The central government in the upcoming budget 2026 should announce reforms across taxation, insurance and pension sectors to boost household financial savings, reduce compliance challenges and improve social security coverage in the country, highlighted a report by State Bank of India (SB
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], January 27: Spinoto, a technology-driven vehicle servicing platform, has begun operations in Ahmedabad with an on-demand mechanic model designed to reduce delays, improve transparency, and provide structured service support for vehicle owners in urban settings.
Questioning the move, Wadettiwar said, "Unhe Mahatma Gandhi ka naam hata ke kya milega?" (What will they gain by removing Mahatma Gandhi's name?) "The Father of the Nation played a crucial role in India's freedom struggle. Today, his name is being used by this government while employment
Sefcovic described the prospective pact as the "mother of all deals," noting that negotiators are "checking their final numbers" as the European bloc pushes to reduce India's steep import duties that can reach up to 150 % in some sectors.
Chaitanya explained, "High GST rates have reduced consumers' ability to spend, leading to a noticeable decline in demand. This fall in consumption has directly impacted retail businesses, particularly small traders who depend on steady daily sales." He noted that while the Central Governm
Speaking with ANI on the expectations from the Union Budget 2026, Arora said, "From a duty standpoint, there could be some tweaking that happens on the customs duty. We may have to make concessions on goods coming in from the United States and provide concessions as well. So there will be
"50 per cent US tariffs and uncertainty are badly hurting India's textile exporters. Job losses, factory shutdowns and reduced orders are a reality of our 'Dead Economy'. Mr Modi has offered no relief or even spoken about tariffs, even though more than 4.5 crore jobs and lakhs of business
New Delhi [India], January 23: In India, nearly 39.4% of healthcare spending is paid out of pocket, placing a direct financial burden on households. As healthcare costs rise nationwide, medical expenses are increasingly emerging as a financial emergency for Indian families. Higher hospital c
A second-year college student died after allegedly consuming borax (venkaaram) in an attempt to reduce her body weight in Madurai. The deceased has been identified as Kalaiyarasai, a resident of Meenambalpuram. She was 19 years old. She started consuming borax in order to reduce weight, t
The Indian government is increasingly turning to private-sector recycling and faster mine development to secure supplies of critical minerals and reduce import dependence amid global supply-chain risks, Piyush Goyal, Secretary in the Ministry of Mines, said on Wednesday.
Delhi Police added that intensified night patrolling, use of CCTV and face recognition systems, and targeted operations against repeat offenders are being carried out to further reduce crime in the city.