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Islamabad, April 11 Pakistan is committed to expanding its economic ties with Saudi Arabia, said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in a meeting with the kingdom's finance minister.Saudi Minister of Finance, Mohammed Bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan, who was on a one-day visit to Pakistan, met Prime Minister...

New Delhi, April 9 The Centre has invited applications from eligible candidates to fill the post of Central Vigilance Commissioner in the vigilance watchdog, the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)."It is proposed to appoint the Central Vigilance Commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission...

Islamabad, April 7 Pakistan has repaid USD 1.43 billion in external debt, including a USD 1.3 billion Eurobond, a senior official said on Tuesday.Khurram Schehzad, Advisor to the Finance Minister, described the payment as a routine matter."As part of its routine external debt management...

Chandigarh, April 7 Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader and former minister Bikram Singh Majithia raised concerns on Tuesday about what he described as a growing debt crisis in Punjab, alleging that the Aam Aadmi Party government has further burdened the state’s finances by taking an additional...

New Delhi, April 6 – India's strong fiscal position and robust foreign exchange reserves provide the Reserve Bank of India with more policy flexibility, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday.Addressing the golden jubilee celebrations of the National Institute of Public Finance and...

New Delhi, April 6 – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Pakistan to eliminate distortions in the pricing of petroleum products as early as possible, due to the subsidies extended by the federal government to consumers amid the surge in global prices triggered by the Iran war, local...

New Delhi, April 4 The AAP on Saturday criticised Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha for allegedly failing to raise key issues concerning Punjab in Parliament, and said that his "inaction" was contrary to the party's principles.In a joint statement, Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, state...

New Delhi, April 2 State-owned REC Ltd announced on Thursday that Rajesh Kumar has taken over as Director (Finance) effective April 2, 2026.The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) had, on March 25, approved the Ministry of Power's proposal for Kumar's appointment as Director (Finance)...

Bhubaneswar, April 1 – The Odisha Legislative Assembly was adjourned sine die, bringing the ongoing budget session to a close, five working days ahead of its scheduled conclusion.The sixth session of the 17th Odisha Assembly, which commenced on February 17, was to conclude on April 8. The...

March 30, New Delhi – Ministers from the G7 will hold talks on Monday to examine the economic consequences of the war in West Asia.The supply squeeze has driven up the prices of oil and natural gas, leading to significant ripple effects across supply chains in multiple industries.French...

Jammu, March 29 Addressing the concerns of legislators, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that funds earmarked under the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) are non-lapsable, with savings exceeding Rs 25 crore recorded under the scheme.In a written reply to a starred question...

New Delhi, March 28 Government recruitment agency PESB has recommended Ashok Kumar Panda, Director (Finance) of SAIL, for the top position at India's largest public sector steel-making entity.Panda was among the 10 shortlisted candidates interviewed for the post of Chairman and Managing...

March 28, New Delhi: India is solidifying its position as a global financial powerhouse by engaging with international investors and institutions. In Toronto, a high-level delegation highlighted the opportunities at GIFT City, India's first international financial hub in Gujarat.Participants...

March 26, Kohima: The second phase of the 8th Session of the 14th Nagaland Legislative Assembly resumed today.Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and the Minister in charge of Finance presented the State Budget for 2026–27, projecting a surplus of 74.77 crore rupees for the financial year.However...

Mumbai, March 26 The Vadodara municipal body aims to raise another Rs 200 crore through municipal bonds by July this year, according to sources familiar with the development.The Vadodara Municipal Corporation has received the necessary approvals from authorities for the proposed "blue bond"...

Gangtok, March 26 Governor Om Prakash Mathur expressed confidence on Thursday that Sikkim would make a significant contribution to a developed India, and said that the Himalayan state was on track to achieve its own development goals with assistance from the central government."Sikkim is...

New Delhi, March 26 ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel (AM/NS) India announced on Thursday that CEO Dilip Oommen will retire on June 30 after 22 years with the company, including seven years as CEO.Oommen, 68, will remain involved as a board member of AM/NS India and take on the role of Vice-Chairman...

New Delhi, March 26 ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel (AM/NS) India announced on Thursday that CEO Dilip Oommen will retire on June 30 after 22 years with the company, including seven years as CEO.Oommen, 68, will remain involved as a board member of AM/NS India and take on the role of Vice-Chairman...

Kohima, March 25 The second phase of the Nagaland assembly's budget session will begin on Thursday, with key financial matters, including the presentation of the state budget, scheduled over two days.This is the first time the assembly is holding a session in two phases, with the first phase...

New Delhi, March 25 A bill to amend the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, with the government making it clear that individuals engaging in forced religious conversion through foreign funding will not be spared.Introducing the Foreign...