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Union Budget 2026: Drugs to get cheaper, mental health, Ayurveda promoted

New Delhi: Basic customs duty will be exempted on 17 drugs for patients suffering from cancer and non-communicable diseases, while medicines for

1 crore ex-gratia to young Constable Sowmyas family; Telangana CM orders stringent against those responsible for her death

Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao also announced a Government job to Somwyas brother and the constables salary payment till her scheduled retir

Ram Charan hospital visit with daughter turns chaotic, video viral

Hyderabad: Telugu star Ram Charan and his wife Upasana Konidela have welcomed twins, a baby boy and a baby girl, on Saturday, January 31. The hap

Union Budget 2026-27: Finance Minister Sitharaman proposes incentives of 100 crore for single bond issuance by municipal corporations

The Finance Minister also announced restructuring of REC Limited and PFC as part of the government's public sector financial institution strength

Union Budget 2026: push for technology, planetary science in space programme

Capital expenditure is projected to grow by 20% compared to the revised estimates of 2025-2026, signalling a renewed push for hardware and missio

Union Budget: No changes in IT rates, slabs; revised ITR filing deadline updated

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, proposed to increase the time limit for filing revised income tax returns (ITR), howev

Finance Minister announces 5 university townships near major industrial logistic hubs in Union Budget

Ms. Sitharaman also announced the setting up of one girls' hostel in every district of the country

Budget 2026: One-time measure proposed to facilitate sales from SEZs to domestic market at concessional duty

Ms. Sitharaman said that necessary regulatory changes will be undertaken to operationalise these measures while ensuring level-playing field for

Bengaluru woman murdered, domestic help found dead at home in Mico Layout

Though the incident occurred around midnight, the matter came to light at around 4.30 a.m. when the victims husband, who had returned from Dubai

BRS Cadres Protest across Telangana over SIT Notice to KCR in Phone Tapping Case

The case pertains to allegations of widespread unauthorised and illegal phone surveillance and interception involving politicians, businessmen, j

FM Proposes Extending Deadline for Revised I-T Returns to March 31

New Delhi, Feb 1: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed extending the deadline for filing revised income tax (I-T) returns from

Union Budget 2026: FM extends tax exemption for lithium-ion battery equipment

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, announced an extension of basic customs duty exemption on capital goods use

Budget: Tax holiday till 2047 for foreign cloud firms using data centers in India

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, proposed tax holiday till 2047 for foreign companies that provide cloud ser

Union Budget 2026-27: Lower TCS on foreign education, tours and medical visits

All amounts transferred or remitted become taxable, unlike the exemption limits which were available earlier

Bhaskar Hegde had a profound impact on shaping the future of journalism students: Shraddha Amith

Hegde, who retired from service after 33 years as a lecturer and head of journalism department at SDM College, Ujire, was felicitated

Finance Minister Proposes One-Time Concession for SEZs Selling to Domestic Market

Eligible SEZ units can sell limited products domestically, improving capacity utilization and ensuring fairness with DTA units.

Union Budget 2026: Eleven mentions of AI in Nirmala Sitharamans address are the highest ever for an FMs speech

The Union Budget 2026 speech saw the term Artificial Intelligence (AI) mentioned a record eleven times by the Finance Minister

PFC, REC rallies 6 pc as FM Sitharaman unveils restructuring plan in Budget

New Delhi: Shares of PFC and REC surged up to 6 per cent on Sunday, February 1, after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the restructu

Union Budget 2026 industry reactions LIVE: FM Sitharaman raises STT for futures trading

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth Union Budget in Parliament on Sunday (February 1, 2026)

Union Budget 2026-27: Totally lacklustre, says Congress

The speech was also non-transparent since it gave no idea whatsoever of budgetary allocations for key programmes and schemes, Jairam Ramesh said

Sensex, Nifty Tumble as Budget Raises Securities Transaction Tax

After fluctuating in early trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex later bounced back but pared all gains amid the Budget presentation.

Budget 202627: Centre Announces Sustainable Mountain Trails for J&K

New Delhi, Feb 1: The Centre on Sunday announced the development of ecologically sustainable mountain trails in Jammu and Kashmir as part of the

Union Budget: National Destination Digital Knowledge Grid to be set up

National Institute of Hospitality aims to connect academia, industry, and government to enhance tourism by improving hospitality management educa

Sea Of Colour As Malaysia's Hindus Mark Thaipusam With Piercings And Prayer

The festival is also celebrated in India, Singapore and other areas with large Hindu Tamil communities.

FM Nirmala Sitharaman proposes duty-free imports of certain specified inputs for leather exports sector

Union Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced measures to boost exports. Duty-free imports for leather inputs will be allowed.

Budget 2026: Check what gets cheaper in Union Budget this year

Union Budget 2026 Cheaper List: The Budget announced a series of duty cuts and tax rationalisations aimed at easing costs for consumers, exporter

Amrit Udyan To Open for Public From Feb 3

New Delhi, Feb 1: The iconic Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan will open for public viewing from Tuesday, February 3, President Droupadi Murmu in

Ashes of Creation future in jeopardy: CEO of Intrepid Studios Steven Sharif steps down, boards WARN Act sends video game in cold storage; heres what you need to know

Ambitious MMORPG Ashes of Creation faces an uncertain future after its lead designer resigned over ethical disagreements with the board. This tri

Centre to Develop Mountain Trails in APs Araku Valley, J&K

Turtle trails along key nesting sites in the coastal areas of Odisha, Karnataka and Kerala; and Bird watching trails along the Pulikat lake in An

Budget 2026: FM announces 'Lakpati Didi' Expansion, NIMHANS 2.0 planned in north India

Social Memes Over Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2026

As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivered the Union Budget 2026, memes galore on social media platforms

Five major moves from Budget 2026-27 by FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, presented the Union Budget 202627, combining fiscal consolidation with targeted policy

Three Ayurveda institutes to be set up to strengthen research: Sitharaman

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, proposed to set up three new All India Institutes of Ayurveda to strengthen

Budget 2026 redraws education roadmap with girls hostels, AI and skills focus

Education Budget 2026: The Union Budget 2026-27 prioritizes education and skills for India's future growth. A new committee will connect educatio

Union Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman launches Indias Semiconductor Mission 2.0

The new mission will focus on industry-led research and training centres to develop technology and a skilled workforce

When Calls the Heart Season 13 Episode 5 release time, schedule, what to expect and how to watch: Global streaming timings for all regions, Episode 4 recap

When Calls the Heart Season 13 Episode 5 release time, schedule, what to expect and how to watch explains when the new episode airs, where to str

New Tax Act, Lower TCS, Easier Filings: Your Direct Tax Guide From Budget 2026

One of the biggest consumer wins is the sharp cut in TCS on overseas tour packages, now a flat 2 percent with no threshold, compared with the ear

U19 World Cup Live: Fresh 'Handshake Drama' As Pak Ask India To Bat First

India U19 vs Pakistan U19 LIVE Score, World Cup 2026: Aaron George and Vaibhav Suryavanshi have started the proceedings for India in the U19 Worl

Union Budget 2026 political reactions LIVE: Union Budget 2026 a total lacklustre, says Jairam Ramesh

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026 for the ninth straight time

Telangana CM orders action in excise cop death linked to ganja-laden car

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday, February 1 directed the police to take strict action against those responsible for

Union Budget: Five Medical Hubs Planned to Promote Tourism

Sitharaman announced three new All India Institutes of Ayurveda to boost research in traditional medicine, highlighting global acceptance of Ayur

Budget 2026: Government to provide tax holiday for foreign companies offering cloud services using India data centres

To avail the tax holiday, companies need to provide services to Indian customers through an Indian reseller entity

Budget 2026: Check what gets cheaper and costlier in Union Budget this year

Union Budget 2026 Cheaper Costlier List: Several items will become cheaper due to duty cuts. These include overseas tourism packages and energy t

Kerala for All conclave: Accessible tourism no longer a niche segment but mainstream imperative, says Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan

Speaking after inaugurating Kerala for All conclave organised by Kerala Tourism and The Hindu Group in Kochi, Pinarayi Vijayan says Kerala is com

Union Budget 2026: Leather Goods To TVs, What Gets Cheaper And Costlier?

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday presented the Union Budget 2026.

Union Budget 2026 proposes high-speed rail corridors from Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, proposed seven high-speed corridors among various cities, including H

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FM Extends Tax Exemption on Capital Goods for Lithium-Ion Battery Production

Finance Minister plans to exempt basic customs duty on sodium anti Monet imports for solar glass production, aiding renewable energy sector growt

Thai Poosam festival: Devotees get a glimpse of Jyothi Darshan at Vadalur

Devotees from Tamil Nadu and neighbouring Puducherry thronged the Sathya Gnana Sabha to catch a glimpse of the holy light placed in the sanctum s

Jr NTR congratulates RRR co-star Ram Charan on the arrival of twins

Mumbai: Congratulations have been pouring in for Ram Charan and Upasana Konidela as the couple welcomed their twins- a girl and a boy. Ram Charan

Nirmala Sitharaman budget day sarees: The hidden political and cultural meaning behind the finance minister's fashion choice for B-days

A visual journey through nine Union Budgets, each marked by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's thoughtfully curated sarees that celebrate Indi

Income tax law comes into force from April 1: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the Income Tax Act, 2025, will be implemented from April 1, 2026, replacing the existing six-decade

Union Budget 2026: India set to host first ever Global Big Cat summit

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) was set up last year

'4 guna lagaan dena hoga': STT hike budget memes storm internet as Nirmala Sitharaman moots changes for F&O. Check hilarious reactions

Budget STT hike memes: As Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed an increase in the securities transaction tax (STT) on futures and o

Budget Boost: PFC, REC Rally 6% on Restructuring Plan Announcement

This restructuring is part of a larger effort to enhance the capabilities of public sector financial institutions amidst a declining market.

Union Budget: Five Regional Medical Hubs To Be Set Up To Boost Medical Tourism In Country

New Delhi, Feb 1: Giving an impetus to medical tourism, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed launching a scheme to suppor

Union Budget 26 raises securities transaction tax despite industry hopes for relief

Brokerage executives had cautioned ahead of the Union Budget that repeated increases in transaction taxes risk dampening further activities.

Union Budget 2026-27: Government proposes launch of Khelo India mission to transform sports sector

On January 31, 2018, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Khelo India school Games at Delhi. It was rebranded as Khelo India Youth Games

Pre-event for International Trade Fair launched in Bengaluru

At the fair, scheduled to be held from February 6 to 8 at Palace Grounds, Bengaluru, farmers will directly showcase and sell their produce espec

Amrit Udyan To Open For Public Viewing From Tuesday: Rashtrapati Bhavan

New Delhi, Feb 1: The famed Amrit Udyan will open for public viewing from Tuesday, as President Droupadi Murmu graced the opening of its Winter A

Budget 2026: 10,000 crore SME fund set up to revive MSMEs

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a 10,000 crore SME Growth Fund in the Union Budget to improve credit access, modernise industrial c

FM Proposes Duty-Free Imports of Selected Inputs for Leather Export Sector

Sitharaman proposes extending leather export timeline from six months to one year to support the struggling sector.

Budget 2026 | FM Sitharaman has a clear message for future direction of Indias banking sector

Union Budget 2026-27: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces 20,000-crore carbon capture, utilisation scheme

The Union Finance Minister said the government will provide incentives for manufacturing seaplanes in the country as part of efforts to boost tou

Budget: Govt Plans Khelo India Mission to Revamp Sports Sector

This initiative will focus on developing training centres and enhancing coaching systems over the next decade.

Budget: Govt. Proposes Launch Of Khelo India Mission To Transform Sports Sector Over Next Decade

New Delhi, Feb 1: The governments flagship Khelo India programme to scout grassroots-level sporting talent is set to get a boost with Finance Min

Budget 2026-27: Major proposals by FM Sitharaman across sectors

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, presented the Union Budget 202627, outlining the governments plans on growth, taxation

Govt to Provide Tax Holiday for Foreign Cos Offering Cloud Services Using India Data Centres

To avail the tax holiday, companies need to provide services to Indian customers through an Indian reseller entity.

Key Takeaways From Nirmala Sitharamans Union Budget 202627

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 202627 with a clear focus on sustaining economic growth, strengthening infrastruct

Union Budget 2026-27: Centre Announces Sustainable Mountain Trails For J&K, Other States

New Delhi, Feb 1: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced the development of ecologically sustainable mountain trails in Ja

FM Proposes To Increase Time Limit For Filing Revised IT Returns From Dec 31 To Mar 31

New Delhi, Feb 1: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed to increase time limit for filing revised income tax (I-T) return from D

Budget 2026 sees big West Bengal announcement as state heads for an intense poll battle

Budget announcements for West Bengal: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced significant infrastructure development plans for West Bengal,

MAT Exemption Proposed for Non-Resident Presumptive Taxpayers: FM

Sitharaman raised the safe harbour threshold for IT services from Rs 300 crore to Rs 2,000 crore, significantly benefiting the tech industry.

FM proposes 7 high speed railway corridors, one freight corridor in Budget

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, proposed seven high-speed corridors among various cities and a new dedicate

FM Proposes To Exempt Minimum Alternate Tax For Non-Residents Paying Tax On Presumptive Basis

New Delhi, Feb 1: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed to exempt Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) for non-residents who pay tax on p

Word of the day: Fiduciary

Today's word of the day 'fiduciary' describes relationships built on legal and ethical trust, where one party must act in anothers best interest.

Income Tax Law Comes Into Force From April 1: FM

New Delhi, Feb 1: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said the Income Tax Act, 2025 will be implemented from April 1 and rules and tax

India to Host First-Ever Global Big Cat Summit: FM Sitharaman

The summit will focus on developing global strategies for big cat conservation.

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles sales up 47 pc YoY in Jan

NEW DELHI, Feb 1: Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles on Sunday reported a 47 per cent year on year growth in total sales to 71,066 units in January.

UPI transactions hit record high of Rs 28.33 lakh crore in January

New Delhi: Transactions through the popular Unified Payments Interface (UPI) touched a record Rs 28.33 lakh crore and 21.70 billion in value and

Deadline for Filing Revised IT Returns Extended From Dec 31 to Mar 31

The government also proposed reduction in TCS rate for pursuing education and medical education under liberalised remittance scheme from 5 per ce

Hyundai sales up 11.5 pc to 73,137 units in Jan

NEW DELHI, Feb 1: Hyundai Motor India on Sunday said its total sales increased 11.5 per cent year-on-year to 73,137 units in January. The company

Eight FTAs finalised in last few years, covering 37 developed countries: Goyal

New Delhi: India has finalised eight free trade agreements (FTAs), covering 37 developed countries in the last few years, Commerce and Industry M

J&K | Stranded Monkeys Rescued, Fed By Highway Workers During Heavy Snowfall

Jammu, Feb 1: A group of monkeys stranded due to heavy snowfall in Jammu and Kashmirs Patnitop area were rescued and fed by highway maintenance w

Union Budget 2026: Govt targets lower debt, backs city regions and social initiatives

Union Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the India Budget. The Centre's debt-to-GDP ratio will decrease. Rs 5,000 crore i

India Budget 2026-27: Sitharaman unveils initiative for high-quality sports manufacturing

The Union Budget 2026-27 introduces dedicated initiatives for high-quality sports goods manufacturing and research. A scheme will revive 200 indu

Budget 2026 | Big push for medical tourism: FM Sitharaman proposes five regional Ayush hubs

Iran says it now considers EU militaries to be terrorist groups

Dubai: The speaker of Irans parliament said Sunday that the Islamic Republic now considers all European Union militaries to be terrorist groups,

Govt Proposes to Cut Debt-to-GDP Ratio to 55.6% in FY27: Sitharaman

Nirmala Sitharaman confirmed the government will keep a 41% tax devolution formula as per the 16th Finance Commission, supporting state governmen

Railways: FM Proposes Seven High-Speed, One Dedicated Freight Corridors In Union Budget

New Delhi, Feb 1: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed seven high-speed corridors among various cities and a new dedicated frei