Author: Deshwale Editorial Desk

શનિવાર, પહેલી ફેબ્રુઆરીએ કેન્દ્રીય નાણાપ્રધાન નિર્મલા સીતારમણે 2025નું યુનિયન બજેટ સંસદમાં રજૂ કર્યું હતું. બજેટમાં સામાન્ય માણસો, ખેડૂતો, વિદ્યાર્થીઓ, મહિલાઓ, વ્યવસાયો અને અન્ય ક્ષેત્રો માટે મહત્ત્વપૂર્ણ જાહેરાતો કરવામાં આવી હતી. કેન્દ્ર સરકારના મતે બજેટ સમાજના તમામ વર્ગોને ધ્યાનમાં રાખીને તૈયાર કરવામાં આવ્યું છે. એમાં દેશ અને વ્યક્તિના આર્થિક વિકાસ, સામાજિક સુરક્ષા અને ટેક્નોલોજીને પ્રોત્સાહન આપવા પર પણ ધ્યાન કેન્દ્રિત કરવામાં આવ્યું છે. આ રહી બજેટમાં કરવામાં આવેલી અમુક પ્રમુખ જાહેરાતોઃ આવકવેરા સુધારાઃ આવકવેરા સ્લેબમાં સુધારા કરવામાં આવ્યા છે. એ મુજબ રૂ. પાંચ લાખ સુધીની આવક પર હવે કોઈ આવકવેરો લાગશે નહીં. સાથે, રૂ. પાંચ લાખથી રૂ. 10 લાખ રૂપિયા સુધીની…

The Union Budget 2025-26 proposes significant changes to India’s customs tariff structure aimed at promoting domestic manufacturing, facilitating trade, and supporting exports. The Finance Minister announced the removal of seven customs tariff rates for industrial goods, continuing the tariff rationalisation process started in 2023. The move will leave only eight tariff rates, including a ‘zero’ rate, and a focus on reducing duty inversion. In a move to support the healthcare sector, the Budget exempts 36 life-saving drugs and medicines for cancer and rare diseases from Basic Customs Duty. Additionally, 37 more medicines will be included in the Patient Assistance Programmes,…

PART A Union Budget Overview: Agriculture: The 1st Engine of Development MSMEs: The 2nd Engine of Development Investment: The 3rd Engine of Development Infrastructure Development: Innovation: The 4th Engine of Development Exports & Financial Sector Reforms: PART B: TAX REFORMS Direct Tax: Indirect Tax:

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025 today. The budget focused on welfare measures for gig workers, healthcare, and the digital economy. Here are the key announcements. 1. ID Cards and Registration for Gig Workers The government announced that gig workers will now receive identity cards. These cards will be registered on the e-Shram portal. This move aims to bring gig workers into the formal economy. It will also help them access social security benefits. 2. Healthcare for Gig Workers A major highlight was the announcement of healthcare coverage for 1 crore gig workers. This initiative will provide…

In the Union Budget 2025, the Indian government has announced a significant increase in the defence budget, raising the allocation to ₹6.81 lakh crore, up from ₹6.21 lakh crore in the previous year. This marks a clear emphasis on strengthening India’s military capabilities and advancing the vision of self-reliance in defence production. The enhanced budget reflects the government’s commitment to modernising the armed forces, boosting indigenous manufacturing, and addressing emerging security challenges. A major highlight of the defence budget is the allocation of ₹1.8 lakh crore for capital outlay, which will be used to acquire new weapons, platforms, and infrastructure.…

In the Union Budget 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a significant transformation for India Post. The postal service will evolve into a large public logistics organisation, aiming to boost the rural economy. India Post operates 1.5 lakh rural post offices across the country. These will be complemented by the India Post Payment Bank and a vast network of 2.4 lakh Dak Gharas. This integration is designed to support new entrepreneurs, women, self-help groups, micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and larger businesses. The government’s plan includes transforming India Post into a logistics company. The goal is to increase the…

The President of India inaugurated the Amrit Udyan Winter Annuals Edition 2025 today. The Udyan will be open for public viewing from February 2 to March 30, 2025. Visitors can explore the Udyan six days a week, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., except on Mondays for maintenance. The Udyan will also remain closed on February 5 due to Delhi Legislative Assembly polling, February 20-21 for the Visitors’ Conference at Rashtrapati Bhavan, and March 14 for Holi. Special categories will have designated visiting days: March 26 for divyangjan, March 27 for defence and police personnel, March 28 for women and…

In a pivotal move, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has unveiled a set of transformative initiatives in the Union Budget 2025, aimed at strengthening the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). These initiatives focus on enhancing infrastructure, expanding capacity, and improving skill development, reflecting the government’s dedication to advancing technical education and preparing students for global opportunities. Expanding Infrastructure in Emerging IITs The budget allocates significant funding for infrastructure development in five newer IITs established after 2014. This investment will allow these institutes to accommodate an additional 6,500 students. With student enrolment in IITs doubling over the last decade, this expansion addresses…

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the New Delhi World Book Fair 2025 in New Delhi today. In her address, the President highlighted that reading books is a transformative experience, not merely a hobby. She emphasised that exploring literature from diverse languages and cultures fosters connections between regions and communities. She expressed pleasure in seeing many stalls showcasing books in various Indian and international languages, and expressed confidence that the Book Fair would provide an opportunity for book lovers to access literature from around the world in one place. The President also urged schoolchildren to read books beyond their prescribed syllabus, encouraging…

I am happy to be among so many book lovers present here at the inauguration of this Book Fair. I am told that the National Book Trust and the Ministry of Education have been organizing this book fair for the past five decades. I appreciate their sustained contribution to the great cause of promoting the culture of reading books. This year’s theme of the Fair highlights the journey of India as a Republic during the last 75 years. This Book Fair also provides an excellent expression of India’s cultural diversity, its abiding unity, and impressive progress. I am glad to…