Day: February 1, 2020

NRI tax not to apply on bonafide workers in Middle East

Fundamentals of economy strong, inflation well contained: Sitharaman

3:15 pm February 1, 2020

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said fundamentals of the economy are strong and inflation has been well contained, while banks cleaned up accumulated loans. Presenting the Union Budget for 2020-21, she said it is aimed at boosting income and purchasing power of people. The finance minister further said during 2014-19, the government […]

Sitharaman cuts short Budget speech after feeling unwell

3:11 pm February 1, 2020

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday cut short her Budget speech in Lok Sabha as she felt unwell after speaking for a record 160 minutes. Sitharaman had only two pages of her Budget speech unread when she appeared uneasy and was seen wiping sweat from her forehead. She was offered candies by her […]

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