Budget 2026: For the first time, the Union Budget will be presented on a Sunday! Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday confirmed the date for Budget 2026, saying that the Union Budget will be announced on Sunday, February 1.The upcoming Union Budget will be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, marking the eighth time […]
United Nations, 1 January. The United Nations, the world’s largest international organization, is currently facing a severe financial crisis. As a result, it has started 2026 with a reduced budget of $3.45 billion and a 19 percent cut in jobs. The UN General Assembly approved the budget based on the proposal by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, […]
Saudi Arabia’s 2026 $350 billion budget emphasizes Vision 2030, giga projects, social programs, and economic growth/Image: SPA Saudi Arabia has approved its 2026 state budget, outlining ambitious spending plans aimed at sustaining economic growth, supporting citizens, and advancing the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 initiatives. The total budget for the coming fiscal year amounts to 1.313 trillion […]
UAE Cabinet, chaired by Sheikh Mohammed, approves record Dh92.4 billion ($25.2B) federal budget for 2026/Image: X The UAE is set to enter 2026 with its largest federal budget in history, signaling a strong commitment to balanced development, financial sustainability, and global economic expansion. The Dh92.4 billion budget, coupled with rising foreign investments and soaring exports, […]
US President Donald Trump (PTI) As the US government shutdown entered its 18th day on Friday, President Donald Trump called it a “Democrat shutdown,” accusing the opposition of blocking efforts to curb illegal immigration.“The shutdown continues. The Republican Party is not going to pay a trillion and a half dollars to illegal immigrants coming into […]
In what could easily be one of the grandest advertising projects in India, filmmaker Atlee, known for his blockbuster hits like Jawan and Theri, has directed a Rs. 150 crores commercial for Ching’s Desi Chinese. The mega ad film stars Ranveer Singh, Sreeleela, and Bobby Deol in leading roles — bringing together an electrifying mix […]
The Unesco logo hangs from a podium in Paris (Image credits: AP) PARIS: An Egyptian antiquities professor and ex-tourism minister is facing off against a Congolese economist who promoted schooling in refugee camps in a race to become the new director of Unesco. Whoever wins will inherit a world body reeling from the Trump administration’s […]
New Delhi (Udaipur Kiran News): The Xiaomi 15T and POCO F6 may come from the same parent brand, but they cater to two very different audiences. The Xiaomi 15T is a premium flagship focused on design, durability, and professional cameras, while the POCO F6 aims to deliver high-end performance at an affordable price. Here’s a […]
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: While pitching National Pension System as an attractive investment option, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman Wednesday sought broadening its coverage, with a special focus on gig and platform workers & women, and suggested that its best get subscribers when they are young so that the full impact […]
The non-oil revenue growth helped soften the blow of a 29% drop in oil income, easing pressure on Saudi Arabia’s Q2 2025 budget deficit/ Image: Saudi Arabia Ministry of Finance In a significant financial development for Saudi Arabia, non-oil revenues in the second quarter of 2025 rose sharply by 7 percent, reaching SR149.861 billion ($39.9 […]
