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Lok Sabha passes Bill to give immediate effect to customs, excise duty proposals in Budget

The House after a brief discussion on the Provisional Collection of Taxes Bill 2023, passed the Bill by voice vote.

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Google has removed 2,500 fraudulent loan apps from its Play Store, says Finance Minister Sitharaman

Govt. removed over 2,500 fraudulent loan apps from Google Play Store to protect citizens from cybercrimes & safeguard interests. 44.46 crore loans sanctioned under PMMY.

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Central assistance reaching beneficiaries without hindrance: Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurates 'Vikasit Bharat Sankalp Yatra' to take Union government's development projects to citizens without discrimination.

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Woman assault in Karnataka | Five-member BJP fact-finding team arrives at Belagavi

The five-member fact-finding team of the BJP reached at Belagvai to collect first-hand information into the matter where a tribal woman was assaulted and paraded naked.

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Kerala’s fiscal woes appear real

The LDF government is struggling to meet its commitments

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Kerala Chief Minister accuses Opposition UDF of making political opportunity out of Sabarimala

kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan attacked UDF for using Sabarimala for political gain. He accused them of backing out from proposal to meet union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman. He also responded to criticism from Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and said situation in Sabarimala was under control.

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Morning Digest | UNGA votes overwhelmingly for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza; Lok Sabha clears Bills for women’s quota in J&K, Puducherry Assemblies, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 13, 2023

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Retail inflation is stable now, asserts Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

The country’s consumer price inflation is now “stable” and within the official tolerance band of 2% and 6%, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman conveyed to the Lok Sabha on Monday, attributing the weakening price rise pressures largely to a steady drop in core inflation.

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PM talking up transformative GDP but what matters is annual growth rates over longer period: Congress

The Congress said that PM Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman are “repeatedly talking up” transformative GDP growth based on the recent July-September numbers but what matters more is annual growth rates over a longer period

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Andhra Pradesh should revive its vibrant music culture, says Nirmala Sitharaman

Music has the power to heal. In the western world, doctors are using music to help patients cope in hospitals, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said. Speaking at the inaugural of the ‘Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam’, a music, craft and cuisine festival organised by Andhra Pradesh Tourism with the support…

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Andhra Pradesh Home Minister urges Nirmala Sitharaman to restore train halts at Kovvur station

Home Minister Vanita appeals to Finance Minister Sitharaman to restore halts for trains at Kovvur railway station. Only four trains currently stop there. She seeks stoppages for Tirumala Express, Bokaro Express, Circar Express, Kakinada-Tirupati Express, Simhadri Express, Machilipatnam-Visakhapatnam Express, Rayagada-Guntur Express.

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Andhra Pradesh BJP leader’s complain to Nirmala Sitharaman about State government’s off-budget borrowings

BJP's Dinakar complained to FM Sitharaman about AP govt's violation of FRBM norms. He highlighted NDC's concerns over off-budget borrowings by AP, Punjab & Kerala. Sitharaman imposed restrictions to curb such actions & stressed need for capital & welfare expenditures to achieve Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra objectives.

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Delegation of Andhra Pradesh Chambers seeks fixed power charges for five years

AP Chambers delegation meets FM Sitharaman, requests reforms in power sector, longer repayment period for CECL, fixed power charges for 5 yrs & aligning MGNREGS with agriculture & rural industries.

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India poised to become a developed country by the year 2047, says Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Union FM Sitharaman launched Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra to ensure welfare schemes reach targeted sections. Modi ki Guarantee vehicles tour to spread awareness of schemes like Ayushman Bharat, PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, Jan Dhan bank accounts, PM Awas Yojana and PM Kisan. Economy making rapid strides and will reach…

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Average monthly GST mop-up at ₹1.66 lakh crore so far this fiscal: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

GST collection has been increasing since 2017, with average monthly mop-up in FY 2023-24 at ₹1.66 lakh crore, 11% higher than previous year. Govt. has brought reforms to improve compliance and increase collection, such as e-way bill, ITC matching, e-invoice, etc. 14,897 appeals pending as of Oct. 2023, higher than…

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Nirmala Sitharaman’s remarks misleading, says Balagopal

Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal on Friday described as “misleading” Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s recent remarks concerning the Centre-State standoff on the State’s financial position. After blocking the State’s revenue sources, Ms. Sitharaman was trying to create the impression that it has been given everything, Mr. Balagopal alleged.

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Making women millionaires is Prime Minister Modi’s dream, says Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Finance Mininister Nirmala Sitharaman said PM Modi's main objective is to make women millionaires. She participated in Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra at Govt. Girls High School

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India Demands Action, Not Words For Climate Funding Ahead Of PM Modi Attending COP28

India's Minister of Finance Nirmala Sitharaman demanded action instead of words because the funding required to address climate change is a challenge, particularly for developing economies.

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Morning Digest | Hopes pinned on rat miners to rescue workers trapped in Uttarkashi tunnel; Israel-Hamas truce in Gaza extended by two days, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on November 26, 2023

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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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