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Jaitley promised to provide education holistically without segmentation from pre-nursery to Class-12 and move from black board to digital board. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Budget 2018: Education cess raised to 4 pc; no segmentation in schools

Jaitley proposed to launch a scheme to revitalise research-based education with Rs 1 lakh crore in the next four years.

1 Feb 2018 2:10 PM IST

Healthcares latest buzz word is personalised medicine. (Photo: Pixabay)

Union Budget 2018 unveils healthcare for 500 million of India's...

The government currently provides 30,000 rupees towards healthcare for poor families.

1 Feb 2018 2:08 PM IST

Govt to soon announce steps to tackle NPAs of MSMEs: Jaitley

MUDRA Yojana launched in April 2015 has led to a sanction of Rs 4.6 lakh crore in credit to some 10.38 lakh MUDRA loans.

1 Feb 2018 1:46 PM IST

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Sunday once again hinted that there is scope for lesser slabs under the Goods and Services Tax. Photo: ANI| Twitter

Union Budget 2018: Govt misses fiscal deficit target; higher at 3.5...

Fiscal deficit has a bearing on sovereign rating of the country as well as the debt market.

1 Feb 2018 1:19 PM IST

The Bitcoin concept will help in promoting a cashless society. The crypto currency model can be used for groups involved in microfinance projects under the Development of Women and Children in Rural Area, for better accountability

Cryptocurrencies not legal, will eliminate their use: Jaitley

RBI has not given any licence to any entity/company to operate such currencies.

1 Feb 2018 12:43 PM IST

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said the focus is on low-cost farming, higher MSP. (Photo: Screengrab)

Budget 2018: Govt ensures payment of full MSP even if farmers sell...

The finance minister said the agricultural output of the country is at a record high and wage of farmers will be doubled...

1 Feb 2018 12:31 PM IST

Chilli stock awaits buyers at the Enumamula Agriculture market yard in Warangal on Sunday. (Photo: Deccan chronicle)

Govt to take steps to promote agri commodity exports: Jaitley

India's agri exports potential is as high as USD 100 billion against a current export of USD 30 billion.

1 Feb 2018 12:28 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh (Photo: PTI)

Delhi court books Ex-Himachal CM Virbhadra, wife for disproportionate...

The CBI has claimed that Singh had amassed assets worth around Rs 10 crore which was disproportionate to his total...

1 Feb 2018 12:07 PM IST

Today, IT exports from the state are about Rs 2,000 crore, while those from Telangana have increased to Rs 1 lakh crore.

Union Budget 2018 predicts exports to expand by 15 per cent this year

The country's merchandise shipments rose 12.36 per cent to USD 27.03 billion in December 2017.

1 Feb 2018 11:58 AM IST

Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said BJP will celebrate Anti-Black Money Day on November 8 to mark the first anniversary of demonetisation. (Photo: Twitter | @BJP4India)

India USD 2.5 trillion economy, set to be 5th largest in world:...

Finance Minister said in Budget speech that India will grow 7.2-7.5 per cent in second half of current fiscal.

1 Feb 2018 11:51 AM IST

Maruti Suzuki India

Maruti January sales up 4.8 per cent at 1,51,351 units

Company's domestic sales stood at 1,40,600 units, up 5 per cent from 1,33,934 units in January 2017.

1 Feb 2018 11:38 AM IST

While Virat Kohli has succeeded MS Dhoni to lead the Indian side across formats, the former India skipper has been of a great help to Kohli in limited-overs cricket. (Photo: AP)

How MS Dhoni will help Virat Kohli in South Africa, reveals Virender...

Virat Kohli's men will look to end South Africa's 17-match winning streak in ODIs in their backyard.

1 Feb 2018 11:37 AM IST