Page 59 - Latest Updates on Nirmala Sitharaman
Sitharaman takes exception to Stalin's 'migratory bird' jibe at PM Modi
She also slammed the ruling DMK over issues including the drug menace in the state
 "Sitharaman takes exception to Stalin's 'migratory bird' jibe at PM Modi")
Reviving disinvestment
This must be a top priority for the next govt
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Siddaramaiah accuses Sitharaman of lying on drought relief fund to K'taka
Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Sitharaman sought to defend the Centre saying procedures to release funds had taken time by which time the MCC came into effect
 "Siddaramaiah accuses Sitharaman of lying on drought relief fund to K'taka")
Worrying that Bengaluru suffers from water-related issues: Sitharaman
She also criticised the Congress government for the deteriorating law and order in the state
 "Worrying that Bengaluru suffers from water-related issues: Sitharaman")
DMK spreading false propaganda on Katchatheevu, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Sitharaman claimed former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru had described Katchatheevu as a "nuisance"
 "DMK spreading false propaganda on Katchatheevu, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
Stability in G-sec yields bolstered financial mkt resilience: FM Sitharaman
Sitharaman lauded the RBI's proactive approach in addressing inflation, a persistent concern in many economies, as well as its innovative strategies to uphold financial stability
Affordable housing to loan subsidies: what is PMAY scheme all about
PMAY aims to provide affordable housing solutions to individuals and families from economically challenged backgrounds, making homeownership more accessible.
 "Affordable housing to loan subsidies: what is PMAY scheme all about")
GDP set to grow at least 8% in Jan-March quarter: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Country's economy is projected to grow at 7.6% in the current fiscal year to March 31, according to the latest government estimates
Rajnath to head BJP's LS manifesto committee; Sitharaman made convenor
Several other Union ministers and seasoned hands are among the members of the committee
 "Rajnath to head BJP's LS manifesto committee; Sitharaman made convenor")
Cong leader Priyanka Gandhi slams govt over rising debt, inflation
In a post in Hindi on X, Gandhi said: "The finance ministry stated that the government is going to borrow more than Rs 14 trillion in the current financial year. Why?"
 "Cong leader Priyanka Gandhi slams govt over rising debt, inflation")
BS Manthan: High tariffs not for ever, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Sitharaman listed the four Is - infrastructure, investment, innovation, and inclusiveness - as the pathway for achieving the goal of a developed India by 2047
 "BS Manthan: High tariffs not for ever, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
BS Manthan: Reforms momentum will continue, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
From tariffs and Centre-state relations to how she unwinds, Sitharaman covered a vast ground at BS summit; Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw spoke on the steps towards India becoming a product nation
 "BS Manthan: Reforms momentum will continue, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
I do not have the kind of money to contest LS elections: FM Sitharaman
The minister said that the BJP President (J P Nadda) gave her the option to contest either from Andhra Pradesh or Tamil Nadu
BS Manthan: From Viksit Bharat by 2047 to AI, Here's what happened on Day 1
At the Business Standard's annual event, FM Nirmala Sitharaman talked about opportunities in the public sector companies, while industry leaders talked about upcoming technologies and challenges
 "BS Manthan: From Viksit Bharat by 2047 to AI, Here's what happened on Day 1")
Tariffs not a permanent stance of our government: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
At Business Standard Manthan, Sitharaman said that in matters of economy, the differences between Centre and States must not arise on the grounds of politics
 "Tariffs not a permanent stance of our government: FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
ED raids multiple Punjab locations in guava orchards compensation 'scam'
The premises of some senior government officials and some private persons are being covered
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Modi govt has taken many women-centric decisions, says FM Sitharaman
To promote entrepreneurship among women, she said, the government is providing credit facilities under the PM Mudra Scheme without collateral and at a concessional rate
 "Modi govt has taken many women-centric decisions, says FM Sitharaman")
Atal Pension Yojana poorly designed, says Cong; FM Sitharaman hits back
Congress general secy Ramesh said Atal pension scheme is a "fitting representation of the Modi Government's policy making: headline management, with few benefits actually reaching the people"
FM rubbishes K'taka's claim of injustice in fund's release from Centre
Karnataka government claims that Rs 5,495 crore special grant was not released to Karnataka and this is totally false
RBI Guv, Sebi head meet FM ahead of interest rate meet next month
The minister separately held a meeting with Sebi Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch at her North Block office, according to a post by Sitharaman's Office on X