Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma addressed the media shortly after the Union Budget presentation, expressing heartfelt gratitude to PM Narendra Modi. He stated that the budget, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, is not just a document but a strong declaration of in
New Delhi [India], February 2: 'Deakin University's GIFT City Campus, a world-first international university branch campus in India, did not merely set a precedent; it translated the National Education Policy 2020's ambition for internationalised education into practice.'
The three-time increase in allocation for the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for automobiles and auto components in the Union Budget 2026 is likely to significantly support electric vehicle (EV) penetration and localisation of component manufacturing, according to a report by Axis
"Nonetheless, some moderation in derivatives activity remains a risk, which could translate into lower trading turnover and consequently softer brokerage volumes and revenues from the derivatives segment for the securities broking industry," ICRA said. The proposed increase in STT on F&am
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.
India's defence industry is expected to register double-digit growth in the coming years, supported by a strong policy push and higher capital allocation in the Union Budget 2026-27, according to a report by Antique Stock Broking.
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], February 2: International Health Dialogue (IHD) 2026 opened today in Hyderabad, bringing together clinicians, patient safety leaders, accreditation experts, and health system policymakers from India and abroad. With the theme Global Voices. One Vision. Day 1 ce
Indian Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra outlined India's people-first AI vision at a Pre-AI Summit discussion in Washington, highlighting "impact" and the three pillars of people, planet and progress ahead of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, set to be held in the Global South.
Protests swept across the United States over the weekend as demonstrators rallied under the slogan "ICE Out", demanding an end to the Trump administration's immigration enforcement measures, CNN reported.
The Finance Minister noted that the economy faces global uncertainties, disrupted supply chains and rising demands for energy and critical minerals, necessitating resilient and forward-looking policy measures. Some of the key announcements of the budget were the public capital expenditure
Speaking on the budget, Gogoi said, "Given its absolute power, the government appears to believe a budget for growth and development is unnecessary. Countries such as the US, the EU, and China have aggressive economic policies, and in comparison, this budget does not reflect the same leve