Nirmala Sitharaman: News
31 Jan 2024
ChinaImport duty on phone components lowered from 15% to 10%
Indian government has slashed import duties on mobile phone components from 15% to 10%.
22 Jan 2024
Ram MandirLED screens for Ayodhya event removed from TN temple: Minister
LED screens installed at Kamakshi Amman Temple in Tamil Nadu for live streaming the Ram Mandir "Pran Pratishtha" ceremony in Ayodhya were taken down on Monday, reports said.
22 Jan 2024
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC notice to Tamil Nadu over Ram Mandir telecast 'ban'
The Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice to the Tamil Nadu government and others.
21 Jan 2024
Narendra ModiTamil Nadu government has banned Ram Mandir telecast, puja: Sitharaman
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday claimed that the Tamil Nadu government has banned live telecasts of the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha event and special prayers dedicated to Lord Ram.
20 Jan 2024
Indian GovernmentCentre planning new NBFC to ease credit for infrastructure projects
The Indian government is looking into creating a new non-banking financial company (NBFC) to make it easier for infrastructure projects to get credit financing.
31 Dec 2023
Narendra ModiThere will be blasts: Mumbai Police receives threat call
A high alert has been issued in Mumbai, Maharashtra, after the Mumbai Police received a call on Saturday threatening bomb attacks in the city amid New Year celebrations.
26 Dec 2023
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)RBI and other banks in Mumbai receive bomb threats
The Mumbai Police said on Tuesday that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) office in Mumbai, along with HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank branches, received a bomb threat via email.
11 Dec 2023
InflationRetail inflation now stable and within acceptable range: Finance Minister
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Monday that the country's retail inflation has stabilized and now falls within the acceptable range of 2% to 6%.
07 Dec 2023
IndiaIndia's Q2 growth highest in the world: Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Thursday that India's second-quarter growth is the highest globally, making India the fastest-growing economy.
06 Dec 2023
Amit ShahParliament: Amit Shah likely to speak on J&K bills today
Home Minister Amit Shah will reportedly respond to the debate on the two key bills on Jammu and Kashmir in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
05 Dec 2023
Enforcement Directorate (ED)Government banks bag Rs. 15,183cr after ED action under PMLA
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized assets valued at Rs. 15,186.64 crore under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
05 Dec 2023
GST21,791 fake GST registrations unearthed, Rs. 24,000cr evasion suspected: FM
During a recent two-month special drive, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that GST officers discovered 21,791 fake GST registrations and over Rs. 24,000 crore in suspected tax evasion.
10 Aug 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)India's economy is doing well despite global meltdown: Sitharaman
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated in Parliament on Thursday that the Indian economy is doing well despite the global meltdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
02 Aug 2023
GSTGST Council: 28% tax on online gaming from October 1
The GST Council has decided to impose a 28% tax on the full face value of bets placed on online gaming and casinos, starting October 1.
23 Jul 2023
Uttar Pradesh'Don't eat tomatoes': BJP minister's shocking statement on rising prices
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Uttar Pradesh minister, Pratibha Shukla, on Sunday asked people to stop eating tomatoes and start using lemons instead amid the price hike, saying this would help bring down the prices inevitably.
17 Jul 2023
Unified Payments Interface (UPI)After France and UAE, Indonesia plans UPI deal with India
India's flagship instant payment system, Unified Payments Interface (UPI), will likely be used in Indonesia as the two countries are looking for a deal for bilateral trade in domestic currency, real-time card recognition, and digital payments, The Times of India reported.
12 Jul 2023
GSTGST rule change to make popular MPVs costlier: Here's how
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, led by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has decided to add a 22% cess on MPVs, on top of the existing 28% GST.
12 Jul 2023
GSTGST shocker: Delta Corp, Nazara Tech stock prices tank
Online gaming platform Nazara Technologies and casino operator Delta Corp Ltd. witnessed a sharp fall in share prices on Wednesday.
15 Jun 2023
Central GovernmentCentre's panel could recommend Andhra's hybrid pension scheme for states
A panel formed by the Centre to review the pension system of central and state government employees is likely to recommend the Andhra Pradesh government's hybrid Guaranteed Pension Scheme be adopted by other states, the Deccan Herald reported.
30 May 2023
P ChidambaramChidambaram slams Centre for 'profiteering' through higher fuel taxes
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led central government of "profiteering" through higher taxes on fuel at the cost of the people.
30 May 2023
Narendra Modi'Will keep working harder': Modi as his government turns 9
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led central government "will work even harder to build a developed India," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday, marking the completion of his government's nine years.
04 May 2023
Petrol Diesel PricesPetrol, diesel become slightly cheaper in Maharashtra and West Bengal
Petrol and diesel prices remained unchanged on Thursday across Kolkata, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and New Delhi.
21 Apr 2023
Odisha70-year-old woman walks barefoot to withdraw pension, video goes viral
A heart-wrenching video has surfaced on social media, showing a 70-year-old woman walking barefoot in scorching heat for several kilometers with the help of a broken chair to collect her old-age pension from a bank.
21 Apr 2023
Petrol Diesel PricesFuel prices revised in Mumbai, other major cities: Check rates
Petrol and diesel prices remained constant on Friday in the figures across major cities like Kolkata, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and New Delhi, as fuel prices continued their ten-month streak of rate stability.
03 Apr 2023
Tamil NaduTamil Nadu villagers ask Nirmala Sitharaman to reduce LPG prices
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday visited Pazhaiyaseevaram village in Tamil Nadu's Kanchipuram district and interacted with the residents, asking them whether they received benefits from the government.
23 Feb 2023
MumbaiCouple gets Rs. 11 crore anonymous donation for son's treatment
In a gesture of absolute generosity, a Mumbai-based couple from Kerala was left in absolute disbelief after they received a donation of Rs. 11 crore for their child's medical treatment.
04 Feb 2023
Adani GroupRegulators monitoring Adani-Hindenburg crisis, FPO pullout hardly impacted economy: Sitharaman
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said that market regulators are independently monitoring the crisis around Adani Group, which is facing allegations of stock manipulation and accounting fraud.
01 Feb 2023
United Nations (UN)Budget 2023-24: Boost for Hyderabad as Centre reveals 'Millet Plans'
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled the Centre's plan to popularize millets in India and make the crop a priority area while presenting Budget 2023-24 on Wednesday.
01 Feb 2023
Union BudgetCentre aims to eliminate sickle cell anemia by 2047
As part of the Union Budget 2023, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the government will launch a mission to eliminate sickle cell anemia in the country by 2047.
01 Feb 2023
Union BudgetCentre to establish three centers of excellence to boost AI
As part of the Union Budget 2023, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the government will set up three centers of excellence in order to boost artificial intelligence (AI) in India.
01 Feb 2023
Union BudgetUnion Budget 2023-24: Key announcements for women
India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday announced a one-time small saving scheme for women called "Mahila Samman Saving Certificate," which will stay available until March 2025.
01 Feb 2023
Union BudgetUnion Budget 2023-24: Key takeaways for the Indian auto industry
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Budget 2023 in Parliament today, and it promises several concessions to the auto industry.
01 Feb 2023
Budget SessionBudget 2023-24: What gets costlier, what's cheaper? Details here
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivered her fifth annual budget to Parliament on Wednesday.
01 Feb 2023
Union BudgetUnion Budget 2023-24: Key takeaways for education sector
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman officially presented the Union Budget 2023-2024 on Wednesday in Parliament.
01 Feb 2023
PAN CardUnion Budget: PAN Card to become universal identifier for businesses
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on Wednesday, proposed to use PAN (Permanent Account Number) card as the common identifier for digital transactions.
01 Feb 2023
Union BudgetUnion Budget 2023-24: No income tax up to Rs. 7L
Announcing the new Union Budget for 2023-24 today, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman declared renewed income tax rates.
01 Feb 2023
Narendra ModiUnion Budget 2023-24: Here are the key highlights
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for the fiscal year 2023-24 on Wednesday.
