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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman demands action, not words at COP28

At COP 28, India will push for concrete action on climate funding and tech transfer. Minister Sitharaman said India has achieved its Paris commitment with its own funds, and called for pathways to show how tech can be transferred

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Union Finance Minister’s claims on fund allocation false, says Pinarayi

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday accused Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman of making false claims about the Union government’s financial assistance to the State government to cover up the Centre’s flaws and its attempts to scuttle various development projects in Kerala.

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Nirmala counters Kerala Government’s charges on denial of funds due to the State

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday countered the Kerala government narrative that the Centre was unjustly withholding funds, blaming the State government for failing to furnish the necessary documents on time to get its money.

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Stalin cites FM’s remarks on temple assets, says people claiming to be pious attempting to deceive people

Stalin criticizes those "not pious" but attempting to deceive people with false campaigns; cites ₹5,500 crore temple assets retrieved under DMK rule; urges people to use upcoming election to put a full stop to attempts to defeat Dravidian Model of governance.

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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.

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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.

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‘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.

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Nirmala Sitharaman criticizes BRS Govt for levying 125% tax on defence canteen stores

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman slams BRS Government for levying 125% tax on defence canteen stores. She urged ex-servicemen and their families to send a strong message by not voting for ruling party. Accuses KCR of converting revenue surplus State into revenue deficit.

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Amit Shah public meetings on Nov.20; Modi expected on Nov.24, 25

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will be taking part in electioneering in the Jubilee Hills and Malkajgiri Assembly constituencies.

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22 Tamil Nadu fishermen released by Sri Lankan authority

As many as 22 fishermen from Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu, who were apprehended by the Sri Lankan Navy who had strayed into international waters, have been released and they arrived in Pampan through boats. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Top developments from Tamil Nadu today, November 19, 2023

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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…

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Andhra Pradesh BJP seeks special forensic audit of the State’s finances

Andhra Pradesh BJP seeks special forensic audit of the State’s finances. In a representation submitted to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman recently, State BJP chief Purandeswari said the party estimated the State’s total debt to be ₹10.77 lakh crore, which included the debts raised through various corporations.

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Chamber urges Niramala Sitharaman to ensure early completion of projects in A.P.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman responded favourably to the appeals of AP Chamber of Commerce & Industry Federation for key projects in the State. Issues such as air connectivity, Vande Bharat sleeper trains, food processing sector, GST on naturally dried chillies, Oil Palm Board, bulk drug park, TCS on overseas travel…

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India needs tenfold growth to become a developed nation by 2047, says Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

India aspires to become a developed nation by 2047 and it needs a tenfold growth when compared to now to achieve the goal, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said.

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NL Interview: Ex-finance secy on policies, govt’s misadventures, ‘feisty’ Sitharaman

Former bureaucrat Subhash Chandra Garg’s new book We Also Make Policy unpacks the behind-the-scenes of India’s finance ministry — from policy matters to the ministers’ temperaments and even Garg’s equation with them.

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Sitharaman pitches for strong, quota-based and adequately resourced IMF

FM Smt. @nsitharaman calls for strong, quota-based IMF at centre of global financial safety net. 16th GRQ to provide greater say to developing economies. FM highlights importance of Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable & reforms in IMF policy. Coordinated response to foster multilateralism & 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'.

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GST Council raises upper age limit of president and members of Appellate Tribunals

GST Council raised the maximum age limit for president & members of Appellate Tribunals to 70 & 67 respectively. Minimum age of appointment is now 50 & must have 10 years experience.

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Political stability, policy consistency needed to ensure Indian economy’s growth to world’s third-largest: FM

Ms. Sitharaman pushes back against critics who are treating India’s growth as a ‘fait accompli’

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