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Union Budget 2026: FM Nirmala Sitharaman proposes taxing buyback proceeds as capital tax

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- During today's Union Budget 2026-27, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the government will tax buyback proceeds for all types of shareholders as capital gains, ma... Read More


Nithin Kamath bats for STT cut ahead of Budget 2026 - 'Govt would have collected a lot more without 2024 hike'

New Delhi, Jan. 30 -- Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath has flagged concerns over the Securities Transaction Tax (STT), saying that as a market participant, he had always hoped that the Budget would re... Read More


'Reminds me of.': Elon Musk mocks Mark Zuckerberg as US probes privacy breach charges against WhatsApp

New Delhi, Jan. 30 -- Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg's feud made headlines earlier, but a fresh round of criticism from Musk's end added fuel to the fire. In his latest swipe, Musk mocked the Facebook ... Read More


Budget 2026: Will defence spending rise? A look at last year's allocation and this year's expectations

New Delhi, Jan. 30 -- As the Union Budget draws closer, all eyes are on the government's spending priorities and the amount set aside for key sectors that directly affect the economy and everyday life... Read More


Kevin Warsh picked as Federal Reserve chief: 'He will never let you down,' says Trump

New Delhi, Jan. 30 -- US President Donald said he is nominating Kevin Warsh as the next Chairman of the Federal Reserve, replacing Jerome Powell, according to a statement he posted on Truth Social. "... Read More


Trump nominates Kevin Warsh to be Federal Reserve chief: 'He will never let you down'

New Delhi, Jan. 30 -- US President Donald Trump said he is nominating Kevin Warsh as the next Chairman of the Federal Reserve, effectively replacing Jerome Powell, whose eight-year tenure as the Fed C... Read More


Trump-Powell tussle explained: Why does the US president want Fed chief out and when does his term end?

New Delhi, Jan. 30 -- President Donald Trump's long-standing tussle with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has once again burst into the spotlight, after the central bank's leaders gave a clear sign... Read More


Economic Survey 2026: When and where to watch the announcement - detailed guide on how to download PDF

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- As Budget week is almost around the corner, all eyes are on the Economic Survey 2026, a key policy document released annually just ahead of the Union Budget's presentation in Par... Read More


New Aadhaar app launched: Can you update mobile number and address? Key features, steps to download

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has introduced a new Aadhaar mobile application, which was formally unveiled in the presence of Union Minister of State for C... Read More


WhatsApp chief Will Cathcart hits back at Elon Musk over app 'not secure' remark amid Meta privacy lawsuit

New Delhi, Jan. 28 -- Meta has pushed back on allegations that it can secretly read users' private messages on WhatsApp, with the messaging platform's head, Will Cathcart, dismissing the claims as 'to... Read More