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"Does this smell like concession without agreement?: Manish Tewari flags U
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Congress MP Manish Tewari on Monday questioned whether the Union Budget 2026-27 amounts to a concession to the United States without a formal agreement, pointing out that customs duty cuts appear to benefit certain sectors.
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Kerala CM Vijayan criticises Union Budget for cuts, corporate bias and neg
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday expressed strong disapproval of the Union Budget 2026-27, stating that it reflects continued neglect and discrimination against the state.
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"A listless, heartless budget from clueless government": Congress' KC Venu
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
"A listless, heartless budget from a clueless government. What began last session with the axing of MGNREGA has gone forward with massive welfare cuts in the name of "fiscal discipline," he wrote.
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Budget 2026 announces tax relief for accident victims, cuts TCS on foreign
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced a series of tax-related proposals in the Union Budget 2026 aimed at improving ease of living, simplifying compliance, and providing relief to common taxpayers.
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Sunny Deol cuts cake, dances in joy to celebrate 'Border 2' success
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Sunny along with team could be seen singing to the chorus of "Happy Border" and cutting a cake.
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FY27 budget to prioritise capex, fiscal prudence; limited upside surprises
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
With the Union Budget for FY27 scheduled for Sunday, expectations are tamed even as markets remain alert to the possibility of selective positive surprises, according to a pre-Budget note by Union Bank of India (UBI).
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UN faces "imminent financial collapse" as dues pile up: Guterres
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
UN chief Antonio Guterres warned of an "imminent financial collapse" as unpaid dues reach record levels. He urged member states to clear contributions or reform funding rules, saying the UN could run out of cash by July amid growing financial strain.
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Himachal Pradesh: Youth, tourism hope for Budget boost, Apple growers expr
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
While tourism operators and youth are optimistic about targeted measures to revive growth and employment, apple farmers have little hope that the upcoming budget will address their concerns, particularly after import duties on foreign apples were reduced, which has impacted the state's ap
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Economic crisis forces Health Department to cut anti-polio campaign durati
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Major reductions have also been made to workers' facilities, sparking concerns that the anti-polio drive could be severely impacted. Polio workers, upset over the pay cuts, have staged protests and warned of further demonstrations. Assertions by the district administration regarding the erad
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"Strong sign of close partnership": German FM Johann Wadephul on EU-India
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul welcomed the EU-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA), calling it a significant step toward strengthening bilateral ties and supporting global commerce.
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Finland President calls the EU-India FTA historic, says it will boost econ
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Finnish President Alexander Stubb welcomed the EU-India Free Trade Agreement as historic. India and the EU concluded the long-pending pact, cutting tariffs on most goods. Leaders called it a major boost to trade and ties, with PM Modi urging businesses to deepen cooperation.
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"Expecting rightful share from Union Budget": Kerala Finance Minister ahea
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Kerala Finance Minister KN Balagopal on Tuesday expressed hope for fair allocations in the 2026 Union Budget, saying he is "expecting the rightful share from the Union Budget," and urged a rectification of past Finance Commission cuts that had severely affected the state.
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