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Friday, August 15, 2025
TopicArun Jaitley

Topic: Arun Jaitley

Prophets of doom proved wrong on noteban: Jaitley hits back at opposition

Jaitley said demonetisation has strengthened the economy and increased the government resources to fund poverty alleviation and infrastructure development programmes.

Subramanian Swamy backs RBI governor Urjit Patel against finance minister Jaitley

Subramanian Swamy, a baiter of previous RBI governor Raghuram Rajan, says Urjit Patel should not be allowed to quit.

Still 27 positions away from target: Arun Jaitley on World Bank’s ease of doing business ranking

PM Modi's target of being among the top 50 nations will be achieved if the govt is able to keep up its pace of reforms.

India’s Statue of Unity is unveiled and Arun Jaitley’s new problem

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Govt has nurtured and respected the autonomy of RBI: Arun Jaitley

The finance minister said that RBI's autonomy, within the framework of the RBI Act, is an essential and accepted governance requirement.

Finance minister Arun Jaitley meets Urjit Patel as rift widens

RBI under Patel has been pushing for more powers to clean up bad debts, but the Modi government wants banks to continue lending

Modi govt underplays rift with RBI after Viral Acharya’s fiery speech

Finance ministry officials say it's a healthy sign that the government and RBI are not on the same page. 

Bigger hurdle for Indian democracy: Unchecked institutions like courts or autocrat leaders?

In a veiled reference to the protests over the Supreme Court ruling on Sabarimala temple and the developments in the CBI, finance minister Arun...

Can non-accountability of institutions be used for masking corruption: Arun Jaitley

In an oblique reference to the CBI vs CBI saga, Finance Minister wondered whether non-accountability of such institutions could be a ground for investigative adventurism.

On Camera

India talked big on Russia-Ukraine mediation. Alaska meet offers a window

Europe and Ukraine’s agencies are crucial. Steering the Alaska talks bilaterally between the US and Russia will foil the outcomes before they even start taking effect.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

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.