Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs Anurag Thakur arrived at Parliament to present the budget at a time when India is recovering from COVID-19 crisis.
This year, the Union Budget will be delivered in paperless form for the first time.
Finance Minister had also launched the 'Union Budget Mobile App' for hassle-free access of Budget documents by Members of Parliament (MPs) and the general public using the simplest form of digital convenience.
The first part of the Budget Session is scheduled to continue till February 15 while the second part of the session will be held from March 8 to April 8.
The appeal came from Tushar Sharma, who posted on X, expressing his admiration for the government's efforts while making a 'heartfelt request' for middle-class.. DNA
Responding to a citizen's request for middle-class relief on X, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman acknowledged the concerns and highlighted the Modi.. IndiaTimes
Pizza Hut's biggest UK franchisee has begun approaching potential bidders as it scrambles to mitigate the looming impact of tax hikes announced in last month's.. Sky News
The chancellor appears to have a fight on her hands with Britain's family farmers. In her Budget, Rachel Reeves closed a loophole to stop rich people investing in land to reduce their inheritance tax bills, penalising them with a new million pound tax threshold. But farmers in Cirencester have labelled the move "demoralising" and the deputy president of NFU Cymru Abi Reader warns it will lead to "economic stagnation". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Home Secretary has indicated her support for proposals to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill people, ahead of a Commons vote next week. Yvette Cooper referred to her past backing of similar legislation when it was considered in Parliament several years ago. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on his first visit to Guyana in 56 years, addressed the nation's Parliament, emphasizing the deep historical ties between.. IndiaTimes
AAP MP Sanjay Singh has alleged that the Adani group attempted to enter Delhi's power sector but was thwarted by Arvind Kejriwal. This claim comes amidst.. IndiaTimes
Organisers urged protesters not to bring farm machinery into central London, though some tractors drove past Downing Street covered with signs saying “the final straw” and “no farmers, no food.”
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Anurag Thakur, Former Union Minister, has accused the JMM-Congress-RJD government in Jharkhand of promoting "love jihad" and "land jihad," leading to demographic.. IndiaTimes
MPs including shadow environment secretary Victoria Atkins, shadow foreign secretary Priti Patel and Tory party leader Kemi Badenoch have turned out in Westminster to offer their support to the farmers protest. Thousands of farmers arrived at the event in a convoy of tractors before joining a huge rally attended by celebrities including Andrew Lloyd-Webber and Jeremy Clarkson. The plans introduced by Labour in last month's Budget to impose inheritance tax on farms worth more than £1 million have sparked fury among rural communities. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Law ministry has drafted legislation to modernize the definition of 'offices of profit,' aiming to prevent the disqualification of Members of Parliament. The.. IndiaTimes
The Indian government is planning to replace a 65-year-old law that disqualifies Members of Parliament (MPs) for holding "offices of profit." The proposed.. IndiaTimes
Details of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, also known as the assisted dying bill, have been revealed. The proposed legislation for England and Wales, brought by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, specifies that adults wishing to end their own life must have less than six months to live, be mentally competent, and be physically able to take the prescribed medication themselves. MPs will be asked to vote on the bill on 29th November. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
As the world is facing a second Donald Trump term, German MPs speak with Euronews about the biggest challenges Europe could face and the future of the transatlantic relationship.
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Ahead of the Assembly polls in Kerala, while addressing during 'Vijaya Yathra' in Kochi on February 28, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, "Kerala budget was prepared and presented and all..
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said the Union Budget 2021-22 is about the role of government as a facilitator and the private sector as a key driver of economic growth, without which the..
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman interacted with members of PHD chambers in Bengaluru on February 21. FM Sitharaman highlighted that unless the private sector is energised enough and facilitated..
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