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Andhra Pradesh Home Minister urges Nirmala Sitharaman to restore train halts at Kovvur station

Home Minister Vanita appeals to Finance Minister Sitharaman to restore halts for trains at Kovvur railway station. Only four trains currently stop there. She seeks stoppages for Tirumala Express, Bokaro Express, Circar Express, Kakinada-Tirupati Express, Simhadri Express, Machilipatnam-Visakhapatnam Express, Rayagada-Guntur Express.

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Andhra Pradesh BJP leader’s complain to Nirmala Sitharaman about State government’s off-budget borrowings

BJP's Dinakar complained to FM Sitharaman about AP govt's violation of FRBM norms. He highlighted NDC's concerns over off-budget borrowings by AP, Punjab & Kerala. Sitharaman imposed restrictions to curb such actions & stressed need for capital & welfare expenditures to achieve Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra objectives.

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Delegation of Andhra Pradesh Chambers seeks fixed power charges for five years

AP Chambers delegation meets FM Sitharaman, requests reforms in power sector, longer repayment period for CECL, fixed power charges for 5 yrs & aligning MGNREGS with agriculture & rural industries.

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India poised to become a developed country by the year 2047, says Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Union FM Sitharaman launched Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra to ensure welfare schemes reach targeted sections. Modi ki Guarantee vehicles tour to spread awareness of schemes like Ayushman Bharat, PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, Jan Dhan bank accounts, PM Awas Yojana and PM Kisan. Economy making rapid strides and will reach…

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Average monthly GST mop-up at ₹1.66 lakh crore so far this fiscal: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

GST collection has been increasing since 2017, with average monthly mop-up in FY 2023-24 at ₹1.66 lakh crore, 11% higher than previous year. Govt. has brought reforms to improve compliance and increase collection, such as e-way bill, ITC matching, e-invoice, etc. 14,897 appeals pending as of Oct. 2023, higher than…

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Nirmala Sitharaman’s remarks misleading, says Balagopal

Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal on Friday described as “misleading” Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s recent remarks concerning the Centre-State standoff on the State’s financial position. After blocking the State’s revenue sources, Ms. Sitharaman was trying to create the impression that it has been given everything, Mr. Balagopal alleged.

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Making women millionaires is Prime Minister Modi’s dream, says Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Finance Mininister Nirmala Sitharaman said PM Modi's main objective is to make women millionaires. She participated in Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra at Govt. Girls High School

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India Demands Action, Not Words For Climate Funding Ahead Of PM Modi Attending COP28

India's Minister of Finance Nirmala Sitharaman demanded action instead of words because the funding required to address climate change is a challenge, particularly for developing economies.

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Morning Digest | Hopes pinned on rat miners to rescue workers trapped in Uttarkashi tunnel; Israel-Hamas truce in Gaza extended by two days, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on November 26, 2023

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman demands action, not words at COP28

At COP 28, India will push for concrete action on climate funding and tech transfer. Minister Sitharaman said India has achieved its Paris commitment with its own funds, and called for pathways to show how tech can be transferred

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Union Finance Minister’s claims on fund allocation false, says Pinarayi

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday accused Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman of making false claims about the Union government’s financial assistance to the State government to cover up the Centre’s flaws and its attempts to scuttle various development projects in Kerala.

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Nirmala counters Kerala Government’s charges on denial of funds due to the State

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday countered the Kerala government narrative that the Centre was unjustly withholding funds, blaming the State government for failing to furnish the necessary documents on time to get its money.

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Stalin cites FM’s remarks on temple assets, says people claiming to be pious attempting to deceive people

Stalin criticizes those "not pious" but attempting to deceive people with false campaigns; cites ₹5,500 crore temple assets retrieved under DMK rule; urges people to use upcoming election to put a full stop to attempts to defeat Dravidian Model of governance.

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A saffron veteran who refuses to give up

Telangana Assembly Elections: Naraparaju Ramchander Rao, a BJP stalwart of 45 yrs, is contesting the Malkajgiri Assembly seat. He has campaigned door-to-door, held community meetings & a road show with J.P. Nadda.

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Bring back old pension scheme, workers unhappy: BMS to Finance Minister

Thousands of employees of various State and Union governments and public sector units belonging to the Government Employees National Confederation (GENC) held a rally.

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‘Smart meters’ rider put when States wanted to borrow more: Nirmala

Centre never imposed condition of meters on TS farm pumpsets; when BRS govt. wanted more loans, it had to commit to certain pre-conditions. No funds denied to TS. KCR's ambitions, corruption charges, neglect of education, crumbling projects, family rule, lip service to social justice, all questioned by FM.

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Nirmala Sitharaman criticizes BRS Govt for levying 125% tax on defence canteen stores

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman slams BRS Government for levying 125% tax on defence canteen stores. She urged ex-servicemen and their families to send a strong message by not voting for ruling party. Accuses KCR of converting revenue surplus State into revenue deficit.

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Amit Shah public meetings on Nov.20; Modi expected on Nov.24, 25

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will be taking part in electioneering in the Jubilee Hills and Malkajgiri Assembly constituencies.

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22 Tamil Nadu fishermen released by Sri Lankan authority

As many as 22 fishermen from Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu, who were apprehended by the Sri Lankan Navy who had strayed into international waters, have been released and they arrived in Pampan through boats. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Top developments from Tamil Nadu today, November 19, 2023

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All 22 Indian fishermen held by Sri Lankan Navy freed

Sri Lankan govt. released 22 fishermen from Rameswaram, TN & their boats detained on Nov. 18. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman intervened & spoke to External Affairs Sec. & Indian High Commissioner in SL.

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Centre committed to improving efficiency in tax administration, says Nirmala Sitharaman

Centre committed to improving efficiency in tax administration, says Nirmala Sitharaman. Union Minister for Finance Nirmala Sitharaman virtually participates in the stone-laying ceremony for GST Bhavan in Tirupati.

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IMEC a ‘win-win situation’ for all States involved, not without its geopolitical challenges: FM

The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) is a “win-win situation” for all states involved, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said

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Bimaru M.P. became bemisal because of Modi’s 5G mantra: Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Madhya Pradesh has become an "incomparable" State due to PM Modi's 5G mantra of growth, good governance, goodwill, guarantee, and gareeb kalyan (welfare of the poor). Paddy and wheat procurement have increased 46 and 17 times respectively.

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Advani turns 96; PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh visit him

Greeting LK Advani on his 96th birthday, PM Modi, Amit Shah, Venkaiah Naidu, Nitin Gadkari, Rajnath Singh, JP Nadda, S Jaishankar, Nirmala Sitharaman, Bhupender Yadav, Praful Patel and Anurag Thakur praised his dedication to nation-building and contribution to BJP.

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