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"Of The People, For The People": Nirmala Sitharaman's First Interview Post Budget
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman countered the Opposition's charge that the Centre has extended big Budget gifts to Bihar with an eye on the upcoming polls,
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"Budget Responded To People's Voice": Nirmala Sitharaman
The 2025 Union Budget - which contained big-ticket announcements on revised income tax slabs and an increase to rebate ceiling, from Rs 7 lakh to Rs 12 lakh - was a response to the voice of the people, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said.
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Budget 2025 LIVE: "This Is A People's Budget, Will Boost Savings And Investment," Says PM Modi
The Union Budget 2025 is a "people's budget", Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Saturday afternoon, shortly after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivered her speech.
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Union Budget 2025 Highlights: 1 Crore More People Won't Pay Tax Due To Relief, Says Nirmala Sitharaman
Union Budget 2025-26 Highlights: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday presented the Budget for the third term of the BJP-led government, providing significant income tax relief to the salaried middle class.
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Freebies Or Better Amenities, Choice With Citizens: Economist Arvind Panagariya
People have to decide if they want freebies or better roads, good drainage system and improved water supply, said economist and 16th Finance Commission Chairman Arvind Panagariya on Thursday.
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Crypto Brokerage FalconX Buys Derivatives Startup Arbelos Markets
FalconX has acquired Arbelos Markets, a derivatives startup launched in 2023. Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday that the transaction was expected to be financed through a mix of cash and FalconX stock, according to people familiar with the deal, who asked not to be identified because the discussions were private.
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10 Most Climate-Vulnerable Countries Got Less Than $1 Year Climate Finance: Report
As world leaders meet at the 2024 UN climate conference (COP29) in Azerbaijan, a new report by an international development agency on Thursday said people living in 10 most climate-vulnerable countries received less than $1 a year in climate finance.
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"Need God's Grace To...": Row Over Minister's Remark On EY Staff's Death
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's remarks on the death of a 26-year-old chartered accountant, allegedly due to work pressure, has sparked a row. The minister has said people need inner strength to handle pressure
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Budget 2024: Bihar And Andhra Pradesh Get Major Funding; Social Media Reacts With Memes
Budget 2024: Memes are largely comparing the enthusiastic responses from both states and offering humorous takes from people in other regions.
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200 Injured, 100 Arrested As Kenya Tax Protests Turn Violent
At least 200 people were injured and more than 100 arrested across Kenya in Thursday's nationwide protests against government plans to raise $2.7 billion in additional taxes, an alliance of rights groups said.
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"Bihar's Per Capita Income Would Have More Than Doubled...": Finance Minister
The per capita income of the people of Bihar would have more than doubled had there been no misgovernance during the Lalu Yadav-led RJD government, Union finance minister and senior BJP leader Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday.
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RBI Asks Non-Banks To Stick To Rs 20,000 Loan Cash Payout Limit: Report
India's central bank has asked non-bank finance companies (NBFC) to strictly adhere to a cap of 20,000 rupees ($240) in cash loans, according to a letter seen by Reuters and two people aware of the development, in a bid to deter cash transactions.
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Finance Minister Explains How GST Benefitted People Through Pro-Poor Approach
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the government has adopted "a pro-poor approach" while implementing Goods and Services Tax, and despite lower taxes rates the revenues as a percentage of GDP have reached the pre-GST level.
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Vietnam Debuts Academy of Blockchain, AI with Plans to Train a Million People in Emerging Tech
The Academy of Blockchain and AI Innovation (ABAII) was recently launched in Vietnam to educate tech students on the potential use cases of blockchain and AI in sectors like banking, data analysis, as well as digital economy and finance. Vietnam is ramping up efforts to join other Asian nations like India, Japan, China, and South Korea in exploring...
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What Government Advised Paytm CEO During 10-Min Meeting On RBI Clampdown
The Paytm chief executive was told the government has no role to play in connection with the latest RBI restrictions when he went to meet Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman yesterday, said people familiar with the matter.
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"Of The People, For The People": Nirmala Sitharaman's First Interview Post Budget
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman countered the Opposition's charge that the Centre has extended big Budget gifts to Bihar with an eye on the upcoming polls,
-
"Budget Responded To People's Voice": Nirmala Sitharaman
The 2025 Union Budget - which contained big-ticket announcements on revised income tax slabs and an increase to rebate ceiling, from Rs 7 lakh to Rs 12 lakh - was a response to the voice of the people, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said.
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Budget 2025 LIVE: "This Is A People's Budget, Will Boost Savings And Investment," Says PM Modi
The Union Budget 2025 is a "people's budget", Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Saturday afternoon, shortly after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivered her speech.
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Union Budget 2025 Highlights: 1 Crore More People Won't Pay Tax Due To Relief, Says Nirmala Sitharaman
Union Budget 2025-26 Highlights: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday presented the Budget for the third term of the BJP-led government, providing significant income tax relief to the salaried middle class.
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Freebies Or Better Amenities, Choice With Citizens: Economist Arvind Panagariya
People have to decide if they want freebies or better roads, good drainage system and improved water supply, said economist and 16th Finance Commission Chairman Arvind Panagariya on Thursday.
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Crypto Brokerage FalconX Buys Derivatives Startup Arbelos Markets
FalconX has acquired Arbelos Markets, a derivatives startup launched in 2023. Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday that the transaction was expected to be financed through a mix of cash and FalconX stock, according to people familiar with the deal, who asked not to be identified because the discussions were private.
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10 Most Climate-Vulnerable Countries Got Less Than $1 Year Climate Finance: Report
As world leaders meet at the 2024 UN climate conference (COP29) in Azerbaijan, a new report by an international development agency on Thursday said people living in 10 most climate-vulnerable countries received less than $1 a year in climate finance.
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"Need God's Grace To...": Row Over Minister's Remark On EY Staff's Death
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's remarks on the death of a 26-year-old chartered accountant, allegedly due to work pressure, has sparked a row. The minister has said people need inner strength to handle pressure
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Budget 2024: Bihar And Andhra Pradesh Get Major Funding; Social Media Reacts With Memes
Budget 2024: Memes are largely comparing the enthusiastic responses from both states and offering humorous takes from people in other regions.
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200 Injured, 100 Arrested As Kenya Tax Protests Turn Violent
At least 200 people were injured and more than 100 arrested across Kenya in Thursday's nationwide protests against government plans to raise $2.7 billion in additional taxes, an alliance of rights groups said.
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"Bihar's Per Capita Income Would Have More Than Doubled...": Finance Minister
The per capita income of the people of Bihar would have more than doubled had there been no misgovernance during the Lalu Yadav-led RJD government, Union finance minister and senior BJP leader Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday.
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RBI Asks Non-Banks To Stick To Rs 20,000 Loan Cash Payout Limit: Report
India's central bank has asked non-bank finance companies (NBFC) to strictly adhere to a cap of 20,000 rupees ($240) in cash loans, according to a letter seen by Reuters and two people aware of the development, in a bid to deter cash transactions.
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Finance Minister Explains How GST Benefitted People Through Pro-Poor Approach
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the government has adopted "a pro-poor approach" while implementing Goods and Services Tax, and despite lower taxes rates the revenues as a percentage of GDP have reached the pre-GST level.
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Vietnam Debuts Academy of Blockchain, AI with Plans to Train a Million People in Emerging Tech
The Academy of Blockchain and AI Innovation (ABAII) was recently launched in Vietnam to educate tech students on the potential use cases of blockchain and AI in sectors like banking, data analysis, as well as digital economy and finance. Vietnam is ramping up efforts to join other Asian nations like India, Japan, China, and South Korea in exploring...
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What Government Advised Paytm CEO During 10-Min Meeting On RBI Clampdown
The Paytm chief executive was told the government has no role to play in connection with the latest RBI restrictions when he went to meet Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman yesterday, said people familiar with the matter.
