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Government aims to provide basic facilities to all through saturation of existing schemes, says Nirmala Sitharaman

Saturation of the welfare scheme means that all entitled beneficiaries get the facilities.

The Hindu

Finance Minister says Arvind Kejriwal is twisting freebie debate

Nirmala Sitharaman says Delhi Chief Minister is trying to stoke fear in the minds of the poor

The Hindu

The fight for fiscal autonomy

The erosion of fiscal autonomy does not bode well for our federal structure and will thwart the growth of developed States

The Hindu

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Explainer: What India’s external debt position tells about its economy

NEW DELHI: A depreciating rupee and contracting foreign exchange reserves raised concerns about India's external debt position.

The Times of India

Nirmala Sitharaman to visit Baramati as BJP eyes Sharad Pawar’s bastion

Given Baramati’s strong identification with ‘Brand Pawar’, the BJP has had a tough time making inroads in this constituency.

The Hindu

Veering to conclusion Parliament 'dysfunctional'; democracy 'gasping for breath': Chidambaram

The Executive branch summoned the Leader of the Opposition when the Rajya Sabha was in session and one of the two heads of the Legislative branch “pleaded helplessness”, he said, adding that it was a “sad day”

The Hindu

Maharashtra Cabinet expansion before August 15; Devendra Fadnavis to get Home

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis have been functioning as a two-member Cabinet.

The Hindu

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Parliament Monsoon Session updates | August 3, 2022

Here are the live updates from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on Day 13 of the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament.

The Hindu

Raghav Chadha gives suspension of business notice in Rajya Sabha

NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha has given a suspension of business notice in Rajya Sabha to discuss the imposition of 12 per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST) on 'Sarais' around Shri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) Amritsar and demanded a discussion on it.

The Times of India

No GST on chequebooks for customers, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman

NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said there is no GST on chequebooks for bank customers, as she tried to clear "misinformation" over issues related to the imposition of the levy on various products and services.

The Times of India

Parliament proceedings | No one is denying price rise, constant efforts on to control it: Nirmala Sitharaman

The Finance Minister said the Opposition was trying to build a narrative that the poor person was not being given anything from the cess and duties collected by the Centre

The Hindu

Govt adopting targeted approach to tame inflation, says finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman

NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the government has adopted a targeted approach, based on ground-level inputs, to tackle retail inflation which is ruling at around 7 per cent.

The Times of India

Parliament proceedings | Taking action against dubious digital loan apps, says Finance Minister Sitharaman

The Minister was asked about reports of dubious digital loan apps backed by Chinese entities which do not follow RBI guidelines in giving loans

The Hindu

Parliament proceedings | Rupee not collapsing, finding its natural course, says Nirmala Sitharaman

RBI is continuously monitoring the local currency and intervening only if there is volatility.

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Show-cause notices served to Oppo, Vivo, Xiaomi for tax evasion

The Finance Minister said the three chinese mobile companies are Oppo, Vivo India and Xiaomi

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Killing of al-Qaeda leader is long-sought justice, says Biden; GST levies on food items won’t burden poor, says Nirmala Sitharaman, and more

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Venkaiah Naidu expunges Nirmala Sitharaman’s remarks against Sonia Gandhi

Congress had lodged complaint with the Rajya Sabha Chairman

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GST levies on food items won’t burden poor, says Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister says GST Council is a constitutional body where Modi doesn’t take decisions, but State Finance Ministers take them

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From Roja to Brahms: how the South Asian Symphony Orchestra regaled Chennai

The South Asian Symphony Orchestra mesmerised the audience into a silence through their Peace Notes performance

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PM Modi has shaken up governance, has a direct connect with people, says Nirmala Sitharaman

India now on a progressive path compared with several other countries under the threat of recession, says Finance Minister

The Hindu

Mallikarjun Kharge writes to Venkaiah Naidu for expunging remarks by Sitharaman, Goyal on Sonia

Mallikarjun Kharge also demanded Ministers should tender their apology for violating conventions of the House.

The Hindu

Parliament proceedings | Sonia Gandhi, Smriti Irani face off in Lok Sabha

Competing versions of BJP and Congress leaders as to what transpired in the LS between Ms. Gandhi and Ms. Irani.

The Times of India

BJP women MPs protest against Congress leader's remark on President Murmu

NEW DELHI: Women BJP MPs, including Union ministers, on Thursday held a protest in Parliament complex here against Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury for his remark on President Droupadi Murmu.

The Hindu

Parliament Monsoon Session updates | July 28, 2022

Here are the latest updates from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha during day nine of the Monsoon Session of the Parliament

The Hindu

Rajya Sabha may take up price rise next week

Government, Opposition hold discussions

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