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FM asks banks to stay alert, says financial system remains robust
Finance Minister asks banks to ensure uninterrupted banking, cyber vigilance and ATM cash flow amid India-Pakistan tensions; insurers told to speed up claim settlements
 "FM asks banks to stay alert, says financial system remains robust")
AI regulation needs global cooperation, not isolated moves: Sitharaman
Speaking in Milan, Finance Minister calls for common global framework for the technology
 "AI regulation needs global cooperation, not isolated moves: Sitharaman")
Govt brings draft framework of 'India's Climate Finance Taxonomy'
The finance ministry's draft taxonomy aims to guide climate-aligned investments across power, mobility, buildings, MSMEs and hard-to-abate sectors
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Operation Sindoor: India shall never tolerate terrorism, says Sitharaman
The military strikes were conducted under 'Operation Sindoor' two weeks after the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians
 "Operation Sindoor: India shall never tolerate terrorism, says Sitharaman")
ITAT body raises concern over high pendency of cases at Delhi Benches
The Bar association claimed that Delhi has the "highest pendency" of cases among ITAT Benches, many involving complex legal issues and high revenue stakes
 "ITAT body raises concern over high pendency of cases at Delhi Benches")
India-EU FTA our priority, possible by December-end: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
India has taken a long-term approach towards building its supply chains keeping in mind its strategic strengths and capacities are leveraged, says FM
No Pakistan-related issues discussed: ADB on meeting with FM Sitharaman
Finance Ministry officials also said that there was no discussion on issues related to Pakistan with ADB President and the Italian Finance Minister
 "No Pakistan-related issues discussed: ADB on meeting with FM Sitharaman")
Datanomics: India's investment treaties progress in bits and pieces
Objectives of these agreements are to promote and protect investments through a stable legal environment for investors from both countries
 "Datanomics: India's investment treaties progress in bits and pieces")
FM Sitharaman meets ADB chief, Italian FM, discusses economic issues
Sitharaman is in Milan to attend the 58th annual meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Vizhinjam port showcases New India, India bloc may take note: Sitharaman
PM Modi officially commissioned the Vizhinjam International Seaport in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday
 "Vizhinjam port showcases New India, India bloc may take note: Sitharaman")
'Stay ethical, avoid temptation': FM Sitharaman's advice to UPSC achievers
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses 2024 UPSC batch in Chennai, urging officers to uphold integrity, avoid unethical gains and specialise early in their careers
Private sector a trusted partner in development: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
First facilitation centre for PM internship scheme launched in Kolkata
Make UPI robust to prevent disruptions, FM Nirmala Sitharaman tells NPCI
UPI, India's real-time payments system, faced a fourth glitch in more than two weeks on April 12
 "Make UPI robust to prevent disruptions, FM Nirmala Sitharaman tells NPCI")
India growth story largely intact amid turbulent times: FM Sitharaman
The latest Economic Survey had estimated India's GDP growth in the range of 6.3-6.8 per cent for FY26
Finance secretary Seth to lead Indian delegation as FM cuts short US visit
"Finance secretary and secretary DEA Ajay Seth shall represent India in the absence of FM," a senior finance ministry official said
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Sitharaman cuts short US, Peru visit after Pahalgam terror attack
Sitharaman arrived in the US on Sunday for a six-day visit, after which she was scheduled to travel to Peru for a five-day trip
Threefold rise in trade restrictions since 2019: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Speaking at the Stanford University, the FM flagged a threefold increase in trade restrictions since 2019 with both advanced and emerging economies striving to protect domestic production and jobs
Bold reforms, capacity boosts key to India's growth in next two decades: FM
Last two Union Budgets have laid the groundwork for this transformation, with a clear multi-sectoral policy agenda, she said, while speaking at Hoover Institution at Stanford University California
FM Sitharaman meets business leaders in San Francisco, discusses investment
Sitharaman arrived in San Francisco Sunday as she began her 11-day trip to the US and Peru with an interaction with the Indian diaspora in the Californian city
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No question of fiscal deficit going out of control: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Sitharaman's comment comes at a time when forecasting agencies have pared down their FY26 growth estimates for India amid growing global uncertainty