Nirmala Sitharaman: News
01 Feb 2020
Indian EconomyBudget 2020: Nirmala Sitharaman presents budget amid economic slowdown
All eyes are on Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman as she is presenting her second budget today.
31 Jan 2020
Ram Nath KovindViolence in name of protests weakens country, says President Kovind
President Ram Nath Kovind believes violence under the garb of protests weakens the nation and the strengthening of democracy is paramount.
30 Jan 2020
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Will prices of onion, tomato, potato go down? It's unlikely
Onion, tomato, and potato are the most prominent vegetables used across India, but a hike in their prices negatively affected household budgets.
30 Jan 2020
CoimbatoreDo you know who presented independent India's first Union Budget?
In a couple of days from now (February 1 to be exact), Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the budget.
07 Jan 2020
Narendra ModiIncome Tax relief for middle class likely in Budget 2020
With the announcement of the Union Budget 2020 less than a month away, the Ministry of Finance is apparently looking into providing income tax relief to the middle class.
06 Jan 2020
Jawaharlal Nehru UniversityOwaisi's take on JNU violence: Situation is so bad...
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has weighed on today's raging topic of violence at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and said it was so bad even Union Ministers were tweeting helplessly.
05 Dec 2019
EgyptWhat Nirmala Sitharaman said after 'Don't eat much onions' remark
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said in the Parliament that she doesn't eat a lot of onions or garlic and neither does her family.
21 Nov 2019
Bharti AirtelGovernment defers spectrum dues, Telcos get Rs. 42,000 crore lifeline
In a major relief for the ailing telecom sector, the government on Wednesday approved the recommendation of the Committee of Secretaries (CoS) on providing relief to the stressed telcos and allowed a two-year moratorium on spectrum payment.
31 Oct 2019
Jammu And KashmirMeet GC Murmu, the first L-G of Jammu and Kashmir
Nearly three months after the special status was withdrawn from Jammu and Kashmir, the newly-formed Union Territory got its new chief on Thursday.
20 Oct 2019
IndiaNirmala Sitharaman talks about India-US trade deal
For the second time in a week, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman spoke about a trade deal with the United States.
19 Oct 2019
IndiaOne man, many failures: Presenting to you Shri Narendra Modi
No one will ever attach the word failure with Narendra Modi. The man has a cult following, his followers are ready to take any bullet (quite literally) for him, he has an incredible list of highest civilian awards from many nations. And, he keeps winning elections.
15 Oct 2019
Jet AirwaysRs. 90L stuck in PMC Bank, depositor dies of heart-attack
Thousands of customers of PMC Bank don't know when will they get access to their own hard-earned money. Their savings, spanning years, have been locked up by RBI.
15 Oct 2019
IndiaHere's how Aadhaar can come handy in emergency situations
With a plethora of government services linked with your Aadhaar, it is one of the most important documents you will ever hold.
14 Oct 2019
IndiaNirmala Sitharaman's husband criticizes Modi government over economic slowdown
On Monday, noted political economist and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's husband Parakala Prabhakar said that the government is in denial about the economic slowdown in India.
10 Oct 2019
MumbaiPMC crisis: Nirmala Sitharaman says she'll talk to RBI Governor
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met distressed customers of the crisis-hit Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative Bank (PMC) on Thursday and assured them she will speak to Shaktikanta Das, the Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI), this evening.
09 Oct 2019
Aadhaar CardHere's how to link PAN and Aadhaar via different modes
December 31, 2019 is the last date to link your PAN with Aadhaar. Earlier, this deadline was September 30.
24 Sep 2019
EPFOYour Provident Fund rate raised to 8.65% for 2018-19
On Tuesday, the Labor Ministry notified 8.65% interest rate on Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) for the 2018-19 financial year.
24 Sep 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaNow, NRIs can apply for Aadhaar without 182-day wait period
Non-resident Indians (NRIs), holding a valid Indian passport, can now apply for Aadhaar on arrival, according to a government notification.
21 Sep 2019
IndiaGST Council meeting: Push for hospitality; no relief for auto-sector
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed the media, following the 37th GST Council meeting in Goa yesterday.
20 Sep 2019
Narendra ModiIndia Inc. welcomes Sitharaman's tax announcement, Modi calls it historic
The effect of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's massive announcement was seen instantly as markets rejoiced on Friday.
20 Sep 2019
GSTGovernment cuts corporate tax rate to 22% for domestic companies
In a move which is expected to boost growth and provide some respite to the sluggish economy, the government has decided to slash income tax for corporates.
19 Sep 2019
IndiaI have been working on economy: "Tai" Nirmala Sitharaman
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi stormed to power again in May 2019, he gave the ministry of finance to Nirmala Sitharaman.
19 Sep 2019
DNAExplained: What are e-cigarettes and how are conventional cigarettes different?
On Wednesday, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the government has banned e-cigarettes, citing health concerns.
18 Sep 2019
Prakash JavadekarGovernment to give 78-days wage as bonus to Railway employees
In what is sure to make Railway employees happy, the government announced that it will give wage of 78 days as a bonus. The announcement was made by Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Wednesday, during a Cabinet briefing in New Delhi.
18 Sep 2019
IndiaGovernment has banned e-cigarettes in India, announces Nirmala Sitharaman
The Centre led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday banned e-cigarettes with immediate effect, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sithararam announced.
17 Sep 2019
EPFOYour Provident Fund interest rate increased to 8.65% for 2018-19
On Tuesday, Labor Minister Santosh Gangwar announced that over 6 crore subscribers of the Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) would receive 8.65% interest on deposits for the financial year 2018-19.
15 Sep 2019
IndiaEnough jobs, but candidates from North-India lack skills: BJP leader
The ruling BJP-led central government's blame-game over the ongoing economic slowdown does not seem to end.
14 Sep 2019
IndiaNirmala Sitharaman announces special funding window for unfinished housing projects
Amid the concerning situation of the country's economy, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a slew of measures on Saturday aimed at boosting growth.
12 Sep 2019
IndiaDo NRIs need to link their PAN with Aadhaar?
According to government's notification, it is mandatory to link PAN and Aadhaar latest by September 30, 2019, or your PAN might become invalid.
12 Sep 2019
IndiaPiyush Goyal says Einstein "discovered" gravity. Internet can't stop laughing!
Albert Einstein, the greatest physicist of all time, once said, "Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former."
29 Aug 2019
Tax SlabsEarning Rs. 5L-10L? You might soon get income tax relief
The government should bring down income tax for those earning between Rs. 5 lakh and Rs. 10 lakh per year to 10%, a top panel has suggested.
27 Aug 2019
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)#NewsBytesExplainer: Why is RBI giving Rs. 1.76L crore to government
Amid an economic slowdown in the country, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) stepped in to bail out Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.
24 Aug 2019
IndiaFiling your Income Tax return (ITR)? Know these points
August 31, 2019 is the last date to file your Income Tax return (ITR).
23 Aug 2019
IndiaFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses media: Here are key takeaways
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today addressed the media in the capital, over growing concerns of economic slowdown.
21 Aug 2019
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Now, you may need recipients' permission to do bank transfer
In a unique development, banks may be required to seek permission from account holders before money is transferred into their accounts, reports said.
02 Aug 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaProtect your Aadhaar data: Here's how to lock/unlock Aadhaar number
In a bid to strengthen the privacy and security of Aadhaar, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has introduced a feature that enables users to lock/unlock their Aadhaar number.
24 Jul 2019
Sexual HarassmentAmit Shah to head panel formed to tackle sexual harassment
At the peak of #MeToo movement in October last year, the Centre had formed a Group of Ministers (GoM) panel to deal with sexual harassment at workplace. But a few days ago, an RTI inquiry revealed the panel was "dissolved".
23 Jul 2019
Aadhaar Card#FinancialBytes: How to check your Income Tax refund status online
Once you are done with the filing and verification of your I-T returns, you can easily keep track of the refund status.
19 Jul 2019
India#FinancialBytes: Step-by-step guide to file ITR-1
July 31, 2019 is the last date to file Income Tax return for FY 2018-19.
17 Jul 2019
India#FinancialBytes: Now, use Aadhaar instead of PAN for these transactions
Earlier this month, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her and the new Central government's first budget.
