Nirmala Sitharaman

The Kerala government on Friday (Feb 09) dismissed the Central government's claim that the state was given a 224% tax share during the Modi government. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman released the figures of shares provided to the southern states in the Rajya Sabha last day.

A fraudster in Karnataka, posing as Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, swindled millions through a fake trust in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. Dubbed Pavitra, she targeted vulnerable individuals, promising hefty returns. Despite legal action, she continued her scheme, intimidating victims to avoid cooperation with authorities.

The White Paper on the Indian economy released by the Narendra Modi government highlights the significant progress made in overcoming the challenges inherited from the previous administration. It contrasts the economic situation before and after 2014, showcasing improvements across various sectors.

The Narendra Modi government released a White Paper on the Indian economy, criticizing the previous Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government's economic policies. The report highlighted how the UPA government failed to capitalize on economic growth and created hurdles for the economy.

The report contends that while the UPA leadership often takes credit for the 1991 reforms, they abandoned these initiatives after assuming power in 2004. This move, according to the white paper, drastically transformed a healthy economy into a non-performing one.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has responded to allegations of India's division originating from Karnataka, accusing the Congress party of wielding the "weapon of division." Sitharaman strongly condemned MP DK Suresh's statement on partition, linking it to the Congress's alleged efforts to divide the nation.

The term 'white paper,' defined as an informational report outlining policies, achievements, and government issues, takes on added significance as it is designated for public access, allowing for a broader understanding of the government's actions and decisions.

NSUI activists in Bengaluru and Mangaluru protested alleged discriminatory tax allocation by the central government. In Bengaluru, they smeared Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's office, leading to arrests. In Mangaluru, they besieged MP Nalin Kumar Kateel's residence. Police bolstered security, but Kateel was reportedly in Delhi.

According to ANI, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will lay on the Table a copy of the 'White Paper on the Indian Economy' on Thursday, in Lok Sabha.

According to reports, Poonam is not being considered as the brand ambassador for the government's national cervical cancer awareness campaign.

The Narendra Modi-led NDA government in the Centre is expected to bring a 'White Paper' on the economic mismanagement in the country before 2014 during the Congress-led UPA government during the ongoing Budget session.

During the meeting with the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma reportedly elucidated the company's stance concerning the issues raised by the RBI.

Karnataka Congress MLA Laxman Savadi criticized Finance Secretary Nirmala Sitharaman's election as MP from Karnataka, accusing her of overlooking discrimination against the state. Speculations arise about Savadi's absence from a key conference and potential defection to BJP, fueled by his public appearances with BJP leaders and ongoing communications.

In their letter to the RBI and the Finance Minister, a group of startup founders rallying behind Paytm underscored the broader implications of the regulatory action, emphasizing its potential to cast a negative shadow on India's business environment and global reputation. 

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman lashed out at Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, leader of the Congress in Lok Sabha, after he cited the Karnataka government's accusations of grant withholding by the central government. The Finance emphasised the integrity of the system, stating that the Finance Commission's report guides grant allocations, dismissing any notion of arbitrary decision-making.