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Parliament proceedings | GST regime brought down prices, says Nirmala as Rajya Sabha returns two taxation Bills

The Rajya Sabha considered and returned two Bills — the Central Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Bill and the Provisional Collection of Taxes Bill

The Hindu · Dec 20, 2023

D.K. Shivakumar meets Nirmala Sitharaman, seeks funding for executing urban tunnel in Bengaluru to decongest city

Karnataka Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar seeks Central govt. support for various development projects in Bengaluru, including a 60-km urban tunnel.

The Hindu · Dec 20, 2023

Lok Sabha passes Bill to give immediate effect to customs, excise duty proposals in Budget

The House after a brief discussion on the Provisional Collection of Taxes Bill 2023, passed the Bill by voice vote.

The Hindu · Dec 19, 2023

Kerala Chief Minister accuses Opposition UDF of making political opportunity out of Sabarimala

kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan attacked UDF for using Sabarimala for political gain. He accused them of backing out from proposal to meet union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman. He also responded to criticism from Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and said situation in Sabarimala was under control.

The Hindu · Dec 13, 2023

Morning Digest | UNGA votes overwhelmingly for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza; Lok Sabha clears Bills for women’s quota in J&K, Puducherry Assemblies, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 13, 2023

The Hindu · Dec 13, 2023

Retail inflation is stable now, asserts Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

The country’s consumer price inflation is now “stable” and within the official tolerance band of 2% and 6%, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman conveyed to the Lok Sabha on Monday, attributing the weakening price rise pressures largely to a steady drop in core inflation.

The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023

PM talking up transformative GDP but what matters is annual growth rates over longer period: Congress

The Congress said that PM Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman are “repeatedly talking up” transformative GDP growth based on the recent July-September numbers but what matters more is annual growth rates over a longer period

The Hindu · Dec 10, 2023

Andhra Pradesh should revive its vibrant music culture, says Nirmala Sitharaman

Music has the power to heal. In the western world, doctors are using music to help patients cope in hospitals, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said. Speaking at the inaugural of the ‘Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam’, a music, craft and cuisine festival organised by Andhra Pradesh Tourism with the support…

The Hindu · Dec 10, 2023

Andhra Pradesh Home Minister urges Nirmala Sitharaman to restore train halts at Kovvur station

Home Minister Vanita appeals to Finance Minister Sitharaman to restore halts for trains at Kovvur railway station. Only four trains currently stop there. She seeks stoppages for Tirumala Express, Bokaro Express, Circar Express, Kakinada-Tirupati Express, Simhadri Express, Machilipatnam-Visakhapatnam Express, Rayagada-Guntur Express.

The Hindu · Dec 10, 2023

Andhra Pradesh BJP leader’s complain to Nirmala Sitharaman about State government’s off-budget borrowings

BJP's Dinakar complained to FM Sitharaman about AP govt's violation of FRBM norms. He highlighted NDC's concerns over off-budget borrowings by AP, Punjab & Kerala. Sitharaman imposed restrictions to curb such actions & stressed need for capital & welfare expenditures to achieve Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra objectives.

The Hindu · Dec 10, 2023