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Attendance in Lok Sabha to be marked from members' seats in the House from
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
In a move aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability in parliamentary proceedings, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has said that attendance of Members of Parliament will now be recorded only when they are physically present inside the House at their designated seats. The new attendance
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Stock market ends on a low amid selling across sectors, Nifty below 25,250
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Indian benchmark indices opened on a flat to negative note, reflecting a cautious sentiment across domestic markets. Among the sectors, Realty, Consumer Durables, Auto, IT, Metal, and Pharma indices witnessed fall. Rupee traded flat near 90.90 remaining range-bound with participants awaiting
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Budget 2026: Finance Ministry details progress made by Govt, previous key
Updated : 2 months ago IST
The Government of India has completed the implementation of several key direct tax reforms announced in recent Union Budgets, aiming to enhance investment certainty and reduce the compliance burden for taxpayers. As the presentation of the Union Budget 2026-27 approaches, the Ministry of
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AIIMS expert calls for dedicated cancer allocation in Union Budget to acce
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
As a cancer specialist, Dr Shankar emphasised the importance of a dedicated cancer budget, saying it would empower oncologists and state governments to expand cancer services and reduce the financial burden on patients. "If there is a dedicated cancer budget, it will help improve cancer a
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Union Budget 2026 likely to focus on infrastructure, MSME and rural growth
Updated : 2 months ago IST
The upcoming Union Budget is expected to prioritize infrastructure development, micro, small and medium enterprises, and rural growth, Punjab National Bank Managing Director and CEO Ashok Chandra said in an interview.
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China's frenzied naval shipbuilding continues apace
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
As countries like the USA struggle to design and build warships and submarines in desired quantities, or lack the budget to do so, China has no such problems. Last year was another prolific year for Chinese shipbuilders as they meet demand from the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN). Read More
Kerala Budget Session: State flags concerns on Centre's VB-G Ram G Bill
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
"Kerala has been in the forefront of implementing the demand-based employment scheme, Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Program. The recent amendment to the said scheme, transforming it into VB-G Ram G, is a setback for Kerala, as the assistance from the union has decreased from 10
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ICEA seeks duty cuts, operational reforms in Union Budget 2026 to boost el
Updated : 2 months ago IST
According to the association, although these components account for a small share of the bill of materials, higher duties increase overall production costs and reduce India's global competitiveness. Aligning duties with other sub-assemblies would support scale, discourage arbitrage, and e
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Infrastructure and power push in Union Budget likely to ramp up aluminium
Updated : 2 months ago IST
India's aluminium demand is likely to remain strong as the government is expected to continue its emphasis on infrastructure development and power sector expansion in the upcoming Union Budget, said National Aluminium Company Ltd (NALCO) Chairman and Managing Director Brijendra Pratap Sin
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Centre likely to prioritise debt consolidation, capex push in Budget 2026:
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The government is likely to prioritise medium-term debt consolidation while sustaining a strong push for capital expenditure in the upcoming Union Budget for 2026-27, according to pre-Budget expectations outlined by rating agency ICRA.
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CII Business Confidence Index rises third straight quarter, reflects stron
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Business confidence among Indian industry is high, as corroborated by the latest Business Outlook Survey of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), which said India has firmly established itself as the world's fastest-growing major economy, demonstrating remarkable resilience amid global
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Senior citizens likely to get relief under targeted tax measures in Budget
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Senior citizens could be among the biggest beneficiaries of India's Union Budget 2026, with the government expected to consider higher deductions on interest income and healthcare-related relief, Tarun Garg, Executive Director at Deloitte India, told ANI.
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