Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday presented her ninth consecutive Union Budget, creating history. In her direct tax announcements, the Finance Minister said there will be no change in income tax rates or slabs in Budget 2026, offering stability but no immediate relief to taxpayers. However, the Budget proposed a sharp increase in taxes on […]
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday presented her ninth consecutive Union Budget, creating a record in India’s parliamentary history. Ahead of the presentation, Sitharaman followed established tradition by visiting the finance ministry at Kartavya Bhavan and calling on President Droupadi Murmu. As the Union Budget 2026 is unveiled, expectations are high, especially around income tax
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was killed in a plane crash on Wednesday, India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has confirmed. The aircraft, which had taken off from Mumbai, crash-landed at Baramati airport, Pawar’s constituency. Two members of his staff and two crew members on board the plane were also
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Ahead of the Budget Session of Parliament, the Union government has convened an all-party meeting on January 27 to discuss legislative business and other issues likely to come up during the session. The meeting, chaired by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, will be held at 11 am in the main committee room of the Parliament
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The Congress has sent a clear message in the recent Maharashtra civic body elections that it continues to be a relevant political force, even while contesting on its own and without the backing of major pre-poll alliances. Despite fighting solo in many areas, the party managed to register meaningful gains across the state. Congress won
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Iran’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi has said that a future democratic Iran would look to build close and constructive relations with India, underlining the importance of long-standing civilisational ties between the two countries. Speaking about his vision for a post-clerical Iran, Pahlavi said that a democratic government in Tehran would prioritise partnerships with countries
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The results of the Maharashtra municipal elections have highlighted the BJP’s growing dominance in urban centres, with the party and its ally, the Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde, securing strong mandates across key civic bodies, including Mumbai and Pune. In the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, the BJP–Shinde Sena alliance has crossed the majority mark, bringing
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The ongoing cold spell in West Bengal has turned a little milder over the past few days, with temperatures stabilising marginally. In Kolkata, where the minimum temperature had dipped to around 10 degrees Celsius last week, it has now risen to the 12–13 degrees range. Despite this increase, temperatures are still below normal, which is
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Two more healthcare workers have been admitted to a government hospital in West Bengal after developing symptoms suspected to be linked to the Nipah virus. The two were posted at the same medical facility and had been involved in treating a colleague who was earlier confirmed to be infected. Health officials said the workers developed
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Several American companies are facing a wave of online hostility and criticism following changes to the H-1B work visa system announced by former US President Donald Trump. The revised rules, which significantly raise visa fees and prioritise higher-paid applicants, have triggered strong reactions on social media and online forums. The backlash has largely targeted Indian
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