FORMER FINANCE MINISTER

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman states that a pathway has been built for multilateral development banks to address global challenges effectively. She emphasizes India's ongoing commitment to disaster resilience, debt management, and comprehensiv...

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that India is set to maintain its high growth rate and enhance its role in global growth. She urged American pension funds and investors to capitalize on India's opportunities, especially in the semiconduct...

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged US pension funds and institutional investors to invest in India. At a roundtable in New York, she highlighted India's strong economic growth and investment opportunities. India is projected to remain the fas...

Former Karnataka Minister Nagendra and his aides allegedly siphoned off Rs 89.63 crore, of which Rs 15 crore was used to influence voters during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, according to an ED chargesheet. The investigation uncovered a sophisticate...

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has urged expenditure secretary Manoj Govil to work with states to speed up capital investment project approvals. Only ?50,069 crore out of ?1.5 lakh crore allocated for 2024-25 has been approved so far, highlight...

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has directed the Income Tax Department to review court cases lost over the last decade. The goal is to reduce future litigation. She also suggested hiring expert tax law advocates and printing the names of a...

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge has called for the resignation of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman after a court-ordered FIR was registered against her for alleged extortion through electoral bonds. Kharge also demanded action against oth...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended birthday wishes to former PM Manmohan Singh on his 92nd birthday, praising his contributions to India. Modi expressed hopes for Singh's long and healthy life via a message on X. Singh served as Prime Minister fr...

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged AIIB to maintain a client-centric approach and support low-income countries with financial resources. During a meeting with AIIB President Jin Liqun, she praised the bank's rapid growth. India, as the second...

AAP leader Atishi will be sworn in as Delhi's youngest Chief Minister today, alongside five MLAs, at a low-key ceremony. The new cabinet includes AAP veterans and a first-time MLA. Atishi faces the challenge of preparing for upcoming elections and f...

The Aam Aadmi Party has retained its four ministers and added Sultanpur Majra MLA Mukesh Ahlawat to the Cabinet. Atishi will be sworn in as Delhi's new chief minister on Saturday. Arvind Kejriwal stepped down following his release from jail, proposi...

Venture capitalist TV Mohandas Pai has called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to protect honest businessmen from the misuse of GST laws by corrupt officials. His comments follow the arrest of four CGST officia...

Finance Ministers from five opposition-ruled states, including Kerala and Punjab, will meet on September 12 to discuss significant cuts in Central financial allocations. The conclave aims to seek a fair deal for their fiscal needs in the upcoming 16...

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met former FATF President T Raja Kumar in Singapore, congratulating him for his successful tenure. They discussed past and future collaborations, highlighting India's role in combating financial crimes. The meetin...

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman criticised former Finance Minister P Chidambaram for his handling of inflation during the UPA government. She called out his "Harvard and Oxford education" and accused him of implementing reckless policies that le...

Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman discussed the impact of social media attacks on her following the presentation of the Union Budget. Addressing online criticism and memes, she acknowledged the seriousness of some messages but said th...

Former finance minister P Chidambaram warned the government about the consequences of underestimating inflation, which he said was severely affecting families. He questioned why the RBI hadn't reduced bank rates if inflation was low. Chidambaram als...

Congress paid tribute to former PM Manmohan Singh for his role in shaping India's economy, on the anniversary of the 1991 Economic Reforms. Singh's 1991 budget marked a shift towards liberalization, globalization, and privatization. His powerful spe...

During the budget discussions, I will address various development needs in Andhra Pradesh and seek support from BJP, highlighting the state's requirements in the Union Council of Ministers.