Sitharaman, India’s first full-time woman Finance Minister, broke away from the colonial tradition of carrying a Budget briefcase in July 2019, opting instead for a traditional ‘bahi-khata’, to carry ...
Draped in an off-white handloom silk saree with fish-themed embroidery and golden border, Sitharaman posed for the traditional 'briefcase' photo outside her North Block office.
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. German opposition leader and Christian Union parties floor leader Friedrich Merz speaks at a debate about ...