Lok Sabha passes two tax Bills without debate; Rijiju slams Opposition over disruptions

[ad_1] Opposition Members protest in the Lok Sabha on August 11, 2025. Photo: Sansad TV via PTI As the Opposition members continued their protest, the Lok Sabha on Monday (August 11, 2025) passed the two crucial Bills pertaining to taxation without any debate. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Income-Tax (No 2) Bill and […]

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Nod to expand academic capacity, infra of five IITs

[ad_1] Five Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are set to get an infrastructure boost along with more seats and faculty positions with the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approving their expansion on Wednesday. The student strength at IIT Tirupati, IIT Palakkad, IIT Bhilai, IIT Jammu, and IIT Dharwad, will be increased by […]

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Centre has no hesitation in amending company laws frequently to make them more robust, says Union Finance Minister

[ad_1] Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman being honoured by National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) chairman Ashok Bhushan during the inauguration of the renovated premises of Chennai Bench of NCLAT on Saturday. NCLAT Judicial Member M. Venugopal looks on. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The Centre has no hesitation whatsoever to go to the Parliament […]

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Be vigilant against interest rate risks, Nirmala Sitharaman tells banks

[ad_1] Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chairs a meeting to review the performance of Public Sector Banks in New Delhi on March 25, 2023. Photo: Twitter/@nsitharamanoffc via ANI Amid fears of contagion effects from banking crises in the U.S. and Europe, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has asked banks to remain vigilant about “interest rate risks” […]

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Finance Bill 2023 was approved with amendments. Here are the highlights

[ad_1] Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks in the Lok Sabha during Budget Session of Parliament, in New Delhi on March 24, 2023. | Photo Credit: PTI The Finance Bill 2023 was been passed in Lok Sabha without a discussion and the House was adjourned to meet again on March 27. Moving amendments to the […]

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E-rupee worth over ₹130 crore in circulation: Sitharaman

[ad_1] File photo of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharama | Photo Credit: PTI Digital or e-rupee worth over ₹130 crore is in circulation on a pilot basis as of February 28, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on March 13. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had launched pilots in digital rupee in the wholesale segment […]

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PM Modi asks India Inc to step up investment

[ad_1] “Amrit Kaal Budget lays the roadmap of an all inclusive financial sector for India’s growthm”, PM Modi said during a webinar on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. | Photo Credit: Twitter@narendramodi Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, urged India Inc to increase investment and take advantage of the opportunities unveiled in the […]

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Measures announced in Budget to promote jobs, spur economic growth: Finance Ministry

[ad_1] Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses a press conference on Union Budget 2023-24, in Jaipur on February 20, 2023. | Photo Credit: PTI The measures like increased capex, boosting the green economy and initiatives for strengthening financial markets announced in the Budget 2023-24 are expected to promote job creation and spur economic growth, the […]

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Seeking investments, PM Modi says India’s potential in green energy no less than a goldmine

[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the government is very focussed on bio-fuel and it will bring a lot of opportunity for investors. File photo | Photo Credit: ANI Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, February 23, 2023, sought investments in green energy sector saying that the country’s potential in renewable energy is no […]

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