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We have been urging the Centre to clear Metro Rail projects for Coimbatore and  Madurai, says Thangam Thennarasu  

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We have been urging the Centre to clear Metro Rail projects for Coimbatore and  Madurai, says Thangam Thennarasu  

The Tamil Nadu government has given in-principle approval for three extension projects — Chennai airport to Kilambakkam,  Koyambedu to Pattabiram, and  Poonamallee to Sunguvarchathiram — and recommended them to the Union government for approval and financial assistance.  | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO The Tamil Nadu government has been continuously urging the Union government to approve the Coimbatore and Madurai Metro Rail projects, Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu said…

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Budget Allocates Rs 20,000 Crore To Science Department To Kickstart Research Fund

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Budget Allocates Rs 20,000 Crore To Science Department To Kickstart Research Fund

New Delhi: Signalling a commitment to research and development, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday allocated Rs 20,000 crore to the Department of Science and Technology as a corpus for a fund to promote private sector-driven innovation. Nirmala Sitharaman had announced setting up of a Rs 1 lakh crore research and development fund in…

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Government Proposes New Tariff Lines For Rice, Makhana Products

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Government Proposes New Tariff Lines For Rice, Makhana Products

New Delhi: The government on Saturday proposed to create new tariff lines for makhana products and rice based on process and varieties. These changes under the Customs Tariff Act 1975 will come into effect from May 1, this year. According to the Budget document for 2025-26, the government has proposed provision for creating new tariff…

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Rural Development Ministry Allocated With Rs 1.88 Lakh Crore In Budget 2025

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Rural Development Ministry Allocated With Rs 1.88 Lakh Crore In Budget 2025

New Delhi: The Rural Development Ministry has been allocated Rs 1.88 lakh crore in the Union Budget for 2025-26, around 5.75 per cent more than the allocation in the previous budget. According to the budget proposals made by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday, the Rural Development Ministry has been earmarked Rs 1,77,566.19 crore against…

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Rs 5 Crore Earmarked For Assistance To Poor Prisoners

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Rs 5 Crore Earmarked For Assistance To Poor Prisoners

New Delhi: The Centre has earmarked Rs 5 crore in the 2025-26 budget for providing financial assistance to the prisoners who languish in jail because they could not afford their bail money. Under the ‘Model Prisons and Correctional Services Act’ 2023, State Legal Services Authorities have established Legal Service Clinics in jails to provide free…

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Government To Open Nuclear Power Sector For Private Participation

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Government To Open Nuclear Power Sector For Private Participation

New Delhi: Ushering in reforms, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday proposed to open up the nuclear power sector for private players and announced a Rs 20,000 crore Nuclear Energy Mission for research in the field, with an aim to set up five small and modular reactors by 2033. Presenting the Union Budget for…

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Budget Allocates Rs 123.75 Crore For Expansion Of Supreme Court Building

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Budget Allocates Rs 123.75 Crore For Expansion Of Supreme Court Building

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has been allocated Rs 123.75 crore in the 2025-26 financial year for expansion of its building, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in her budget speech on Saturday. In the 2024-25 fiscal, the Union Budget had earmarked Rs 46.63 crore for the expansion project. “Expansion of Supreme Court building: The…

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Union Budget 2025: What’s in it for women and children?

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Union Budget 2025: What’s in it for women and children?

What’s in it for women and children? The Union Budget for 2025-26 focusses on enhancing financial independence of women and providing them an enabling atmosphere to work. | Video Credit: The Hindu The Union Budget for 2025-26 presented on Saturday (February 1, 2025) focusses on enhancing financial independence of women and providing them an enabling…

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