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Union Budget proposes to work towards universal social security system, announces 'Atal pension yoja

New Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley presented the General Budget for 2015-16 in the Lok Sabha on Saturday. Jaitley announced the Universal Social Security scheme for all. Under this scheme, Jaitley announced insurance coverage for accidents, health and life. Jaitley added that 'Atal Pension Yojana' scheme would be launched to provide a defined pension to the people. The government also proposed to launch PM Suraksha Bima Yojana which will increase the access to insurance. This scheme would be linked to Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana. Feb 28, 2015
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Union Budget: Jaitley proposes to create national agriculture market to increase farmers' income

New Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI): Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, who is presenting the Union Budget for fiscal 2015-16 in the Lok Sabha, proposed to create a national agriculture market to increase farmers' income. Jaitley said that an ambitious soil health card has been introduced to improve soil fertility. He also proposed to allocate Rs. 25,000 crore in 2015 to rural development fund. Jaitley added that the budget ensures that it is banking the unbanked, and funding the unfunded. Feb 28, 2015
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General Budget 2015-16: Finance Minister says conquering inflation big achievement Part-2

New Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley presented the General Budget for 2015-16 in Lok Sabha on Saturday. Jaitley said that one of the achievements of his government has been to conquer inflation. He also mentioned a few challenges to the economy of the country including decline in manufacturing and stress of agricultural incomes. He also said that subsidies are meant to help the poor so the government needs to cut subsidy leakage not subsidy themselves. Feb 28, 2015
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General Budget 2015-16: Finance Minister says conquering inflation big achievement Part-1

New Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley presented the General Budget for 2015-16 in Lok Sabha on Saturday. Jaitley said that one of the achievements of his government has been to conquer inflation. He also mentioned a few challenges to the economy of the country including decline in manufacturing and stress of agricultural incomes. He also said that subsidies are meant to help the poor so the government needs to cut subsidy leakage not subsidy themselves. Feb 28, 2015
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Finance Minister presents General Budget 2015-16 in Lok Sabha Part-2

New Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley presented the General Budget for 2015-16 in the Lok Sabha on Saturday. Jaitley said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government works round the clock. He said that the NDA government is working towards increasing the GDP and rising India's economy internationally. He talked about three achievements of the government- Swachh Bharat, Jan Dhan Yojana and transparent auction of coal blocks. Jaitley also talked about the welfare of rural population by providing house, basic facilities of education and health to the citizens. This is the first full-fledged General Budget presented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government. Feb 28, 2015
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Finance Minister presents General Budget 2015-16 in Lok Sabha Part-1

New Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley presented the General Budget for 2015-16 in the Lok Sabha on Saturday. Jaitley said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government works round the clock. He said that the NDA government is working towards increasing the GDP and rising India's economy internationally. He talked about three achievements of the government- Swachh Bharat, Jan Dhan Yojana and transparent auction of coal blocks. Jaitley also talked about the welfare of rural population by providing house, basic facilities of education and health to the citizens. This is the first full-fledged General Budget presented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government. Feb 28, 2015
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Bomb Explosion, Blast, Market Area, Hospital, Investigation

New Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI): Anti-graft crusader, Anna Hazare said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was allergic to him and added that the country would never progress under Modi's rule or that of Congress party vice-president Rahul Gandhi. When asked whether Hazare would meet Modi to express his concerns over the bill, the anti corruption activist said the prime minister was allergic to him. However, on Friday Modi said that the government was ready to make changes to the executive decree, while addressing lawmakers in the Lok Sabha. Meanwhile, Hazare suggested on taking agricultural lands on lease. Hazare said he would launch a three-month movement from Maharashtra to New Delhi and voice his concern over the land acquisition bill. He had held a two-day agitation at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi against the new land acquisition ordinance introduced by Indian government. Feb 28, 2015
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Modi addresses Lok Sabha, politicos react

New Delhi, Feb 27 (ANI): Political reactions flowed in on Friday over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's reply in the Lok Sabha to the debate on the President's address. Feb 27, 2015