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BJP MP Nishikant Dubey files ₹2 crore defamation suit against former Finance Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has filed civil and criminal defamation suits against former Finance Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg. Dubey is seeking ₹2 crore in damages, as both parties dispute statements made during their ongoing conflict. Previously, Garg rejected a legal notice sent by Dubey that demanded an apology and withdrawal…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

Improved NZ budget as election campaign gets fiscal

National is claiming credit for an improved set of books as the New Zealand election as it seeks a second term at the November 7 poll.

AAP · Sep 29

'Frankly ridiculous': Pocock slams Defence for logging Dell and HP as small businesses

Global tech firms logged as small businesses expose federal procurement flaws.

The Canberra Times · Sep 28

MSPs hear fears of ‘cuts upon cuts upon cuts’ ahead of Scottish Budget

Organisations including Police Scotland, Colleges Scotland and the Scottish Trades Union Congress raised concerns with Holyrood’s Finance Committee.

Evening Standard · Sep 23

BRICS should work together on transfer pricing as disputes burden developing nations: FM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the need for BRICS nations to improve collaboration on international taxation. She proposed establishing working groups to address transfer pricing disputes, which affect developing countries disproportionately. This effort aims to shape future cross-border taxation rules through multilateral negotiations. Revenue Secretary Arvind Shrivastava highlighted the importance…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

BRICS economies must shape global tax rules for next generation, says FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said BRICS countries need to ensure their views are reflected in the new global tax rules, as decisions taken in the next few years could shape cross-border taxation for a generation.

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Councils shake-up 'about strengthening communities not centralisation', say SNP

A MAJOR local government shake up is not about “centralisation”, the Scottish Government has insisted.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 22

Sitharaman urges India Inc to resolve differences before taking disputes to court

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged Indian corporates to strengthen internal governance, engage constructively with regulators and resolve disagreements before resorting to litigation. She also called for higher private-sector R&D spending, stronger management capabilities, resilient institutions and more inclusive business models to support India’s growth towards Viksit Bharat by 2047.

The Economic Times · Sep 22

India’s next consumption wave can’t be built for urban elite alone: FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged corporate India to look beyond affluent urban consumers. Rising incomes will drive future consumption growth across various sectors. The government is increasing public investment and strengthening digital infrastructure. Private sector participation is expanding into new areas like space and nuclear energy. Indian companies should focus…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

EU-Canada relationship is 'not hostile to anybody', Harris says

Irish Finance Minister Simon Harris says details of the new associate membership with Canada "are yet to be determined", but believes it is "good news" that the European Union has signalled its intention to have a "much closer relationship" with Ottawa.

Euronews · Sep 18