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New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): Amid mounting chaos over Donald Trump India would stop purchasing oil from Russia claims, senior Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Thursday took a dig at the centre, saying that decisions made by the Indian government are announced by the US president. The decisions made by the Government of India are announced by President Trump in Washington DC. Yahan se tareef, wahan se tariffs, Ramesh, General Secretary incharge of Communication in Congress, told ANI. He fur ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 16 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is "frightened" of US President Donald Trump, saying that he allowed the American leader to "decide and announce" that India will not buy Russian oil and "keeps sending congratulatory messages despite repeated snubs". His assertion came after Trump claimed that his "friend" PM Modi has assured him that India would stop purchasing oil from Russia, a move he described as a big step toward in ...Read More >
KARNATAKA: The reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST) on bio-pesticides and micronutrients will bring direct benefits to our farmers and empower them, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Wednesday. Addressing the audience after inaugurating the farmers' training-cum-common facility centre for agro-processing at Methagal village in Koppal district here, the Finance Minister said Prime Minister Narendra Modi "guided us to make GST simpler and more beneficial for the people". "Accordin ...Read More >
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said that India's forward-looking policies and visionary leadership have laid the groundwork for innovation, helping the country emerge as a global force in artificial intelligence (AI) and technology. Addressing the AI Bharat Shakti event-- the prelude to the upcoming India AI Impact Summit 2026--Sitharaman said India is undergoing a "historic phase" where governance and policy decisions are being implemented faster than ever. "Several things can ...Read More >
Senior Congress leader and former Union minister P Chidambaram remarked 1984 Operation Blue Star as the "wrong way" to reclaim the Punjab's Golden Temple, reiterating that former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi paid the ultimate price for that decision. "No disrespect to any military officers, but that was the wrong way to retrieve the Golden Temple. A few years later, we showed the right way to retrieve it -- by keeping the Army out. Blue Star was the wrong way, and I agree that Mrs Gandhi paid w ...Read More >
Ayodhya, October 9: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, along with her family, performed the aarti of Lord Ram Lalla at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya on Thursday. She also visited the Shri Ram Darbar and offered prayers to Goddess Durga, revered as the Mother of the Universe. During her visit, Sitharaman performed the Rudrabhishek of Lord Mahadev at Kuber Tila. Champat Rai, General Secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, accompanied the Finance Minister and br ...Read More >
AYODHYA: Ayodhya witnessed a unique confluence of north and south Indian culture on Wednesday as Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman joined Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath to unveil statues of south Indian saint-musicians Tyagaraja Swamigal, Purandara Dasa and Arunachal Kavi at the Brihaspati Kund in Tedhi Bazaar here.The ceremony, infused with devotion and south Indian rituals, saw the presence of Sitharaman's parents, adding an emotional dimension to the event. Sitharaman is ...Read More >
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 8 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday unveiled statues of South Indian music saints Tyagaraja Swamigal, Purandaradasa, and Arunachal Kavi at Brihaspati Kund in Tedhi Bazaar. UP CM praised the saints' lifelong devotion to Lord Ram and highlighted Ayodhya's emergence as a hub of spiritual and cultural renaissance, noting the city's blend of devotion, artistry, and meticulously maintained heritage sites. Also Read | PM Narendra ...Read More >
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 8 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday unveiled statues of South Indian music saints Tyagaraja Swamigal, Purandaradasa, and Arunachal Kavi at Brihaspati Kund in Tedhi Bazaar. UP CM praised the saints lifelong devotion to Lord Ram and highlighted Ayodhya emergence as a hub of spiritual and cultural renaissance, noting the city blend of devotion, artistry, and meticulously maintained heritage sites. Addressing the gathering, Yo ...Read More >
Guwahati, Oct 7 (PTI) The Assam government on Tuesday expanded its flagship financial support scheme for women, rolling out 'Orunodoi 3.0', making it the largest such programme in the state, in which 38 lakh families will get Rs 1,250 each a month. Announcing this, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said a "special surprise" will come in February. "Rs 1,250 to over 38 lakh women instantly. Assam today expanded its flagship financial support scheme, #Orunodoi3 to become the largest ever anti-po ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], October 7 (ANI): Janshakti Janta Dal (JJD) Founder Tej Pratap Yadav on Monday confirmed that the party will actively contest the upcoming Bihar Legislative Assembly elections. Speaking on the recently announced poll dates, Yadav stated, "Janshakti Janta Dal will face this and fight the elections. Candidates will be announced the day after, when we hold a press conference." Also Read | Global Fintech Fest 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Unveils Foreign Currency ...Read More >
Mumbai, October 7: With an aim to boost international trade, investment, and ease of doing business, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday unveiled foreign currency settlement system in GIFT City. Addressing the 'Global Fintech Fest 2025' here, Sitharaman said that "foreign currency settlement system to solve the problem of facilitating seamless transactions on real-time basis, enhance liquidity management, and ensuring compliance." IMC 2025 on October 8: PM Narendra Modi to Inaugurate ...Read More >
Mumbai: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday launched the foreign currency settlement system in GIFT IFSC, which will facilitate seamless transactions on real-time basis, enhance liquidity management, and ensure compliance.Currently foreign currency transactions usually get settled with a lag of 36 to 48 hours. Speaking at the Global Fintech Fest 2025, the finance minister said with the operationalisation of the foreign currency settlement system, GIFT City joins a select list of fina ...Read More >
Mumbai: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday launched the foreign currency settlement system in GIFT IFSC, which will facilitate seamless transactions on real-time basis, enhance liquidity management, and ensure compliance. Currently foreign currency transactions usually get settled with a lag of 36 to 48 hours. Speaking at the Global Fintech Fest 2025, the finance minister said with the operationalisation of the foreign currency settlement system, GIFT City joins a select list of fin ...Read More >
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, on Friday held discussions with Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Friday held discussions with Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to further strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership between India and Singapore. In a social media post, Minister Goyal expressed his delight over the meeting, stating that the discussions reaffirmed the commitment of both countries to bu ...Read More >
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman asserted India's strong capacity to absorb global shocks amid a structural world economic transformation. Speaking at the Kautilya Economic Conclave, she emphasized India's domestic-driven growth, which minimizes external impact. New Delhi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said India's capacity to absorb external shocks is strong at a time when the world economy is undergoing a structural transformation. She said the task before nations is not o ...Read More >
The Finance Ministry has launched a detailed inquiry into corruption allegations against Chennai Customs by Wintrack Inc., an import company that shut down its business citing harassment and bribe demands. A senior officer will conduct a factual examination, while the CBIC claims the issue involves misdeclaration by the importer. The government assures serious action. New Delhi: Amid allegations of corruption levelled against Chennai Customs by Wintrack Inc, the Finance Ministry on Thursday sai ...Read More >
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said India's capacity to absorb external shocks is strong at a time when the world economy is undergoing a structural transformation. She said the task before nations is not only to manage uncertainty but to confront trade, financial and energy imbalances. "Geopolitical conflicts are intensifying. Sanctions, tariffs, and decoupling strategies are reshaping global supply chains... For India, these dynamics highlight both vulnerability and ...Read More >
Ramanathapuram (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 3 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Friday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of using the Karur stampede tragedy for political mileage, saying the party's response was driven by upcoming elections rather than "genuine concern" and added that the BJP "survives by sucking someone else's blood." While inaugurating development projects in Ramanathapuram district, CM Stalin criticised the BJP party and Union Finance Minister Nirmala S ...Read More >
Former Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram has disclosed that he was inclined towards retaliatory action against Pakistan after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks but was ultimately persuaded against it. Speaking on an ABP News Podcast, Chidambaram recounted the decision-making process within the government and how international diplomatic pressure, particularly from the United States, shaped India's stance. Chidambaram recalled that he took charge as Home Minister on November 30, 2008, a day afte ...Read More >
BJP leader and Lok Sabha member Baijayant 'Jay' Panda was appointed on Wednesday as the Chairman of the Select Committee constituted to examine the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025. BJP leader and Lok Sabha member Baijayant Panda was appointed on Wednesday as the Chairman of the Select Committee constituted to examine the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025. According to an official notification, the Select Committee will comprise 24 members drawn from th ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party MP Baijayant Panda has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Select Committee of Lok Sabha on the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025. Apart from Panda, 23 other MPs from various political parties have been appointed to the committee. Also Read | Rahul Gandhi Retained in Parliamentary Defence Committee, Kamal Haasan Makes Debut. The committee includes BJP MPs D Purandeswari, CN Manjunath, Mitesh Patel Bakabhai, An ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a six-year central scheme aimed at achieving self-sufficiency in pulses production, with a financial outlay of Rs 11,440 crore. The "Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses", approved by the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will be for the period from 2025-26 to 2030-31. The mission follows Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's announcement in the 2025-26 Budget. The mission will particularly focus on increasing ...Read More >
Tripura Tourism Shines: State Sees Big Jump in Domestic and Foreign Visitors in 2024Tripura has reported a major boost in tourism, with domestic tourist visits rising 64.07% and foreign arrivals up 36.15% between 2023 and 2024. The state welcomed 0.601 million domestic and 0.091 million foreign tourists in 2024. Agartala (Tripura): Tripura has achieved a significant milestone in tourism, recording substantial growth in both domestic and foreign tourist arrivals between 2023 and 2024. Acco ...Read More >
With his state's shrimp farmers hit by the White House's tariffs, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday met Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to seek funds under the Purvodaya scheme to "strengthen" the aquaculture sector. In the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) fell 32 seats short of the majority mark. Bihar's Janata Dal (United), led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, and Andhra's Telugu Desam Party (TDP), headed by Naidu, became crucial constituent ...Read More >
Agartala (Tripura) [India], October 1 (ANI): Tripura has achieved a significant milestone in tourism, recording substantial growth in both domestic and foreign tourist arrivals between 2023 and 2024. According to official data, domestic tourist visits surged by 64.07 per cent, while foreign tourist arrivals registered a 36.15 per cent growth, reflecting the state's rising prominence as a travel destination. In 2023, Tripura welcomed 0.366 million domestic tourists and 0.067 million foreign tou ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram has revealed that after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, he was inclined towards retaliatory action against Pakistan but was told to depend on diplomatic efforts. He disclosed the details of the events that followed the Mumbai terror attacks in an interview with ABP News channel, recounting the decision-making process within the then government and how international diplomatic pressure, particularly from the US, affecte ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): Former Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram has disclosed that he was inclined towards retaliatory action against Pakistan after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks but was ultimately persuaded against it. Speaking on an ABP News Podcast, Chidambaram recounted the decision-making process within the government and how international diplomatic pressure, particularly from the United States, shaped India's stance. Chidambaram recalled that he took charge as Home Minis ...Read More >
New Delhi: Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday urged the Central government to release funds under the Purvodaya scheme for accelerating the development of the backward regions in Andhra Pradesh. To that effect, the Chief Minister submitted a memorandum to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Outlining the state's plans under the Purvodaya scheme, Naidu said comprehensive strategies have been drawn up to boost growth across all backward regions. According to him, the focus i ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi on Tuesday and submitted a representation seeking extended financial support to the state under the Purvodaya Scheme. Naidu sought support from the central government to release funds under the Purvodaya scheme to accelerate the development of backward regions in Andhra Pradesh. The CM outlined the state's plans under the Purvodaya scheme. He said comprehensive strategies have been fina ...Read More >
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