Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the Union Budget 2026-27 as a "strong foundation" for India's journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047, saying it will infuse fresh energy into the nation's ongoing reforms.
"I propose setting up a 'High Level Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat'", to comprehensively review the sector and align it with India's next phase of growth, while safeguarding financial stability, inclusion and consumer protection," she said, in her 90-minute-long Budget speech.
One of the most impactful announcements for the sector is the reduction in Tax Collected at Source (TCS) on overseas tour packages to a flat 2%. By easing the upfront financial burden on travellers, this policy is set to enhance affordability, encourage outbound travel, and stimulate dema
Sanjay Mehta, Deputy Director General of IMC, stated that the budget covers both traditional and frontier technology areas, helping India leverage these technologies and realise their benefits.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced a major push for India's Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics (AVGC) ecosystem, proposing the creation of AVGC Content Creator Labs across thousands of schools and colleges as part of the Union Budget 2026.
Notably, the 137-run stand between Kishan and Suryakumar stands as the highest third-wicket stand for India in T20Is. The previous highest third-wicket stand for India in T20Is was 134 between Virat Kohli and Suresh Raina in Adelaide in 2016.
India Legends edged past Bangladesh Legends in a nail-biting encounter at the ongoing Asian Legends Cup 2026, registering a 12-run victory at the BCA Thailand Ground in Bangkok.
Jaishankar while delivering opening remarks at the 2nd India-Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting said that impact of the developments in the Middle East are felt even in India.
New Delhi [India], January 31: GoSats, an asset-based rewards company, today announced a comprehensive integration with Flipkart SuperCoins. This strategic integration extends Flipkart's loyalty currency into asset-linked and high-utility use cases, allowing users to utilise SuperCoins for B
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 31:The architect of India's unprecedented economic resurgence and intellectual hegemony, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will be delivering the keynote address at the ET NOW Global Business Summit 2026. The summit is scheduled to be held at Hotel Taj Palac
Goa [India], January 31: India Energy Week : In a significant boost to India's industrial infrastructure, AG&P Industrial (Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific Company of Manila, Incorporated), a wholly owned subsidiary of AG&P International Holdings Pte. Ltd., Singapore, and a global pioneer in modul
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has made it mandatory for Indian Police Service (IPS) officers to complete a minimum of two years of Central deputation at the rank of Superintendent of Police (SP) and Deputy Inspector General (DIG), or an equivalent level for empanelment as Inspector G