Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

53rd GST Council Meeting: Key announcements

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced several key decisions after the 53rd GST Council meeting aimed at curbing tax evasion and promoting uniformity in taxation, including the pan-India rollout of Aadhaar-based biometric authentication to curb fake invoicing.

Nari Shakti 3.0: Seven female ministers join Modi’s third term cabinet

Seven women, including two in Cabinet roles, have been inducted into the new council of ministers as Prime Minister Narendra Modi commenced his third consecutive term.

Finance Minister lambasts UPA, Touts Modi govt’s economic achievements

In a debate over the 'White Paper on Indian Economy and its impact on the lives of people of India', Sitharaman asserted that Congress prioritised the family over the nation's welfare, leading to the infamous fragile five status of the economy.

Key highlights: J&K’s interim budget at Rs 59,364 cr

SRINAGAR: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday presented an interim budget of Rs 59,364 crore for Jammu & Kashmir in the Lok Sabha. The budget estimates for the upcoming fiscal year 2024-25 are anticipated to be Rs 1,18,728 crore, compared to Rs 1,18,500 crore in the current fiscal year. The interim budget is scheduled for […]

Unknown person forges Sitharaman’s signature, writes to Amit Shah to manipulate govt

NEW DELHI: A case of significant government manipulation has come to light, as an unknown person reportedly forged the letterhead and signature of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and sent it to Home Minister Amit Shah. The Special Cell of the Delhi Police has swiftly initiated an investigation into the matter, deploying multiple teams to uncover the […]

Actor-model Poonam Pandey succumbs to cervical cancer at 32

Model-actor Poonam Pandey, renowned for her bold presence on social media, has passed away at the age of 32.

A Decade Apart – Chidambaram’s 2014 Interim Budget vs. Nirmala Sitharaman’s 2024

Drawing a sharp contrast in India's economic trajectory, the interim budgets of 2014-15, under Manmohan Singh's UPA government, and 2024-25, under Prime Minister Modi's NDA government, reveal distinct approaches to economic governance

2024 Budget shows Modi’s confidence

As the nation navigates the challenges of the 21st century, this budget serves as a roadmap for realizing the aspirations of millions of Indians and building a brighter future for generations to come.