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No Diwali Gifts With Public Funds: Centre's Message To All Ministries
No gifts can be given for Diwali or other festive occasions using public funds - the substance of a Finance Ministry order last week to all ministries, government departments, and employees.
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Government Keeping "Good Watch" On Exchange Rates: Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that the government is keeping a 'good watch' on exchange rates, stressing that besides rupee several other currencies have depreciated against the US dollar.
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Tax Cuts, Sales Boost: Everything You Need To Know About New GST Rates
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled tax cuts for hundreds of consumer items, from soap to cars, in the biggest overhaul of the goods and services tax (GST), set to take effect from September 22.
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Nirmala Sitharaman Sought Report, Promised Help: Exporters' Body On US Tariff
The largest exporters' organization in the country has been asked to submit a report to the government on the possible impact of the 50 per cent tariff imposed by the US.
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"Immediate Impact Of US Tariffs Appears Limited But...": Government
The immediate impact of US tariffs on Indian exports appears limited but their secondary and tertiary effects on the economy pose challenges, the finance ministry said in its July monthly economic review.
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Binance Australia Must Conduct Audit Over Anti-Money Laundering Concerns, AUSTRAC Says
Australia’s financial crimes regulator, AUSTRAC, has directed Binance Australia to appoint an external auditor within 28 days after raising concerns about its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing controls. The regulator cited gaps in governance, limited independent review scope, and high staff turnover. AUSTRAC said global crypto...
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GST Council To Hold 2-Day Meeting On September 3-4 To Discuss Key Reforms
The high-powered GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, will meet on September 3-4 to discuss moving to a two-slab taxation.
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"Are They Maoists?" EPS Slams MK Stalin Over Action Against Sanitation Workers
AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) has launched a huge attack on the DMK government in Tamil Nadu led by MK Stalin over the state government's alleged ill-treatment of sanitation workers.
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RBI Panel Proposes Fund To Build Homegrown AI Framework For Finance Sector
A Reserve Bank of India committee has recommended a framework for developing AI capabilities for the country's financial sector, while safeguarding it against associated risks, according to a report released on Wednesday.
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Amid Buzz Around 8th Pay Commission, Here's What Centre Said On Dearness Allowance Freeze
The government has officially ruled out releasing the dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief (DR) arrears frozen during the Covid-19 pandemic, citing fiscal constraints.
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Government's Big Move To Check Inflated Hospital Bills Due To Insurers: Report
India plans to bring an existing health insurance claims portal under the finance ministry and insurance regulator to curb overcharging by healthcare providers, a government source told Reuters.
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Blistering Heat, Empty Chairs, C-Word Hit UN's Flagship Development Event
Brutal heat scorched Spain this week, a blistering reminder of the climate change that is battering the poorest countries - stretching their finances even as government debt climbs to new heights. Two aspects were less abundant: money and power.
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Digital India Has Become A "People's Movement": Nirmala Sitharaman
Digital India has not remained a mere government programme but has also become a people's movement, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday. In a post on X, she said 'Digital India' is central to building an 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'.
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India "Would Love A Big, Good, Beautiful" Trade Pact With US: Nirmala Sitharaman
With the July 9 deadline approaching to avert US retaliatory tariffs, the Indian government wants to move swiftly on trade negotiations.
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Direct Benefit Transfer Rises 90 Times In A Decade: Finance Minister
There has been more than 90 times rise in direct benefit transfer (DBT) in just a decade under the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday.
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No Diwali Gifts With Public Funds: Centre's Message To All Ministries
No gifts can be given for Diwali or other festive occasions using public funds - the substance of a Finance Ministry order last week to all ministries, government departments, and employees.
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Government Keeping "Good Watch" On Exchange Rates: Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that the government is keeping a 'good watch' on exchange rates, stressing that besides rupee several other currencies have depreciated against the US dollar.
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Tax Cuts, Sales Boost: Everything You Need To Know About New GST Rates
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled tax cuts for hundreds of consumer items, from soap to cars, in the biggest overhaul of the goods and services tax (GST), set to take effect from September 22.
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Nirmala Sitharaman Sought Report, Promised Help: Exporters' Body On US Tariff
The largest exporters' organization in the country has been asked to submit a report to the government on the possible impact of the 50 per cent tariff imposed by the US.
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"Immediate Impact Of US Tariffs Appears Limited But...": Government
The immediate impact of US tariffs on Indian exports appears limited but their secondary and tertiary effects on the economy pose challenges, the finance ministry said in its July monthly economic review.
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Binance Australia Must Conduct Audit Over Anti-Money Laundering Concerns, AUSTRAC Says
Australia’s financial crimes regulator, AUSTRAC, has directed Binance Australia to appoint an external auditor within 28 days after raising concerns about its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing controls. The regulator cited gaps in governance, limited independent review scope, and high staff turnover. AUSTRAC said global crypto...
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GST Council To Hold 2-Day Meeting On September 3-4 To Discuss Key Reforms
The high-powered GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, will meet on September 3-4 to discuss moving to a two-slab taxation.
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"Are They Maoists?" EPS Slams MK Stalin Over Action Against Sanitation Workers
AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) has launched a huge attack on the DMK government in Tamil Nadu led by MK Stalin over the state government's alleged ill-treatment of sanitation workers.
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RBI Panel Proposes Fund To Build Homegrown AI Framework For Finance Sector
A Reserve Bank of India committee has recommended a framework for developing AI capabilities for the country's financial sector, while safeguarding it against associated risks, according to a report released on Wednesday.
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Amid Buzz Around 8th Pay Commission, Here's What Centre Said On Dearness Allowance Freeze
The government has officially ruled out releasing the dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief (DR) arrears frozen during the Covid-19 pandemic, citing fiscal constraints.
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Government's Big Move To Check Inflated Hospital Bills Due To Insurers: Report
India plans to bring an existing health insurance claims portal under the finance ministry and insurance regulator to curb overcharging by healthcare providers, a government source told Reuters.
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Blistering Heat, Empty Chairs, C-Word Hit UN's Flagship Development Event
Brutal heat scorched Spain this week, a blistering reminder of the climate change that is battering the poorest countries - stretching their finances even as government debt climbs to new heights. Two aspects were less abundant: money and power.
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Digital India Has Become A "People's Movement": Nirmala Sitharaman
Digital India has not remained a mere government programme but has also become a people's movement, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday. In a post on X, she said 'Digital India' is central to building an 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'.
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India "Would Love A Big, Good, Beautiful" Trade Pact With US: Nirmala Sitharaman
With the July 9 deadline approaching to avert US retaliatory tariffs, the Indian government wants to move swiftly on trade negotiations.
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Direct Benefit Transfer Rises 90 Times In A Decade: Finance Minister
There has been more than 90 times rise in direct benefit transfer (DBT) in just a decade under the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday.
