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PM Modi launches 6-day Grameen Bharat Mahotsav, unveils rural India vision
At the inauguration, PM Modi interacted with artisans and was felicitated by Nabard Chairperson Shaji KV
 "PM Modi launches 6-day Grameen Bharat Mahotsav, unveils rural India vision")
New rule to avoid tax deduction on purchases through IFSC sellers
Under the new regulation, sellers must submit a declaration that includes details about the previous years for which they are claiming tax deductions
 "New rule to avoid tax deduction on purchases through IFSC sellers")
After 2024 report card, ministers get ready for work on New Year's Day
Although the talk about the New Year agenda within the government was subdued on December 31, the day started with promise of work in 2025
 "After 2024 report card, ministers get ready for work on New Year's Day")
Budget 2025-26: India Post may get funds for tech-driven transformation
In FY25, the Union government had made a budgetary allocation of Rs 250 crore for India Post
 "Budget 2025-26: India Post may get funds for tech-driven transformation")
Government extends deadline for direct tax Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme
Under the scheme, penalty charges vary based on the date of payment
 "Government extends deadline for direct tax Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme")
Budget: Experts push for higher health, edu fund, duty cuts on cancer care
A key demand discussed in the meeting was the reduction of customs duty and other levies on the import of radiation machines used to treat cancer
 "Budget: Experts push for higher health, edu fund, duty cuts on cancer care")
Industry seeks tax relief, capex boost, reforms at FinMin's pre-budget meet
Industry representatives stressed that, given the uncertainty caused by persisting global headwinds, government's focus on public capex in physical, social, and digital infrastructure will be crucial
 "Industry seeks tax relief, capex boost, reforms at FinMin's pre-budget meet")
NITI Aayog urges reforms to ease worker housing near industrial hubs
To truly unleash the potential of India's manufacturing sector, there is a need to think of dense, large-scale housing for workers as infrastructure
 "NITI Aayog urges reforms to ease worker housing near industrial hubs")
ATMs to loans: Union Budget, Mint Road, and evolving financial landscape
A South Block and Mint Road tango is in the offing in 2025, foregrounded by deeper consultations with various stakeholders
 "ATMs to loans: Union Budget, Mint Road, and evolving financial landscape")
Budget FY26: Economists urge govt to focus on consumption, tax reforms
Economists say Budget's focus should be to stimulate consumption, manufacturing, and propel employment. They also want the Centre to continue support to the MSME sector
 "Budget FY26: Economists urge govt to focus on consumption, tax reforms")
Scindia aims to make India Post profitable by 2029, seeks funds from FM
Scindia, along with officials from the Department of Posts, presented their capital expenditure demands to the finance minister to make it a profit centre by 2029
 "Scindia aims to make India Post profitable by 2029, seeks funds from FM")
Budget 2025-26: Sitharaman chairs 4th pre-budget meet with key stakeholders
On Tuesday this week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also interacted with a panel of distinguished economists and thought leaders at NITI Aayog on the strategies for the Union Budget 2025-26
 "Budget 2025-26: Sitharaman chairs 4th pre-budget meet with key stakeholders")
Will Budget 2025-26 fulfil promises on fiscal deficit and reforms?
The big question is whether the finance minister will revert to the fiscal consolidation timelines or medium-term projections as provided under the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act
 "Will Budget 2025-26 fulfil promises on fiscal deficit and reforms?")
PM Modi stresses fundamental change in the mindset for Viksit Bharat
The meeting was chaired by the Prime Minister and attended by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran, and NITI Aayog officials
 "PM Modi stresses fundamental change in the mindset for Viksit Bharat")
Finance ministry weighs phasing out customs duty exemptions in Budget 2025
Exemptions under review include bulk drugs used in insulin production, raw materials for lab-grown diamonds, plastics used in optical fiber production, and more
 "Finance ministry weighs phasing out customs duty exemptions in Budget 2025")
Social media flooded with memes over 18 per cent GST on caramelised popcorn
Memes flooded the internet as the GST Council confirmed an 18 per cent tax on caramelised popcorn. Here are some of the most hilarious memes
 "Social media flooded with memes over 18 per cent GST on caramelised popcorn")
How to tax popcorn? FM's formula sparks outrage against GST system
A finance ministry spokesperson, the GST Council Secretariat and a spokesman for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party did not respond to requests for comment on the controversy
Priynaka slams BJP for GST on exam forms, says 'turning dreams to income'
Parents sacrifice their lives and save every penny to educate their children and prepare them for the exams but the BJP government has turned their dreams into a source of income, said Priyanka Gandhi
 "Priynaka slams BJP for GST on exam forms, says 'turning dreams to income'")
Punjab demands greater financial support during pre-Budget meet with FM
The Punjab government has proposed an incentive of Rs 2,500 per acre, with Rs 2,000 per acre from the Centre and Rs 500 per acre from the state
 "Punjab demands greater financial support during pre-Budget meet with FM")
States not in favour of bringing aviation turbine fuel under GST: FM
She further said that the GST Council has also deferred the decision with regard to rate rationalisation as more time is required by the GoM for a comprehensive study
 "States not in favour of bringing aviation turbine fuel under GST: FM")
