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FM Sitharaman takes part in customary halwa ceremony; marks final stage of Budget preparation
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday participated in a traditional ‘halwa’ ceremony, marking the final stage for the preparation of Union Budget 2025-26 to be unveiled on February 1 in the Lok Sabha. The ceremony is a customary ritual in which traditional dessert ‘halwa’ is prepared and served to officials and staff members…