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| Spouse | Parakala Prabhakar (1986), |
| Education | Seethalakshmi Ramaswami College (BA), Jawaharlal Nehru University (MA, MPhil) |
| Position | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Member of Rajya Sabha | 26 June 2014 - 21 June 2016 |
| Minister of Defence (India) | 3 September 2017 - 30 May 2019 |
| Minister of Commerce and Industry | 26 May 2014 - 3 September 2017 |
| Minister of Finance | 31 May 2019 - Present |
| Minister of Corporate Affairs | 30 May 2019 - Present |
| Member of Rajya Sabha | 1 July 2016 - Present |
June 09, 2026 3:28 pm
The Telangana High Court granted bail to two bank officials accused in a cyber fraud case after finding no material linking them to the alleged investment scam.
June 09, 2026 9:47 am
Amid the recent debate on various issues with the BIT model, the Centre is considering tailoring them according to engagement with other countries.
May 27, 2026 10:55 pm
Responding to critics forecasting an economic crisis, the Finance Minister defended government efforts to protect foreign exchange reserves while affirming that domestic market indicators remain resilient.
May 25, 2026 4:39 pm
The remarks came hours after petrol and diesel prices were raised for the fourth time in 11 days.
April 07, 2026 2:47 am
Room to offer targeted support after a decade of fiscal discipline, India has fiscal space to maintain capex, RBI to cut rates
April 02, 2026 11:27 am
FM made 'defamatory, false, and malicious' statements about Bharti, complainant has alleged.
March 28, 2026 5:09 am
On how the government will ensure a fiscal deficit of 4.3% of GDP in view of the reduction in excise duties announced on Friday, Sitharaman said “we shall be on our toes”.
March 25, 2026 7:21 pm
Sitharaman said that the Central government alone cannot be responsible for debt.
March 24, 2026 5:10 am
Bill proposes changes in CSR norms, decriminalisation of minor offences, flexibility in share buybacks and relaxations to small firms.
March 19, 2026 5:03 am
The Appropriation Bill (2) Bill-2026, which was moved by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and seeks to authorise payment and appropriation of certain sums from and out of the Consolidated Fund of India for the services of the financial year 2026-27, was also passed.
Sridevi and Rajinikanth looked up to Kamal Haasan in the early stages of their careers, with both making their debuts alongside him in Moondru Mudichu and Apoorva Raagangal, respectively. The film played a crucial role in establishing Rajinikanth as an actor and inspired both stars to chase fame and fortune like Kamal. Sridevi and Rajinikanth collaborated with Kamal Haasan in numerous films.
February 01, 2026 11:47 am
Take a look at the iconic sarees Nirmala Sitharaman has worn during the presentation of Union Budget over the years.
January 31, 2025 3:22 pm
For the next fiscal year, the Economic Survey projected India’s economy to expand between 6.3 and 6.8 per cent.
February 01, 2024 10:36 am
Union Budget 2024 (Interim) in PHOTOS: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the interim Budget today, months ahead of the Lok Sabha polls.
March 31, 2023 2:14 pm
Most Powerful Indians 2023: Most new entrants on the list are either players in the coming election-packed year or those who have seen a change in fortune
February 01, 2023 2:41 pm
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2023 on February 1, notably this government’s last full-fledged Budget before the Lok Sabha polls early next year.
January 31, 2023 8:58 pm
December 25, 2022 3:15 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tributes to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 98th birth anniversary, and said his contribution to India is indelible.
August 01, 2022 11:12 pm
A day in Parliament: MPs discuss, debate, protest and walk out
June 21, 2022 12:49 pm
As the world gears up to mark the 8th International Yoga Day today, India is celebrating it in physical mode after a gap of two years due to the coronavirus pandemic.
February 01, 2021 6:04 pm
The Finance minister in her Budget 2021 speech announced a slew of taxation reforms, along with increased spending on healthcare, with Rs 35,000 crore earmarked for Covid-19 vaccine development.
June 22, 2020 6:14 pm
A report has claimed a top official of Dassault Aviation said in 2017 that a joint venture with Anil Ambani’s Reliance group was a condition to win the 36 jet Rafale deal.
June 22, 2020 6:55 pm
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