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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Silver rises by โ‚น15,000... Gold also surges, Finance Minister explains the major reason for this increase

Gold and silver prices have surged significantly in India, with silver rising over โ‚น15,000 and gold increasing by more than โ‚น3,000, as explained by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during a meeting with the RBI board.

Feb 23 โ€ข 11:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'This would be hasty...': Finance Minister comments on the impact of tariff chaos in the US

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman expressed caution regarding the impact of recent US tariffs on India's economy, indicating that it might be premature to draw conclusions.

Feb 23 โ€ข 10:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

GST on milk, education and cremation? Finance Minister responds after controversy

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed questions in Parliament regarding GST on essential goods and services, affirming that no changes have been made since its implementation in 2017.

Feb 12 โ€ข 13:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Conflict in Parliament! When Finance Minister and Jaya Bachchan Had a Heated Argument

A heated argument broke out in the Parliament between Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and MP Jaya Bachchan over issues related to entertainment tax and ticket pricing.

Feb 12 โ€ข 13:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

โ€˜In Bengal, bombs fly, not law...โ€™ Finance Minister attacks Mamata government's law and order

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman criticizes the Mamata Banerjee government for law and order issues in West Bengal during the budget discussion in Lok Sabha.

Feb 11 โ€ข 14:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

You Won't Have to Pay 1 Rupee in Income Tax with a Salary of 14.65 Lakhs, Learn How?

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in the Union Budget 2026 that there would be no changes to the income tax slabs, allowing salaried taxpayers to reduce their tax liabilities even if they earn over 14 lakhs through new provisions.

Feb 6 โ€ข 06:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Controversy over the term 'lynching' in Rajya Sabha, Nirmala Sitharaman responds

A political dispute erupted in the Rajya Sabha regarding the use of the term 'lynching', with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman criticizing Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge for his remarks.

Feb 5 โ€ข 12:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

On one hand, Musk said 'India has potential', on the other hand, the Finance Minister gave this big advice to the opposition

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth consecutive budget, emphasizing India's economic growth goals, while Elon Musk praised the Indian economy, prompting her to advise the opposition to focus on GDP growth figures.

Feb 2 โ€ข 19:47 UTC
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National & Local

India announces record military spending

India has announced a record military spending of $85 billion for the fiscal year 2026-27, which represents a 15% increase following a brief military conflict with Pakistan.

Feb 2 โ€ข 11:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Neither China's moves nor Trump's threats will succeed... The 'Rare Earth Corridor' will give India double power!

During the 2026 Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the Rare Earth Corridor aimed at reducing India's dependence on China for rare earth elements, crucial for hi-tech industries, amidst global supply chain disruptions.

Feb 2 โ€ข 05:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

15% increase in defense budget, see how India compares with America and China

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented a union budget for 2026-27 with a 15% increase in the defense budget, allocating โ‚น7.8 lakh crore, marking India's defense budget as the fifth-largest in the world.

Feb 1 โ€ข 17:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Four telescopes to monitor everything from the sun to the galaxy... major announcement in the budget

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-27, announcing the establishment or upgrade of four major telescope facilities to enhance India's astrophysics and astronomy capabilities.

Feb 1 โ€ข 13:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The saree was symbolic... How Tamil Nadu received 'gifts' in the Budget 2026-27 without being named

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's presentation of the Union Budget 2026-27 is undergoing rapid political and economic analysis, with indications that the proposals were strategically aimed at the politically challenging southern state of Tamil Nadu, despite its name not being explicitly mentioned in the budget documents.

Feb 1 โ€ข 10:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Indiaโ€™s Progress Will Get Energy from the 'Nuclear Plant Program', Big Announcement by Nirmala Sitharaman in the Budget

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a significant boost to the nuclear energy sector in the Union Budget 2026-27, extending customs duty exemptions on imported goods for nuclear power projects until 2035, applicable to all nuclear plants regardless of capacity.

Feb 1 โ€ข 10:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

10 Key Points of the Budget... What Did the Middle Class, Farmers, and Youth Get?

India's Union Budget 2026 was presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, highlighting major announcements such as customs duty cuts, the establishment of seven high-speed rail corridors, and a focus on farmers' prosperity.

Feb 1 โ€ข 10:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

In the budget, medicines for serious diseases have been made cheaper, see the big announcement

The Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced initiatives in the budget aimed at making medicines for serious diseases like diabetes and cancer more affordable.

Feb 1 โ€ข 07:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Great relief for cancer patients! Complete abolition of custom duty on 17 life-saving drugs

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in the 2026-27 budget the complete abolition of basic custom duty on 17 cancer drugs, making treatment for life-threatening diseases more affordable and accessible, along with significant rebates on import duties for rare diseases.

Feb 1 โ€ข 07:26 UTC
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National & Local

Budget of Youth's Dreams, Modi Praises Nirmala

The article discusses Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi praising Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during the presentation of the budget that is seen as a dream budget for the youth.

Feb 1 โ€ข 00:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ABP Ananda
National & Local

Budget 2026: Will the middle class receive more tax exemption benefits? Will the limit of standard deduction increase? What are our expectations from the budget?

The article discusses expectations for India's Union Budget 2026, particularly focusing on potential tax benefits and deductions for the middle class as presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Jan 31 โ€ข 02:00 UTC

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