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STT hike on F&O in Budget 2026: Income Tax Department issues clarification - 'More than 500 times of GDP'

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The Income Tax Department on Sunday clarified about the new STT rules on F&O announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Budget 2026. Presenting her ninth consecutive Bud... Read More


Budget 2026: Key announcements for common man - From STT hike on F&O, ITR filing relaxations and more

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, 1 February, presented the Union Budget 2026, which introduced key reforms for the common man. Budget 2026 has put focus on students... Read More


Budget 2026 Income Tax announcements: What do taxpayers get this year? Did FM Sitharaman slash rates?

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Budget 2026 income tax announcements: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, 1 February, announced the Union Budget 2026 - a speech that taxpayers had been waiting for sin... Read More


Budget 2026: Experts urge FM Nirmala Sitharaman double infrastructure allocation to boost economy

Budget 2026, Jan. 31 -- Ahead of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presenting Budget 2026 on 1 February, Sunday, industry leaders have come forward to express their wishes this year. Budget 2026 is ... Read More


Budget 2026: Railways may get mega capex boost from FM Nirmala Sitharaman this year; How much was allocated in 2025?

New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- With just a day left for the Union Budget 2026, expectations from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman are rising, especially for key sectors like railways that serve as the backb... Read More


Who is Brett Matsumoto? Donald Trump picks 'data nerd' to lead Bureau of Labor Statistics

New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he was intending to nominate Brett Matsumoto as the next leader of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a post that has been left va... Read More


'100% agree with Economic Survey': Former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant rallies behind age limit policy for social media

New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- India's former G20 Sherpa and NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant on Saturday agreed with the Economic Survey's suggestion that India needs to limit social media used on basis of age, li... Read More


Budget 2026 has an opportunity to support Viksit Bharat through renewable energy - What do experts expect?

Budget 2026, Jan. 31 -- The energy sector is going to be a key focus tomorrow as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tables the Union Budget 2026 at 11 am. The finance minister is set to present her n... Read More


Budget 2026: Will FM Nirmala Sitharaman make more income tax changes? What taxpayers expect

Budget 2026, Jan. 30 -- Last year, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman surprised the Indian middle class taxpayer with a mega income tax overhaul, which significantly lowered the income tax outgo for ... Read More


Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, five others killed in Pune plane crash - What we know so far

New Delhi, Jan. 28 -- Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and senior NCP leader Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash on Wednesday, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said. Pawar was onboard a... Read More