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Government and Policy

Railways and Urban Infrastructure gets a boost in the Union Budget -2021: Read details

OpIndia Staff - 1 February, 2021

The Finance Minister added that Indian Railways will monetize dedicated freight corridor assets after commissioning. Indian railways have prepared National Rail Plan for India 2030.

Government and Policy

In first budget during Coronavirus pandemic, Sitharaman announces massive outlay for health and well-being with an increase of 137%

OpIndia Staff - 1 February, 2021

FM Sitharaman announced that Rs 35,000 crore were allocated for the COVID vaccines which were rolled out earlier this year. She said that more funds will be provided if needed.

News Reports

From briefcase to bahikhata to iPad: Budget 2021 goes digital

OpIndia Staff - 1 February, 2021

While leaving from Ministry of Finance this morning, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman posed with a tablet wrapped in a red cover with the Emblem shining brightly on it.

News Reports

Nirmala Sitharaman ranks 41st in Forbes list of 100 most powerful women, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw and Roshni Nadar Malhotra also in the list

OpIndia Staff - 9 December, 2020

Nirmala Sitharaman, Roshni Nadar Malhotra and Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw named in the Forbes list of top 100 most powerful women in the world

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Here are the 12 measures announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman under Atmanirbhar Bharat 3.0 stimulus package

OpIndia Staff - 12 November, 2020

The Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharamana announced 12 new measures under the new Atmanirbhar Bharat 3.0 stimulus package to boost the Indian economy amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Political Fact-Check

Is Modi govt giving Coronavirus vaccines for ‘free’ only to Bihar? No, that’s not how it works

OpIndia Staff - 22 October, 2020

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday while releasing the BJP manifesto in Bihar for upcoming elections said that the BJP promises free coronavirus vaccines in Bihar, whenever the vaccine is made available.

Government and Policy

Rs 10,000 special festival advance for govt employees, Interest-free 50-year loans to states: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

OpIndia Staff - 12 October, 2020

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the Centre will provide Rs 10,000 special festival advance to its employees to stimulate demand in the economy.

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