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A saffron veteran who refuses to give up

Telangana Assembly Elections: Naraparaju Ramchander Rao, a BJP stalwart of 45 yrs, is contesting the Malkajgiri Assembly seat. He has campaigned door-to-door, held community meetings & a road show with J.P. Nadda.

The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023

Bring back old pension scheme, workers unhappy: BMS to Finance Minister

Thousands of employees of various State and Union governments and public sector units belonging to the Government Employees National Confederation (GENC) held a rally.

The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023

‘Smart meters’ rider put when States wanted to borrow more: Nirmala

Centre never imposed condition of meters on TS farm pumpsets; when BRS govt. wanted more loans, it had to commit to certain pre-conditions. No funds denied to TS. KCR's ambitions, corruption charges, neglect of education, crumbling projects, family rule, lip service to social justice, all questioned by FM.

The Hindu · Nov 21, 2023

All 22 Indian fishermen held by Sri Lankan Navy freed

Sri Lankan govt. released 22 fishermen from Rameswaram, TN & their boats detained on Nov. 18. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman intervened & spoke to External Affairs Sec. & Indian High Commissioner in SL.

The Hindu · Nov 19, 2023

Centre committed to improving efficiency in tax administration, says Nirmala Sitharaman

Centre committed to improving efficiency in tax administration, says Nirmala Sitharaman. Union Minister for Finance Nirmala Sitharaman virtually participates in the stone-laying ceremony for GST Bhavan in Tirupati.

The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023

IMEC a ‘win-win situation’ for all States involved, not without its geopolitical challenges: FM

The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) is a “win-win situation” for all states involved, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said

The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023

Bimaru M.P. became bemisal because of Modi’s 5G mantra: Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Madhya Pradesh has become an "incomparable" State due to PM Modi's 5G mantra of growth, good governance, goodwill, guarantee, and gareeb kalyan (welfare of the poor). Paddy and wheat procurement have increased 46 and 17 times respectively.

The Hindu · Nov 9, 2023

Advani turns 96; PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh visit him

Greeting LK Advani on his 96th birthday, PM Modi, Amit Shah, Venkaiah Naidu, Nitin Gadkari, Rajnath Singh, JP Nadda, S Jaishankar, Nirmala Sitharaman, Bhupender Yadav, Praful Patel and Anurag Thakur praised his dedication to nation-building and contribution to BJP.

The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023

T.N. CM’s video address not telecast in Sri Lanka; report hints at GoI’s objection

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin's video message for 'Naam 200' event in Colombo was not telecast due to reported objection from GOI. Event was to commemorate 200th anniversary of Indian-origin Tamils' arrival from Chennai.

The Hindu · Nov 5, 2023

Centre yet to respond to Kerala’s request to exclude spending on NH land acquisition from borrowing limit

Kerala seeks Centre's response to exclude land acquisition cost for NH from borrowing limit. Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal had conveyed the requirement to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Oct. 2023. The Centre's stand has caused Kerala to suffer a cut-back in its annual borrowing limit. An earlier request for…

The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023