Budget 2017

New accounting reforms being suggested will reflect that: FinMin

It would increase the focus on reducing the revenue deficit and enhancing capital spending

Despite wanting to, the government has managed to spend very little on capital account

Cabinet will also consider the proposal for doing away Plan and non-Plan expenditure

Centre took the line that it should not be presented in the middle of Assembly poll in 5 states

Earlier, opposition asked to reschedule Budget after last polling day of UP elections i.e. March 8

Centre has been asked not to announce any specific scheme for the five states going to polls

Normally, the House is adjourned on the death of a sitting MP

Modi was seen repeatedly thumping the desk as Jaitley read out various provisions of the Budget

Hints at postponement chances following MP E Ahamed's death; but says speaker will decide

Philippines experience shows that it can be effectively used to expand healthcare program for poor

The additional spending will be on top of an approved spending of Rs 21.4 lakh crore in the annual budget, says finance ministry in a statement

North East Frontier Railway has identified the critical projects in the region

Budget 2017 has provided Rs 5,821.22 crore under IPDS for the next financial year

Secondary adjustment provision in Budget FY18 could hit cash flow, dividend payout

Has the age of 'post-truth' and 'alternative facts' arrived in India?

The Budget has done little to mitigate the severe distress Bharat and its young are still in

With freight and passenger traffic dwindling, the transition could not have come at a worse time

He said Centre has made adequate allocation for power, irrigation, roads, drinking water, housing

ISRO will also try to launch 104 satellites in a single mission on Feb 15