Union finance ministry

FM participates in ‘halwa’ ceremony; marks final stage of Interim Budget prep

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New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday participated in a traditional ‘halwa’ ceremony, marking the final stage for preparation of the Interim Budget 2024 to be unveiled on February 1 in the Lok Sabha. The ceremony is an annual ritual in which the traditional dessert ‘halwa’ is prepared and served to officials and staff … Read more

Freebies policy: At third meeting of chief secretaries, Centre cautions against ‘freebies’

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The Centre has cautioned all the state chief secretaries against resorting to “freebies” and is pushing them to increase capital expenditure instead, ET has gathered. At the third National Conference of Chief Secretaries held last week in New Delhi, top state government officials were advised to guide the ruling politicians against “freebies” . The suggestion … Read more