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Counter to US tariffs: Centre reduces tariff rate on goods imported for pe
Updated : 5 months ago IST
In response to the US tariffs on imports of Indian goods, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed reducing the tariff rate on all dutiable goods imported for personal use from 20 per cent to 10 per cent.
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"Your quiet vigilance at sea keep Bharat's maritime frontiers safe": Amit
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Amit Shah said that the Indian Coast Guard's quiet vigilance at sea, steadfast courage, and unyielding commitment to duty keep Bharat's maritime frontiers safe every day.
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"It won't be easy for Pakistan this time": Chahal on India-Pakistan U19 Su
Updated : 5 months ago IST
India go into Sunday's clash at Queens Sports Park in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, having won all their World Cup matches, while Pakistan need a big win to secure a semi-final berth.
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Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman announces establishment of NIMHANS 2.0 in North
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Presenting the Union Budget 2026-27 in Parliament, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the government's plan to establish NIMHANS 2.0, a premier mental health institute in North India, to address gaps in mental health infrastructure. She also announced the duty exemption o
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Union Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman proposes regional hubs to boost medical t
Updated : 5 months ago IST
While presenting the Budget in Parliament, the Finance Minister said, "To promote India as a medical tourism hub, I propose a scheme to support states to set up 5 regional hubs in the country."
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FM Sitharaman proposes 'Khelo India Mission' to boost talent development,
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed to launch the 'Khelo India Mission' while presenting the Union Budget 2026-27 in the Parliament on Sunday. The mission aims to create an integrated talent-development pathway, train coaches and support staff, incorporate sports science and
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Union Budget: Govt to launch coconut promotion scheme, boost cashew and co
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Speaking while presenting the Union Budget 2026-27, Sitharaman said the scheme will focus on major coconut-growing states and include measures such as replacing non-productive trees with new, high-yielding saplings.
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Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman proposes seven high-speed rail corridors, freig
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The proposed routes include Mumbai-Pune, Pune-Hyderabad, Hyderabad-Bengaluru, Hyderabad-Chennai, Chennai-Bengaluru, Delhi-Varanasi, and Varanasi-Siliguri. Together, they will link India's financial hubs, technology centres, manufacturing clusters, and emerging cities through faster, clean
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Union Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman announces three new All India Institutes
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced three new All India Institute of Ayurveda in line with the objective of meeting global demand for Ayurvedic medicine.
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FM Sitharaman launches India's Semiconductor Mission 2.0 with Rs 40,000 cr
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced the launch of India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0, with a Rs 40,000 crore outlay, aiming to boost the country's semiconductor ecosystem. This initiative focuses on producing equipment and materials, designing full-stack Indian inte
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Finance Minister proposes to introduce dedicated SME growth fund worth Rs
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The Finance Minister of India, Niramala Sitharaman, has proposed to introduce a dedicated 10,000 crores SME growth fund to create future jobs, incentivising enterprises based on select criteria. She stated that the government recognises MSMEs as a vital engine of growth, and proposes a th
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Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir returns to Delhi after Men in Blue's
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Indian men's senior cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir returned to Delhi on Sunday after his side clinched the five-match India vs New Zealand T20I series by 4-1.
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