The Lok Sabha has taken up the Finance Bill, 2026, for consideration and passage. The bill aims to implement the financial proposals of the Central Government for the financial year 2026-2027. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the bill in the House.Starting the discussion...
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New Delhi, March 11 The government think tank, Niti Aayog, urged state governments on Wednesday to adhere to fiscal deficit norms under the FRBM Act through disciplined expenditure management, expanding the GST base, and enhancing their own tax capacity.The Fiscal Responsibility and Budget...
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Bengaluru, March 9 – Chief Minister Siddaramaiah defended Karnataka’s fiscal management on Monday, blaming the Centre for shortfalls in expected funds, stating that the state was forced to present a deficit budget despite maintaining financial discipline.Addressing a training session for...
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Mysuru (Karnataka), March 7 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday rejected the BJP's criticism that the state budget was debt-driven and favoured only one section, asserting that the government has maintained fiscal discipline within the limits prescribed by law.Siddaramaiah, who...
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Panaji, March 6 The recent global economic situation is expected to have a significant impact on Goa's economy, which is heavily reliant on the service sector, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Friday while presenting the budget for 2026-27 in the assembly.Speaking in the House, the CM...
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Bengaluru, March 6 – Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated that the state government had maintained fiscal discipline while continuing development programs and welfare schemes.Addressing a press conference after presenting his 17th budget in the state assembly for the 2026-27 financial...
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