Bharat Express

Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has stressed the importance of Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) protecting national interests and regulatory powers.

The Union Cabinet approved a new income-tax Bill on Friday, which is expected to be presented in Parliament next week.

The government's plan to add 10,000 medical seats next year is seen as a move to curb the outflow of students abroad.

Nirmala Sitharaman is known for making statements with her sarees on Budget Day, highlighting India's textile heritage and craftsmanship.

Union FM Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Budget for 2025-'26 on February 1. Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for the eighth consecutive time.

Parliament's Budget session starts Friday with 16 Bills, including Finance, Waqf, Banking, and Railways merger.

On Wednesday, the ASSOCHAM announced the appointment of industry expert Manish Singhal as its new Secretary General.

Devendra Fadnavis was unanimously elected as Leader of the Maharashtra BJP Legislative Party, paving the way for his expected return as CM.

Nirmala Sitharaman affirmed India’s openness to private investment in all sectors during a discussion with CSIS President John J Hamre.

From October 20-26, Sitharaman will visit the US, where she will attend annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank