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Friday, April 3, 2026
TopicUnion Budget 2024

Topic: Union Budget 2024

Lok Sabha gives nod to govt amendment to restore indexation for properties bought before 23 July

The Union Budget had proposed removing indexation benefit on long-term capital gains on real estate sales, but tax was reduced to 12.5% from 20%.

Centre struggling to implement tribal scheme launched in 2021 but announced new one in Budget

Implementation of Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram Yojana, to provide essential facilities in tribal areas, remains patchy. States like MP & Gujarat haven't used funds released till date.

ITIs made it to Budget 2024. Now Centre, states must collaborate for a successful job story

After the Union Budget was announced, Hyundai announced new employment opportunities for several hundred ITI students across nine states as part of its skill development scheme.

‘Nehru, Indira were against reservation’ – Sitharaman takes on Rahul to counter ‘halwa’ controversy

New Delhi: Under attack from the Opposition for what it called the ‘Kursi Bachao Budget’ for favouring only Bihar and Andhra Pradesh in the...

Central govt capex at ‘desired level’, onus now on states & pvt sector — Economic Affairs Secretary

Union Budget 2024 allocated Rs 11.1 lakh cr as capex for FY25. This is 11% higher than what was budgeted for FY24 and 17% higher than what was actually spent that year.

Defence budget 2024 is disappointing. It’s inadequate to prepare India for 2.5 front war

High-technology wars of the 21st century cannot be fought with a military structured for the 20th Century.

Eye on debt-to-GDP — pivot in govt’s fiscal strategy post FY26 promising, amending FRBM Act will help

The full budget retains focus on fiscal consolidation. In her budget speech, finance minister mentioned the intent will be to fix fiscal deficit with debt-GDP ratio on a declining path.

‘England-like taxes, Somalia-like services’ — Opposition slams Modi govt’s budget in Rajya Sabha

AAP MP Raghav Chadha holds the govt responsible for high taxes & distress in rural economy, while Congress MP Randeep Surjewala says MSP is causing ‘maximum suffering’ for farmers.

Modi neglected his devoted salaried middle class. No reward for a decade of loyal support

Throughout the election campaign, Rahul Gandhi portrayed Modi as a patron of the oligarchs. The Prime Minister did not work too hard to dispel this unflattering caricature.

Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Kursi Bachao’ stuck to Budget 2024. TV news to papers, all knew where to look

'It’s raining jobs, jobs, jobs,' said an elated Rahul Kanwal on India Today’s Budget Special. But Rajdeep Sardesai was dubious: 'right intent, reality different'.

On Camera

Where did Ramayana spend Rs 4000 cr budget? Ranbir Kapoor’s de-ageing or copycat rakshasas

The VFX effects are what you’d expect from a run-of-the-mill video game or a mediocre fantasy show. But a film that supposedly cost thousands of crores? The audience deserves more.

RBI trading ban rocks $149 billion-a-day offshore rupee market

The central bank has rolled out some of its toughest measures in more than a decade to curb speculation & support the currency, which has been setting successive record lows this year.

India sharpens foreign media outreach in post Op Sindoor world, new strategy in play

Three-day conflict between India and Pakistan underscored the growing importance of information warfare as a critical domain alongside conventional military operations.

Gulf war exposed India’s fragilities. It’s time for navel-gazing, in the national interest

It’s easy to understand why the government can’t speak the hard truth. When this war ends, as all wars do, India’s interests will lie with both the winner and the loser.