New Delhi: Indian economy is likely to grow in the range of 5.4-5.9 per cent in 2014-15 overcoming the sub-5 per cent growth of Gross Domestic Product witnessed over the last two years.

New Delhi: The Finance Minister, Arun Jaitley has proposed to set up an Integrated Ganga Conservation Mission called (Namami Gange).

New Delhi: The Finance Minister, Arun Jaitley has provided a sum of Rs. 200 crore in General Budget 2014-15 for upgrading the indoor and outdoor sports stadiums to international standards in Jammu and in Kashmir valley.

New Delhi: An amount of Rs.200 crores has been allocated for the erection of Statue of Unity.

New Delhi: Allocation for defence in this year’s General Budget has been raised to Rs. 2,29,000 crore. Presenting the Union Budget in Lok Sabha.

New Delhi: The Union Finance Minister, Arun Jaitley while presenting his maiden budget announced Kisan TV, dedicated to the interests of the agriculture and allied sector will be launched in the current financial year.

New Delhi: The Government has announced the launch of a national Multi-Skill programme called Skill India. Announcing this during his maiden Budget Speech in the Lok Sabha today,

New Delhi: The international crude oil price of Indian Basket as computed/published by Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas went down to US$ 107.89 per barrel (bbl) on 7 July.

New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee of Economic Affairs in its meeting held on 28 Feb has approved the financial assistance / package to Hindustan Machine Tools Ltd., Bangalore including a unit in Kerala.

New Delhi: Increased passenger amenities, more safety measures, timely completion of projects and increased financial discipline are the main highlights of the Railway Budget 2014-15 presented by the Minister of Railways D V Sadananda Gowda in Parliament today.