Nirmala Sitharaman
Indian economist and politician (born 1959)
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![]() Budget 2023: 5 major announcements for the middle class | Oneindia News Credit: Oneindia Duration: 04:36Published | |
![]() Budget 2023: Share market in green, Sensex, Nifty up | Oneindia News Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:35Published | |
![]() Budget 2023: Industry leaders react to Modi 2.0’s last full budget | Oneindia News Credit: Oneindia Duration: 07:00Published | |
![]() Budget 2023: What has become costlier and what has become cheaper | Oneindia News Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:22Published | |
![]() Budget 2023: Income tax rebate limit increased from ₹5 lakh to ₹7: Nirmala Sitharaman |Oneindia News Credit: Oneindia Duration: 05:57Published | |
![]() Budget 2023: What to expect from Modi government’s last full budget | Oneindia News Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:33Published | |
![]() Economic Survey 2022-23 estimates India’s GDP growth in FY24 at 6.5% | Budget | Oneindia News Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:02Published | |
![]() Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tables Economic Survey 2022-23 | Oneindia News Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:29Published | |
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J&K Budget 2023-24: BJP terms it development-oriented, NC calls it ‘disappointing’J&K BJP on Tuesday termed the annual Budget of the Union Territory, presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, futuristic and development-oriented, even as main opposition party National..IndiaTimes - Published | |
No special category status for Odisha, says SitharamanUnion finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday made it clear that there is no proposal to accord Special Category Status to Odisha as demanded by the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD). She told a press..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Centre cut fuel excise duty twice, but opposition states hiked VAT, says FM Nirmala SitharamanFinance minister Nirmala Sitharaman hit out at Opposition-ruled Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Kerala for increasing VAT on fuel, while arguing that the Centre had reduced excise duty on petrol and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Budget benefits all, spread the word, PM Modi tells BJP MPsStressing that interests of the poor have been at the heart of policy-making of his government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asked BJP MPs to reach out to people in their respective..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Growth main focus of Budget, says FM Nirmala SitharamanIndiaTimes - Published | |
No impact of Adani FPO cancellation on economy: Union finance minister Nirmala SitharamanUnion finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said here on Saturday that the cancellation of Adani Enterprises’ follow-on public offer (FPO) will not have any impact on the economy and no effect on the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Lobbyists eliminated from Budget-drafting process: Finance minister SitharamanFinance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said that Budget-drafting under the Narendra Modi government is done after an exhaustive exercise of consultations with stakeholders, and that power..IndiaTimes - Published | |
How opposition leaders praised Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget 2023While leaders of the ruling BJP-led NDA are gloating over the budget presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday, some opposition leaders unexpectedly have also praised it.IndiaTimes - Published | |
PM Modi holds meeting with Union ministers to discuss govt strategy in ParliamentPrime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with Union Ministers to discuss government strategy in Parliament on Thursday.Among the ministers who were present at the meeting include Union Home Minister..IndiaTimes - Published | |
What are Unity Malls, mentioned by Nirmala Sitharaman in the Union Budget speech?Sitharaman, presenting perhaps her last budget before the 2024 general elections, announced that the government will increase the capital expenditure outlay by 33 percent.DNA - Published | |
Budget 2023: Netizens spark meme fest on Twitter on income tax slabs, cigarettes, middle classAs India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman releases the Union Budget 2023, netizens began making memes and flooded Twitter with hilarious jokes.DNA - Published | |
Budget 2023: Cigarettes become more expensive after budget announcement, memes flood on TwitterIn the Union Budget on Wednesday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed an increase in the tax on cigarettes, setting off memes and jokes online.DNA - Published | |
How Nirmala Sitharaman’s Amrit Kaal Budget 2023 gives priority to womenFinance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the fifth budget on Wednesday which is the last full budget of the Narendra Modi government in its second term. Among other things, the budget would be..IndiaTimes - Published | Budget 2023 gives priority to deprived, will fulfil dreams of farmers, middle class: PM ModiFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Union Budget 2023-24 before the parliament on Wednesday.DNA - Published |
Union Budget 2023: From Railways to Defence, know how much fund was allotted to each ministryIn addition to several schemes launched, Nirmala Sitharaman also announced the allocation of funds to various ministries operating under the Government of India.DNA - Published | Union Budget 2023: FM Nirmala Sitharaman announces new MISHTI scheme, know about this scheme hereFM Sitharaman said that the government will take up mangrove plantations along the coastline under the new MISHTI scheme. Mishti means sweetmeats in Bengali.DNA - Published |
Union Budget 2023: What is PM Vishwa Karma Kaushal Samman announced by FM Nirmala SitharamanPM Vishwa Karma Kaushal Samman is launched for traditional artisans. FM Nirmala Sitharaman said the PM Vishwa Karma Kaushal Samman is a package of assistance for traditional artisans and craftspeople.DNA - Published | Union Budget 2023: FM Nirmala Sitharaman announces 50 more airports for better connectivityDuring her speech, she mentioned 'Amrit Kaal' several times. Sitharaman was quoted as saying, "This is the first budget in Amrit Kaal, this budget hopes to build on the foundation laid in the previous..DNA - Published |
Union Budget 2023: FM Nirmala Sitharaman calls millets 'Maa Anna' in budget speech, here's whySitharaman said that India is at the forefront to popularise the millet. The FM was quoted as saying, "We are the largest producer and second-largest exporter."DNA - Published | Union Budget 2023: What is Amrit Kaal, which was mentioned repeatedly by Nirmala SitharamanFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was quoted as saying, "This is the first budget in Amrit Kaal, this budget hopes to build on the foundation laid in the previous budget and the blueprint laid for..DNA - Published |
Budget 2023: BJP to launch nationwide campaign today to highlight budget's benefitsBudget 2023: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the country's annual today on February 1, 2023. Since it will be the final comprehensive budget before the 2024 elections, it has..DNA - Published | Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman discharged from AIIMSFinance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has been discharged from AIIMS where she was admitted with symptoms of viral fever earlier this week, sources said.Sitharaman was admitted to the All India Institute..IndiaTimes - Published |
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman admitted to AIIMS hospital, condition stableSources have said that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has been admitted to the AIIMS hospital in New Delhi.DNA - Published Also reported by •IndiaTimes | Sri Lanka envoy meets Sitharaman, thanks India's unprecedented emergency assistanceSri Lanka High Commissioner to India, Milinda Moragoda on Tuesday met with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and thanked her for the brief emergency assistance India has provided to the island..IndiaTimes - Published |
10 trade unions boycott finance ministry's virtual pre-budget consultations, demand physical meetingA joint forum of ten central trade unions has decided to boycott the virtual pre-budget consultation with finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on November 28, demanding a physical meeting with..IndiaTimes - Published | Will Centre restore Jammu and Kashmir's statehood? FM Nirmala Sitharaman reveals future plansNirmala Sitharaman revealed that the statehood of Jammu and Kashmir will be restored soon, in the near future.DNA - Published |
States borrowing beyond capacity a concern: FM SitharamanFinance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the temptation to spend on non-merit goods is very high in some states and borrowing endlessly for such expenditure is a matter of concern for all...IndiaTimes - Published | FM Nirmala Sitharaman hints at possibility of Centre considering restoration of state status to J&KIndiaTimes - Published |
KCR renamed TRS due to his belief in 'tantra, numerology': Nirmala SitharamanKCR has been under attack from the BJP and Congress after he renamed the Telangana Rashtra Samithi to Bharat Rashtra Samithi.DNA - Published | Enhance coverage of SCs in schemes: FM to PSU banksAs part of a focus on scheduled caste community, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday asked state-run banks to fill up vacancies, maintain records of outsourced jobs, such as those of safai..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Manmohan Singh didn't serve unpalatable food like GST, savage taxes': Chidambaram slams FM SitharamanP Chidambaram issued a scathing attack on FM Nirmala Sitharaman, criticizing policies like demonetization and "savage taxes".DNA - Published | 1991 reforms half-baked, Modi govt went for changes: Finance ministerFinance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said that the 1991 reforms were half-baked and the Modi government had to initiate fundamental systemic changes after sweeping to power in 2014, while..IndiaTimes - Published |
I speak Hindi with 'sankoch' due to fluency issue, admits FM Nirmala SitharamanNirmala Sitharaman, a Union minister, admitted on Thursday that she hesitates when speaking Hindi and that it gives her "shivers."DNA - Published | Hindi speaking gives me shivers, I speak it with hesitation: FM SitharamanUnion minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said speaking Hindi gives her "shivers" and she speaks the language with hesitation.Speaking at an event organised by the Hindi Vivek Magazine, Sitharaman..IndiaTimes - Published |
FM Nirmala Sitharaman assures new bill on data privacy to be ready 'soon'FM Sitharaman made the remarks today while addressing the ongoing India Ideas Summit organised by US-India Business Council.DNA - Published | Empowerment, not entitlement, is government policy: Finance minister Nirmala SitharamanAmid the debate over freebies, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the government is following a principle of empowerment by reaching out to all eligible citizens and seeking to ensure..IndiaTimes - Published |
Healthcare, education never classified as freebies: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman“The Delhi CM has given perverse twist to the debate on freebies. Health and education have never been called freebies. No Indian government has ever denied them. So, (by) classifying education and..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Perverse twist': Nirmala Sitharaman hits back at Kejriwal; demands debate on freebiesKejriwal charged that "something seems to be wrong" with the Centre's finances the way it is "strongly opposing" free facilities for people.DNA - Published |
No GST on cash withdrawal from banks, govt not in denial of price rise: Sitharaman in Rajya SabhaNirmala Sitharaman said GST Council has not imposed any new levy on essential items consumed by the poor.DNA - Published | Nirmala Sitharaman cites numbers, says India not facing recession riskIndiaTimes - Published |
Finance minister defends govt on prices as Parliament gets back to workAfter two weeks of virtual washout, Parliament transacted legislative business again on Monday with the Lok Sabha taking up a debate on price rise during which finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman..IndiaTimes - Published | Nirmala Sitharaman's references to Sonia Gandhi in Rajya Sabha last week have been expunged, here's whyNirmala Sitharaman had demanded an apology from the Congress president for the "rashtrapatni" remark by Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury.DNA - Published |
Rajya Sabha chairman Venkaiah Naidu expunges Nirmala Sitharaman's references to Sonia Gandhi in Rajya Sabha last weekIndiaTimes - Published | Zero possibility of India slipping into recession: Nirmala Sitharaman on price rise in Lok SabhaThe remarks came as the finance minister replied to the debate on price rise in Lok Sabha. The issue will be discussed in Rajya Sabha tomorrow.DNA - Published |
'Only thing threatened in Parliament is democracy': TMC MP Mahua Moitra takes dig at FM SitharamanBengal MP's jibe came after, Rajya Sabha MP Nirmala Sitharaman accused Sonia Gandhi of being aggressive in the Lok SabhaDNA - Published | Sonia Gandhi vs Smiri Irani, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's 'Rashtrapatni' row: Sequence of eventsFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also demanded an apology from Sonia Gandhi saying she shouldn't have allowed him to speak like that.DNA - Published |
Nirmala Sitharaman alleges some BJP MPs felt threatened after Sonia Gandhi's 'You don't talk to me' snub to LS memberIndiaTimes - Published | BJP women MPs protest against Congress leader's remark on President MurmuHolding placards near gate number one of Parliament House, the MPs, including finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and minister of state for agriculture Shobha Karandlaje, raised slogans seeking an..IndiaTimes - Published |
Parliament: Adhir Ranjan's 'rashtrapatni' remark sparks massive row, BJP demands apology over 'sexist insult'Another protest by Nirmala Sitharaman saw her standing with fellow MPs with placards on the Parliament premises protesting the remark.DNA - Published | Govt calls all-party meet on Sri Lanka crisis on July 19The government has called an all-party meeting on July 19 on the Sri Lankan crisis which will be briefed by Union ministers Nirmala Sitharaman and S Jaishankar, parliamentary affairs minister Pralhad..IndiaTimes - Published |