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Union Budget 2017: Senior citizens to get smart cards

A beginning will be made through a pilot in 15 districts during 2017-18, says Arun Jaitley.

2 Feb 2017 4:42 AM IST

Despite treatment advances that have slashed AIDS deaths, around 1.9 million people still catch HIV each year (Photo: AFP)

After 2016 cut, fund to fight Aids receives 17.65 per cent boost

The programme was jeopardised earlier after Narendra Modi government had made a major cut in the social spending.

2 Feb 2017 4:37 AM IST

There has been a small increase of 6.2 per cent for defence in 2017-18 from the current Rs 2,58,589 crore.

Union Budget 2017 brings good news to retired servicemen

The money allocated for defence pensions is Rs 85,737 crore, a year-on-year hike of 4.13%.

2 Feb 2017 4:31 AM IST

Union Finance Minister, Arun Jaitley (Photo: PTI)

Union Budget 2017: Two new AIIMS for Jharkhand, Gujarat

The budget estimate for 2017-2018 at Rs 47,352.51 crore saw an increase of 27.76 per cent.

2 Feb 2017 4:25 AM IST

The FM increased the funds from Rs 1, 56, 528 crore (2016-17) to Rs 1, 84, 632 crore (2017-18) for the welfare of women and children under the other schemes in other ministries. (Photo: AP/Representational)

Govt hikes funds for women and children by 27 per cent

An allocation of Rs 22,095 crore has been made for the ministry of WCD.

2 Feb 2017 4:17 AM IST

This newspaper was the first to report on January 29 that government plans to unveil a unified examination body for higher education sector.

Union Budget 2017: Arun Jaitley rolls out slew of education reforms

Access to SWAYAM would be widened by linkage with DTH channels, dedicated to education, says Arun Jaitley.

2 Feb 2017 4:10 AM IST

India has been the worlds fastest growing major economy over the past two years.

Union Budget 2017 to boost living standards

The government's decision to boost investments in the rural sector will see a major transformation in our villages and...

2 Feb 2017 6:21 AM IST

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Union Budget 2017: Fiscal deficit target on track

Arun Jaitley now targets 3 per cent fiscal deficit in 2018-19.

2 Feb 2017 3:31 AM IST

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Union Budget 2017: Major focus on women's security

Nirbhaya fund increased from Rs 3.40crore to Rs 28.90 crore.

2 Feb 2017 6:06 AM IST

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley with with MoS Arjun Ram Meghwal arrives in the Parliament to present the Union budget for 2017-18. (Photo: PTI)

Union Budget 2017: Govt intensifies black money war

Limiting cash transactions to Rs 3 lakh is in line with the recommendations of a Special Investigation Team set up on...

2 Feb 2017 3:24 AM IST

The Metro projects have been allocated Rs 17,810 crore this year, out of which Rs 150 crore has been given as a grant to the Delhi Metro in the Union Budget.

DMRC: New policy to enable easier funding

he new policy is likely to focus more on innovative models for the Metro network by introducing standardised and...

2 Feb 2017 3:18 AM IST

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley presenting the annual budget. (Photo: PTI)

Union Budget 2017: Cash transaction above Rs 3 lakh is banned

Centre proposes new law to confiscate assets of economic offenders.

2 Feb 2017 3:19 AM IST