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Punjab government ramps up spending in health, education sectors

Chandigarh, March 9 -- The Punjab government has placed health and education at the centre of its 2026-27 budget, announcing major increases in allocations for the two sectors along with expanded welf... Read More


Vietnam's overseas investment rises 2.3-fold in first two months

Hanoi, March 9 -- Vietnam's investment abroad in the first two months of 2026 increased 2.3 times year on year, according to data from the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Industry and ... Read More


Punjab budget: Urban revamp gets rRs.r7,257-crore boost

Chandigarh, March 9 -- The Punjab government has earmarked Rs.7,257 crore to boost urban infrastructure. The biggest increase is in the municipal development fund (MDF), which has been allocated Rs.1,... Read More


'Global crude price rise not to have substantial impact on inflation'

New Delhi, March 9 -- The impact of global crude price rise on inflation is not estimated to be substantial at this point as India's inflation is near the lower bound, Finance Minister Nirmala Sithara... Read More


Thirty years of Nifty 50

New Delhi, March 9 -- The National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. (NSE) on Monday celebrated 30 years of the Nifty 50 Index, India's flagship equity benchmark and one of the most widely tracked indices ... Read More


UP higher edu institutions to have one counsellor for every 100 students

PRAYAGRAJ, March 9 -- In a significant step to strengthen student mental health support, every higher education institution across Uttar Pradesh will now have one counsellor for every 100 students on ... Read More


"Made for all sections of society": CM Dhami hails Uttarkhand budget ahead of Assembly session

Chamoli, March 9 -- As the Uttarakhand budget session begins today, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday highlighted that the state budget is prepared with diverse inputs, emphasising that the... Read More


Stocks to buy for short term: From BDL to Mazagon Dock- Jigar Patel of Anand Rathi recommends these 3 shares

New Delhi, March 9 -- Stocks to buy for the short term: Escalating tensions in West Asia, which drove crude oil prices above $90 per barrel and triggered fresh inflation concerns, the rupee's weakness... Read More


Sarangpur set to become Chandigarh's new stage for mega events

Chandigarh, March 9 -- After a string of major events moved out of the city due to venue constraints and traffic concerns, the Chandigarh administration has acknowledged the need for a dedicated space... Read More


Businesses urge govt to pass amendment to anti-tobacco law in first session of parliament

Dhaka, March 9 -- Leaders of various business associations on Monday urged the government to pass the Smoking and Tobacco Products Usage (Control) (Amendment) Ordinance 2025 as a law in the first sess... Read More