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‘WhatsApp messages helped uncover ₹200 cr’: Sitharaman defends Income Tax Bill
Nirmala Sitharaman said Google Maps history helped find cash hideouts, and Instagram accounts were used to trace ‘benami’ property ownership.
Updated on Mar 26, 2025 10:16 AM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman launches mobile app for Prime Minister's Internship Scheme
The App has several features, including an intuitive interface with a clean design and effortless navigation.
Published on Mar 17, 2025 10:45 PM IST
ANI |
Tax rebate confusion: Capital gains impact on new ₹12 lakh threshold explained
This comes in the backdrop of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman raising the tax-rebate threshold from ₹7 lakh to ₹12 lakh in the Union Budget 2025-26.
Updated on Feb 23, 2025 01:41 PM IST
OpenAI, Microsoft and Google prove again nothing’s consistent in the world of AI
In late December, before the DeepSeek bombshell dropped on Silicon Valley, OpenAI had said the o3 reasoning model will be ready to ship within a few weeks.
Published on Feb 06, 2025 07:10 AM IST
Can’t predict with US tariffs, we need to be watchful, says FM Sitharaman
Budget discussions highlight income tax cuts, taxpayer respect, and a focus on simplification, aiming to boost consumption and compliance.
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 08:01 AM IST
Rajeev JayaswalRavi KrishnanUtpal Bhaskar
Old vs new tax regime: Which is better? A comparison after Union Budget 2025
Under the proposed Union Budget 2025, a ₹60,000 rebate applies to incomes up to ₹12 lakh, enhancing the attractiveness of the new tax regime.
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 01:55 AM IST
₹60K-cr projects, tourism push for poll-bound Bihar
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitaraman announced a number of airport projects, support for a canal extension, expansion of IIT-Patna as well as food processing technology.
Published on Feb 02, 2025 08:16 AM IST
K'taka industry stalwarts welcome budget, say tax relief will encourage growth
Tax relief and support for key sectors like agriculture and manufacturing are expected to boost economic growth and innovation, they said.
Published on Feb 01, 2025 07:48 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath
2025 Union Budget: Zero tax up to ₹12 lakh, but fine print leaves many confused
The 2025 Budget brought relief for taxpayers since incomes up to ₹12 lakh will not be taxed, but many are struggling to understand how it actually works
Published on Feb 01, 2025 03:39 PM IST
Aadrika Sominder
Economic Survey moots easing of regulations in health, education sectors
Pitching for ‘trust-based regulation’, survey said that tight regulations increase compliance and supervision burden on the already stretched state capacity.
Updated on Jan 31, 2025 04:46 PM IST
PTI |
Union Budget 2025: Who presented India's first Budget?
James Wilson, a Scotsman who arrived in India in 1859, devised the nation's first budget in 1860.
Published on Jan 22, 2025 12:19 PM IST
HT News Desk | Written by Varnika Srivastava
Union Budget 2025: Parliament's longest and shortest budget speeches
On February 1, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her eighth consecutive Union Budget.
Published on Jan 17, 2025 05:54 PM IST
Netizens troll Centre over 'absurd' popcorn tax; ‘Are these your priorities?'
The new 18% popcorn tax stemming from the 55th GST Council has sparked outrage amongst netizens; read what they have to say about this
Published on Dec 23, 2024 02:14 PM IST
Aadrika Sominder
Several accepted candidates back out of PM Internship scheme. Here's why
The PM Internship scheme was announced in the Budget 2024 for giving 10 million internships in 500 top companies over five years to enhance youth employability.
Published on Dec 04, 2024 01:05 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Abhyjith K. Ashokan
Karnataka HC stays probe against Nirmala Sitharaman in electoral bonds case
The Karnataka HC ordered an interim stay on FIR filed against Nirmala Sitharaman in a case related to alleged extortion through electoral bonds
Updated on Sep 30, 2024 06:13 PM IST
MK Stalin criticises Sitharaman for ‘shameful’ behaviour with businessman
A Coimbatore-based businessman had raised with the Union finance minister, concerns regarding the Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Published on Sep 14, 2024 01:52 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
GST council meeting: What has become cheaper for you now
The GST council announced tax cuts on items including cancer drugs, namkeens, and helicopter travel. GST on cancer drugs is reduced from 12% to 5%.
Updated on Sep 10, 2024 03:05 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Mallika Soni
FM Nirmala Sitharaman announces amendment to LTCG tax proposal
Nirmala Sitharaman said that taxpayers will now have the option to calculate their tax liability under the old system or at reduced rates without indexation.
Published on Aug 07, 2024 06:55 PM IST
Duty on chemicals up from 10% to 150%, research labs say ‘thoughtless action’
Union Budget: Funding agencies have already informed scientists that their budgets are fixed with no room to hike allocations.
Updated on Aug 01, 2024 09:01 AM IST
NITI Aayog meet: FM Sitharaman reacts, PIB fact checks Bengal CM's ‘mic’ claim
Mamata Banerjee walked out of NITI Aayog meeting. Nirmala Sitharaman rejected Bengal CM's claim that she was unfairly stopped midway in her speech.
Updated on Jul 27, 2024 03:26 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
Telangana Assembly passes resolution over ‘injustice’ done in Union Budget
The Telangana Assembly on Wednesday adopted a resolution appealing to the Centre to render justice to Telangana by amending the proposals for the Union Budget 2024 in the ongoing session of the Parliament.
Updated on Jul 25, 2024 06:48 AM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad
Union Budget 2024: Top 5 takeaways for salaried persons, job seekers
Budget 2024: Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2024-25 during the Budget Session of Parliament on Tuesday.
Updated on Jul 24, 2024 01:15 PM IST
Lok Sabha polls leave their mark, Union Budget keeps Bihar and Andhra close
In keeping with the coalition pressures, Bihar and Andhra Pradesh have benefitted from the Union Budget, as the Centre keeps an eye on Bengal and thanks Odisha
Updated on Jul 23, 2024 06:21 PM IST
India defence budget 2024: ₹6.21 lakh crore allocated; Rajnath Singh reacts
Defence budget 2024: Rajnath Singh thanked Nirmala Sitharaman for giving the “highest allocation”, which is 12.9% of total Budget for fiscal year 2024-25.
Updated on Jul 23, 2024 04:23 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
Budget 2024: Loans up to ₹10 lakh for higher education in domestic institution
Union Finance Minister announced that the government will provide financial support for loans up to ₹10 lakh for higher education in domestic institutions.
Published on Jul 23, 2024 01:14 PM IST
PTI | , New Delhi
Budget: FM announces ₹15,000 cr for development of Andhra Pradesh’s new capital
The finance minister also announced “necessary financial assistance” for the completion of the Polavaram major irrigation project on river Godavar
Updated on Jul 23, 2024 12:52 PM IST
Srinivas Rao Apparasu
Union Budget 2024: President Murmu, FM Sitharaman's ‘dahi-cheeni’ ritual | Watch
President Droupadi Murmu offered ‘dahi-cheeni’ to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman ahead of the Budget 2024 presentation today.
Published on Jul 23, 2024 12:15 PM IST
After ‘special status’ snub, Centre's infra bonanza for Bihar in Budget 2024
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the Centre will set up airports, medical colleges and sports infrastructure in Bihar.
Updated on Jul 23, 2024 11:59 AM IST
Parliament Monsoon Session from today: Oppn vs NDA over NEET, Kanwar rows likely
Monsoon Session of Parliament 2024: The Parliament Monsoon Session will have 19 sittings till August 12 when the government is expected to present six bills.
Updated on Jul 22, 2024 09:47 AM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman likely to present Union Budget 2024-25 in July end
The presentation of the Union Budget 2024-25 will most likely take place in the second half of July, expected in the last week of the month.
Updated on Jun 18, 2024 11:19 AM IST
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