Bhubaneswar: The Union Budget 2025-26, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has introduced several measures to make essential goods and industries more affordable. The government has reduced customs duties and offered tax exemptions on key sectors, benefiting consumers and businesses alike. Here’s a look at what will be cheaper after the budget: Electric Vehicles &…
Jharsuguda: In a significant boost to regional air connectivity, Star Air has commenced flight services from Jharsuguda to Lucknow and Raipur, enhancing travel options for passengers in western Odisha. The Jharsuguda-Lucknow service began today, while flights to Raipur will start operating from tomorrow. Flight Schedule: Jharsuguda-Lucknow: Operates three days a week—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Departure…
New Delhi: In a major relief for taxpayers, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that 1 crore more people will now be exempt from paying income tax following the increase in the rebate threshold to ₹12 lakh in the Union Budget 2025-26. Addressing a post-budget press conference on Saturday, she stated that the move would “put…
Bhubaneswar: In a major push to strengthen India’s healthcare infrastructure, the Union Government will add 75,000 medical seats across the country over the next five years, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced while presenting the Union Budget 2025-26 in Parliament today. Highlighting the expansion of medical education, the Finance Minister stated, “Our government has added…
New Delhi: The Union Budget 2025-26, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has outlined a fiscal policy aimed at sustaining India’s economic growth while ensuring financial stability and resilience. With a focus on broad-based and inclusive economic expansion, the government aims to create a just, fair, and equitable international economic order. Macroeconomic Outlook and Fiscal…
New Delhi: The Union Budget 2025-26 has set the stage for Indian Railways’ transformative expansion, with a historic allocation of ₹2,52,000 crore for the financial year (FY) 2025-26. This marks the second consecutive year of this substantial allocation, which is expected to revolutionize rail travel across the country by making it faster, safer, and more…
New Delhi: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh described the Union Budget 2025 as a “futuristic” and “revolutionary” blueprint, with an ambitious vision to drive India’s growth in the coming decades. He particularly lauded the bold announcement to involve private players in the nuclear sector, calling it a game-changer that will resonate globally. Dr. Singh drew…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Power and Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, today emphasized the government’s commitment to driving India’s growth with a focus on transformative reforms in the power sector and urban development as part of the Union Budget 2025-26. He highlighted that these reforms aim to strengthen India’s global competitiveness, enhance growth…
New Delhi: President of India, Droupadi Murmu, today inaugurated the Amrit Udyan Winter Annuals Edition 2025, marking the beginning of the season’s opening. The prestigious Amrit Udyan will open its gates for public viewing from February 2 to March 30, 2025, offering a vibrant display of flowers, greenery, and themed gardens. Timings and Special Days…
New Delhi: In the Union Budget 2025-26 tabled today in the Lok Sabha, the government proposed a historic total annual budgetary support of ₹2,703.67 crore for the fisheries sector, marking a 3.3% increase over the previous year’s allocation of ₹2,616.44 crore. This includes ₹2,465 crore allocated for the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), which…
