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Ex-AAP MLA's wife files defamation suit against FM Sitharaman in Delhi
Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Paras Dalal deferred the hearing on the request of Sitharaman's counsel
 "Ex-AAP MLA's wife files defamation suit against FM Sitharaman in Delhi")
Reduce unclaimed assets: FM Sitharaman to financial sector regulators
At the 29th FSDC meeting, FM Nirmala Sitharaman pushed for swift return of unclaimed financial assets and called for simplified, unified KYC norms across all sectors
 "Reduce unclaimed assets: FM Sitharaman to financial sector regulators")
FM asks regulators to expedite refund on unclaimed deposits, streamline KYC
Finance Minister exhorted the Council to take proactive steps to ensure that citizens should have a seamless experience with respect to KYC processes across the financial sector
SPMCIL delivers 3.4 metric tonnes of refined gold to RBI in FY25: FM
Sitharaman added that SPMCIL also refines silver and gold received from institutions such as the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams and the Vaishno Devi Shrine Board
 "SPMCIL delivers 3.4 metric tonnes of refined gold to RBI in FY25: FM")
FM Sitharaman hails SPMCIL, hopes it to get status of Navratna soon
Following its capital restructuring in 2015, the company fully repaid its loan with interest by 2016-17 and continues to deliver strong returns, Sitharaman said
SBI pays Rs 8,076.84 cr dividend to govt, cheque presented to FM Sitharaman
The dividend cheque was presented to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman by SBI Chairman C S Setty in the presence of Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju and Finance Secretary Ajay Seth
 "SBI pays Rs 8,076.84 cr dividend to govt, cheque presented to FM Sitharaman")
Finance ministry meets Moody's execs, makes case for ratings upgrade
Moody's said that Pakistan-India tensions, including the flare-up earlier in May, would weigh on Pakistan's growth more than on India's
 "Finance ministry meets Moody's execs, makes case for ratings upgrade")
FM flags drug menace as major national threat, seeks stronger DRI action
Nirmala Sitharaman says drug trafficking is the biggest threat to the nation, urging DRI to target criminal masterminds and coordinate with state police more effectively
Narcotics biggest threat as it makes way into states, towns: Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has warned that narcotics are reaching every corner of India, calling for sharper intelligence, inter-agency coordination, and swift enforcement
 "Narcotics biggest threat as it makes way into states, towns: Sitharaman")
GST Council's likely agenda: Intermediaries may get exporter status
"With the Law Committee's approval expected shortly, the GST Council's final decision in its next meeting could mark a turning point for India's intermediary-driven export sectors," said the official
 "GST Council's likely agenda: Intermediaries may get exporter status")
Grameen Credit Score framework likely to be launched in next 3 months
Grameen Credit Score designed to strengthen financial inclusion in rural India
 "Grameen Credit Score framework likely to be launched in next 3 months")
Profits earned through ethical means create wealth for nation: FM
Pandit Upadhyaya was one of the founding members of Jan Sangh from which the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged in April 1980
ADB commits up to $4.5 billion in annual sovereign loans for India
ADB President Masato Kanda has said the bank is ready to lend India up to $4.5 bn annually, with added private sector funding, to support clean energy, rural development, and Viksit Bharat 2047 goals
 "ADB commits up to $4.5 billion in annual sovereign loans for India")
India fastest-growing economy for fourth year running: FM Sitharaman
FM highlights 7.4% Q4 GDP growth driven by industry, services and agri; calls for faith in India's abilities and urges reforms to eliminate corruption and ease regulation
Govt outperforms on fiscal deficit, brings it down to 4.77% of GDP in FY25
Capital expenditure for FY 2024-2025 at Rs 10.5 trillion stood at 103.3 per cent of the revised estimate for the year, CGA data showed
 "Govt outperforms on fiscal deficit, brings it down to 4.77% of GDP in FY25")
Tech integration in Op Sindoor a global case study: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
The finance minister said on Thursday that tech-led coordination during Operation Sindoor marks a turning point in India's defence strategy
Industries with AI to propel India to 3rd-largest economy: FM Sitharaman
FM says adoption of tech could have accelerated productivity gains
FM meets ADB President; seeks support for integrated rural prosperity
The discussions focused on shaping the partnership in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for Viksit Bharat by 2047
Govt to operationalise Rs 1-trillion innovation fund in next 3 months
With ₹20,000 crore already allocated, the ANRM innovation fund will support private-sector R&D in critical technologies like EVs, clean energy, and deep tech
 "Govt to operationalise Rs 1-trillion innovation fund in next 3 months")
FM directs public insurers to adopt AI, expand portfolios for new risks
FM asks state-run insurers to tackle emerging risks like cyber fraud, diversify products, use AI for pricing and claims, improve penetration and transform digitally
