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Union Budget 2025: Economists Suggest Tax Reforms, Focus on MSMEs, And Boosts For Education And Technology

Economists anticipate Union Budget 2025 to focus on tax relief for middle class, increased support for MSMEs and startups, robust allocations for education and infrastructure.

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Ahead Of Union Budget, Agriculture Experts Expect Enhancement Of Agri-Fund For Research, New-aged Technology

Farmers expect the government to prioritise agriculture, education, and health in the upcoming budget, aiming for the betterment of both people and farmers nationwide.

Share Of Sugar Industry In GDP Can Go Up To 3 Per Cent: Gadkari

The Union Cabinet approved a 3 per cent increase in the procurement price for ethanol to Rs 57.97 per litre for the 2024-25 supply year.

Union Budget 2025: Traders Fear Collapse Without Support For Diamond Industry; Demand Tax Cuts, Improved Infrastructure

Traders in Bhavnagar demand reduced GST, improved business infrastructure, and support for the diamond industry, fearing collapse if key sectors are not revived.

ED moves Delhi HC seeking to vacate interim protection to NewsClick, its promoter

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FM Sitharaman Wears Madhubani Art Saree On 2025 Budget Day: A Look At Her 8 Iconic Saree Choices On 8 Budgets Over The Years

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Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget Day sarees reflect India's cultural heritage, economic vision, and commitment to promoting local craftsmanship and traditions.

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Udit Narayan Seen 'Kissing' Female Fans During Concert, Netizens Divided Over Singer's Gesture; Video Goes Viral

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Playback singer Udit Narayan is facing backlash after a video of him kissing fans during a concert surfaced online.

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From Bahi-khata To Paperless: FM Sitharaman Again Carries Tablet In Red Pouch Today | Union Budget 2025-26

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In the pandemic-affected 2021, the FM replaced traditional papers with a digital tablet to carry her speech and other Budget documents.

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India Extend 7-Year Series Winning Streak As They Beat England In 4th T20I By 15 Runs

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India sealed the series five-match with a 15-run win against England in the 4th T20I in Pune on Friday, January 31.

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UP: Truck Carrying Gas Cylinders Catches Fire, Triggers Blasts In Ghaziabad

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A massive fire broke out in Ghaziabad when a truck carrying gas cylinders exploded at Bhpura Chowk, with blasts heard up to 3 km away.

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UP: Driver Crashes Car Through Toll Plaza Barrier, Drags Employee On Bonnet For 1 Km

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A driver in Agra dragged a toll plaza employee for 1 Km after being informed his Fastag was blacklisted.

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India-Israel Maitri Project Kicks Off With Visit Of Influencers From India

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Shakara hosted India's first delegation to Israel, promoting awareness through Holocaust education, interfaith dialogue, and exposure to Israeli society amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.

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India Seeks Iran's Assistance After 3 Nationals Go Missing

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Three Indian nationals went missing in Iran while on a business trip. The Indian government is in contact with Iranian authorities to locate them.

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Plane With At Least 2 Aboard Crashes In Philadelphia, Setting Homes Ablaze And Unleashing A Fireball

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A plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia killed two after taking off. The incident occurred just days after a deadly midair collision in Washington, DC.

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget 2025 today (February 1) at 11 am, marking her eighth consecutive budget. The budget will address challenges such as slow economic growth, declining consumption, and the weakening rupee against the US dollar.&nbsp;Among the most anticipated announcements is a potential revision in income tax slabs, with speculation that income up to Rs 10 lakh may become tax-free to boost middle-class spending. Industry leaders and taxpayers alike await clarity on capex growth, infrastructure development, and AI investments.The Economic Survey tabled on Friday, has projected India's GDP growth at 6.3-6.8 per cent for FY 2025-26, the lowest since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2019, highlighting the need for structural reforms and deregulation to sustain long-term economic momentum.Ahead of the Union Budget, President Droupadi Murmu, in her address to a joint session of Parliament, emphasised the government's efforts in overcoming a state of 'policy paralysis'. She credited strong policy determination for steering India through post-COVID recovery and global uncertainties, including geopolitical tensions.The Budget session commenced on January 31, with President Droupadi Murmu's address, followed by Sitharaman's tabling of the Economic Survey 2025 in Parliament. The session will be held in two phases- the first running from January 31 to February 13, and the second from March 10 to April 4.The budget is expected to outline revenue expectations and government expenditures for the upcoming fiscal year.&nbsp;Assisting the Finance Minister in shaping the Budget proposals are Revenue Secretary Tuhin Pandey, Economic Affairs Secretary Ajay Seth, Expenditure Secretary Manoj Govil, DIPAM Secretary Arunish Chawla, Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju, and Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran.

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Union Budget 2025: Economists Suggest Tax Reforms, Focus on MSMEs, And Boosts For Education And Technology

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Share Of Sugar Industry In GDP Can Go Up To 3 Per Cent: Gadkari

Union Budget 2025: Traders Fear Collapse Without Support For Diamond Industry; Demand Tax Cuts, Improved Infrastructure