India's fiscal position during the April-November period of FY26 indicates that concerns over lagging tax revenues and adherence to the full-year budget targets have resurfaced, even as the government continues to prioritise capital expenditure-led growth, as per a report by Union Bank of
New Delhi [India], December 31: In the high-stakes contexts of contemporary asymmetric warfare and urban counterterrorism, the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) continues to pose a significant threat. Although body armour and helmets have historically safeguarded the torso and cranium, the f
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) indicate that the Air Quality Index (AQI) in several parts of the capital has exceeded 400, placing it in the hazardous category.
Hardening property prices, layoffs in the IT sector, geopolitical tensions and other uncertainties dented India's residential growth momentum in 2025. ANAROCK Research data indicated that housing sales in the top 7 cities witnessed a 14 per cent decline in 2025, with approximately 395,625 un
US President Donald Trump has indicated that he expects to hold talks with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, soon, ahead of his anticipated meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Florida on Sunday, as international efforts aimed at ending the four-year-long running wa
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy indicated that he expects to meet US President Donald Trump soon, with key decisions possible before the New Year. Talks focus on ending the war, security guarantees, and unresolved issues including territory and control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear
The report said that after the removal of GST, the average health insurance cover increased from Rs 14.5 lakh in the pre-GST period to Rs 19 lakh in the post-GST period. This indicates that people are now choosing higher levels of health coverage, as insurance has become more affordable.<
Rajya Sabha MP and actor-politician Kamal Haasan on Friday raised concern on ethanol-blended fuels, its impact on vehicles, the withdrawal of E10 petrol, and consumer safeguards. Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari clarified that extensive field trials on vehicles wit
Mumbai Residents experienced 'Moderate' air quality today, with the local AQI reaching 160, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Meteorological data from the IMD indicate a seasonal pattern, with temperatures expected to range from a minimum of 21°C to a maximum of
The arrests of the 35 crew members aboard were made for violation of the Maritime Zones of India (MZI) (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 1981. The presence of active fishing gear and approximately 500 kilograms of fish catch on the boats strongly indicated ongoing fishing op