Students Saying ‘1st It Hurt Me, Then I Took Advantage’: Nirmala Sitharaman On Leak

Students Saying ‘1st It Hurt Me, Then I Took Advantage’: Nirmala Sitharaman On Leak

New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said many students “took advantage” of paper leaks and “improved their performance”. Answering questions on Delhi’s Jantar Mantar protest over the paper leaks, she said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has responded to the situation and ensured those who “violated the sacredness” of examinations will face swift…

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FM Nirmala Sitharaman Says India’s Middle Class Will Power 93% of Consumer Spending by 2036

FM Nirmala Sitharaman Says India’s Middle Class Will Power 93% of Consumer Spending by 2036

Last Updated:July 04, 2026, 4:17 PM IST Sitharaman says India’s expanding middle class will remain its growth engine, with rising consumption, financial inclusion and AI-led opportunities shaping the next decade. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. (File Photo) India’s growing middle class will play a defining role in the country’s economic expansion over the next decade,…

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Big Bet On Bengal: How Centre And State Have Joined Hands To Rebuild Industry, Jobs And Growth

Big Bet On Bengal: How Centre And State Have Joined Hands To Rebuild Industry, Jobs And Growth

Last Updated:June 10, 2026, 01:04 IST CM Adhikari recently met the Union Finance Minister to present a comprehensive, time-bound revitalisation blueprint, which has now set a sweeping institutional review into motion Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during a meeting with West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari , in New Delhi. Image/PTI The restoration of industrial…

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Government faces loss of ₹1-lakh crore due to petrol-diesel duty cut: Finance Minister said – It is wrong to create a negative environment on the country’s growth.

Government faces loss of ₹1-lakh crore due to petrol-diesel duty cut: Finance Minister said – It is wrong to create a negative environment on the country’s growth.

New Delhi1 hour ago copy link Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday (May 25) that the government will suffer a revenue loss of ₹ 1 lakh crore by reducing excise duty on petrol and diesel. Along with this, he rejected the gloomy atmosphere being created regarding India’s economic growth and defended the economic condition…

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Government faces loss of ₹1-lakh crore due to petrol-diesel duty cut: Finance Minister said – It is wrong to create a negative environment on the country’s growth.

Government faces loss of ₹1-lakh crore due to petrol-diesel duty cut: Finance Minister said – It is wrong to create a negative environment on the country’s growth.

New Delhi25 minutes ago copy link Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday (May 25) that the government will suffer a revenue loss of ₹ 1 lakh crore by reducing excise duty on petrol and diesel. Along with this, he rejected the gloomy atmosphere being created regarding India’s economic growth and defended the economic condition…

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Threat of cyber attack on banking system from Mythos AI: Finance Minister Sitharaman held a high-level meeting; What is mythos and why is it dangerous?

Threat of cyber attack on banking system from Mythos AI: Finance Minister Sitharaman held a high-level meeting; What is mythos and why is it dangerous?

Hindi News Business FM Sitharaman Meeting: Mythos AI Banking Cyber Threat | Finance Minister New Delhi1 hour ago copy link Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held a high-level meeting with the heads of banks on Thursday. In this meeting, the possible threats to the banking sector from Anthropic’s ‘Cloud Mythos’ AI model were discussed. This AI…

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Threat of cyber attack on banking system from Mythos AI: Finance Minister Sitharaman held a high-level meeting; What is mythos and why is it dangerous?

Threat of cyber attack on banking system from Mythos AI: Finance Minister Sitharaman held a high-level meeting; What is mythos and why is it dangerous?

Hindi News Business FM Sitharaman Meeting: Mythos AI Banking Cyber Threat | Finance Minister New Delhi2 minutes ago copy link Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held a high-level meeting with the heads of banks on Thursday. In this meeting, the possible threats to the banking sector from Anthropic’s ‘Cloud Mythos’ AI model were discussed. This AI…

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If the company defaults, the workers will be the first to get their dues: Bank Corruption Amendment Bill passed, bankruptcy application to be approved in 14 days

If the company defaults, the workers will be the first to get their dues: Bank Corruption Amendment Bill passed, bankruptcy application to be approved in 14 days

On March 30, the Lok Sabha passed the bill to change the bankruptcy law. Now, if a company goes bankrupt, the money received by selling its assets will first be used to pay the pending salaries and dues of the workers and employees. Only after this the rest of the people will be paid. Finance…

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Budget 2026-27 signals shift to ‘long-term vision’ from ‘short-term support’: Report

Budget 2026-27 signals shift to ‘long-term vision’ from ‘short-term support’: Report

New Delhi: Union Budget 2026–27 kept a “long‑term vision at the forefront” by increasing capital expenditure and improving the expenditure mix, a report said on Monday. The report from Crisil Intelligence said the focus is shifting to the long term—with reforms, improving ease of doing business, and inclusive growth getting centre stage. Immediately after the…

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