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Similarly stations that are classified under the A1 and A category will be differently-abled friendly.

LTT among 21 train stations to be redeveloped

These major changes come under Union budget 2017 which now includes the railways.

2 Feb 2017 5:42 AM IST

The decision was pending, as the government wanted housing stock from the builders for affordable houses.

One-BHK could be back in Mumbai

A one BHK flat normally comes under 30 square metres in the affordable segment.

2 Feb 2017 5:32 AM IST

Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley addresses a Post-Budget press conference in New Delhi on Wendnesday. (Photo: PTI)

Union Budget 2017: Arun Jaitley vision on digital new normal', in...

Arun Jaitley also gave a poetic twist to his pro-poor Budget.

2 Feb 2017 5:23 AM IST

According to sources, the Centre is likely to bring down the tax collected at source limit so as to discourage cash transactions. (Representational Image)

Union Budget 2017: Rs 2,000 limit set for cash donations to parties

Arun Jaitley said the RBI Act would be amended to enable the issuance of electoral bonds, full details of which will be...

2 Feb 2017 5:13 AM IST

Overall, the Budget is characterised by the right emphasis in addressing the agrarian crisis.

Union Budget 2017-18 and the agrarian crisis

The finance minister has rightly emphasised the need for using the unexploited power of Panchayati Raj institutions.

2 Feb 2017 5:05 AM IST

Three villages in Patna, Bihar are undergoing a process of becoming cashless, in an initiative taken by the Bank of Baroda. (Representational image)

Government's digital push a welcome step

The Digi Gaon initiative, launched to provide tele-medicine through digital technology.

2 Feb 2017 6:23 AM IST

Union health minister J.P. Nadda releases the lists of BJP candidates for the Punjab and Goa Assembly elections in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Union Budget 2017: Drugs, medical devices to get cheaper

1.5 lakh health sub centres will be converted to Health Wellness Centres, says Arun Jaitley.

2 Feb 2017 4:48 AM IST

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley

Union Budget 2017: Senior citizens to get smart cards

A beginning will be made through a pilot in 15 districts during 2017-18, says Arun Jaitley.

2 Feb 2017 4:42 AM IST

Despite treatment advances that have slashed AIDS deaths, around 1.9 million people still catch HIV each year (Photo: AFP)

After 2016 cut, fund to fight Aids receives 17.65 per cent boost

The programme was jeopardised earlier after Narendra Modi government had made a major cut in the social spending.

2 Feb 2017 4:37 AM IST

There has been a small increase of 6.2 per cent for defence in 2017-18 from the current Rs 2,58,589 crore.

Union Budget 2017 brings good news to retired servicemen

The money allocated for defence pensions is Rs 85,737 crore, a year-on-year hike of 4.13%.

2 Feb 2017 4:31 AM IST

Union Finance Minister, Arun Jaitley (Photo: PTI)

Union Budget 2017: Two new AIIMS for Jharkhand, Gujarat

The budget estimate for 2017-2018 at Rs 47,352.51 crore saw an increase of 27.76 per cent.

2 Feb 2017 4:25 AM IST

The FM increased the funds from Rs 1, 56, 528 crore (2016-17) to Rs 1, 84, 632 crore (2017-18) for the welfare of women and children under the other schemes in other ministries. (Photo: AP/Representational)

Govt hikes funds for women and children by 27 per cent

An allocation of Rs 22,095 crore has been made for the ministry of WCD.

2 Feb 2017 4:17 AM IST