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Saturday, May 4, 2024
TopicNirmala Sitharaman

Topic: Nirmala Sitharaman

These are the schemes that will be covered under Modi govt’s Rs 1.7 lakh crore package

As Modi govt looks to provide relief to 80 crore poor, migrant workers and other Indians, here is a list of the schemes whose beneficiaries will get covered.

Why Rs 1.7-lakh crore relief package may not mean an equivalent fiscal hit in 2020-21

Some of the expenditures announced by the Modi government have already been accounted for in the Union Budget presented in February.

On lockdown day 2, newspapers note economic safety net, Mirror praises ‘Dr Do gooders’

A round-up of the most important reports in major newspapers around the country – from TOI and HT, Express and The Hindu to The Telegraph, Mumbai Mirror and The Tribune, as well as top financial dailies.

Here’s how India can help the disabled during 21-day coronavirus lockdown

In the absence of accessible public facilities and assistive technologies, India's disabled need human assistance. But social distancing makes it difficult.

Modi govt’s Gareeb Kalyan: Does India have the ability to deliver amid Covid-19 lockdown?

Finance Minister has announced a three-month relief package worth Rs 1.7 lakh crore for India’s urban & rural poor to help them during the coronavirus lockdown.

Sitharaman promises economic package ‘soon’, but eases norms for businesses and taxpayers

Firms get relief on tax returns, company law compliance, and triggering of insolvency proceedings. Regulators are monitoring the markets and economy, assures the FM.

Indian economy needs urgent coronavirus relief package

ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

Relief for India’s overseas students, govt cuts 5% ‘tax at source’ Budget proposal to 0.5%

Among amendments to the Finance Bill moved by Nirmala Sitharaman, the govt has clarified that NRIs will only be taxed on income they earn in India.

Lok Sabha passes Finance Bill without discussion

The govt said it was an 'extraordinary situation', a reference to the coronavirus pandemic, as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the bill for passage.

Sitharaman lashes out at Congress over ‘1991 Pandit massacre’, says BJP brought peace to J&K

During Lok Sabha debate on J&K budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman questions Congress over human rights, asks what party has done for Kashmiri Pandits.

On Camera

Stop targeting Galgotias University students. Focus on politicians instead

Going through their Instagrams and dissecting their ‘statements’ is not the astute political commentary you think it is—it is time for us to back off from targeting 20-year-olds.

High capacity usage, fresh borrowings & new orders — why FY25 could be a big year for pvt investment

Companies are borrowing more from banks and public. Economists say high capacity utilisation & growing new orders could set stage for renewed investment push by India Inc.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.