Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, delivered her fourth Budget in the Parliament on February 1. This is the second consecutive year that a paperless budget was presented.Fiscal deficit is 6.9% of GDP. Tax relief announced to persons with disabilities. No change in personal income tax rates.Watch | Highlights of Union Budget 2022-23Here are the latest updates:Rajya Sabha | 10:07 am
Humanitarian assistance
The Govt. of India announces humanitarian aid to Tonga after it was hit by Tsunami. Rajya Sabha | 10:02 am
Rajya Sabha proceedings begin
Chairman Venkaiah Naidu begins the session with obituary references to Arch Bishop Desmond Tutu and David Sassoli who passed away recently. Rajya Sabha
List of Business in Rajya Sabha (10 am)
1. Obit references2. Papers to be laid on the table3. Question Hour4. Motion of Thanks on the President’s addressLok Sabha
List of Business in Lok Sabha (4 pm)
1. Question Hour2. Motion of Thanks on the President’s address