritance tax, stating it could hinder India's progress.

The Hindu

India committed to attracting big companies, says Nirmala after Musk postpones visit

Nirmala Sitharaman said that India was committed to making policies to attract big companies for investment in the wake of growing concerns around China.

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‘BJP wants to continue loot’: Congress slams Sitharaman’s remarks on bringing back electoral bonds

Congress hit out at the BJP over Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s reported remarks that electoral bonds will be brought back after consultations

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Nearly a billion people to vote as India kicks off colossal elections

India on Friday launched the largest elections in human history, with ruling Hindu nationalists expected to win a third term in power with an even larger majority than in 2019.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha polls | Elect Murugan, gain economic progress: Nirmala Sitharaman to Nilgiris electorate

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urges Nilgiris district to vote for BJP candidate for women's economic progress.

The Hindu

DMK doing disservice to younger generation by not curbing supply of drugs, says Nirmala Sitharaman

Nirmala Sitharaman criticizes DMK for drug menace, highlights BJP's efforts to uplift Tamil Nadu's youth and economy.

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Lok Sabha polls | People should reject DMK that is doing politics with drug money: Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman campaigns in Krishnagiri, urging people to reject DMK's alleged drug money politics.

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No future elections in India if PM Modi re-elected: Nirmala Sitharaman’s husband Parakala Prabhakar

Parakala Prabhakar warns of no future elections in India if BJP wins, PM Modi re-elected in 2024.

The Hindu

Congress slams Centre after Nirmala admits to delay in providing drought relief

A day after Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman admitted that there had been delay in releasing drought relief funds to Karnataka, the State government on Sunday slammed the Centre for doing injustice to Karnataka.

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Karnataka declared drought well ahead of deadline, Amit Shah’s claim that we declared it late is a lie: Krishna Byre Gowda

Disputing the recent statement of Union Home Minister Amit Shah that the Karnataka government submitted its proposal seeking drought relief three months late, leading to a delay in providing relief to the State, Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda has asserted that it was done well in time.

The Hindu

Karnataka Revenue Minister counters Nirmala Sitharaman’s claim on ‘final report’

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman claims all funds released to Karnataka as per 15th Finance Commission, countered by Karnataka Revenue Minister.

The Hindu

Nirmala concedes delay in drought relief; says Centre has written to EC to permit holding meet on disaster aid

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that the Union government had written to the Election Commission (EC) on March 28 seeking permission to hold a meeting of the high-level committee to clear several proposals for disaster relief, including drought relief for Karnataka.

The Hindu

It’s worrying and sad that Bengaluru is suffering from drinking water crisis, says Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman expresses concern over drinking water crisis and cholera outbreak in Bengaluru.

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