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The erosion of fiscal autonomy does not bode well for our federal structure and will thwart the growth of developed States

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Nirmala Sitharaman to visit Baramati as BJP eyes Sharad Pawar’s bastion

Given Baramati’s strong identification with ‘Brand Pawar’, the BJP has had a tough time making inroads in this constituency.

The Hindu

Veering to conclusion Parliament 'dysfunctional'; democracy 'gasping for breath': Chidambaram

The Executive branch summoned the Leader of the Opposition when the Rajya Sabha was in session and one of the two heads of the Legislative branch “pleaded helplessness”, he said, adding that it was a “sad day”

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Maharashtra Cabinet expansion before August 15; Devendra Fadnavis to get Home

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis have been functioning as a two-member Cabinet.

The Hindu

Parliament Monsoon Session updates | August 3, 2022

Here are the live updates from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on Day 13 of the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament.

The Hindu

Parliament proceedings | No one is denying price rise, constant efforts on to control it: Nirmala Sitharaman

The Finance Minister said the Opposition was trying to build a narrative that the poor person was not being given anything from the cess and duties collected by the Centre

The Hindu

Parliament proceedings | Taking action against dubious digital loan apps, says Finance Minister Sitharaman

The Minister was asked about reports of dubious digital loan apps backed by Chinese entities which do not follow RBI guidelines in giving loans

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Parliament proceedings | Rupee not collapsing, finding its natural course, says Nirmala Sitharaman

RBI is continuously monitoring the local currency and intervening only if there is volatility.

The Hindu

Show-cause notices served to Oppo, Vivo, Xiaomi for tax evasion

The Finance Minister said the three chinese mobile companies are Oppo, Vivo India and Xiaomi

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Killing of al-Qaeda leader is long-sought justice, says Biden; GST levies on food items won’t burden poor, says Nirmala Sitharaman, and more

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Venkaiah Naidu expunges Nirmala Sitharaman’s remarks against Sonia Gandhi

Congress had lodged complaint with the Rajya Sabha Chairman

The Hindu

GST levies on food items won’t burden poor, says Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister says GST Council is a constitutional body where Modi doesn’t take decisions, but State Finance Ministers take them

The Hindu

From Roja to Brahms: how the South Asian Symphony Orchestra regaled Chennai

The South Asian Symphony Orchestra mesmerised the audience into a silence through their Peace Notes performance

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PM Modi has shaken up governance, has a direct connect with people, says Nirmala Sitharaman

India now on a progressive path compared with several other countries under the threat of recession, says Finance Minister

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Mallikarjun Kharge writes to Venkaiah Naidu for expunging remarks by Sitharaman, Goyal on Sonia

Mallikarjun Kharge also demanded Ministers should tender their apology for violating conventions of the House.

The Hindu

Parliament proceedings | Sonia Gandhi, Smriti Irani face off in Lok Sabha

Competing versions of BJP and Congress leaders as to what transpired in the LS between Ms. Gandhi and Ms. Irani.

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Parliament Monsoon Session updates | July 28, 2022

Here are the latest updates from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha during day nine of the Monsoon Session of the Parliament

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Rajya Sabha may take up price rise next week

Government, Opposition hold discussions

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Exclude borrowings by State government entities when fixing net borrowing ceiling: Kerala Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal

In a letter to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Mr. Balagopal also emphasised that the Centre rarely imposes any such limits on its own borrowings

The Hindu

Centre released ₹8,125 crore to RLBs in Andhra Pradesh, says Sitharaman

14th Finance Commission recommended grant of ₹8,654 crore for 2015-16 to 2019-20 fiscal

The Hindu

State’s hopes of permissions for more open market borrowings dashed

Finance Minister asserts that borrowings by the State-owned institutions will be considered State’s borrowing

The Hindu

GST on essential items after States sought levy, aimed to check evasion: Official

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on July 19 stated that States levied sales tax or VAT on foodgrains in the pre-GST regime and the present levy on cereals, pulses, flour, curd and lassi is an exercise to curb tax leakage

The Hindu

Congress says it is ‘cruel’ to impose GST on items of essential consumption in times of inflation

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh slammed FM Nirmala Sitharaman over her defence of the hike in GST rates on food items, alleging Modi government is penalising aspiration and a desire to buy more hygienically packed goods.

The Hindu

Decision on GST hike taken after all States’ consent: Nirmala Sitharaman

Food items sold loose not to attract GST, clarifies Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

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Nirmala Sitharaman tests positive for COVID-19; casts her vote for Presidential election in PPE kit

Official sources said she contracted COVID-19 during her Indonesia visit

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