The Latest Breaking News from Nirmala Sitharaman

Centre fully bears fuel tax cut burden, says Nirmala Sitharaman

Ms. Sitharaman says basic excise duty on petro products, which is sharable with States, remains untouched

The Hindu · May 22, 2022

Not fair or reasonable to expect States to reduce taxes on fuel, says T.N. Finance Minister

Reduction in excise duty on petrol and diesel by Centre will result in an additional loss of around ₹800 crore for Tamil Nadu, says Palanivel Thiaga Rajan

The Hindu · May 22, 2022

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel declares cancellation of river-link project in city

SURAT: Even as the state government on Saturday announced the cancellation of Par-Tapi-Narmada river-link project, the Congress said that the planned protest rally by tribal groups on May 27 will be held. Chief minister Bhupendra Patel announced here on Saturday that the project had been scrapped.

The Times of India · May 21, 2022

Nirmala Sitharaman visits Kalena Agrahara Lake in Bengaluru

Spread over 7.3 acres, the lake has been developed at a cost of ₹3 crore

The Hindu · May 15, 2022

Vijayendra for Council, Nirmala for RS among names recommended

BJP held core committee meeting on Saturday in the presence of Arun Singh

The Hindu · May 14, 2022

Elections for 57 Rajya Sabha seats on June 10

Among those retiring are Nirmala Sitharaman, Piyush Goyal, Chidambaram 

The Hindu · May 12, 2022

OPS tells Tamil Nadu to discuss with Centre to bring petroleum products under GST

CHENNAI: AIADMK coordinator O Panneerselvam on Wednesday urged Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin to hold discussions with Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and chief ministers of other states to bring petroleum products under the GST regime and safeguard the interests of all sections.

The Times of India · May 11, 2022

OPS tells Tamil Nadu CM to discuss with Centre to bring petroleum products under GST

CHENNAI: AIADMK coordinator O Panneerselvam on Wednesday urged Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin to hold discussions with Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and chief ministers of other states to bring petroleum products under the GST regime and safeguard the interests of all sections.

The Times of India · May 11, 2022

Panneerselvam urges Stalin to take steps to bring petroleum products under GST net

AIADMK leader wants CM to discuss the issue with Nirmala Sitharaman

The Hindu · May 11, 2022

Need to work together to ensure there is no power shortage, says Finance Minister

‘Electricity should be available 24 x 7, 365 days a year and at a reasonable rate for the industry to grow’

The Hindu · May 10, 2022