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TCS rate: A look at current vs proposed rates and what changes FM Sitharaman announced

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- During the Union Budget 2026-27 presentation, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed a significant overhaul of the tax collected at source (TCS) framework, aiming to reduce ... Read More


Dreaming about international travel? Union Budget just made it cheaper!

India, Feb. 1 -- Indian travellers planning trips abroad may find the coming months particularly favourable, following a sharp reduction in tax collection at source (TCS) on overseas tour packages ann... Read More


Industry leaders expect growth-oriented budget with focus on infrastructure, technology

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- As the Union Budget 2026 approaches, industry leaders are optimistic about the government's fiscal policy and its potential to drive economic growth. Ajit Mangrulkar, Director Gen... Read More


Cambodian media impressed by Vietnam's long-term vision

Phnom Penh, Feb. 1 -- One week after the end of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), the Cambodian National News Agency (AKP) and Koh Santepheap newspaper published comm... Read More


Union Budget 2026-27: When and where to watch FM Nirmala Sitharaman's 9th budget speech? What to expect?

Union Budget 2026-27, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present this year's Union Budget, marking her ninth consecutive budget speech and, notably, the first time in recent histo... Read More


With Sunetra elevation, tug of war between NCP factions hots up

India, Feb. 1 -- With Sunetra Pawar taking over as deputy chief minister in the Mahayuti government following the death of her husband in a plane crash, the second part of the power tussle between the... Read More


ASSOCHAM Odisha Applauds Transformative Push for High-Tech Infrastructure and Global Competitiveness

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 1 -- Shri Pankaj Lochan Mohanty, Chairman of the ASSOCHAM Odisha State Development Council, has welcomed the Union Budget 2026, noting that it provides a powerful reinforcement of bo... Read More


"Budget has special focus on mental health and combating mental illness..." Union Minister JP Nadda

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Union Minister JP Nadda on Sunday called the Union Budget 2026-27 "visionary," underlining that it has a special focus on mental health and combating mental illness. Nadda praise... Read More


Budget 2026 speech date & time: When and where to watch FM Nirmala Sitharaman's 9th budget speech? What to expect?

Union Budget 2026-27, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present this year's Union Budget, marking her ninth consecutive budget speech and, notably, the first time in recent histo... Read More


India maintains Rs12.8 billion aid for Nepal

Kathmandu, Feb. 1 -- The Indian government has announced a grant of Rs12.8 billion for Nepal for the fiscal year 2026-27, maintaining the same level of support as last year. Finance Minister Nirmala ... Read More