Buggana’s nomination scrapes through scrutiny process Finance Minister Buggana Rajendranath Reddy's nomination form for Dhone Assembly faced scrutiny but was ultimately accepted amid drama. The Hindu · Apr 27, 2024
‘BJP wants to continue loot’: Congress slams Sitharaman’s remarks on bringing back electoral bonds Congress hit out at the BJP over Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s reported remarks that electoral bonds will be brought back after consultations The Hindu · Apr 20, 2024
Pakistan And IMF Discussing New Multi-billion-dollar Program, Finance Minister Says Pakistan has initiated discussions with the IMF over a new multi-billion dollar loan agreement to support its economic reform program, its new finance minister told AFP on Monday. International Business Times · Apr 16, 2024
Plan implementation hit due to delay in release of funds, says Maradu municipality The Maradu municipality has informed the Finance department that the operation of Plan programmes in the 2023-24 fiscal will be affected due to the delay in the release of money for the bills pending before the treasury. The Hindu · Apr 15, 2024
Next government must urgently fix ‘unnecessarily complex’, counter-productive GST: 13th Finance Commission chair Vijay Kelkar says urgent reforms needed in India's complex GST regime, advocating for a single 12% tax rate and revenue sharing. The Hindu · Apr 7, 2024
HDI and SDG indices of A.P. plummeted due to flawed policies of YSRCP, says Yanamala Former Finance Minister Yanamala Ramakrishnudu criticizes Andhra Pradesh's declining development indices, high debt, and job loss under YSRCP government. The Hindu · Apr 7, 2024
‘Plan B’ is about organising the people, moving apex court for State’s rights: K. N. Balagopal By ‘Plan B,’ the State government meant organising the people and approaching the highest judicial body in the country for the State’s rights, Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal remarked on Monday. The Hindu · Apr 1, 2024
SC decision to refer case to Constitution Bench a ‘positive’ step: Balagopal Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal on Monday described as “positive” the Supreme Court decision to refer the State government’s suit on its borrowing limit to the Constitution Bench. The Hindu · Apr 1, 2024
Corrections and Clarifications — April 1, 2024 Corrections and Clarifications from the Readers’ Editor’s office The Hindu · Mar 31, 2024
Efficient management helped Kerala overcome fiscal pressures, says K.N. Balagopal Kerala's efficient financial management and revenue increase helped withstand fiscal pressures in 2023-24, says Finance Minister Balagopal. The Hindu · Mar 30, 2024
Lok Sabha 2024: BJP announces Election Manifesto Committee; Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh its Chairperson Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will be the convener of the election manifesto panel, while her cabinet colleague and Trade Minister Piyush Goyal the co-convener. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Mar 30, 2024
ED issues fresh summons to Thomas Isaac ED summons former Finance Minister T.M. Thomas Isaac in Kochi for investigation into KIIFB masala bonds issue. The Hindu · Mar 27, 2024
No surplus in sight as New Zealand outlook worsens New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis has pledged to deliver income tax cuts in the May 30 budget even as the government books worsen. AAP · Mar 27, 2024
Probe into masala bond delayed due to non-cooperation of Thomas Isaac, ED tells HC Kerala High Court informed of delays in FEMA violations investigation due to former Finance Minister's non-cooperation. The Hindu · Mar 26, 2024
The Hindu · Mar 20, 2024 India’s voters deserve a bond — of probity A reasonable way forward in political party funding can only be found through a well-meaning parliamentary consultative process and not through court fiats, or laws and policies crafted in secret
The Hindu · Mar 16, 2024 Rajiv Kumar | A bureaucrat for all seasons Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar's career, including abrupt resignations and political differences, leading to his current position.
The Hindu · Mar 16, 2024 Govt. allocates ₹130 crore for LIFE housing project The Finance department has allocated ₹130 crore more for the State government’s LIFE housing project.
The Hindu · Mar 15, 2024 Huge assumption to link ED raids with electoral bond purchases, says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman defends electoral bonds, suggesting they may have been donated to regional parties, not just ruling party.
Roll Call · Mar 15, 2024 Senate Democrats seek to maneuver tax deal to the floor - Roll Call Some Senate Democrats are pushing to bring a House-passed $79 billion tax package to the floor without changes.
The Hindu · Mar 12, 2024 Water conservation a prime concern: Balagopal Finance Minister emphasizes importance of protecting water resources, government allocates funds for conservation projects in Kollam.
The Hindu · Mar 12, 2024 Kerala’s stand on financial crisis gaining acceptance: K.N. Balagopal Kerala Finance Minister optimistic about financial standoff resolution with Centre, Supreme Court urged Centre to consider one-time package.
The Hindu · Mar 10, 2024 Maharaja’s College emerges overall champions Kerala will be made a hub of higher education, Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal said here on Sunday. He was inaugurating the valedictory event of the first arts festival of Sreenarayanaguru Open University.
The Hindu · Mar 10, 2024 Credibility of cooperative sector increasing: Balagopal Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal said that the credibility of Kerala’s cooperative sector is increasing.
The Hindu · Mar 9, 2024 First phase of new Tamirabharani combined drinking water scheme inaugurated Minister for Municipal Administration K.N. Nehru, Revenue Minister K.K.S.S.R. Ramachandran, and Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu, on Saturday inaugurated the first phase of Tamirabharani Combined Drinking Water project for Arupukottai, Virudhunagar, and Sattur towns
The Hindu · Mar 9, 2024 Finance department approval for road development schemes in Kozhikode and Kollam Finance department approves ₹1,312.7-crore road development project in Kozhikode and ₹436.15-crore land acquisition scheme in Kollam.