Despite the sharp rise in global oil prices, retail fuel rates have remained unchanged. (AI image) Petrol and diesel prices have been in focus since the start of the US-Iran war which has led to a huge rise in global crude oil prices. Several neighbouring countries have either raised petrol prices or rationed its use. […]
NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday presented the Union Budget for the financial year 2026-27 in the Lok Sabha during the ongoing Budget session of the Parliament, triggering a strong reaction from the opposition.While presenting her ninth consecutive Budget, the finance minister announced that the capital expenditure target will be increased to Rs […]
The government on Sunday proposed a major expansion of its grassroots sports push, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announcing the launch of a Khelo India mission aimed at transforming India’s sports ecosystem over the next decade. Presenting the Union Budget for 2026-27 in the Lok Sabha, Sitharaman said the proposed mission would build on the […]
NEW DELHI: The Union Budget 2026 announced the launch of a new initiative in the name of Mahatma Gandhi days after it came under flak for its decision to change the name of MNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi Rural Employment Guarantee Act) to VB-G RAM G (Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Employment and Livelihood Mission (Rural) Bill).The Union […]
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present her ninth consecutive Union Budget on February 1, marking a rare Sunday sitting and a first in independent India’s history. The Union Budget for FY27 (April 2026–March 2027) is expected to outline measures to sustain growth momentum, maintain fiscal discipline and push reforms […]
Budget 2026 for defence: FICCI has advocated for higher emphasis on ‘Atmanirbharta’ in defence, with modern techniques. (AI image) Budget 2026 for defence: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Union Budget 2026 should look to prioritise growth-enhancing productive capital expenditure, with a special focus on the defence sector at a time when the global environment is marked […]
Tata Group top leadership met Shah and Sitharaman on Tuesday to address ongoing disputes. Infighting in the Tata Group has prompted the government to step in, with top leaders of the group, including Tata Trusts Chairman Noel Tata and Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran, meeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.The […]
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 […]
Deepika Padukone is the biggest actress in Indian cinema, with unmatched star power and box office dominance. She has delivered back-to-back hits in recent years and leads the charge as a producer, entrepreneur & mental health activist. Whether it’s her on-screen brilliance, off-screen elegance, or entrepreneurial journey, Deepika is always at the top of her […]
