Nirmala Sitharaman
Indian economist and politician (born 1959)
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Nirmala Sitharaman is an Indian economist, politician and a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) serving as the Minister of Finance and Minister of Corporate Affairs of the Government of India since 2019. She is a member of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament, representing Karnataka since 2016 and previously represented Andhra Pradesh from 2014 to 2016. Sitharaman previously served as the 28th Defence Minister from 2017 to 2019, thereby becoming India's second female defence minister and the second female finance minister after Indira Gandhi, and the first full-time female minister to hold each of those portfolios. She served as junior minister in the Modi ministry between 2014 and 2017, holding successive positions, first for her dual appointment as the Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Minister of State in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs from May to November 2014, and then as the Minister of State for the Ministry of Commerce and Industry from May 2014 to September 2017, before being elevated to senior posts within the Union Cabinet.
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Nirmala Sitharaman: In women-related matters, we do not play any politicsIndiaTimes - Published | |
Mallikarjun Kharge's 'weak women' remark sparks row on Day 1 in Rajya Sabha tooKharge also alleged that non-BJP-ruled states have not received GST payments in time, a claim rebutted strongly by FM Nirmala Sitharaman who said that no GST payment to any state is pending.IndiaTimes - Published | |
India, UK for early conclusion of free trade pactIndia and the UK on Monday expressed their commitment to an early conclusion of the free trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries. Addressing a joint press conference with UK Chancellor of..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Finance Minister interacts with Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina at G20 dinnerUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday had a brief interaction with Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the G20 Dinner at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital.IndiaTimes - Published | |
India very close to a final call on FTA with UK, says FM Nirmala SitharamanAn FTA agreement is very close for a final call with the UK and I think negotiations with Canada are also progressing and I expect that to come to a conclusion sooner than later," Sitharaman said.DNA - Published | |
'Living in world of hallucinations': P Chidambaram slams FM Nirmala Sitharaman for 'UPA wasted decade' remarkIntervening during the debate on the no-confidence motion in Lok Sabha on Thursday, Sitharaman had said the UPA "wasted a decade because of corruption and cronyism".DNA - Published | |
Govt taking steps to control price rise, tomatoes being imported from Nepal: SitharamanFinance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said the government is taking steps to control inflation and as part of the measures tomatoes are being imported from Nepal to meet the demand and check..IndiaTimes - Published | |
No-confidence motion: Despite global headwinds, India economy doing well, Nirmala Sitharaman says in Lok Sabha"Global economy grew just over 3 per cent in 2022 and the World Bank is now forecasting that it will decline to 2.1 per cent in 2023. Meanwhile, India's real GDP growth in 2022-23 stood at 7.2 per..IndiaTimes - Published | |
FM Nirmala Sitharaman reveals Centre's plan to make India a developed nation by 2047With infrastructure comes investment, the minister said, adding that emphasis on investment will promote greater participation of both the public and private sectors.DNA - Published | |
Directed banks to 'sensitively' deal with loan collections: Sitharaman in Lok SabhaAcknowledging that she has received complaints of merciless loan collections by some banks, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman informed Parliament on Monday that instructions were given to..IndiaTimes - Published | |
GST collection, devolution a success story in northeast: Nirmala SitharamanAccording to the 2023 RBI report on state finances, the eight NE states have registered a compounded annual GST hike of 27.5 per cent, Sitharaman said. Assam was the first state to ratify the GST Act,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Now, India plans currency, UPI deal with IndonesiaAfter the United Arab Emirates, India is looking to seal a deal for bilateral trade in domestic currency, real-time card recognition and digital payments, a move that will promote the use of UPI and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Nirmala Sitharaman, Kiren Rijiju and other Union ministers meet BJP chief J P Nadda amid buzz of Cabinet reshuffleIndiaTimes - Published | 'Obama ji should not forget...': Rajnath Singh reacts to former US President's Muslims in India remarkOn Sunday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that six Muslim-dominated countries were bombed by the US when Obama was its president.DNA - Published |
'Bombed six Muslim countries': Nirmala Sitharaman slams former US President Barack ObamaUnion Minister Nirmala Sitharaman slammed former US President Barack Obama's statement about minority rights in India.DNA - Published | '6 Muslim-dominated countries bombed by Obama regime': BJP attacks former US president for his minority rights commentsSenior BJP leader Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday attacked former US president Barack Obama for his comments regarding rights of ethnic minorities in India, and said that six Muslim-dominated countries..IndiaTimes - Published |
Meet Pratik Doshi, PM Modi's 'ears and eyes' who married Nirmala Sitharaman's daughter Parkala VangmayiPratik Doshi is an Officer on Special Duty in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).DNA - Published | Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Daughter Parakala Vangmayi ties the knot in intimate Bengaluru weddingFor the special occasion, the bride wore a pink saree paired with a green blouse, while Prateek opted for a white shawl and traditional pancha. Nirmala Sitharaman graced the event in a blue saree..IndiaTimes - Published |
'He should be ashamed,': Nirmala Sitharaman slams Rahul Gandhi over remark on Centre's policy on ChinaIndiaTimes - Published | Nirmala Sitharaman appeals to opposition parties to reconsider their decision to boycott new parliament building inaugurationIndiaTimes - Published |
Taxmen cannot ignore âbrazen misuseâ of laws: Finance minister Nirmala SitharamanIndiaTimes - Published | Nirmala Sitharaman: Those blaming India on minority issues have no clue about ground realitiesIndiaTimes - Published |
'Muslims in India are doing better': Nirmala Sitharaman slams Western perception of IndiaAt the Peterson Institute for International Economics, Nirmala Sitharaman responded to the unfavourable Western "perception" of India.DNA - Published | Finance minister Sitharaman defends imposing fine for not linking PAN with AadhaarUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday defended the penalty for not linking Permanent Account Number (PAN) with Aadhaar. Aadhaar-PAN linking was free till March 31, 2022. A late fee of..IndiaTimes - Published |
Nirmala Sitharaman slams Rahul for 'baseless allegations' against PM on Adani issue, calls him 'repeat offender'IndiaTimes - Published | 54 FDI proposals with China, Hong Kong ties pending: Nirmala SitharamanIndiaTimes - Published |
J&K Budget 2023-24: BJP terms it development-oriented, NC calls it âdisappointingâJ&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 Enterprisesâ 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 Sitharamanâs 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 Sitharamanâs 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 |
