On a day the Mumbai Police sent him a second summons for his comments on Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, comedian Kunal Kamra posted another satirical song, this time targeting Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The satirical take on the song ‘Hawa Hawai’ from the 1987 superhit film ‘Mr India’ was part of the … Read more
India on Tuesday said there would be no import duties on several goods used to manufacture electric vehicle batteries and mobile phones amid broader tariff cuts to help local producers withstand the potential impact of reciprocal US tariffs. “We aim to boost domestic production and enhance export competitiveness by reducing duties on raw materials,” finance … Read more
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the government remains steadfast in reducing regulatory burdens, besides enhancing trust-based governance and taking steps to make India a “seamless, export-friendly” economy. A robust manufacturing sector free from unnecessary regulatory bottlenecks will further attract both domestic and foreign investments, driving economic growth, positioning India as a … Read more
Prayagraj: Prominent political leaders, including Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, BJP MP Tejasvi Surya and Union minister Ram Mohan Naidu visited the Maha Kumbh on Wednesday and took a holy dip at the Sangam, officials said. Ms Sitharaman, who was accompanied by her family members, described the experience as a “profound moment” in the Sanatan … Read more
Jaya Bachchan and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman have been having a heated discussion in the Rajya Sabha during the Union Budget 2025-26. The actress had requested her to have some mercy on the film indutry. She said, “One industry has been totally ignored by you, and other governments were also doing the same thing. But … Read more
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the new income tax bill – which she had mentioned in her Budget speech on February 1, and which is expected to reduce the jargon in the Income-Tax Act of 1961, making it easier to understand and implement – in Parliament on Thursday. However, as she rose to … Read more
Jaya Bachchan made a request to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, urging her to show “mercy” and develop supportive proposals for the struggling film industry.In a Rajya Sabha discussion about the Union Budget, Jaya accused the government of harming the film industry. She pointed to the hardship of daily wage workers and the closure of single-screen … Read more
New Delhi: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday reacted to the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, questioning what would happen to those who are not employed. Mr Tharoor’s statements were in response to the revised tax slabs and rates under the new regime. “I think, frankly, the applause you heard from the … Read more
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivered her eighth consecutive Union Budget for 2025 on Saturday. Before the presentation, Ms Sitharaman met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, who offered her ‘dahi-cheeni‘ (curd and sugar), a gesture believed to bring good luck. The Budget for FY25-26 outlined key measures aimed at boosting India’s agricultural sector, ensuring food … Read more
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled the Budget 2025-26 on Saturday, announcing key reforms to tax exemptions and more. Sitharaman emphasized that the new budget would focus on accelerating employment-led growth through strategic investments in agriculture, rural development, and exports. “This budget is dedicated to accelerating growth, driven by our aspirations for a ‘Viksit Bharat.’ … Read more