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Sitharaman raises fears cryptocurrency could be used to fund terror
Sitharaman had used the seminar to detail India's growing e-economy and plans on entering the cryptocurrency market with its own currency sometime during the year.
April 20, 2022
Ukraine war will have impact on Indian Economy: Sitharaman
Oil marketing companies fix oil prices based on a 15-day average.
March 9, 2022
Nirmala Sitharaman terms Congress’ era as ‘Andhkaal’
New Delhi, Feb 11 : The Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while responding to a question in the…
February 11, 2022
Will discuss bringing ATF in GST in next Council meet: FM
FM Sitharaman was speaking at an event organised by industry chamber ASSOCHAM as part of the post-Budget interaction.
February 7, 2022
FM Sitharaman invokes Mahabharata; Kharge hits back
"As I understand, this budget is for Arjun and Dronacharya and not for Ekalavya. There is nothing for the poor in this budget," Kharge said.
February 2, 2022
Not right to say Govt has not done anything on Job Front: Nirmala Sitharaman
The economy has shown strong resilience to come out of the effects of the pandemic with high growth. However, we need to sustain that level to make up for the setback of 2020-21.
February 2, 2022
Union Budget 2022-23: Sitharaman to begin her day at 9 a.m. on Feb 1
As per the established traditions, the President of India is the first to be briefed about the budget provisions by the Union Finance Minister.
January 30, 2022
FM Sitharaman to present Union Budget in paperless form
The app will allow complete access to 14 Union Budget documents, including the Budget Speech, Annual Financial Statement, Demand for Grants, and Finance Bill, among others.
January 28, 2022
Finance Minister concludes pre-Budget meetings with stakeholders
More than 120 invitees representing seven stakeholder groups participated in eight meetings during the period, a Ministry of Finance statement said.
December 23, 2021
Global action needed to regulate technology like cryptocurrency: Nirmala Sitharaman
Her comments come at a time when the government is preparing to come out with legislation to regulate cryptocurrencies.
December 4, 2021
Sitharaman interacts with CMs, FMs to step up investment, growth
New Delhi, Nov 15 : With a view to enhance the investment climate in the country in the…
November 16, 2021
Majority of Council opposed bringing petroleum products under GST: Nirmala Sitharaman
Sitharaman said the Council members did not see find the current situation appropriate to bring petroleum products under the GST.
September 18, 2021
GST Council rejigs some rates, extends cess levy, petroleum still out
Besides, the Council exempted the IGST on imports of leased aircrafts and on exports of goods by vessel or air till September 30, 2022.
September 18, 2021
‘Nothing will be sold off’, Sitharaman counters Rahul Gandhi on NMP
He also contended that the Congress is not opposing the privatisation process but "the entire NMP is designed to create a monopoly".
August 25, 2021
Bring Petrol under GST regime, FKCCI appeals to FM Sitharaman
FKCCI demanded that the banks and financial institutions should not insist for additional collateral security while providing stimulus to other economic sectors such as garment, hospitality, education etc.
July 3, 2021
Government Announced Relief Measures worth over Rs 6 lakh crore
Additional funds worth Rs 19,041 crore was announced for Digital India scheme. Also, the tenure of large scale electronics manufacturing PLI scheme has been extended.
June 29, 2021
GST Exemption On Vaccine, Covid Drugs Will Make Them Costlier: Sitharaman
Nirmala Sitharaman tweeted her response to Mamata Banerjee's letter, saying these items are already exempted from customs duty and health cess.
May 10, 2021
Twitter reacts after govt withdraws decision to lower small savings rate
The interest rate on Public Provident Fund was lowered from 7.1% to 6.4%, and that on National Savings Certificates from 6.8% to 5.9% for the June quarter. The order was later withdrawn
April 1, 2021
Puducherry: Sitharaman releases BJP manifesto, vows 2.5L jobs
The Pondicherry University will be split into Pondicherry Technology University, Pondicherry Arts and Science University and Pondicherry Medical University.
March 26, 2021
FM’s comment on crypto brings relief to industry
New Delhi, March 15 : With Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman saying that all windows on cryptocurrencies will…
March 15, 2021
Seers up in arms over I-T notices, write to Sitharaman
He claimed this was sheer 'humiliation' of the seers and a "conspiracy" to defame Sanatan Dharma and that there was anger in the seer community.
March 15, 2021
FM Sitharaman calls for approach in achieving National Monetization objectives
He also highlighted the potential monetization opportunities for States and the pre-requisites for being successful in this regard.
March 10, 2021
‘Doomsday man of India,’ FM Sitharaman tears into Rahul Gandhi over crony capital comment on budget
The finance minister accused the Congress leader of creating fake narratives on various issues. She also called him 'Doomsday man of India'.
February 13, 2021
Opposition slams govt in Lok Sabha for ignoring ‘aam admi’ in budget
Accusing the government of ignoring the crisis instead of recognising that there is one at the border with China, Tharoor said the Centre seems to have overturned the slogan "Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan" into "Na Jawan, Na Kisan".
February 10, 2021
Budget fails to impress Delhi traders
Despite Palika Bazaar having many shops in its compound, the trade improving to 40-50 per cent points to the fact that recovery is happening at a snail’s pace.
February 2, 2021
Ashok Gehlot unhappy with Budget, says people left disappointed
Jaipur, Feb 1 : Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday expressed his displeasure over the Budget presented…
February 1, 2021
Economic Survey 2020-21 tabled in Lok Sabha
The economy, which was battered by the coronavirus lockdown, is expected to see a strong recovery in the 2021-22 fiscal year.
January 29, 2021
Budget 2021: Finance Minister to hold first meeting with industrialists for pre-budget discussion
The Finance Minister has given this indication on several occasions. In an interview with news agency Reuters, Sitharaman said that 'India's economy will pick up in 2020-21 and the foundation for strong growth in the next four to five years will be laid in February due to high expenses in the budget.
December 14, 2020
FM reviews implementation of AatmaNirbhar Bharat package with secys
New Delhi, Dec 13 : Banks have sanctioned additional credit amounting to Rs 2,05,563 crore to 80,93,491 borrowers…
December 13, 2020
‘Economic recovery from next year itself’, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
India can see a proper recovery next year on the back of positivity and confidence due to Covid-19 vaccines, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday, arguing that steady growth and capacity expansion in the past two months had pulled the economy out of its pandemic trough.
December 5, 2020
Next quarters may see negative growth too, recession on: Chidambaram
The Congress leader alleged that as far as the formal economy is concerned, the government has done nothing to bring back the jobs that were lost or to create new jobs.
November 13, 2020
EXIM Bank to get Rs 3,000 cr for Lines of Credit for project exports
The projects supported through the scheme by EXIM Bank cover railways, power, transmission, road and transport, auto and auto components, sugar projects among others.
November 13, 2020
Finance Ministry approves MEIS allocation of Rs 39K cr for FY20
New Delhi, Nov 12: The Finance Ministry has approved the allocation of Rs 39,097 crore under the Merchandise…
November 12, 2020
FM Tells Banks To Seed All Accounts With Aadhaar By March
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has directed banks to seed all account with Aadhaar numbers of their…
November 10, 2020
Centre rolls out scheme for interest waiver on small loans
New Delhi, Oct 24 : The Finance Ministry has announced a scheme for ex-gratia payment of difference between…
October 24, 2020
Economy not circus lion that responds to ringmaster’s stick: Chidambaram
Chidambaram said the economy was largely determined by the market, by the laws of demand and supply, and by the purchasing power and the sentiments of the people, which are missing currently
October 22, 2020
GST Council to discuss compensation issue for third time in a row today
As many as 21 states -- which are BJP ruled or have supported it on various issues -- have opted to borrow Rs 1.10 lakh crore to meet the compensation shortfall.
October 12, 2020
Centre To Pay GST Compensation Cess, IGST Dues On Monday: FM
It also waived 18 per cent GST for start-ups which use ISRO and Antrix Corporation services to launch their satellites.
October 6, 2020
Every company regardless of size, is important for India: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
New Delhi, Sep 21 : Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday stated in the Lok Sabha that any…
September 21, 2020
Govt is amending Banking Regulation Act to benefit depositors: FM Sitharaman
The Finance Minister said the government is trying to bring amendments in order to protect the interest of depositors who in the last two years have been put to hardships.
September 16, 2020
Banks are going to be catalyst for economic revival: Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged banks to support borrowers who are in distress after the loan moratorium is…
September 9, 2020
FM Sitharaman to review implementation of resolution framework for Covid-related stress
The prudential framework dated June 7, 2019 provides a principle-based resolution framework for addressing borrower defaults under a normal scenario.
August 30, 2020
Demonetisation, GST and failed lockdown ruined the country’s economy: Rahul Gandhi on FM’s ‘Act Of God’ remark
In a sharp counter to Sitharaman's assertion, Rahul Gandhi in a tweet listed three actions by the Modi government that he said has "destroyed" the economy.
August 28, 2020
FM Nirmala Sitharaman hits out at opposition for politicising GST compensation issue
Some states have blamed the Centre for shying away from its constitutional obligation to pay GST compensation to states.
August 27, 2020
Can’t Ask States To Borrow In Lieu Of GST Compensation: Bengal FM Tells Sitharaman
Mitra suggested that Centre must pay from the different cesses it collects, as it is not getting devolved to the states.
August 26, 2020
Economic ‘Green Shoots’ visible, govt open to take more steps: FM Nirmala Sitharama
The Finance Minister also said that 'Labour Codes' are being completely changed and will require the Parliament's approval.
July 21, 2020
Downgrading credit rating amid pandemic limits policy options: FM Sitharaman
In the second session of the meeting, the G20 Finance Ministers and central bank Governors discussed the developments on G20 Finance Track deliverables under the Saudi Arabian Presidency.
July 19, 2020
‘PCGS for NBFCs operational, Rs 3 lakh cr credit line for MSMEs soon’
The DFS said that everyone attending the conference was aligned on the need to quickly address the needs of MSMEs and other customers.
May 23, 2020
Announce revised comprehensive fiscal stimulus: Chidambaram
"In our view, a fiscal stimulus of Rs 1,86,650 crore amounting to barely 0.91 per cent of GDP will be totally inadequate given the gravity of the economic crisis and the dire situation in which people find themselves. Most analysts, rating agencies and banks have placed the size of the fiscal stimulus at between 0.8 to 1.5 per cent," said Chidambaram.
May 18, 2020
Retailers upset over no govt support, warn of business closures
CAIT Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal said that the organisation will seek immediate intervention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
May 17, 2020
‘Frivolous’, Congress hits back at FM on Rahul, Sonia jibe
On the issue of Rahul Gandhi meeting migrants in Delhi, Anand Sharma said, "Rahul has right to show his sensitivity. I can understand her frustration, first she damaged the economy, and now…."
May 17, 2020
FM calls Rahul’s meeting with migrants a ‘dramabaazi’
Saying that it is time to join hands, Sitharaman added that she is "requesting the Congress to work together in this situation. It feels sad to see the picture of the migrants."
May 17, 2020
FM gives stimulus push to rural employment, health, education
These announcements were made under Prime Minister's mega stimulus package amounting to 10 per cent of the gross domestic product (GDP).
May 17, 2020
No fresh bankruptcy for 1 year, special insolvency framework for MSMEs
The threshold for insolvency will also be raised to Rs one crore from the current Rs one lakh which will be supportive for the MSME sector.
May 17, 2020
FM Nirmala Sitharaman gives break-up of eco package; allocation at Rs 20,97,053 cr
New Delhi, May 17 : Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday listed all the measures and allocations made…
May 17, 2020
Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh ‘strongly opposes’ FM’s plans on privatisation
It also flayed the proposals to increase in Foreign Direct Investment in defence production from 49 to 74 per cent as well as privatisation of Ordnance Factory Board.
May 16, 2020
FDI limit for defence manufacturing to be raised to 74%
The government has also decided to corporatize Ordnance Factory Board to improve autonomy, accountability and efficiency in ordnance supplies.
May 16, 2020
Reforms In Defence, Civil Aviation, Announces Finance Minister
On the civil aviation sector, the Centre will ease the air space availability to allow airlines to save cost and passengers to spend less time while travelling.
May 16, 2020
Power Distribution To Be Privatised In Union Territories: Nirmala Sitharaman
The government's latest move is on account of sub-optimal performance of power distribution and supply.
May 16, 2020
Power Ministry writes to states/UTs extending Rs 90K cr package
During the lockdown period, there has been a significant drop in demand because industrial and commercial units were closed.
May 16, 2020
Give money directly to people, rework eco package: Rahul
"when children are hit, mother doesn't give them loan, but gives direct relief, the need of the hour is not loan package but money should be put in the pockets of the people."
May 16, 2020
Farmers need urgent support, latest steps don’t provide that: Experts
"When you are talking of kisan credit card, Digital India, then you should also at least give the farmer some relief, what was his fault?"
May 16, 2020
Sitharaman’s announcements nothing but ‘jumlas’: Punjab CM
Amarinder Singh said as one of the most affected states, agriculturally, Punjab needed support for the farmers during the wheat harvesting and procurement, which the Centre failed to deliver.
May 15, 2020
FM unveils Rs 10K cr scheme to formalise micro food enterprises
The announcements are part of the third tranche of the Rs 20 lakh crore economic package announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday.
May 15, 2020
Sitharaman announces Rs 1 lakh cr fund for post-harvest agri infra
The announcement is part of the third tranche of the Rs 20 lakh crore economic package announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday.
May 15, 2020
FM Nirmala Sitharaman drives stimulus tractor, attempts to revive farm sector
FM proposes 11 steps to boost agro and allied sectors in third tranche of Rs 20-lakh-crore stimulus
May 15, 2020
FM’s announcements will benefit farmers, migrant workers: PM
New Delhi, May 14 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded the announcements of Finance Minister Nirmala…
May 14, 2020
Centre: Rs 3,500 cr allocated for free food grain supply to migrants for 2 months
"States/UTs are advised to provide work to migrant workers as per the Act. Planning is on for continuing MNREGA works in monsoon as well as plantations, horticulture, livestock related sheds",
May 14, 2020
15 measures to revive economy, big takeaways for MSMEs, NBFCs
The government has also extended the date of assessments getting barred on September 30, 2020 to December 31, 2020 and those getting barred on March 31, 2021 to September 30, 2021.
May 14, 2020
Centre”s economic package will mitigate distress of working class: Odisha CM
He said the economic revival package has given hope to the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector in the country.
May 13, 2020
Necessary steps, but doubts over implementation, effectiveness: Economists
He noted that some measure will be "quite effective" while others such as the Rs 50,000 crore "Fund of Funds" for MSMEs may not yield the intended results.
May 13, 2020
Chidambaram on FM Sitharaman’s announcements: Nothing for poor, hungry migrant workers
The government must allow states to borrow more and spend more, but it was not willing to do so, Chidambaram said.
May 13, 2020
Focus of package is debt creation, not demand creation: Cong
After Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a slew of measures for MSME sector, Discoms, contractors and EPF, the…
May 13, 2020
Rs 3 lakh cr collateral free automatic loan for MSMEs
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday announced collateral free automatic loans for businesses…
May 13, 2020
FM at IMF panel meet: Members briefed on corona crisis
The discussions at the meeting were based on IMF Managing Director's Global Policy Agenda titled, 'Exceptional Times - Exceptional Action'.
April 16, 2020
Will ask states to use Rs 31,000 cr fund for building workers: Centre
New Delhi, March 26 : Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said that the Centre will direct…
March 26, 2020
MGNREGA wage hiked by Rs 20/day, farmers to get Rs 2k each in April
The decisions are aimed at bringing relief to the under-privileged and the poor amid the standstill in business and economic activity due to the 21-day lockdown.
March 26, 2020
Rahul Gandhi hails Centre’s financial assistance to poor
New Delhi, March 26 : After the Centre announced a financial assistance package of Rs 1,70,000 crores, the…
March 26, 2020
Centre to provide Rs 170,000 cr relief package
New Delhi, March 26 : The Centre on Thursday announced a Rs 170,000 crore worth of relief package…
March 26, 2020
Govt amends law to get powers to raise excise duty on petrol, diesel by Rs 8/l in future
The government had on March 14 raised excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 3 per litre each to raise an additional Rs 39,000 crore in revenue annually.
March 23, 2020
GST Council to discuss Covid-19 impact on revenues, rationalising rates
Ahead of the GST Council meeting, a group of officials comprising Central and state governments met on Friday in the national capital to discuss various taxpayer issues.
March 13, 2020
Odisha urges FM to release Jagannath temple funds in Yes Bank
Bhubaneswar, March 8 Odisha Finance Minister Niranjan Pujari has requested Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to instruct the…
March 8, 2020
Examine spread of virus via currency notes: CAIT to FM
New Delhi, March 8 The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) here on Sunday wrote to Finance Minister…
March 8, 2020
Vodafone CEO Reed meets Sitharaman, Prasad over VIL’s state
VIL has the maximum AGR dues of Rs 53,000 crore, of which it paid Rs 3,500 crore last month.
March 6, 2020
Yes Bank depositors’ money safe, RBI working on resolution: FM
The Minister said she will speak to RBI Governor to see depositors don't face any cash crunch and the priority is safety of the depositors' money and can't give details of the plan.
March 6, 2020
Govt seeks parliament nod for additional spending
In November, Sitharaman had taken Parliament's approval for additional spending of Rs 21,246 crore as part of first supplementary demand for grant.
March 6, 2020
No impact of Delhi violence on investor confidence: Sitharaman
"But that shouldn't cause worries, because FDI flows were steady and coming in good numbers while the forex is also doing very well," she said.
February 28, 2020
All pending MSME loans to be restructured by March 15: FM Sitharaman
New Delhi, Feb 26 : Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said a total 5.53 lakh MSME accounts have been…
February 27, 2020
Sisodia demands Delhi’s share in central taxes
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Friday met Union Finance Minister Nirmala…
February 21, 2020
List of Business in LS
New Delhi, The Tuesday List of Business in the Lok Sabha will see Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman…
February 11, 2020
It’s for Sitharaman to put petrol, diesel on GST Council agenda: Amit Mitra
He also asked Sitharaman to bring the matter on the council's agenda if she was interested in bringing petrol and diesel under GST.
February 10, 2020
Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi on economy
Rahul Gandhi has asked the government how it will provide jobs to the youth. It alleged that to divert attention from the real issues government is using diversionary tactics.
February 5, 2020
Don’t be afraid of my questions on employment: Rahul to FM
I am asking it on behalf of youths, and replying them is your responsibility. The youth of the country needs jobs and your government has failed miserably in providing jobs."
February 3, 2020
Kisan Rail mooted to carry perishables; 9 already in use
New Delhi, Feb 1: Even as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed to set up a ‘Kisan Rail’ through…
February 1, 2020
FM proposes, railways sets forth Indore-Varanasi Tejas train
New Delhi, Feb 1: Hours after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in her budget speech that Tejas Express…
February 1, 2020
P Chidambaram: Nothing in the budget to believe growth will revive in 2020-21
He said, the Indian economy is demand-constrained and investment-starved and the finance minister has not acknowledged these two challenges.
February 1, 2020
Govt hikes budget allocation for Department of Space by Rs 340 cr
Chennai, Feb 1 : Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed a marginal increase of Rs 340 crore…
February 1, 2020
Budget 2020: Govt proposes allocation of Rs 4,400cr for clean air in FY21, to incentivise states
New Delhi, Feb 1: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, citing pollution as a matter of concern, said the government…
February 1, 2020
Nothing concrete in the budget: Rahul Gandhi
Critical of the budget, the Congress has demanded farm loan waiver as the UPA did in 2008.
February 1, 2020
Govt to ensure improved flow of funds to northeast: FM
"Central Government has effectively used an online portal to reduce gestation period. This has improved the flow of funds to the northeast region," she said.
February 1, 2020
Budget 2020 Live: Defence budget hiked by 6% to Rs 3.3 lakh crore
Govt to raise funds via listing of LIC; Deposit insurance raised to Rs 5 lakh; FY21 fiscal deficit target pegged at 3.5% of GDP; DDT scrapped; cuts income tax on lower slabs.
February 1, 2020
Culture Ministry gets Rs 108 cr more, IIT-like varsity
New Delhi, Feb 1: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced Rs 3,150 crore for the Culture Ministry this…
February 1, 2020
Rs 35,600 cr for nutrition related programmes: FM
She added: "I propose to provide Rs 35,600 crores for nutrition related programmes for 2020-21."
February 1, 2020
Income tax rates, slabs changed; those earning up to Rs 15 lakh benefit
New Delhi, Feb 1 : In a major relief to middle class, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed…
February 1, 2020
Fiscal deficit for FY20 at 3.8%: FM Sitharaman
Last August, the government cut corporate taxes to 22.5% which cost the exchequer Rs 1.45 lakh crore.
February 1, 2020
Budget proposes Rs 8,000 crore boost for quantum tech
Saying that quantum technology is opening up new opportunities, Sitharaman said that several commercial applications would emerge in the area.
February 1, 2020
Budget 2020 is woven around 3 prominent themes: FM
New Delhi, Feb 1: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman allocated Rs 69000 crore including Rs 6400 crore for…
February 1, 2020
Push for transportation; Rs 1.7 lakh cr allocated
New Delhi, Feb 1: With major emphasis on transportation and the required infrastructure, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on…
February 1, 2020
FDI into India increased to $284 bn during 2014-19
New Delhi, Feb 1 : Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday that the Foreign direct investment (FDI)…
February 1, 2020
GDP growth over 7.4% in 2014-19, claims FM
New Delhi, Feb 1 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Central government’s debt reduced to 48.7% of GDP in…
February 1, 2020
Fundamentals of economy are strong: FM
New Delhi, Feb 1 Presenting the Union Budget in the Parliament on Saturday, Finance Minister Nrimala Sitharaman said…
February 1, 2020
Budget will show how much BJP cares for Delhi: Kejriwal
New Delhi, Feb 1 Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said the Union Budget will show how…
February 1, 2020
Govt tables Economic Survey FY20 in Parliament
New Delhi, Jan 31: India’s economy might see an upswing as GDP growth rate for FY21 is seen…
January 31, 2020
FM Sitharaman may push for Rs 30K cr interim dividend from RBI to meet low revenue generation, slowdown
The government is fighting a six year low growth, subdued demand and consumption leading to projections of 5 per cent growth in current fiscal which is an 11 year drop.
January 21, 2020
FM Sitharaman kicks off Budget countdown with ‘Halwa’ ceremony
New Delhi, Jan 20 : Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday kicked off the countdown to the Union…
January 20, 2020
Rahul urges FM Sitharaman over high GST on cochlear implant add-ons
They said cochlear implants attracted 5 per cent GST, while the implant accessories that required periodic replacement were subject to 12-28 per cent GST.
January 18, 2020
GST Council approves uniform 28% tax on state, pvt lotteries: FM
New Delhi, Dec 18 : While the all-powerful GST Council kept rates unchaged in its 38th meeting on…
December 18, 2019
“Does She Eat Avocado?”: P Chidambaram on Sitharaman’s onion statement
New Delhi, Dec 5: The Opposition parties attacked Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman when she said “I-don’t-eat-onions” in parliament…
December 5, 2019
Opposition-ruled states approach Sitharaman over delayed GST compensation
Delhi: Finance ministers and representatives of opposition-ruled states on Wednesday met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and expressed…
December 5, 2019
When Rahul Bajaj criticised the PM in 1993 and wasn’t called ‘anti-national’
Writing for The Indian Express, PM Manmohan Singh’s former advisor Sanjay Baru notes that in 1993 that while FM Manmohan Singh was publicly dismissive of Bajaj’s concern, PV Narasimha Rao paid heed and reached out to business leaders.
December 3, 2019
Ruckus in Parliament over onion prices, remarks on PM, Nirmala
New Delhi, Dec 3 : The Lok Sabha on Tuesday witnessed an uproar followed by cross allegations between…
December 3, 2019
“Government Dealing With India Inc At Arm’s Length”: Kiran Mazumdar Shaw
"Why is criticism seen as anti-national?" Kiran Mazumdar Shaw asked, supporting a similar statement by industrialist Rahul Bajaj over the weekend.
December 3, 2019
GDP data not gospel truth, need not be taken seriously: BJP MP
New Delhi, Dec 2 : A day after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman hit out at the government critique…
December 3, 2019
Corporate Tax rate cut to deal with economic challenge: FM
New Delhi, Dec 2 : Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday told Parliament that the decision to…
December 2, 2019
Govt moves Taxation Bill in Parliament to lower tax rate option
New Delhi, Dec 2 : The Centre in the Lok Sabha on Monday moved the Taxation Laws (Amendment)…
December 2, 2019
Does national interest lie in praising you and your govt: Sibal asks Sitharaman
New Delhi, Dec 2: Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal posted a tweet addressed to…
December 2, 2019
Important Bills to come up in Lok Sabha
New Delhi, Dec 2 The Legislative Business in the Lok Sabha on Monday will have two important Bills…
December 2, 2019
Who used to mock Manmohan Singh have pushed the economy to recession: Ahmed Patel
New Delhi, Nov 30 : Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Ahmed Patel accused the Modi government…
November 30, 2019
Twitterati slams govt as GDP growth fell to its lowest in 6 years
"Nirmala Tai said there is an economic slowdown but there is no recession…Thik usi tarah jaise Heera Thakur Zeher wali kheer kha ke marne wala hi tha but at least uski Abhookh to miti."
November 30, 2019
CII, FICCI close ranks against Reliance Jio
"Adding further woes to the sector, the recent ruling on Adjusted Gross Revenues (AGR), dues of the TSPs will lead to an unfortunate and disastrous collapse of the already battered sector," Somany said.
November 30, 2019
Economic Growth down but it’s not recession yet: Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday acknowledged that the economic growth may have slowed a bit but refused…
November 27, 2019
Growth may have slowed down, but there is no recession: FM in Rajya Sabha
Delhi: Growth may have slowed down, but there is no recession: Finance Minister in Rajya Sabha. India’s GDP…
November 27, 2019
Mega disinvestment: BPCL, SCI, CONCOR to be privatised
New Delhi, Nov 20 : Brining an end to months of anticipation over the government lowering its stake…
November 20, 2019
Cabinet approves strategic disinvestment of BPCL
Delhi: Cabinet has approved strategic disinvestment of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, of Govt of India share holding of…
November 20, 2019
Scrap deposit insurance: AIBEA tells FM Sitharaman
Chennai, Nov 19 : Even as the government is mulling increasing the insurance cover for bank deposits, the…
November 19, 2019
We dont want any telecom firm to shut operations: FM Sitharaman
Post-SC verdict on AGR, the Finance Ministry is trying to understand the impact of the verdict. As the companies have to pay the AGR amount in three months, the minister said time is a serious factor on giving relief to the sector.
November 15, 2019
Govt to induce Rs 10,000 cr in AIF to rescue stalled housing projects
Delhi: “Cabinet approves establishment of ‘Special Window’ to provide priority debt financing for completion of stalled housing projects”…
November 6, 2019
Banks’ “Worst” Time Under Manmohan -Raghuram, says Sitharaman after criticism for economic slowdown
New Delhi, Oct 16: Facing criticism from all quarters for the bad state of the India’s economy, Finance…
October 16, 2019
Govt could raise deposit guarantee limit from Rs 1 lakh: Sitharaman
New Delhi, Oct 14 : Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said that she is closely monitoring the…
October 15, 2019
Nirmala Sitharaman’s husband hits out at Centre over slowdown, says govt in denial
Economist Parakala Prabhakar, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's husband, has slammed the Centre over economic slowdown while advising the BJP government to embrace the Rao-Manmohan Singh model.
October 14, 2019
Youth Congress protests against ‘vendetta politics’
All the prominent leaders are being targeted by BJP, by misusing constitutional institutions like IT, CBI, ED and so on," said a statement from the Youth Congress.
October 12, 2019
Will make amendments if they help in better regulation: FM
Mumbai, Oct 10 : Facing flak from several quarters on the PMC Bank fraud case, Finance Minister Nirmala…
October 10, 2019
Government capex plans on track, no payments overdue: FM
New Delhi, Sep 27 : Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said the government’s capital expenditure plans are…
September 27, 2019
No liquidity crisis, demand to pick up: Nirmala Sitharaman
Addressing the media after the meeting, Sitharaman evinced hope that demand would return in most of the sectors.
September 27, 2019
Hats off to Sitharaman for tax cut: Mazumdar-Shaw
Bengaluru, Sep 20 : Biocon chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw on Friday complimented Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for the corporate…
September 20, 2019
Congress terms FM package an economic disaster
New Delhi, Sep 20 : The Congress has termed the financial package of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman an…
September 20, 2019
After tax cuts, GST Council reduces rates on various items
The key sectors which would benefit from GST rate cuts are hotels, gems & jewellery, defence and automobiles.
September 20, 2019
Hero MotoCorp, Maruti top gainers on ‘historic’ Friday
Stocks of two-wheeler major Hero MotoCorp settled 13.19 per cent or Rs 334.05 higher at Rs 2,866.50 per share.
September 20, 2019
Nil GST rate on hotel room rent upto Rs 1k
GST council meeting Live updates: All eyes are on GST council's meeting in Goa after the government announced slashing corporate taxes.
September 20, 2019
Stock market makes history, Sensex up 2,200 points
Mumbai, Sep 20 : Sensex and Nifty logged their biggest ever single day gains on Friday after Finance…
September 20, 2019
Corporate Tax Rate Cut From 30% To 25.2% To Spur Growth
New Delhi, Sep 20: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced reduction of corporate tax on domestic firms in a…
September 20, 2019
Sitharaman, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw in Twitter spat over e-cigarettes ban
New Delhi, Sep 19 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday defended her decision to ban e-cigarettes after Biocon…
September 19, 2019
Markets open in green
Mumbai, Sep 18 The 30-scrip Sensitive Index (Sensex) on Wednesday opened on a positive note. The Sensex of…
September 18, 2019
Weird statements of Nirmala, Piyush will not lead to betterment of economy: Yashwant Sinha
Indore, Sep 15 : Former BJP leader Yashwant Sinha termed the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s reasoning behind decline…
September 15, 2019
Nirmala clueless about how to lift economy, applying cosmetic measures: Congress
New Delhi, Sep 14 The Congress on Saturday hit back at the Modi government after Finance Minister Nirmala…
September 14, 2019
Need concrete plan to fix economy not Sitharaman’s “foolish theories” : Rahul Gandhi attacks Modi govt
New Delhi, Sep 12 Dubbing Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s excuse that millennials were the reason for the slowdown…
September 12, 2019
India doesn’t need propaganda: Rahul hits out at Centre
With the tweet, Rahul attached a news report of the interview of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh dubbing flawed GST and demonetisation as the reason for the economic slowdown.
September 12, 2019
Congress taunts Sitharaman’s ‘Ola, Uber’ comment
Singhvi said, Sitharaman also said that a dip in gross domestic product (GDP) is part of growth. "It implies that the dip in GDP has become the new normal for the BJP,"
September 11, 2019
Bank staff to protest outside Parliament against mergers
AIBEA General Secretary C.H. Venkatachalam told IANS that the UFBU has decided to a national dharna before Parliament on Sep 20 at 10.30 a.m.
September 11, 2019
Centre proposes to cut stake in select firms to under 51%
"Strategic disinvestment of select CPSEs would continue to remain a priority of this government, Sitharaman had said.
September 11, 2019
Reports claim Pak to submit dossier citing Rahul’s remark, Nirmala fumes
New Delhi/Chennai, Sep 10 : A document, purported to be a Pakistani “dossier” to be submitted to the…
September 11, 2019
Inflation completely under control: FM
Kokatta, Sep 6 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said inflation is completely under control and that…
September 6, 2019
More measures to boost the economy: FM
“As regards to the surplus reserves, we have not taken a call on how that is going to be used. When we take a call, we will certainly let you know.”
September 6, 2019
Indian Economy is in deep crisis
India is witnessing overall economic slowdown but the Modi government remains in denial and this is for the…
September 6, 2019
FM announces slew of governance reforms for PSBs
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) After announcing four big-ticket mergers of state-run banks on Friday, Finance Minister Nirmala…
August 30, 2019
Mega PSB merger: 10 banks amalgamated into 4-entities
New Delhi:In a major reform measure, the Central government on Friday announced the merger of 10 public sector…
August 30, 2019
Will announce more measures to boost economy in coming weeks: Sitharaman
The government has recognised that consumption needs a boost, says Nirmala Sitharaman.
August 29, 2019
Angel tax for startups removed, industry cheers
Industry hailed the government decision, terming it good development.
August 23, 2019
Authorities don’t have to overreach, tax targets achievable: FM
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) Responding to India Inc’s calls for measures to curb “tax terrorism”, Finance Minister…
August 23, 2019
Corporate tax to be cut gradually: Sitharaman
Last year, the then Finance Minister Arun Jaitley had cut the corporate income tax rate to 25 per cent for companies with a turnover of up to Rs 250 crore.
August 19, 2019
Sectoral policy intervention in works, no fiscal stimulus
New Delhi, Aug 18 The Finance Ministry is holding back-to-back discussions with the Prime Minister’s office and the…
August 18, 2019
Sensex ends in green amid weak global cues
Mumbai, Aug 16 (IANS) Buzz of a possible stimulus package by the Union government aided the Sensex and…
August 16, 2019
Goverment calls for FPI meet today
New Delhi, Aug 9 Concerned over the non-stop slide in the equity markets and the massive erosion in…
August 9, 2019
FPIs pull-out over Rs 20,500 Crore, even as govt adamant on super-rich surcharge
New Delhi, Aug 3: Despite the flight of over Rs 20,500 crore worth of foreign funds from the…
August 3, 2019
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill will create oligopoly, says Kapil Sibal
New Delhi, July 29 : Congress leader Kapil Sibal hit out at the Centre for “creating an oligopoly…
July 29, 2019
RS passes Bill to bring clarity to bankruptcy law
The Bill has proposed that if an application under the bankruptcy law is not admitted or rejected within 14 days by the adjudicating authority, it shall provide the reasons in writing.
July 29, 2019
Sitharaman rebuts Chidambaram point-by-point, reiterates budget figures realistic
New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Giving point-by-point rebuttal to senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram, Union Finance Minister Nirmala…
July 12, 2019
Parliament Live: Nirmala Sitharaman to reply to debate on Union Budget
New Delhi, July 10: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to reply to the debate on Union Budget in…
July 10, 2019
Government needs to do much more to attract investments
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Union Budget 2019-20 presented the vision of India becoming a $5 trillion economy in…
July 5, 2019
Highlights of Union Budget 2019-20 – Infrastructure Sector
New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her maiden Budget Speech on Friday announced…
July 5, 2019
Highlights of Union Budget 2019-20 – Trade Sector
New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her maiden Budget speech on Friday announced…
July 5, 2019
Highlights of Union Budget 2019-20 – Transport Sector
New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her maiden Budget Speech on Friday announced…
July 5, 2019
Budget will boost country’s development in 21st century, says PM Modi
New Delhi, July 5 : Commenting on the first Budget of the NDA government’s second term, Prime Minister…
July 5, 2019
Budget hikes divestment target to Rs 1.05 lakh Crore
New Delhi, July 5 The government on Friday hiked its disinvestment target in the current fiscal from Rs…
July 5, 2019
Budget 2019 LIVE : Now, use Aadhaar instead of PAN to file ITR, says Nirmala Sitharaman
New Delhi, July 5 : Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the first Union Budget of the second term…
July 5, 2019
Parliament Live: Real GDP Growth Projected At 7% For 2019-20 In Economic Survey
New Delhi,July 4 : A day ahead of the union budget 2019, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled Modi…
July 4, 2019
Budget discussion may start from July 8: Finance Ministry
New Delhi, June 30 Parliament is likely to start discussion on the General Budget on July 8 while…
June 30, 2019
Sitharaman may meet PSU bank chiefs on Friday
New Delhi, June 21 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman may meet CEOs of PSU banks to discuss the roadmap…
June 21, 2019
Developers want Budget to ease liquidity, make changes in GST
A few months back, the GST Council decided that homes priced up to Rs 45 lakh and with a carpet area of up to 60 square metres in metros and 90 square metres in non-metro cities will be counted in the affordable segment.
June 12, 2019
Cabinet Portfolios: Shah gets Home ministry, Sitharaman is new Finance Minister
New Delhi, May 31: A day after a grand swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi as the Prime Minister…
May 31, 2019
Nirmala Sitharaman takes charge as Finance Minister
New Delhi, May 31: Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday took charge as Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs. After…
May 31, 2019
Modi 2.0: Old and new faces greet economic ministries
New Delhi, May 31: Keeping his reputation of surprising people with unexpected steps intact, Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
May 31, 2019
Nirmala Sitharaman visits injured Shashi Tharoor in hospital
New Delhi, April 16: Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman paid a visit to Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, who is…
April 16, 2019
Centre to review OROP: Sitharaman
Dehradun, March 4 Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday said that all arrears of ‘one rank one…
March 4, 2019
Nirmala Sitharaman meets Abhinandan Varthman
New Delhi, Mar 2: Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday met Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthman at a hospital…
March 2, 2019
PM Modi welcomes Wing Commander Abhinandan, says nation is proud of his exemplary courage
New Delhi, March 1 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to twitter to welcome Wing Commander Abhinandan, saying…
March 1, 2019
Welcome home, Wing Commander Abhinandan: Modi
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP President Amit Shah and several Union ministers including…
March 1, 2019
Aero India takes off with dazzling flying display in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, Feb 20: The 12th edition of the biennial Aero India 2019 air show took off on Wednesday…
February 20, 2019
Manohar Parrikar’s role must be investigated: N Ram
New Delhi, Feb 8: Reacting to Ministry of Defence’s dissent on Rafale negotiations, Chairman of The Hindu Group…
February 8, 2019
Rahul provoking armed forces against government: Sitharaman
"The then Defence Minister (Manohar Parrikar) has seen that noting and also signed it. What was the response of then Defence Minister Parrikar? I said the same thing in Parliament."
February 8, 2019
Is Defence Minister giving Pakistan clean chit on Uri, Pathankot attacks, asks Chidambaram
New Delhi, Jan 14: Attacking Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for claiming that no major terror attack took place…
January 14, 2019
“Don’t Impose Your Sexism”: Rahul Gandhi on “Mahila defending PM Modi” Remark
Dubai, Jan 13: Congress president Rahul Gandhi stood by his controversial remarks targeting Prime Minister for asking Lady…
January 13, 2019
No major terror attack under Modi-Government: Nirmala Sitharaman
New Delhi, Jan 12 : Rallying the BJP workers ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, Defence Minister…
January 12, 2019
Doubts raised on my statement misleading, incorrect: Sitharaman
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday attacked Congress President Rahul Gandhi for raising…
January 7, 2019
Defence Minister lied about HAL contracts in Parliament: Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, Jan 7: Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Monday accused Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman of lying even…
January 7, 2019
Winter Session: Four more MPs suspended by Lok Sabha Speaker
New Delhi, Jan 7: Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Monday suspended three AIADMK MPs- P Venugopal, KN…
January 7, 2019
Prove order given to HAL or resign, Rahul tells Sitharaman
New Delhi, Jan 6 : Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Sunday demanded that Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman place…
January 6, 2019
Defence Minister spoke for 2 hours, didn’t answer my 2 questions Rafale: Rahul
New Delhi, Jan 5: A day after Parliament witnessed a stormy discussion on the Rafale deal, Congress President…
January 5, 2019
Can’t comment on offset partners in Rafale deal on basis of media reports: Sitharaman
Her response came after Congress President Rahul Gandhi sought a clarification from the Defence Minister in the House as to why the Rs 30,000 crore worth of offset contract was given to Anil Ambani's Reliance Defence.
January 5, 2019
Rafale Debate: Sitharaman dismisses allegation of corruption in Deal
New Delhi, Jan 4: The Parliament on Friday witnessed a heated debate over the Rafale fighter jet deal. …
January 4, 2019
Defence Minister to celebrate Diwali with troops in Arunachal
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will celebrate Diwali with troops in forward areas of Dibang Valley in Arunanchal Pradesh,…
November 3, 2018
Offset venture with Reliance will deliver 10% of obligations: Dassault Aviation CEO
New Delhi, Oct 12 : Dassault Aviation CEO Eric Trappier has said that the companys joint venture with…
October 12, 2018
PM is corrupt, must go: Rahul on further Rafale revelations
New Delhi, Oct 11 : Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday called Prime Minister Narendra Modi “corrupt” following…
October 11, 2018
Modi is the Prime Minister of Anil Ambani ” says Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, Oct 11 : Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday called Prime Minister Narendra Modi corrupt following…
October 11, 2018
Sitharaman leaves for France, to visit Dassault plant
Meanwhile, Congress President Rahul Gandhi, whose party has been levelling allegations of crony capitalism and compromising national interest in the Rs 59,000-crore Rafale deal against Narendra Modi government, raised questions over the timing and purpose of Sitharaman's visit.
October 10, 2018
To cover Modi’s dilemma BJP claims international conspiracy in questioning Rafale deal, says Kapil Sibal
New Delhi, Sep 25 : Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in a…
September 25, 2018
Phase-II of Coastal Surveillance Network to be completed on time: Sitharaman
New Delhi, Sep 24 : The second phase of the Coastal Surveillance Network (CSN) – that was conceived…
September 24, 2018
Defence Minister should resign for “misleading” on Rafale deal: Congress
New Delhi, Sep 20: The Congress on Thursday sought Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s resignation accusing her of “misleading” the…
September 20, 2018
Rafale Minister Nirmala Sitharaman ‘Must Resign’, says Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, Sep 20: Congress president Rahul Gandhi today launched a scathing attack on the Narendra Modi government over the…
September 20, 2018
Some JNU forces anti-India, waging war against it: Sitharaman
New Delhi, Sep 18 : Union Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday alleged that some forces in the…
September 18, 2018
Defence Minister damaged HAL’s reputation: Congress
New Delhi, Sep 18: In a veiled attack, the Congress on Tuesday said Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has…
September 18, 2018
Congress will dig deep into Rafale deal to expose Modi govt : Sibal
Udaipur : Congress leader and former union minister Kapil Sibal said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should change his…
September 2, 2018
Buying Rafale jets at higher price is not national interest: Kapil Sibal
Indore, MP, Sept 2 : Placing the Centre in the cross-hairs over the contentious Rafale fighter jet deal,…
September 2, 2018
Kumaraswamy regrets tiff over Nirmala visit to Kodagu
Bengaluru, Aug 26 (IANS) Terming the controversy over Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s visit to Karnataka’s flood-hit Kodagu district…
August 27, 2018
Jaitley attacks Yashwant Sinha, Shourie on Rafale deal ‘falsehood’
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Union Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday dubbed as “falsehood” and “fabricated facts” former…
August 9, 2018
Rafale charges by Shourie, Sinha fabricated, says Sitharaman
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday night dismissed as “fabricated” the allegations by…
August 9, 2018
PM should make statement in Parl on Dokalam: Congress
The Congress today demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi make a statement in Parliament on the Chinese presence…
August 1, 2018
Rahul Gandhi attacks Modi, says Tax payers will pay Rs 1 lakh Crore to ‘Mr 56’s friend’ for Rafale deal
New Delhi, July 29 : Slamming Prime Minister, Congress President Rahul Gandhi reached out to people of India…
July 29, 2018
Sitharaman lied on Rafale deal, PM compromised national interest: Congress
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Taking a sharp dig at the Narendra Modi government, the Congress party on…
July 27, 2018
Rafale deal shows ‘Culture of Crony Capitalism’ of Modi Government, says Surjewala
New Delhi, July 27 : Congress on Friday alleged that shocking details in Rafale deal scam has revealed…
July 27, 2018
19th Kargil Vijay Diwas: PM Modi hailed Vajpayee’s leadership
New Delhi, July 26 : On the 19th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, which is celebrated on July…
July 26, 2018
Monsoon Session: Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill 2018 passed in RS
New Delhi, July 25: The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed the Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill 2018. According to…
July 25, 2018
Congress moves privilege motion against PM and Defence Minister
The Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday engaged in a war of words over the price details of the Rafale fighter jet deal, with both parties accusing each other of misleading Parliament.
July 24, 2018
Parliament live:Black money in Swiss bank down 80% under Modi govt, says Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, July 24 :Parliament Monsoon Session 2018 LIVE updates:Piyush Goyal in Rajya Sabha:News reports quoting Swiss Bank’s…
July 24, 2018
Govt misleading nation on Rafale deal: Congress
New Delhi, Jul 23 : In a fresh offensive, the Congress today accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and…
July 23, 2018
Government constitutionally bound to reveal defence contracts: Congress attacks Modi on Rafale deal secrecy
New Delhi, July 23 : Congress leader and former Defence Minister A.K. Anthony pin-pointedly attacked Narendra Modi government…
July 23, 2018
India-US 2+2 first strategic dialogue on September 6 in Delhi
Washington, July 20: The maiden ‘two-plus-two strategic dialogue’ between India and the US is scheduled to be held on…
July 20, 2018
Chidambaram taunts Nirmala, ask her to share ‘secret’ info with Home Minister
New Delhi, July 14 :In a sarcastic tweet,former Union Minister P Chidambaram advised BJP leader Nirmala Sitharaman to…
July 14, 2018
India, US 2+2 dialogue to be held in September : Sitharaman
New Delhi, July 13: Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said that the twice-deferred two-plus-two dialogue between the…
July 13, 2018
Yashwant Sinha attacks Modi government for Postponement of 2+2 dialogue
New Delhi, July 6 : In a satirical tweet, former union minister Yashwant Sinha on Friday launched an…
July 6, 2018
Did UK’s defence minister snub Nirmala Sitharaman?
New Delhi, July 2: Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman has trashed media report suggesting Britain’s defence minister Gavin Williamson…
July 2, 2018
After 2+2 postponed, India declines US offer to host Sitharaman
New Delhi, June 30: After the United States postponed the inaugural ‘2+2’ dialogue due to “unavoidable reasons”, India…
June 30, 2018
Amid Haley’s visit, US-India 2+2 Dialogue postponed
The news came even as US Permanent Representative to the UN Nikki Haley met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj here.
June 28, 2018
Committed to Ramadan ceasefire, border truce with Pakistan: Defence Minister
New Delhi, June 5: Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir will honour the Ramadan ceasefire and the border…
June 5, 2018
Rahul attacks Sitharaman over Rafale deal prices
New Delhi, March 16: Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Friday accused Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman of allegedly lying…
March 16, 2018
Defence sector gets only Rs 1.17 crore FDI in 4 years, defence minister still hopeful
India in time phrase of last 4 years has attracted FDI of just Rs. 1.17 crore in the…
March 12, 2018
Pakistan will have to pay for Jammu ‘misadventure’, warns India
The operation was called off on Monday morning after the three attackers were killed. A fourth one, she said, may have been a guide and didn't enter the military base.
February 12, 2018
Modi Govt. compromising with national security, interest: Congress on Rafael deal
Congress party on Tuesday raised the issue of Rafael purchase claiming that there were many irregularities in the deal. …
February 6, 2018
Rahul Gandhi alleges Corruption in Rafale Deal, Questions Modi govt for not disclosing details
New Delhi, Feb 6: A day after Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman refused to disclose the cost per unit of the…
February 6, 2018
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman flies Sukhoi 30 MKI
New Delhi, Jan 17: Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday took off Sukhoi-30 MKI from the air base…
January 17, 2018
BJP still muddled in Himachal CM’s name, Supporters Raise Slogans for Dhumal
BJP observers Nirmala Sitharaman, Narendra Singh Tomar and party in-charge for Himachal Mangal Pandey on Friday(22nd December) held…
December 22, 2017
Dhumal loses Sujanpur constituency, BJP sends top leaders to decide on next CM
As BJP’s chief ministerial candidate for Himachal Pradesh, Prem Kumar Dhumal loses Sujanpur constituency, the question on everyone’s…
December 19, 2017
Vijay Diwas: Nirmala Sitharaman, General Bipin Rawat pay tributes to soldiers
New Delhi, Dec 16: On the occasion of Vijay Diwas, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Army Chief General Bipin…
December 16, 2017
Nirmala Sitharaman thanks SRK for lending support to Armed Forces
Mumbai, Dec 15: Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan received an appreciation note from the Defence Ministry of India for…
December 15, 2017
Defence Minister looking into education fund cap issue: Army chief
New Delhi, Dec 6: Army chief General Bipin Rawat on Wednesday said Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has promised to…
December 6, 2017
China angry over Sitharaman’s visit to Arunachal
Beijing, Nov 6: China on Monday reacted angrily to Indian Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s visit to Arunachal Pradesh, saying…
November 6, 2017