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Friday, August 15, 2025
TopicArun Jaitley

Topic: Arun Jaitley

Let 2019 be Modi, son of lesser known parents, vs he who is known only for his parentage

Aspirational India judges parties & leaders very harshly. It doesn’t accept whoever is imposed. This was more than adequately proved in 2014.

Govt doesn’t need extra funds from RBI to manage fiscal deficit: Arun Jaitley

Finance minister also says extra funds accruing from the new capital framework of RBI can be used for poverty alleviation by future governments.

The CBI row, a BJP poll promise and AAP scores political brownie points

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by editors at ThePrint.

What will be discussed at Monday’s RBI board meeting, and why it’s so important

The meeting follows an unprecedented standoff between RBI & Modi government. It's being keenly watched by investors & policymakers.

Hasmukh Adhia to retire 30 November after refusing extension, likely to return to Gujarat

Finance minister Arun Jaitley made the announcement in a Facebook post where he praised Hasmukh Adhia, who oversaw demonetisation and GST rollout

Demonetisation was a highly ethical move and not political: Arun Jaitley

Jaitley's statement comes a day after PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi engaged in a war of words on demonetisation during poll rallies.

Hasmukh Adhia a no-nonsense officer with impeccable integrity: Arun Jaitley

Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia, who retires on 30 Nov, will be remembered for initiatives where he provided bureaucratic leadership.

Top court order on firecrackers goes up in smoke, and DeMon celebrates its second birthday

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by editors at ThePrint.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.