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Growth Falls To 7.1% In 2016-17 From 8.2% In 2015-16
Growth last year came in lower than the 8.2% rate for 2015-16. Central Statistics Office revised it upwards from its provisional estimate of 8%.
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43 Of 107 Budget Proposals Were Implemented Last Year: Finance Ministry
Of the 107 social schemes and welfare programmes announced in the Union Budget for 2016-17, 43 were implemented and 4 partially implemented by the ministries concerned, work on 59 was in progress while one was dropped, said the Finance Ministry on Wednesday.
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Budget Tries To Satisfy PM Modi's, Moody's Interest: Shashi Tharoor
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor today termed the Union Budget 2016-17 as political and said it tries to satisfy both PM Modi's interest as well as Moody's interest.
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BJP Asks Lawmakers To Take Union Budget To The People
Ahead of the Assembly elections in five states, the BJP has asked its lawmakers to play a proactive role in making people aware about the Union Budget presented in the current Parliament session, emphasising that it has something for all sections.
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Maruti Suzuki Hikes Car Prices By Upto Rs. 34,494; Ciaz and Ertiga SHVS Not Affected
Following the infrastructure cess on automobiles in the 2016-17 Union Budget, Maruti Suzuki India Limited said that the ex-showroom prices of its models would rise by up to Rs. 34, 494.
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Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Addresses Industry Leaders: Highlights
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is addressing industry leaders in a post Union Budget 2016 discussion at Vigyan Bhawan.
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Jewellers Begin 3-Day Pan-India Strike To Protest Excise Duty Levy
Jewellers across the country have decided to go on a three-day strike from today to protest the proposed re-imposition of 1 per cent excise duty and mandatory PAN cards for any transactions of Rs 2 lakh and above.
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Doubling Farmers' Income In 5 Years A Dream: Bhartiya Kisan Union
Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU) has given a thumbs down to the Union Budget 2016-17 and said the NDA government's goal of doubling farmers' income in the next five years is a "dream".
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Budget 2016: It Reflects A Negativity For Middle Class, Says Robert Vadra
Congress president Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra today criticised the Union Budget 2016-17, alleging it reflects negativity for the middle class and its focus on agriculture and rural initiatives was linked to upcoming elections in Punjab.
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Budget 2016: Lalu Prasad Calls PM Modi A 'Dull Student'
Criticising the four-month compliance window announced for domestic black money holders in the Union budget, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad today called Prime Minister Narendra Modi "a dull student" who has been rusticated for "cheating and lying".
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Budget 2016: 'One Of The Best So Far', Says LK Advani
Veteran BJP leader LK Advani was today all praise for the Union Budget as he termed it "one of the best so far" and said it shows that the Prime Minister and the Finance Minister have adopted an approach that promises to make India stronger and more prosperous.
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Budget 2016: PM Modi Passed Test With Flying Colours, Says Rajnath Singh
Terming the Union Budget 2016-17 as "excellent", Home Minister Rajnath Singh today said it outlines the priorities of the NDA government and the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi who passed the budget test with "flying colours".
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Budget 2016: Punjab Chief Minister Terms It As 'Pro-Farmer, Balanced'
Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today hailed the Union Budget 2016-17 as "pro-farmer, growth oriented, balanced and realistic" and thanked Finance Minister Arun Jaitley for allocating Rs 100 crore for the 350th birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Gobind Singh.
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Budget 2016: Sharad Yadav Slams It As 'Hollow'
Slamming the budget as "hollow", Janata Dal (United) chief Sharad Yadav today said it provided no relief to tax-paying employees and an increase in the service tax will put additional burden on the common man "reeling" under price rise.
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4 Indians Arrested In Syria Were Illegal Immigrants: Government
Four Indians were arrested in Syria recently not because they had gone there to join and fight alongside the ISIS but for entering the country without valid visa, the government today clarified.
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Growth Falls To 7.1% In 2016-17 From 8.2% In 2015-16
Growth last year came in lower than the 8.2% rate for 2015-16. Central Statistics Office revised it upwards from its provisional estimate of 8%.
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43 Of 107 Budget Proposals Were Implemented Last Year: Finance Ministry
Of the 107 social schemes and welfare programmes announced in the Union Budget for 2016-17, 43 were implemented and 4 partially implemented by the ministries concerned, work on 59 was in progress while one was dropped, said the Finance Ministry on Wednesday.
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Budget Tries To Satisfy PM Modi's, Moody's Interest: Shashi Tharoor
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor today termed the Union Budget 2016-17 as political and said it tries to satisfy both PM Modi's interest as well as Moody's interest.
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BJP Asks Lawmakers To Take Union Budget To The People
Ahead of the Assembly elections in five states, the BJP has asked its lawmakers to play a proactive role in making people aware about the Union Budget presented in the current Parliament session, emphasising that it has something for all sections.
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Maruti Suzuki Hikes Car Prices By Upto Rs. 34,494; Ciaz and Ertiga SHVS Not Affected
Following the infrastructure cess on automobiles in the 2016-17 Union Budget, Maruti Suzuki India Limited said that the ex-showroom prices of its models would rise by up to Rs. 34, 494.
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Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Addresses Industry Leaders: Highlights
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is addressing industry leaders in a post Union Budget 2016 discussion at Vigyan Bhawan.
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Jewellers Begin 3-Day Pan-India Strike To Protest Excise Duty Levy
Jewellers across the country have decided to go on a three-day strike from today to protest the proposed re-imposition of 1 per cent excise duty and mandatory PAN cards for any transactions of Rs 2 lakh and above.
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Doubling Farmers' Income In 5 Years A Dream: Bhartiya Kisan Union
Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU) has given a thumbs down to the Union Budget 2016-17 and said the NDA government's goal of doubling farmers' income in the next five years is a "dream".
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Budget 2016: It Reflects A Negativity For Middle Class, Says Robert Vadra
Congress president Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra today criticised the Union Budget 2016-17, alleging it reflects negativity for the middle class and its focus on agriculture and rural initiatives was linked to upcoming elections in Punjab.
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Budget 2016: Lalu Prasad Calls PM Modi A 'Dull Student'
Criticising the four-month compliance window announced for domestic black money holders in the Union budget, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad today called Prime Minister Narendra Modi "a dull student" who has been rusticated for "cheating and lying".
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Budget 2016: 'One Of The Best So Far', Says LK Advani
Veteran BJP leader LK Advani was today all praise for the Union Budget as he termed it "one of the best so far" and said it shows that the Prime Minister and the Finance Minister have adopted an approach that promises to make India stronger and more prosperous.
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Budget 2016: PM Modi Passed Test With Flying Colours, Says Rajnath Singh
Terming the Union Budget 2016-17 as "excellent", Home Minister Rajnath Singh today said it outlines the priorities of the NDA government and the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi who passed the budget test with "flying colours".
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Budget 2016: Punjab Chief Minister Terms It As 'Pro-Farmer, Balanced'
Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today hailed the Union Budget 2016-17 as "pro-farmer, growth oriented, balanced and realistic" and thanked Finance Minister Arun Jaitley for allocating Rs 100 crore for the 350th birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Gobind Singh.
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Budget 2016: Sharad Yadav Slams It As 'Hollow'
Slamming the budget as "hollow", Janata Dal (United) chief Sharad Yadav today said it provided no relief to tax-paying employees and an increase in the service tax will put additional burden on the common man "reeling" under price rise.
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4 Indians Arrested In Syria Were Illegal Immigrants: Government
Four Indians were arrested in Syria recently not because they had gone there to join and fight alongside the ISIS but for entering the country without valid visa, the government today clarified.
