‘No State Denied Anything’: Finance Minister Sitharaman Responds To Opposition’s Criticism Of Budget 2024

‘No State Denied Anything’: Finance Minister Sitharaman Responds To Opposition’s Criticism Of Budget 2024

Last Updated: July 26, 2024, 21:38 IST Speaking about the hike in fuel prices, the Finance Minister stated that 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.(PTI File Photo) Opposition leaders had criticised … Read more

Govt gave shells in name of peanuts in budget, says RJD MP Manoj Jha

Govt gave shells in name of peanuts in budget, says RJD MP Manoj Jha

New Delhi: A day after Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge commented that Bihar and Andhra Pradesh got “pakoda and jalebi” in the budget, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Manoj Jha on Thursday said the government has actually given “shells in the name of peanuts”. Asked about Kharge’s remarks on the Union Budget 2024-25 … Read more

White Paper: From Crisis to Confidence: Modi govt’s ‘White Paper’ examines economic evolution since UPA tenure

White Paper: From Crisis to Confidence: Modi govt’s ‘White Paper’ examines economic evolution since UPA tenure

The government has released a white paper, shedding light on what it perceives as the economic challenges inherited from the previous administration. The document, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament, outlines the alleged shortcomings of the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government and emphasizes the strides made under the current leadership. Economic Comparison … Read more