All the eight legislators were denied poll tickets by the AAP this time. The MLAs who joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are Vandana Gaur (Palam), Rohit Mehraulia (Trilokpuri), Girish Soni (Madipur), Madan Lal (Kasturba Nagar), Rajesh Rishi (Uttam Nagar), BS Joon (Bijwasan), Naresh Yadav (Mehrauli) and Pawan Sharma (Adarsh Nagar)
01 February,2025 10:20 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentSitharaman announced significant income tax cuts for the middle class in the Union Budget
01 February,2025 10:16 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentVaishnaw said that a large amount of Rs 2,52,000 crore rupees has been set aside for the financial year (FY) 2025-26 as gross budgetary support to Ministry of Railways, second time in row
01 February,2025 10:13 PM IST | A CorrespondentA 60-year-old man from Pune's Warje area who was diagnosed with GBS died due to respiratory failure here on Saturday
01 February,2025 09:27 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentA cornerstone of the Budget’s green agenda is the 'National Manufacturing Mission' designed to support the growth of domestic industries under the 'Make in India' initiative
01 February,2025 07:46 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentReiterating the words of PM Modi, Piyush Goyal said that the development of eastern and northeastern states has been the policy of the Modi government since 2014
01 February,2025 06:48 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentKiran Majumdar-Shaw called the Union Budget 2025 'reassuring', praising the finance minister for focusing on the four pillars of the country’s economic model: "Consumption, investment, innovation and employment"
01 February,2025 06:23 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentDr Niranjan Hiranandani, Chairman, NAREDCO & Hiranandani Group, said, that from the vantage point of the real estate and infrastructure sectors, the Budget sets the stage for transformative growth
01 February,2025 05:41 PM IST | Ronak MastakarThe Budget 2025 was presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday
01 February,2025 05:37 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAccording to the budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the provision is for the "expenditure on modernisation of prisons"
01 February,2025 03:58 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentPresenting the 2025-26 Union Budget, her record eighth, Sitharaman said 10,000 additional seats will be added in medical colleges and hospitals next year towards the goal of adding 75,000 seats in the next five years
01 February,2025 03:43 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced many tweaks in basic customs duty (BCD) for various products and items that are critical for manufacturing or for day-to-day needs
01 February,2025 01:50 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentPresenting her eighth straight Budget in the Lok Sabha, Sitharaman laid out a blueprint for next-generation reforms including raising the FDI limit in the insurance sector, simplification of tax laws, and cutting duties on intermediaries while providing enhanced fiscal support for welfare measures
01 February,2025 01:40 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentIn Budget 2025, the government has increased investment limits for MSMEs and introduced customised Rs 5 lakh credit cards for micro-enterprises. The Budget also includes enhanced credit guarantee covers and support for startups
01 February,2025 01:37 PM IST | New DelhiFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced TDS rationalisation in the 2025-26 Budget to reduce the compliance burden. The government also plans to introduce a new Income Tax Bill, increase TCS on remittances, and exempt more goods related to EV and mobile phone batteries.
01 February,2025 01:15 PM IST | New DelhiIn Budget 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman raised the nil tax slab to Rs 12 lakh and introduced new tax slabs. Senior citizens also get higher tax deductions, bringing major relief to taxpayers.
01 February,2025 01:01 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Union Budget 2025, highlighting reforms in taxation, agriculture, and infrastructure while focusing on inclusive development and economic growth
01 February,2025 12:55 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentA new study highlights India’s success in tiger conservation, showing a 30% increase in tiger occupancy over the past two decades. The study reveals how strategic land management, socio-economic development, and political stability have contributed to a robust tiger population, offering hope for other biodiversity conservation efforts globally.
01 February,2025 12:42 PM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentFor 2024-25, the fiscal deficit target has been revised from 4.9 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) to 4.8 per cent. In the Interim Budget tabled on February 1 last year, the Finance Minister had pegged it at 5.1 per cent of GDP
01 February,2025 12:33 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her Budget 2025 speech today, proposed to form a Makhana Board in the state of Bihar. Makhana or foxnuts, a nutritious food, is widely produced and consumed in Bihar
01 February,2025 12:09 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentBudget 2025 introduces PM Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana for 1.7 crore farmers, a Rural Prosperity Programme, and a six-year plan for pulses self-reliance, focusing on agricultural growth, credit access, and sustainability.
01 February,2025 12:06 PM IST | New DelhiADVERTISEMENT
On February 1, 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for 2025-26, marking her eighth consecutive budget. Key announcements included changes in income tax slabs to provide relief to taxpayers. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that No income tax will need to be paid on income up to Rs 12 lakh for salaried people. In addition, the Finance Minister announced plans to introduce a new income tax bill which she mentioned will be clearer, simpler and more direct. The government introduced the PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana to support farmers, and a focus on achieving self-reliance in pulses production. A Makhana Board was also set up to promote the cultivation of this nutritious crop. Let us take a look at the top highlights of the Union Budget 2025
Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) in its statement said the National Transport Safety Board (NTBS) will lead the investigation
01 February,2025 12:57 PM IST | Mumbai | Prasun ChoudhariAll six people aboard were from Mexico. The child had been treated in Philadelphia for a life-threatening condition and was being transported home to Mexico, according to Shai Gold, Jet Rescue Air Ambulance spokesperson. The flight's final destination was Tijuana after a stop in Missouri
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In India, the festive season begins early in December, with cities and towns across the country adorning their streets with Christmas lights, decorations, and Christmas trees
26 December,2024 07:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAs the holiday season approaches in 2024, it's the perfect opportunity to send heartfelt wishes and greetings to your loved ones, letting them know just how much they mean to you
The Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee reported a record-breaking 30,87,417 pilgrims visiting Badrinath and Kedarnath Dhams during the 2024 Yatra season, highlighting the success of temple and local administration efforts
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