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Union Budget 2026 balances India's global aspirations and development, says Assam CM Sarma

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said that the Union Budget 2026-27 strikes a fine balance between India's aspirations and development. Taking it to X, the Chie... Read More


Union Budget lays foundation for realising dream of developed India: Rajya Sabha Ajeet Gopchade

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The budget presented on Sunday by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, lays the foundation for realising the dream of a devel... Read More


What are the prices of gold, silver on budget day after a week of fluctuation?

India, Feb. 1 -- Gold and silver prices showed mixed trends across major Indian cities this week, after touching record highs and then witnessing a sharp dip.The sudden fall in prices has sparked spec... Read More


Budget 2026: Here are the key numbers - From capex to fiscal deficit, revised estimates and more

Budget 2026, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has in the Union Budget 2026 pegged India's fiscal deficit at 4.3% of gross domestic product (GDP) for FY27, as against 4.4% for FY26. Speak... Read More


Indian Consul General in Shanghai attends Air India's inaugural ceremony of flights

Shanghai, Feb. 1 -- Consulate General of India to Shanghai, Pratik Mathur, attended the inaugural ceremony of Air India's resumed non-stop Delhi-Shanghai flight at Pudong International Airport, markin... Read More


Electric vehicle ecosystem gets incentives to localise amid China threat

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Manufacturers of electric vehicles (EVs) and their parts have got another nudge from the government to double down on localisation with the announcement of four special corridors ... Read More


Budget 2026: Income tax slabs, rates for FY 2026-2027 - check how much tax you need to pay

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced during her Budget 2026 presentation that the Income Tax Act, 2025, will be implemented from 1 April 2026, and all rules and... Read More


Budget 2026: No TAN needed for NRI property deals from October 2026

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The Union budget for FY27 has proposed that residents buying properties from non-resident Indians (NRIs) are not required to obtain TAN (tax deduction and collection account numbe... Read More


IT a core driver of India's growth in Budget 2026-27

India, Feb. 1 -- Budget 2026-27 positions IT and services as key drivers of India's economic growth Safe harbour threshold for IT services raised sharply to ease compliance Government announces fres... Read More


Setback for Elon Musk as US judge signals xAI's trade theft allegations against OpenAI may get dismissed

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Elon Musk led xAI's lawsuit against OpenAI may get dismissed soon after a federal judge signalled that her 'tentative view' is to grant the ChatGPT maker's request. xAI had allege... Read More