Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:00am on 01 Feb 2025,Saturday India
President Droupadi Murmu performed the auspicious ritual of feeding Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman 'dahi-cheeni' for good luck ahead of her eighth Union Budget presentation. Sitharaman, who arrived in Parliament, will focus on tax relief, infrastructure spending, and fiscal discipline amid economic challenges. The Cabinet is set to approve the Budget before the session begins. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and key leaders, including Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra, attended the session. The Budget is expected to introduce tax reforms and address India's economic slowdown. Stay tuned for key announcements.
