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Kerala Minister Rejects Centre's Advice To Stop Incentive For Rice Cultivation
Kerala's Agriculture Minister P Prasad said today that the state government strongly rejects suggestions made by the Union Finance Ministry's Department of Expenditure that Kerala review and discontinue incentive support for paddy cultivation.
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"Astonishing In Election Year": Shashi Tharoor Says Kerala Neglected In Budget
Congress's Shashi Tharoor, who has been making headlines lately over what many see as his softened stance towards the NDA government, was extremely critical of the Union budget 2026 presented today by Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
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Big Budget Boost For Election Commission, 25% Hike Before Key Elections
Funding for the Election Commission increased by 25.33 per cent in the 2026 union budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Sunday morning.
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Budget 2026: Nirmala Sitharaman Proposes Development Of Buddhist Circuits In North East
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed to launch a scheme for the development of Buddhist circuits in multiple North-East states during the Budget 2026-27 presentation.
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Sitharaman Announces Rare Earth Corridors In 4 States, Including Tamil Nadu
Taking a big step to reduce India's dependence on China for rare earths, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that dedicated corridors will be set up for the minerals in four states - Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.
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Union Minister Of State For Finance Pankaj Chaudhary Named UP BJP Chief
Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary was on Sunday named the new president of the BJP's Uttar Pradesh unit, with his election being formally announced by Union Minister Piyush Goyal here.
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PM Has No Time For Petty Politics: BJP On Tamil Nadu Minister's "Funds Denied" Charge
Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu has accused the Union government of "systematic and deliberate discrimination" against the state
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Arvind Kejriwal Wanted Mayawati's Bungalow In Delhi, Got This Instead
AAP had asked the central government to give him the bungalow at 35, Lodhi Estate, which was used by Mayawati, but that residence was already assigned in July to Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary.
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At NDTV GST Conclave, BJP And Opposition Differ On Compensation, Responsibility
The finance minister of Punjab and Jharkhand and the industries minister of Delhi ensured a spirited start to the NDTV GST Conclave on Tuesday, with their panel discussion on 'Matters of States' witnessing a heated debate on the GST reforms.
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"States Need To Be Compensated For Revenue Losses": P Chidambaram On GST Move
P Chidambaram -- Congress's former Union Minister who handled the finance portfolio -- said today that while the rationalisation of the Goods and Services Tax law is welcome, it is eight years too late.
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Kerala Minister Rejects Centre's Advice To Stop Incentive For Rice Cultivation
Kerala's Agriculture Minister P Prasad said today that the state government strongly rejects suggestions made by the Union Finance Ministry's Department of Expenditure that Kerala review and discontinue incentive support for paddy cultivation.
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"Astonishing In Election Year": Shashi Tharoor Says Kerala Neglected In Budget
Congress's Shashi Tharoor, who has been making headlines lately over what many see as his softened stance towards the NDA government, was extremely critical of the Union budget 2026 presented today by Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
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Big Budget Boost For Election Commission, 25% Hike Before Key Elections
Funding for the Election Commission increased by 25.33 per cent in the 2026 union budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Sunday morning.
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Budget 2026: Nirmala Sitharaman Proposes Development Of Buddhist Circuits In North East
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed to launch a scheme for the development of Buddhist circuits in multiple North-East states during the Budget 2026-27 presentation.
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Sitharaman Announces Rare Earth Corridors In 4 States, Including Tamil Nadu
Taking a big step to reduce India's dependence on China for rare earths, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that dedicated corridors will be set up for the minerals in four states - Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.
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Union Minister Of State For Finance Pankaj Chaudhary Named UP BJP Chief
Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary was on Sunday named the new president of the BJP's Uttar Pradesh unit, with his election being formally announced by Union Minister Piyush Goyal here.
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PM Has No Time For Petty Politics: BJP On Tamil Nadu Minister's "Funds Denied" Charge
Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu has accused the Union government of "systematic and deliberate discrimination" against the state
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Arvind Kejriwal Wanted Mayawati's Bungalow In Delhi, Got This Instead
AAP had asked the central government to give him the bungalow at 35, Lodhi Estate, which was used by Mayawati, but that residence was already assigned in July to Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary.
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At NDTV GST Conclave, BJP And Opposition Differ On Compensation, Responsibility
The finance minister of Punjab and Jharkhand and the industries minister of Delhi ensured a spirited start to the NDTV GST Conclave on Tuesday, with their panel discussion on 'Matters of States' witnessing a heated debate on the GST reforms.
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"States Need To Be Compensated For Revenue Losses": P Chidambaram On GST Move
P Chidambaram -- Congress's former Union Minister who handled the finance portfolio -- said today that while the rationalisation of the Goods and Services Tax law is welcome, it is eight years too late.
