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INDIA bloc to protest at Parliament against Bihar electoral roll revision
On August 1, Rijiju said the govt was ready to hold discussions on any issue under the rules, but the SIR could not be debated as it is carried out by a constitutional body--the Election Commission
 "INDIA bloc to protest at Parliament against Bihar electoral roll revision")
Flipkart executives meet ministers to discuss MSME push, India listing
CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy and Rajneesh Kumar, chief corporate affairs officer, shared updates on digital commerce expansion, financial inclusion, and plans to redomicile ahead of a potential IPO
 "Flipkart executives meet ministers to discuss MSME push, India listing")
Nabard promotes 6,215 farmer producer organisations, says FM Sitharaman
State/UT wise yearly allocation is made under RIDF on the basis of funds allocated by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) from Priority Sector Lending (PSL) shortfall, FM Sitaraman said
 "Nabard promotes 6,215 farmer producer organisations, says FM Sitharaman")
Govt capex hits ₹2.75 trn in Q1FY26, but lags pre-election year levels
The net tax revenue of ₹5.4 trillion stood at 19 per cent of the BE in Q1FY26 compared to 21.3 per cent in Q1FY25, registering a contraction of 2 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y)
 "Govt capex hits ₹2.75 trn in Q1FY26, but lags pre-election year levels")
Why are GCCs in India, touted as the next big thing, in a tax tangle?
The key problem, say tax experts, lies in the classification of GCCS and what they do: while tax authorities look at the share of operational work done in India
 "Why are GCCs in India, touted as the next big thing, in a tax tangle?")
Raising FDI in insurance aims to unlock sector's full potential: FM
The finance minister in Union Budget 2025-26 had proposed to raise the limit of foreign investment in insurance sector from the existing 74 per cent to 100 per cent
 "Raising FDI in insurance aims to unlock sector's full potential: FM")
Over 31,500 govt employees opt for UPS till July 20, says FM Sitharaman
Nirmala Sitharaman said as on July 20, 2025, at least 7,253 claims have been received and out of which 4,978 claims have been processed for payment of benefits
 "Over 31,500 govt employees opt for UPS till July 20, says FM Sitharaman")
Growth must mean jobs, value addition and economic stability: Sitharaman
At the launch of A World in Flux, FM Nirmala Sitharaman said India's top priority is quality growth focused on jobs, value addition and sustainability
 "Growth must mean jobs, value addition and economic stability: Sitharaman")
A World in Flux: Sitharaman flags need to reshape institutions for present
At the launch of 'A World in Flux', Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said multilateral institutions are now in limbo and stressed the urgent need to reshape them for today's rapidly evolving world
 "A World in Flux: Sitharaman flags need to reshape institutions for present")
No retrospective change in I-T Bill, only simplification: Baijayant Panda
The old law had become so complicated that even experts couldn't give the clear answer, says Panda
 "No retrospective change in I-T Bill, only simplification: Baijayant Panda")
Slabs, cess, and trade-offs: India's GST faces a fork in the road
With rate slabs ripe for consolidation and the compensation cess at a crossroads, India's GST revamp must balance political economy, revenue stability, and taxpayer fairness
 "Slabs, cess, and trade-offs: India's GST faces a fork in the road")
FM Sitharaman flays tax officials, says OGE issuance delays 'unpardonable'
On Income Tax Day, FM Nirmala Sitharaman urges decisive action on pending tax cases, refunds, and grievance redress, calling for accountability and timely implementation
 "FM Sitharaman flays tax officials, says OGE issuance delays 'unpardonable'")
Parl panel report on new Income Tax Bill, 2025 to be tabled in LS on Monday
The 31-member Select Committee, chaired by BJP leader Baijayant Panda, was appointed by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to scrutinise The new Income Tax Bill, 2025
 "Parl panel report on new Income Tax Bill, 2025 to be tabled in LS on Monday")
Delhi to receive Rs 600 cr Central funds under special assistance scheme
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the funds will be used to accelerate development projects across the city
 "Delhi to receive Rs 600 cr Central funds under special assistance scheme")
From educator to minister, FM Nirmala Sitharaman opens up on her journey
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in a candid conversation in Shillong, reflects on her journey in education, personal values, North East development, and governance
 "From educator to minister, FM Nirmala Sitharaman opens up on her journey")
Andhra CM meets Sitharaman; seeks Rs 10,000 cr support for various projects
Naidu requested the central government to grant an additional allocation of Rs 10,000 crore under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme for 2025-26
 "Andhra CM meets Sitharaman; seeks Rs 10,000 cr support for various projects")
GCC revolution needs infra, policy stability, and skilled human capital
The deeper question, however, is whether India's human capital is prepared for a shift up the value chain
 "GCC revolution needs infra, policy stability, and skilled human capital")
Govt to give best of attention to promote GCCs: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Sitharaman says the Centre will offer tax, legal and administrative support to boost GCCs in India and guide states to develop hubs in tier 2 cities
 "Govt to give best of attention to promote GCCs: FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
FM Sitharaman lauds Meghalaya's inclusive growth, women's empowerment
Reflecting on her visit to the aspirational district of Ri-Bhoi and her engagements in Shillong, she highlighted how Meghalaya's development journey reflects the spirit of PM's vision of Viksit Bharat
Pilot stage of internship scheme ending soon: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Sitharaman said that India was a country going through a decade or more of demographic dividend