Page 6 - Latest Updates on Nirmala Sitharaman
Indian regulators have done world-class job, increased transparency: FM
Underlining that she is not against questioning or critiquing regulators, Sitharaman said there is a need to be "extremely conscious" about contributions made by them as well
 "Indian regulators have done world-class job, increased transparency: FM")
India-UAE investment treaty implemented from Aug 31, 2024: FM Sitharaman
However, while providing investor and investment protection, balance has been maintained with regard to the state's right to regulate and, thereby providing adequate policy space
 "India-UAE investment treaty implemented from Aug 31, 2024: FM Sitharaman")
India to further strengthen fintech support to Bhutan: FM Sitharaman
The Union Finance Minister acknowledged the support of Bhutan as a testament to the enduring partnership and shared commitment to growth and prosperity
 "India to further strengthen fintech support to Bhutan: FM Sitharaman")
Centre to fund 65% of Chennai metro Phase-2 project: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
The loans taken from multilateral and bilateral development agencies will be treated as the loans to the central government and will be provided directly to Chennai Metro Rail Ltd (CMRL) from the Cent
 "Centre to fund 65% of Chennai metro Phase-2 project: FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
Living standards to see steepest rise in coming decades: FM Sitharaman
The finance minister said that the effects of the last ten years of economic and structural reforms would manifest more thoroughly in the coming years, as the Covid shock fades from the economy
 "Living standards to see steepest rise in coming decades: FM Sitharaman")
Living standards to see steepest rise in coming decades: FM Sitharaman
"The upcoming decades will see the steepest rise in living standards for the common man, truly making it a period-defining era for an Indian to live in," she said
India's per capita to income to increase by $2,000 over 5 years: Sitharaman
Speaking at Kautilya Economic Conclave, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman noted that while it took the country 75 years to achieve a per capita income of $2,730, the next leap will be much faster
 "India's per capita to income to increase by $2,000 over 5 years: Sitharaman")
In a first, PM Modi to address this year's Kautilya Economic Conclave
The Conclave will be inaugurated by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on October 4
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Centralised portal for internship scheme set to go live on October 3
Candidates can send applications from October 12
 "Centralised portal for internship scheme set to go live on October 3")
Govt announces 3 new external members ahead of key RBI MPC meet
Govt appoints Ram Singh, Saugata Bhattacharya, and Nagesh Kumar as new external members of RBI's Monetary Policy Committee
 "Govt announces 3 new external members ahead of key RBI MPC meet")
FM Sitharaman tells Arunachal govt to adopt cluster development approach
Earlier, the minister handed over an ambulance and a hearse van to the police headquarters here under the CSR activity of SBI and also handed over 50 bicycles to girl students donated by SBI
K'taka HC halts probe against FM Nirmala Sitharaman in electoral bonds case
Justice M Nagaprasanna passed the interim order on a petition by BJP leader Nalin Kumar Kateel, who is named as the fourth accused in the FIR
FM Sitharaman asks IT dept to analyse cases lost at HCs, SC to draw lessons
The minister has also asked the department to prepare a list of "expert" tax law advocates so that they can represent the I-T Department or the revenue side effectively at judicial forums
Increase share in ground-level agri credit: FM asks Northeast RRBs
Chairing a review meeting of the RRBs in the northeastern states at the civil secretariat here, Sitharaman urged the banks to put greater thrust on the identification of the right beneficiaries
I-T Act review: Govt to invite suggestions from industry next month
Another source said that the exercise is not to write a new tax law or a tax code
 "I-T Act review: Govt to invite suggestions from industry next month")
Karnataka court orders FIR against FM in case related to electoral bonds
The complaint was lodged by Adarsh R Iyer, Co-President of 'Janaadhikaara Sangharsha Parishath' (JSP) alleging that accused 'committed extortion under guise and garb of electoral bonds'
'NEET' problem: 25% of India's youth not in education, employment, training
NEET, short for not in education, employment and training, globally 20.4% of youth fell into the NEET category in 2023
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GoM on GST on health, life insurance premium to meet on October 19
The panel includes ministers from Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Gujarat, Meghalaya, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana
 "GoM on GST on health, life insurance premium to meet on October 19")
FM asks AIIB to increase innovative financing, non-lending services
The finance minister was attending the Governors' Business Roundtable at the 9th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of AIIB in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Drive safe or pay more: Delhi LG's plan to link traffic fines to insurance
In his letter, Delhi LG V K Saxena has recommended a tiered insurance premium system that would directly reflect the driving habits of individual motorists
 "Drive safe or pay more: Delhi LG's plan to link traffic fines to insurance")
