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How Can Fuel Prices Come Down? What Nirmala Sitharaman Told NDTV

NDTV News Desk | Friday July 26, 2024, New Delhi

Petrol and diesel could be taxed under GST (Goods and Services Tax) rather than VAT (Value Added Tax) if state governments agree to the proposal and fix a suitable rate, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told NDTV Profit Friday.

Probe Cyberattacks Against Politicians, Journalists: AAP's Raghav Chadha Requests Centre

Press Trust of India | Friday July 26, 2024, New Delhi

Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Friday requested the Centre to investigate incidents of state-sponsored cyberattacks on politicians and journalists.

"Debt Must Be Reduced Without Affecting Growth": Nirmala Sitharaman On Fiscal Deficit

NDTV News Desk | Friday July 26, 2024, New Delhi

For a growing economy to meet its needs and aspirations, borrowing is a must, but the focus of the finance ministry under her is to ensure that debt is reduced without affecting growth, Nirmala Sitharaman has told NDTV.

India Now Has More Than 1.4 Lakh Startups: Union Minister Tells Parliament

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday July 26, 2024, New Delhi

India now has more than 1.4 lakh startups, as the government continues to nurture innovation and encourage investments in the ecosystem, Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Jitin Prasada, informed on Friday.

"This Budget Offers Comprehensive Package For Youth": Finance Minister's Top Quotes

NDTV Newsdesk | Friday July 26, 2024

Nirmala Sitharaman presented her 7th Union Budget earlier this week, a new record. Today, the Finance Minister, in an exclusive interview to NDTV's Editor-in-Chief Sanjay Pugalia, answers the questions that have been making the headlines this week.

Scrap NITI Aayog, Bring Back Planning Commission: Mamata Banerjee

Press Trust of India | Friday July 26, 2024, New Delhi

In Delhi to attend a NITI Aayog meeting on July 27, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday said the public policy think tank brought by the Modi government should be scrapped and the Planning Commission should be brought back.

"No State Has Been Denied Anything": Nirmala Sitharaman Defends Budget 2024

NDTV News Desk | Friday July 26, 2024, New Delhi

No state has been denied anything in the 2024 Union Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told NDTV Friday evening, responding to opposition criticism that her speech this week mentioned only two states - Andhra Pradesh and Bihar, both ruled by

"No Discussion Yet On FDI From China": Nirmala Sitharaman Budget Exclusive

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Friday July 26, 2024, New Delhi

Days after the first budget of Modi 3.0 was unveiled, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks to NDTV's Editor-In Chief Sanjay Pugalia.

Government To Buy All Masur, Urad And Tur Dal Produced By Farmers: Minister

Press Trust of India | Friday July 26, 2024, New Delhi

The government will procure the entire production of tur, urad, and masur dal from farmers, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said in Rajya Sabha today.

3.16 Acres Of Land Originally Bought For Rs 1 In 1935: Siddaramaiah On Mysuru Land Scam

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday July 26, 2024, Bengaluru

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday gave a rebuttal to every charge made against him in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land case while saying that 3.16 acres of land was originally purchased for Rs 1 in 1935

1,600 Tonnes Of Lithium Deposits Found In 2 Karnataka Districts: Minister

Asian News International | Friday July 26, 2024, New Delhi

Lithium deposits have been found in the Mandya and Yadgiri districts of Karnataka, said Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Earth Sciences in Rajya Sabha.

Tax Body Clarifies Acquisition Cost Of Real Estate Bought Before 2001 For LTCG

Press Trust of India | Friday July 26, 2024, New Delhi

The cost of acquisition of real estate properties purchased before 2001 will be the fair market value (FMV, not exceeding the stamp duty value) as of April 1, 2001, or the actual cost of the land or building for the purpose of calculation of LTCG.

Sensex Rebounds 1,293 Points, Nifty At Record High Over Bluechip Stocks

Press Trust of India | Friday July 26, 2024, Mumbai

Benchmark Sensex rebounded by 1,293 points while Nifty shot up to a record high today, cutting short the five-day losing streak on heavy value buying at lower levels and a rally in blue-chips like Infosys, Airtel and Reliance Industries.

37 Confirmed Cases Of Chandipura Virus In Gujarat, Says State Health Minister

Asian News International | Friday July 26, 2024, Gandhinagar (Gujarat)

Gujarat Health Minister Rushikesh Patel said on Friday that 37 cases of Chandipura virus have been detected across the state and the state government has taken a lot of initiatives to control the disease.

"Immense Joy And Pride For India": PM Modi On UNESCO World Heritage Status For Assam's Moidams

Asian News International | Friday July 26, 2024, New Delhi

The mound burial system of the Ahom dynasty, also known as the Moidams, was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List under the category of Cultural Property.