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Nirmala Sitharaman
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June 26, 2026
Will former RBI governor Shaktikanta Das replace Nirmala Sitharaman as finance minister? Cabinet rejig buzz intensifies
Recent high-level meetings involving PM Modi, Amit Shah and President Droupadi Murmu have fuelled strong speculation of an impending Union cabinet reshuffle
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May 24, 2026
FACT CHECK: Did Nirmala Sitharaman endorse 'Quantum AI' investment platform? Centre clarifies
Reports claimed that investors could earn up to Rs 3,00,000 with just an investment of Rs 22,000 into the allegedly government-backed platform
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April 25, 2026
SEBI turns 38: Finance Minister warns of AI and deepfake threat to markets, launches nationwide investor awareness drive
Nirmala Sitharaman stresses cybersecurity as the top focus of Indian markets on SEBI Foundation Day
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February 12, 2026
Nirmala Sitharaman defends Budget as long-term growth strategy, rejects Opposition criticism on tax burden
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the Budget intended to address future priorities while aligning with the cycle of the 16th Finance Commission.
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February 02, 2026
Budget highlights: Did India allocate the largest share to Defence? Here's how much each ministry was allocated
The defence ministry said in addition to the modernisation of the armed forces and financing their regular requirement, the significantly enhanced allocation—14.67 per cent of the Union government expenditure—will also cater for the financial requirements that have arisen due to the emergency procurement of arms and ammunition made post Operation Sindoor
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February 01, 2026
Union Budget 2026 and Khelo India Mission: Now, country to focus on developing coaches, training centres
Khelo India Mission aims to facilitate an integrated talent development pathway supported by training centres, ensure the systematic development of coaches and support staff, integrate sports science and technology, promote sports culture through competitions and leagues, and develop sports infrastructure for training and competition
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February 01, 2026
Union Budget 2026 offers trekking, turtle trails and birdwatching for the tourism. Which states should be excited?
An ecologically sustainable mountain trail will be created in Pothigai Malai, while dedicated birdwatching trails will be developed at Pulicat Lake; in addition, Adichanallur, an important archaeological site, will be transformed into a vibrant and experiential cultural destination, the Finance Minister confirmed
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February 01, 2026
Union Budget 2026 for farmers: What are FM Sitharaman's key agriculture announcements and new schemes?
The Finance Minister proposed credit-linked subsidy programme to encourage livestock farmer producer organisations to promote employment opportunities along with facilitating professional institutions such as ICAI, ICSI, ICMAI to design short-term modular courses and practical tools to develop the cadre of 'corporate mitra'
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February 01, 2026
Union Budget 2026: Finance Minister's 5 notable announcements in the first 30 minutes | High-speed rail corridors, smiconductor push and more
Emphasising 'Aatmanirbharta' as a guiding principle, Nirmala Sitharaman noted that the government has expanded domestic manufacturing, strengthened energy security, and reduced critical import dependencies
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January 29, 2026
Nirmala Sitharaman’s economic survey calls India a de facto urban nation despite official definition
Economic Survey 2025‑26 describes cities as ‘critical economic infrastructure’ and notes that India is already ‘deeply urban in economic terms’
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January 08, 2026
Robust GDP growth and stable indicators signal a strong Indian economy, says BJP
Citing advance estimates, the BJP projects a GDP growth of 7.5 pc, supported by broad-based expansion across agriculture, manufacturing, and a strong 9.1 pc growth in the services sector
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December 03, 2025
Lok Sabha passes Central Excise (Amendment) Bill; we're making sure cigarettes don't become more affordable, says FM
The Lok Sabha has passed the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which restores excise duty on tobacco products as the GST compensation cess ends
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October 18, 2025
Price cuts, record electronics and massive car sales: Cabinet ministers Sitharaman, Goyal, Vaishnaw on GST 2.0
Union Ministers Nirmala Sitharaman, Piyush Goyal, and Ashwini Vaishnaw address a presser on the impact of the latest GST reforms on festive season