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Chartered Accountants’ Body Issues Clarification On Finance Minister’s Speech; Criticised

25Apr

Business

Chartered Accountants’ Body Issues Clarification On Finance Minister’s Speech; Criticised

The Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman while addressing and interacting with the audience during a program organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) said that she wanted to bring technology in the accounting practices when she initially joined the Finance Ministry, but the...

‘Electoral Bond Will Be Brought Back If Elected Back To Power’: Nirmala Sitharaman

20Apr

Elections, Lok Sabha Election 2024

‘Electoral Bond Will Be Brought Back If Elected Back To Power’: Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said that the BJP government will bring back electoral bonds, the controversial political funding scheme which was scrapped by the Supreme Court in February, if elected back to power. In an interview to Hindustan Times’ R Sukumaran and Sunetra Chou...

27Mar

India

Who Is Parakala Prabhakar?

Dr Parakala Prabhakar, husband of former finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is a leading political economist and social critic. Prabhakar in his book “The Crooked Timber of New India” has openly stated that he sees his duty as a citizen of India to point out the wrongs committed by the Modi regime....

Nirmala Sitharaman Presents White Paper On “UPA’s Economic Failures” And A “Lost Decade”

8Feb

India

Nirmala Sitharaman Presents White Paper On “UPA’s Economic Failures” And A “Lost Decade”

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivered a comprehensive assessment of economic governance by the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) as she presented the "White Paper" in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. This document contrasts the economic decisions during the UPA tenure with the policies and achieve...

Nirmala Sitharaman Debunks Karnataka’s Funding Allegations, Accuses Congress of Fanning Separatist Sentiments

7Feb

India

Nirmala Sitharaman Debunks Karnataka’s Funding Allegations, Accuses Congress of Fanning Separatist Sentiments

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has dismissed Karnataka's assertions regarding the withholding of funds by the Centre, describing them as misleading and false. She delivered a scathing rebuke, alleging that the Congress, the state's ruling party, is trying to fracture the nation's unity. ...

Paytm CEO Urged By Centre To Resolve Issues With RBI Amid Regulatory Crisis

7Feb

Business

Paytm CEO Urged By Centre To Resolve Issues With RBI Amid Regulatory Crisis

Paytm CEO and Founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday to discuss the Paytm Payments Bank crisis, according to reports. In the meeting, which lasted for approximately ten minutes, Mr Sharma was told that the government’s role in this matter was minimal...

Opinion: A Careless, Nothing Special, Not So Exciting Election Budget By Nirmala Sitharaman

3Feb

Business

Opinion: A Careless, Nothing Special, Not So Exciting Election Budget By Nirmala Sitharaman

Union interim Budget of Nirmala Sitharaman has announced nothing special or exciting as an election Budget. Even if it is a vote on account Budget, the confidence in the presentation is a term of further 5 years of return to power. Hence, least cared about any new promises; but was tried exalted the...

WATCH: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Highlights R Praggnanandhaa’s Achievement In Budget 2024 Speech

1Feb

Sports

WATCH: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Highlights R Praggnanandhaa’s Achievement In Budget 2024 Speech

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted India's top-ranked chess player R Praggnanandhaa's achievements in her budget speech on Thursday. She said that the nation is proud of the youth scaling new heights, noting how the Indian chess prodigy gave a stiff fight against the reigning Worl...

Aviation Sector Has Been Galvanized In The Past Ten Years, Says Nirmala Sitharaman

1Feb

Business

Aviation Sector Has Been Galvanized In The Past Ten Years, Says Nirmala Sitharaman

While presenting the Interim Budget of 2024, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the government will continue to work on enhancing the airport infrastructure development. She said India’s aviation sector has been galvanised in the past ten years, and highlighted that the number of airports...

Centre To Announce Three-Day Week Off Policy? PIB Fact Check Reveals Truth

1Feb

Business

Centre To Announce Three-Day Week Off Policy? PIB Fact Check Reveals Truth

The central government is all set to present the interim Budget for the financial year 2024-2025 today, February 1. At the same time, an image is going viral on social media platforms claiming that Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will unveil a policy mandating three-day week-offs in all co...