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Karnataka Chief Minister writes to Nirmala Sitharaman seeking release of funds recommended by 15th Finance Commission

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has urged Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to release special grants and State-specific grants recommended by the 15th Finance Commission and opposed the steepest cut of 23% in devolution of funds.

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The issue is not about India’s GDP, but its JDP

There is a big dissonance between GDP growth and its translation into actual jobs and incomes for people

The Hindu

Parliament paves way for 28% GST on online gaming

Finance Min. Sitharaman introduces bills to amend CGST & IGST laws, allowing 28% tax on full face value of bets in online gaming, casinos & horse race clubs. Amendments provide clarity on taxation of supplies & impose GST liability on offshore entities. GST Council approved levy last week.

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman calls for concerted global efforts to restructure debt for poor countries

Finance Min. Sitharaman calls for global efforts to help indebted nations deleverage. G20 session organised by India to address debt vulnerabilities. India's G20 presidency seeks to find solutions to debt overhang & challenges to multilaterism. Common thread to prepare for better tomorrow for all. Expert group set up to find…

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Last day of Parliament Monsoon session: FM Sitharaman to move Central Goods and Service Tax Amendment Bill

The ongoing session of Parliament is set to conclude on Firday after three weeks of tumult, during which the Opposition and treasury benches faced-off on the issue of ethnic violence in Manipur. Read further on Dynamite News.

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Shaming or demeaning women is a concern for all: Nirmala Sitharaman

Ms. Sitharaman said she would like to remind her about an incident which happened on March 25, 1989 in the Tamil Nadu Assembly when the then Leader of the Opposition Jayalalithaa’s saree was pulled.

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PM Modi likely to inaugurate Cherlapally railway terminal in Telangana

PM Modi is likely to inaugurate ₹300-cr. Cherlapally terminal in Telangana in a few months. BJP leaders met Union Ministers to discuss misuse of central funds and the State govt's wrong economic policies.

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No-confidence motion: Despite global headwinds, Indian economy doing well, Nirmala Sitharaman says in Lok Sabha

NEW DELHI: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday that despite global headwinds, India is among the fastest growing economies in the world.

The Times of India

In Telangana, few funds, but many promises

With more welfare schemes likely to be announced in Telangana, the government would do well in making sure that its finances are in place before any announcement is made

The Hindu

Manipur violence | Union Finance Minister invites Opposition for open-minded debate in Parliament

Opposition parties should come to the Parliament for an open-minded debate with Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the situation in Manipur, if they really want to find an early and amicable solution, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said.

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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman lays foundation stone for Adichanallur museum that will exhibit 3,000-year-old artefacts

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday, laid the foundation stone for the establishment of a museum in Adichanallur, to showcase artefacts from ancient Tamil civilization, excavated from this archaeological site.

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Steps being taken to bring back 5,000-odd Adichanallur artefacts from foreign museums, says Nirmala Sitharaman

The Union Finance Minister said these artefacts, along with the many burial urns and other artefacts unearthed from the excavation in Adichanallur, would be displayed at the world-class museum that is to come up on the Tirunelveli – Tiruchendur Road

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Nirmala Sitharaman chairs review meeting of RRBs in Southern Region

FM Sitharaman chaired review meeting in Chennai with RRB chairpersons & senior officials. Discussed focus on flagship schemes, improving credit-deposit ratio, Gross NPAs & Provision Coverage Ratio. Called for increasing digitally active customers & physical presence across States.

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Andhra Pradesh debt increased during Naidu’s tenure, not Jagan’s, says Buggana Rajendranath Reddy

In response to the opposition party’s criticism over the debts of the State government, Buggana Rajendranath Reddy, Finance Minister, has said that the total borrowings of the State government between 2019-23 stood at ₹1.77 lakh crore. He said that it was revealed by the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the…

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GST Council sticks to its guns, imposes 28% tax on online gaming

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the October 1 date of implementation will be followed despite different State Ministers expressing concerns, and requesting reviews

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Palanivel Thiaga Rajan calls on Nirmala Sitharaman

TN Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan thanked FM Nirmala Sitharaman for enabling TN to become 1st state to get API connectivity to Income Tax data. He also thanked her for her support during his time as FM & GST Council member. This step will increase efficiency & accuracy of govt schemes…

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Parliament proceedings | Finance Minister terms Opposition’s refusal to discuss Manipur under Rule 176 in Rajya Sabha as ‘running away’

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman criticised the Opposition’s refusal to discuss Manipur in Parliament, despite a discussion being listed in the Rajya Sabha

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Along with Japan and India, China can join debt relief effort for Sri Lanka: Nirmala Sitharaman

Ms. Sitharaman said that a comprehensive, better and quicker approach is required to address the problem within the common framework of the IMF and World Bank, as well as “outside” it.

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Focus on infrastructure, investment, innovation, inclusiveness to make India developed nation by 2047: Finance Minister

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman government is focusing on nfrastructure, investment, innovation and inclusiveness to make India a developed nation by 2047

The Times of India

When Smriti Irani shouted at opposition over Manipur in Parliament

NEW DELHI: The opposition has been alleging that not just Prime Minister Narendra Modi but also women and child development minister Smriti Irani have not spoken on the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur since May 3. Irani not just replied but she sought to put the opposition in the dock.

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Purandeswari takes YSRCP govt.’s ‘financial irregularities’ to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s notice

BJP State Pres. Purandeswari submitted rep. to Fin. Min. Sitharaman on AP govt's financial irregularities. Muraleedharan present. AP debt burden rose from ₹97,000 cr. in 2014 to ₹10.77 lakh cr. due to YSRCP govt's mismanagement. Loans raised through corp. w/o income, mortgaging assets, diverting funds. Requested Sitharaman to take action.

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On India visit, US climate envoy John Kerry visits Parliament

New Delhi: United States Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry, who is a five-day India tour visited the Parliament on Wednesday. Kerry, who is leading a US delegation during his visit, today met with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her office inside the Parliament building. Read further on…

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Telangana’s outstanding liabilities almost doubled in last five years from ₹1.9 lakh crore to ₹3.66 lakh crore

Telangana's outstanding liabilities have almost doubled in the last 5 years, with a 16.6% increase, highest among southern States. Funds raised from NABARD for Kaleshwaram Irrigation Project Corp. to the tune of ₹508.66 cr in 2019-20 & ₹2,394.7 cr in 2020-21

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Income Tax Return: 1 lakh notices sent for underreporting, non-filing of returns, announces FM Nirmala Sitharaman

“About one lakh notices were sent,” Sitharaman said, adding that the notices are expected to be cleared by the end of this fiscal 2023-24. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Tax collection of Tripura exceeds three digits after GST: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman

AGARTALA: Inter-state trade of Tripura has exceeded three digits in five years after GST was introduced, said Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Agartala on Saturday before leaving for Delhi in conclusion of her two days visit to the state and Assam.

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