Nirmala Sitharaman
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'Communists are total cowards': Sitharaman hits CPI-M over John Brittas' UPI fee allegations
India | Aug 10, 2026, 08:02 PM ISTNirmala Sitharaman called communists "total cowards" while hitting back at CPI(M) MP John Brittas over UPI fee allegations in Rajya Sabha. Brittas alleged US pressure behind the move, while Sitharaman rejected the claims and defended the government's UPI provision.
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4 crore income tax returns filed so far, Finance Ministry urges taxpayers to beat July 31 deadline
Income Tax | Jul 27, 2026, 03:36 PM ISTITR-1 (Sahaj) is a relatively simple form designed for a large number of small and medium taxpayers. This form can be filed by taxpayers with annual income up to Rs 50 lakh.
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India's domestic economic remains positive, resilient: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Business | May 25, 2026, 01:44 PM ISTSpeaking at the SIDBI Foundation Day programme, Sitharaman said the India cannot afford fear-mongering; we need to give confidence to our people with our words and actions.
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Lockdown will not be imposed in India as we saw during Covid: FM Sitharaman refutes rumours
India | Mar 27, 2026, 11:56 AM ISTLockdown in India? FM Nirmala Sitharaman said that she is surprised to know that some leaders are saying there will be a lockdown and there will be shortages of fuel.
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Parliament Session Updates: Opposition urges govt, Speaker to revoke suspension of 8 MPs
India | Mar 13, 2026, 04:09 PM ISTParliament Budget Session LIVE: The Opposition bloc has submitted notices in both Houses seeking the removal of Chief Election Commission (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. More than 180 MPs have signed the separate notices charging him on seven points. Stay tuned for the latest updates with IndiaTVNews.com.
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Parliament Budget Session: Nirmala Sitharaman replies on Union Budget in Lok Sabha
India | Feb 11, 2026, 10:57 PM ISTNirmala Sitharaman replied to the Union Budget debate in Lok Sabha, stressing bio-pharma and agriculture-focused measures in the 2026-27 Union Budget. Earlier, Rahul Gandhi accused the government of “selling the nation” through the India-US trade deal.
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Kerala CM writes to Sitharaman seeking judicial probe into 'unnatural death' of industrialist CJ Roy
India | Feb 02, 2026, 11:43 AM ISTCJ Roy death case: Industrialist CJ Roy reportedly shot himself at his office in Bengaluru on January 30 during two-three days of IT raids involving Karnataka and Kerala teams. The dramatic events occurred within the jurisdiction of the Ashok Nagar police station.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, February 1, 2026
India | Feb 01, 2026, 08:39 PM ISTFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented Union Budget today. This was her ninth consecutive budget under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Speed News: Rahul Gandhi says Budget 2026 ignores India’s real crises
Originals | Feb 01, 2026, 07:01 PM ISTRahul Gandhi says Budget 2026 ignores India’s real crises. PM Modi calls Budget 2026 historic, symbol of India’s feminine strength. Sitharaman urges productivity and job creation post-Budget 2026. Opposition protests Budget 2026, Tharoor flags Kerala concerns.
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Union Budget 2026 to strengthen India's position as an emerging economic superpower: Dhami
India | Feb 01, 2026, 07:06 PM ISTUnion Budget 2026: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, saying the budget will fulfil the aspirations and expectations of the people of the entire country.
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Budget 2026: Rs 1.06 lakh cr for healthcare; focus on mental health and COVID-era emergency systems
Health | Feb 01, 2026, 08:00 PM ISTBudget 2026 has allocated Rs 1.06 lakh crore to health, marking a nearly 10% rise. The focus is on strengthening digital health services, upgrading mental health institutions and making COVID-era emergency and trauma care systems a permanent part of public healthcare.
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'Give me the facts on which you're basing your argument': Sitharaman counters Rahul's Budget jibe
India | Feb 01, 2026, 05:32 PM ISTRahul Gandhi called the Union Budget "blind to India’s real crises" and alleged that it failed to address key structural problems facing the economy. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman countered the claims sharply.
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Aircraft, warships and pensions: How Rs 7.84 lakh crore defence budget will be spent | Explained
Business | Feb 01, 2026, 05:11 PM ISTDefence Minister Singh described modernisation as the most important feature of the budget. He said nearly Rs 1.85 lakh crore has been earmarked specifically for upgrading the Army, Navy and Air Force, which is about 24 per cent higher than the previous year.
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Railways get record push in Budget 2026 with Rs 2.78 lakh crore allocation
Budget | Feb 01, 2026, 06:11 PM ISTThe funds will be directed towards critical projects such as new rail lines, track doubling and electrification, station redevelopment, procurement of modern rolling stock, and safety upgrades.
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Corporate tax: Budget 2026 reduces rate of MAT to drive shit toward new tag regime - Download PDF
Budget | Feb 01, 2026, 04:51 PM ISTHowever, for credits brought forward as of April 1, 2026, companies can use them to offset up to 25 per cent of their total tax liability within the new regime.
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How Union Budget 2026 is poised to bring stability and long term growth for Aam Aadmi | EXPLAINED
India | Feb 01, 2026, 11:46 PM ISTUnion Budget 2026: From simplifying the tax slabs to massively boosting high-speed rail connectivity, and a hike in India's defence expenditure, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the 2026 Budget that's centred on growth and long-term stability for the common man.
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'For Viksit Bharat': BJP hails Budget 2026 as 'foundation for developed India by 2047'
India | Feb 01, 2026, 03:51 PM ISTDefence Minister Rajnath Singh said the Budget fulfilled the sentiments and expectations of the people and laid a strong foundation for a self-reliant India. Yogi Adityanath described the Budget as a reflection of the aspirations of 145 crore Indians.
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Rahul Gandhi slams Budget 2026 as 'blind to India's real crises'
India | Feb 01, 2026, 03:31 PM ISTReacting to the Budget, Rahul Gandhi said it failed to address pressing issues such as unemployment, distress in agriculture, declining household savings and weakening investor confidence.
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Budget 2026: All IT segments clubbed as ‘IT Services’, safe harbour raised to Rs 2,000 crore
Technology | Feb 01, 2026, 03:21 PM ISTFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces a single “Information Technology Services” category, a 15.5% safe harbour margin, and a higher Rs 2,000 crore threshold in Union Budget 2026–27.
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'Focus on improving productivity, generating employment': Sitharaman after presenting Budget 2026
India | Feb 01, 2026, 04:35 PM ISTThe Finance Minister said two major announcements were made in the budget in the semiconductor sector. She said three rare earth corridors will be established in Odisha, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu to explore minerals and process them to make chips.