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Union Budget: Govt Brings IT Services Under Single Category

Sitharaman also said that safe harbour approvals for IT services will now be processed through an automated, rule-based system

Social Memes Over Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2026

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

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

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

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

India's Counterstrike: Budget 2026 arms India with plans to blunt out Trump's tariff attack

Budget 2026 targets export growth and domestic manufacturing. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced measures to simplify customs, reduce

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

Union Budget 2026-27 documents

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth consecutive Union Budget on February 1, 2026

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.

Union Budget 2026: Sitharaman proposes to make your foreign goods orders cheaper

The Union Budget 2026-27 brings good news for individuals importing goods. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a significant reduction

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

Budget 2026: Sitharaman targets higher tax revenue in FY27 to boost growth

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has set a significant gross tax revenue target for the 2026-27 fiscal year. This projection relies on sustain

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

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

Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman proposes multilingual AI tool, backs high-value crops to raise farm incomes

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

Union Budget 2026: Govt sharpens focus on farmer income, fisheries, and high-value crops

The Union Budget 2026-27 will prioritise income growth for farmers through productivity enhancement and diversification into high-value crops, fi

Budget 2026: Foreign companies to get tax-free ride till 2047 for betting on India's data centres

Budget 2026 key announcements for data centres: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a significant tax incentive. Foreign companies offe

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 announces birth of Indian champions: Small players, big play

Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled a 10,000 cr SME Growth Fund in the budget. This initiative aims to boost Indian small a

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.

Budget 2026: FM announces seven high-speed rail corridors, freight corridors, waterways

Union Budget 2026: Centre aims at retaining states tax share at 41% for 202631

Union Budget 2026 The Budget proposes to maintain states' share of central taxes at 41 percent for the next five years. This aligns with Finance

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

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

Budget 2026: India to borrow 17.2 lakh crore in 2026-27

Union Budget of India 2026: The Indian government is poised to embark on a significant borrowing spree in the 2026-27 fiscal year, as highlighted

Budget 2026: Government to deploy 15,000 animation labs in schools

The budget also proposes establishing a new National Institute of Design through a challenge route to address shortages in the design sector, whe

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says, I propose to extend time available for revising returns from December 31 to up to March 31 with the payment of a nominal fee.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says, I propose to extend time available for revising returns from December 31 to up to March 31 with t

Budget 2026 Proposes To Rationalise Prosecution Framework In Income Tax Act

At the centre of the overhaul is a onetime, sixmonth foreign asset disclosure window targeted at small taxpayers, including students, NRIs and yo

Nirmala Sitharaman Announces 5 University Townships, One Girls' Hostel Per District In 2026 Budget

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced five university townships near major industrial and logistics corridors in the Union Budget 2026 to

Union Budget 2026: 5 Regional Ayush Medical Hubs, New Ayurveda Institutes Announced

The FM also proposes setting up three new All India Institute of Ayurveda.

AI Tools To Help, Advise Farmers To Reduce Risks: Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget

Nirmala Sitharaman in her speech further highlighted the government's focus on strengthening agricultural diversification and rural livelihoods.

Govt to Add 4,000 Cr to Self Reliant India Fund in FY27 for MSMEs

These schemes are expected to create jobs and promote sustainable practices in the textile industry.

Union Budget 2026: Govt announces one girls hostel in every district

New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Union Budget 2026-2027 on Sunday, February 1, announced the setting up

Union Budget 2026 proposes setting up of rare earth corridors in 4 states

Indias dependence on imports of rare earth magnets was spotlighted last year when China imposed export restrictions on these critical components,

Rare Earth Corridors in Odisha, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu

The proposed corridors will focus on strengthening domestic capabilities across the rare earth value chain, covering extraction, processing and m

Budget Proposes High Speed Bullet Trains Connecting Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Bengaluru

The high speed rail corridors will ensure connectivity between Pune and Hyderabad, Hyderabad and Chennai, Hyderabad and Bengaluru, Mumbai and Pun

UKs Starmer Says Ex-Prince Andrew Should Testify Before Congress Over Epstein Ties

Newly released files show more Epstein links, British PM Starmer insists former prince should explain all Epstein ties.

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Budget 2026 bonus for Tamil Nadu: From rare earth corridor to high-speed rail, what Sitharaman proposed for the poll-bound state

Budget 2026: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-27. The budget includes significant proposals for Tamil Na

Budget 2026-27 memes: As Nirmala Sitharaman presents her 9th budget, netizens use iconic Panchayat dialogue, 'Apke fund se thoda paise mil jaata toh...'

Budget 2026 memes: As Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth budget on February 1, 2026, social media was flooded with mem

Electronic Manufacturing Stocks Jump 6 Pc as Budget Hikes Outlay to Rs 40,000 Cr

Presenting the Union Budget for 2026-27, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said high-tech tool rooms will be established at two locations to gi

Industry Season 4 Episode 4 release time, schedule and how to watch in UK and US: Global streaming timings for all regions

Industry Season 4 Episode 4 release time, schedule and how to watch details when the new episode airs in the UK and US. The episode focuses on Wh

Budget 2026: Govt bets Rs 20,000 crore on carbon capture drive

At the Union Budget 2026-27, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled a significant Rs 20,000 crore is allocated for carbon capture and utili

Budget 2026: Nirmala Sitharaman unveils Rare Earth corridor to power Indias chip push

Union Budget 2026: From coconut to sandalwood, Government bets on high-value crops to boost farm incomes

Agriculture Budget 2026: The Union Budget 2026-27 prioritizes high-value agriculture and technology. Initiatives will boost incomes for farmers,

Government launches Rs 10,000 Cr Biopharma Shakti Programme to strengthen sector

A Rs 10,000-crore push aims to build Indias biopharma and advanced manufacturing capabilities as disease patterns and technology priorities shift

Budget 2026: Sitharaman trims FY27 fiscal deficit target to 4.3%

Union Budget of India: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday set the fiscal deficit target at 4.3% of GDP for 2026-27 while presenting th

Electronics Manufacturing Outlay to Rise to 40,000 Crore in FY27: FM

The government plans to create three chemical parks to enhance domestic production and decrease import reliance, aiming to strengthen India's ele

Call centre at Telanganas Medaram Jatara handles 500 emergencies

Hyderabad: The emergency helpline 112, set up by the Telangana police from January 18-31, handled 500 emergencies during the 14-day Medaram Jatar

Grammy Awards 2026: Star nominees, power-packed performances & more

Hyderabad: The global music industry is gearing up for the spectacular Grammy Awards 2026, which will unfold at the iconic Crypto.com Arena in Lo

Budget 202627: Key announcements for education, youth

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, said the Union Budget 202627 is a yuva shaktidriven budget, placing renewed emphasis o

FM Proposes Incentives Of Rs 100 Cr For Single Bond Issuance By Municipal Corporations

New Delhi, Feb 1: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed incentives of Rs 100 crore for single bond issuance by municipal corpora

Budget 2026: Odisha, T.N., Andhra, Kerala to get dedicated rare earth corridors to promote research and mining

Budget 2026: The move comes as India looks to reduce its dependence on China for rare-earth minerals. Two of the four states, Tamil Nadu and Kera

Union Budget 2026: Govt increases outlay for electronics component manufacturing to Rs 40,000 Cr

Indias electronics sector is now the third-largest and fastest-growing export category in FY25, from the seventh-largest export category in FY22,

Govt Announces Setting Up Of One Girls Hostel In Every District

New Delhi, Feb 1: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced setting up of one girls hostel in every district of the country. There

Budget 2026: Nirmala Sitharaman unveils plan to hit a sixer on a slippery global pitch

Union Budget: FM Sitharaman unveiled a comprehensive industrial plan in Budget 2026-27. Six key sectors will receive focus to boost domestic manu

SIT Phone-tapping Probe: KCR Leaves For Nandinagar Residence from Erravelli

The Hyderabad police tightened security at Nandinagar and its surroundings in view of SIT questioning and prevent untoward incidents

Union Budget 2026 live updates: Capex target raised to Rs 12.2L crore

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, said the target for capex will be raised to Rs 12.2 lakh crore for FY27 fro

Navjot Kaur Sidhu quits Congress, takes dig at Punjab party chief

She criticised Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, blaming him for damaging the organisation and blamed him of selling the pa

Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman announces Rs 10,000 cr MSME growth fund to tariff-proof sector

Pollution a National Health Emergency, Parliament Must Discuss: Rahul Gandhi

The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha also said that the Union Budget must put real resources behind real solutions

Union Budget 2026: FM Nirmala Sitharaman outlines three kartavyas in first Budget speech at Kartavya Bhavan

This is the first time in the history of India that the Union Budget is being presented on a Sunday

Pollution now a national health emergency, govt must act: Rahul

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday, February 1 said pollution is no longer just an environmental issue but a national health emerg

Union Budget 2026-27 | Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says, In 2026-27, I propose to increase public capex to Rs 12.2 lakh crores.

Union Budget 2026-27 | Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says, In 2026-27, I propose to increase public capex to Rs 12.2 lakh crores. The

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Snoop Dogg, a renowned artist with an IQ of 147 and a net worth of $135 million, began his music career in 1992 after being discovered by Dr. Dre