#Nirmala Sitharaman

India US Trade Talks Plateau Amid New Tariff Threats

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman confirms a deep impasse in bilateral trade negotiations. Disputes over Russian oil imports and market access have brought the highly anticipated deal to a sudden halt.

Will UPI Payments Become Chargeable? What Users Should Know Before Worrying

UPI users are not being charged for sending money or making payments today. But a change passed by the Lok Sabha gives the Centre more control over which digital payment methods must remain free. Here is what the law says.

Bank of India Hands Over ₹1,553.50 Crore Dividend Cheque to Government for FY26

Bank of India has presented a ₹1,553.50 crore dividend cheque to the Government of India for FY 2025-26. The public sector lender reported a 14.19% rise in net profit to ₹10,527 crore during the year.

Finance Minister Launches New SIDBI Initiatives to Support MSME Financing in India

Finance Minister Unveils ECLGS 5.0 and New Portals to Strengthen MSME Financing in India

The 27-Year Wait Moves Closer to an End: What's Happening With Women's Reservation Right Now

BJP national president Nitin Nabin chaired a meeting on April 10 at the party's headquarters in Delhi. State presidents and in-charges from across India were brought in.

India Quietly Doubles Down on Diesel: Govt Hikes Export Duty to Rs 55.5/Litre as Iran War Upends Energy Math

On April 11, quietly and without a press conference, the Department of Revenue issued a series of notifications that sharply raised export duties on diesel and aviation turbine fuel — taking the diesel export levy from Rs 21.5 per litre.