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Budget reinforces long-term biopharma growth despite no new tax incentives
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
The Union Budget 2026 has signalled a sustained policy push for India's pharmaceutical and life sciences sector, with a strong emphasis on biopharma innovation, research infrastructure and affordability, even as direct tax incentives remain unchanged, noted EY's Budget sectoral alert.
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Iran missiles pose "serious threat" to US bases, Gulf allies warn Washingt
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
US allies warn Iran's missiles still threaten American bases despite past strikes. Gulf states refuse support for any attack on Iran. Tehran says its capabilities remain intact, as tensions rise with US deployments, while leaders on both sides warn of regional war even amid tentative talks.
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Iran FM says Tehran lost "trust" with US as negotiating partner, seeks "fa
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
Despite stating that Iran had lost its "trust" with the US as a negotiating partner, the country's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Tehran seeks a "fair and equitable" deal with Washington over nuclear weapons, amid escalated tensions between the two sides.
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Pakistan's boycott notwithstanding, Team India to travel to Sri Lanka for
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
Despite Pakistan deciding to boycott their group stage T20 World Cup clash against India on February 15, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) sources have said that that the Men in Blue will travel to Sri Lanka for the match as per ICC protocol and wait for the match referee to ca
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KTR addresses media after KCR's SIT inquiry, alleges political vendetta an
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
KTR claimed that the SIT had failed to adhere to legal provisions, including those under the BNSS law enacted by Parliament. However, he said KCR, despite not being legally required to appear in person, chose to cooperate fully with the inquiry out of respect for the Constitution and the
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Kerala did not implement previous projects: BJP state chief as Left, Congr
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
Kerala Finance Minister K N Balagopal today said that budget was disappointing for Kerala in an election year, as the State had been expecting significant announcements like an AIIMS and high-speed rail corridors. He also expressed disappointment at the Centre's denial of a special packag
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Long standing demands of State ignored in Union Budget: Tamil Nadu Finance
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
The state's finance minister said that, despite Tamil Nadu's significant role in India's overall development, it has not received its rightful share. "This budget stands as one that has completely disregarded the expectations of the Tamil people," Thennarasu said.
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Industry leaders expect growth-oriented budget with focus on infrastructur
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
He also emphasised the importance of prioritising India's interests despite global uncertainties, citing the government's efforts to develop alternate markets and pursue Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)
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Delhi AQI remains 'Very Poor'; IMD issues yellow alert for thunderstorms
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
Residents woke up to wet weather and light to moderate fog. Despite the rain, the Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the 'Very Poor' category.
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NGT issues fresh directions, imposes environmental compensation over groun
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
The National Green Tribunal (NGT), Principal Bench, New Delhi, has expressed serious concern over the continued groundwater extraction by several cricket stadiums across the country to irrigate cricket grounds, despite earlier directions to shift to treated sewage water.
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A mixed-bag Afghanistan look to replicate T20 World Cup 2024 heroics in fa
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
Heading into the tournament co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, Afghanistan are seeking the ability to win big matches, something they have struggled with after their T20 WC heroics. Also, with their strike rates not among the world's best despite being such globe-trotting T20 specialists,
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Barclays sees government meeting FY26 fiscal deficit target, projects 4.2%
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
"We expect the Centre's fiscal deficit in FY26-27 to be pegged at 4.2% of GDP. We estimate that this would take debt-to-GDP down to 55% in FY26-27. For FY25-26, we expect the fiscal deficit target of 4.4% to be met, despite serious slippage concerns," noted the report.
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