Nirmala Sitharaman
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Nirmala Sitharaman tears into Tamil Nadu MP Thirumavalavan over rampant drug abuse in TN
News | Jul 03, 2024, 03:02 PM ISTFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Tamil lashed out at Tamil Nadu Nadu MP Thirumavalavan during her parliamentary speech over rampant drug abuse in Tamil Nadu. Watch to know more!
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UK Minister's message to India: 'Many Diwalis come and gone without trade deal, let's get it done'
World | Jun 25, 2024, 09:15 AM ISTThe much-anticipated trade agreement between India and Britain is expected to be finalised following the conclusion of UK elections. Thirteen rounds of negotiations for the India-UK FTA have been conducted thus far, with the 14th round commencing on January 10, 2024.
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Budget 2024: Trade unions meet Nirmala Sitharaman, seek restoration of OPS, increase in tax rebate
Budget | Jun 24, 2024, 05:43 PM ISTAhead of the budget, trade union leaders met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and made several key demands. The unions also asked the government to stop the privatisation drive of PSUs, scrap the new pension scheme. Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh submitted a memorandum with its demand separately.
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Will petrol, diesel come under GST? | Here's what FM Sitharaman said in GST council meeting | VIDEO
Business | Jun 23, 2024, 06:03 AM ISTGST council meeting: In another taxpayer-friendly measure, the GST Council has decided to introduce Form GSTR 1A to enable taxpayers to add information they have missed when filing Form GSTR 1.
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Sitharaman's big announcements in GST Council meet: From hostels to platform tickets | Key takeaways
Business | Jun 23, 2024, 06:04 AM ISTNirmala Sitharaman chaired the GST Council meeting on Saturday and made big announcements at a press conference. She listed out what will become cheaper.
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Nirmala Sitharaman holds pre-budget consultation meeting with finance ministers of state, UT
Business | Jun 22, 2024, 11:51 AM ISTUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has been holding pre-budget consultation meetings with various stakeholders, economists and experts since June 19. The upcoming budget is the first budget of Modi government after winning the third term.
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Farmers’ lobby meets Sitharaman ahead of Budget, urges to lift export bans on key agri products
India | Jul 22, 2024, 06:07 PM ISTRepresentatives from farmer associations and agricultural economists met with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman ahead of the forthcoming General Budget 2024-25 in New Delhi on Friday.
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to hold pre-budget meeting with industry leaders on June 20
India | Jun 17, 2024, 07:40 PM ISTThe Union Budget, first of the Modi 3.0, is anticipated to be presented in the Parliament in the third week of July. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will hold a pre-budget meeting on June 20.
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GST Council to meet on June 22, likely to review online gaming taxation
Business | Jun 13, 2024, 04:27 PM ISTThe Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will chair the 53rd Goods and Services Tax Council meeting, with finance ministers from states, among others in attendance.
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Union Budget 2024-25: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman kicks off preparation, earmarks priorities
Budget | Jun 13, 2024, 02:49 PM ISTNirmala Sitharaman was given the charge of the finance portfolio in the second stint of the Modi government after the 2019 general elections, becoming the first full-time woman finance minister in the independent India. In the third stint, PM Modi reposed his faith in her leadership.
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Modi 3.0: Suresh Gopi takes charge as MoS in Petroleum Ministry, Giriraj Singh assumes office
India | Jun 11, 2024, 02:59 PM ISTUnion Ministers, including S Jaishankar and Ashwini Vaishnaw, assumed their respective ministerial roles on Tuesday. Jaishankar, starting his second term as External Affairs Minister, showcased a stellar performance in navigating global issues, drawing from his rich diplomatic career.
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Modi 3.0: Sitharaman to Anupriya Patel, check portfolios of 7 women ministers in new NDA govt
India | Jun 11, 2024, 01:38 PM ISTModi 3.0: Narendra Modi has become only the second PM after Jawaharlal Nehru to secure a third consecutive term. Along with Modi, who took oath, senior BJP leaders Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, Nirmala Sitharaman and S Jaishankar were sworn in as Cabinet ministers.
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Nirmala Sitharaman Oath Taking Ceremony: Nirmala Sitharaman took oath in Modi cabinet
News | Jun 09, 2024, 09:36 PM ISTNirmala Sitharaman Oath Taking Ceremony: Nirmala Sitharaman took oath in Modi cabinet
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After INDIA bloc, BJP delegation meets Election Commission, puts four demands
India | Jun 02, 2024, 08:05 PM ISTUnion Minister Piyush Goyal alleged that I.N.D.I.A bloc, Congress party, some motivated civil societies and NGO are repeatedly attempting to undermine the integrity of Indian electoral process.
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Lok Sabha polls 2024: Mizoram got more funds under BJP-led govt at Centre, says Nirmala Sitharaman
Mizoram | Apr 17, 2024, 11:31 PM ISTLok Sabha Elections 2024 are scheduled to take place in seven phases, beginning April 19. The counting of votes is set for June 4.
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Finance Ministry clarifies: No changes in new tax regime, issues 6-point note
Business | Apr 01, 2024, 11:07 AM ISTIn a statement, the ministry addressed confusion over the new tax regime, emphasising its lower rates but fewer exemptions and deductions. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's interim budget assured the preservation of existing tax rates.
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Lok Sabha Election 2024: Rajnath Singh to head BJP's election manifesto committee | Complete list
India | Mar 30, 2024, 04:59 PM ISTThe Bhartiya Janta Party has released five lists so far which include candidates like PM Modi, Amit Shah, Mansukh Mandaviya, Bhupender Yadav, Jyotiraditya Scindia among others.
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Nirmala Sitharaman decides against contesting Lok Sabha polls, says 'don't have money to fight'
India | Mar 28, 2024, 07:43 AM ISTUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has opted out from contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The seven-phase Lok Sabha polls will kick off on April 19 and the results will be declared on June 4.
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IPR laws facilitator, booster, and not barrier in process of research & development: FM Sitharaman
Business | Mar 09, 2024, 08:48 PM ISTSharing details of the law, FM Sitharaman said, eight different items which have something to do with intellectual property have all been brought together under one umbrella.
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Nirmala Sitharaman takes Mumbai local train ride, interacts with commuters | VIDEO
Maharashtra | Feb 24, 2024, 09:56 PM ISTNirmala Sitharaman travelled in a Mumbai local train and interacted with the locals on Saturday morning.