U.S. is begging world, India, to buy Russian oil: Iran FM
Iran’s Foreign Minister says the United States is now urging countries, including India, to buy Russian oil despite earlier pressure to stop imports, as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz disrupt global energy routes.
India Plans Fresh Round of Bank Mergers: Sitharaman Signals Mega Consolidation
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman confirms India’s next wave of bank mergers, saying discussions with RBI and banks are underway to build large, world-class financial institutions capable of driving national growth.
Bahrain Foreign Minister Abdullatif Alzayani Begins Two-Day Visit to India
Bahrain Foreign Minister (FM) Abdullatif Alzayani arrives in New Delhi for a two-day visit to meet S. Jaishankar and discuss key areas of India–Bahrain cooperation.
FM Nirmala Sitharaman presents Interim Budget-2024
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Interim Budget for the fiscal year 2024 in the Lok Sabha. This marked her sixth Budget presentation as the Finance Minister and was the final Budget of the current Lok Sabha. The complete Union Budget…
‘Terrorists found safe haven in Canada’: Sri Lankan FM
JNS: Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry made a startling claim on Monday, alleging that terrorists have found a safe haven in Canada, exacerbating the ongoing bilateral tensions between New Delhi and Ottawa, according to reports in the media. Speaking…
PM Modi inaugurates 91 FM transmitters to boost radio connectivity in country
JNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated 91 FM transmitters today to improve nationwide radio coverage. Video conferencing was used to launch the 100 Watt transmitters. These transmitters have been installed in 84 districts across 18 States and two…
Govt. backs the proposal to bring petrol, diesel under GST now
JNS: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that the GST Council has turned down a proposal to bring petrol and diesel under the ambit of GST. Explaining the stance of the GST council on the issue, she said the proposal to bring the petroleum…
COVID-19 pandemic: FM announces measures of Rs 73,000 crore to stimulate consumer spending
# FM Nirmala Sitharaman announces measures of Rs 73,000 crore to stimulate consumer spending before the end of Financial Year to fight the slowdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic New Delhi: Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala…