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PM Modi stresses fundamental change in the mindset for Viksit Bharat
The meeting was chaired by the Prime Minister and attended by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran, and NITI Aayog officials
 "PM Modi stresses fundamental change in the mindset for Viksit Bharat")
Finance ministry weighs phasing out customs duty exemptions in Budget 2025
Exemptions under review include bulk drugs used in insulin production, raw materials for lab-grown diamonds, plastics used in optical fiber production, and more
 "Finance ministry weighs phasing out customs duty exemptions in Budget 2025")
Social media flooded with memes over 18 per cent GST on caramelised popcorn
Memes flooded the internet as the GST Council confirmed an 18 per cent tax on caramelised popcorn. Here are some of the most hilarious memes
 "Social media flooded with memes over 18 per cent GST on caramelised popcorn")
How to tax popcorn? FM's formula sparks outrage against GST system
A finance ministry spokesperson, the GST Council Secretariat and a spokesman for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party did not respond to requests for comment on the controversy
Priynaka slams BJP for GST on exam forms, says 'turning dreams to income'
Parents sacrifice their lives and save every penny to educate their children and prepare them for the exams but the BJP government has turned their dreams into a source of income, said Priyanka Gandhi
 "Priynaka slams BJP for GST on exam forms, says 'turning dreams to income'")
Punjab demands greater financial support during pre-Budget meet with FM
The Punjab government has proposed an incentive of Rs 2,500 per acre, with Rs 2,000 per acre from the Centre and Rs 500 per acre from the state
 "Punjab demands greater financial support during pre-Budget meet with FM")
States not in favour of bringing aviation turbine fuel under GST: FM
She further said that the GST Council has also deferred the decision with regard to rate rationalisation as more time is required by the GoM for a comprehensive study
 "States not in favour of bringing aviation turbine fuel under GST: FM")
States seek higher interest-free capex loans, increased borrowing limit
Infrastructure development emerged as a key focus area, with states calling for dedicated funding for state-specific road and railway projects
 "States seek higher interest-free capex loans, increased borrowing limit")
Funds devolved to states under 15th Finance Commission higher: FM
In addition to this, the Union finance minister stated that the Centre has created an additional dispensation under SASCI for the states affected by disaster of a severe nature as assessed by the Inte
 "Funds devolved to states under 15th Finance Commission higher: FM")
States ask FM for more funds under loan scheme, higher borrowing cap
In the Budget for 2024-25, Sitharaman had hiked the allocations for interest-free loans to states for capital expenditure, enabling states to spend more on infrastructure and specified reforms
 "States ask FM for more funds under loan scheme, higher borrowing cap")
Sitharaman to hold pre-Budget talks with state finance ministers on Friday
The official further noted that this year's Budget consultations are particularly significant due to the political outcomes of recent state elections
 "Sitharaman to hold pre-Budget talks with state finance ministers on Friday")
Tourism minister to meet FM seeking 'infrastructure' status for his sector
The sector has long been demanding infrastructure status, which will help it avail debt at a lower cost and boost reinvestment of profits within the industry
 "Tourism minister to meet FM seeking 'infrastructure' status for his sector")
Rs 14,131.6 crore recovered from Vijay Mallya's asset sales: FM Sitharaman
The Enforcement Directorate has restored assets worth Rs 22,280 crore to victims or rightful claimants from cases involving economic offences, the finance minister informed Lok Sabha
ED restored properties worth Rs 22,280 cr to legitimate claimants: FM
She said Rs 14,131.6 crore worth properties belonging to fugitive Vijay Mallya have been restored to public sector banks
 "ED restored properties worth Rs 22,280 cr to legitimate claimants: FM")
Q2 growth a temporary blip, economy to see better growth: FM Sitharaman
The Indian economy grew 6.7 per cent in the April-June quarter and 5.4 per cent in the July-September period of FY2024-25
Nehru, Indira's policies hurt Indian economy for first five decades: FM
In her nearly 80-minute speech, Sitharaman said the Congress keeps questioning the Sangh Parivar about its role during the freedom movement
Cong anti-women, amended Constitution to help dynasty: FM Sitharaman in RS
She also alleged that it was "anti-woman" for failing to get the women's reservation bill passed when it was in power
BJP prioritises electoral politics over governance: Kharge in RS debate
Congress President and Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge accused BJP of twisting and distorting facts, as well as being against reservation
 "BJP prioritises electoral politics over governance: Kharge in RS debate")
Cong 'anti-women', amended Constitution to help family: Sitharaman in RS
She said the amendments were not to strengthen democracy but to protect those in power and strengthen the family
 "Cong 'anti-women', amended Constitution to help family: Sitharaman in RS")
Congress govt prioritised dynasty over democracy: Sitharaman in RS debate
Opening the Rajya Sabha debate on Monday, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman accused previous Congress-led central governments of suppressing freedom of speech
 "Congress govt prioritised dynasty over democracy: Sitharaman in RS debate")
