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Government push, community efforts drive education growth in Jammu and Kas
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Jammu and Kashmir's education sector is seeing steady progress since Article 370's abrogation, with higher funding, improved infrastructure, and community-led initiatives like Vidyanjali strengthening government schools through digital tools, better facilities, and volunteer support acros
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India's Budget 2026 Aims to Build Services, Digital Infrastructure and Lon
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New Delhi [India], February 3: India's Union Budget 2026-27 has elicited strong reactions from industry leaders, particularly in services, technology, real estate and advisory sectors. Across responses, a common theme emerges: policymakers have sought to position India for long-term growth b
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No negligence will be tolerated in matter of law and order: Chief Minister
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On Monday, during a high-level meeting held at the Secretariat, he directed that every department of the police and administration must work with sensitivity, accountability, and a result-oriented approach toward the general public.
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Defence Minister approves grant of 'Miniratna' Category-I status to Yantra
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Congratulating the Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU) for its transformation from a Government organisation to a profit-making corporate entity in a short span of about four years, Raksha Mantri expressed satisfaction over the initiatives taken by the management of the YIL to increa
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"Congress has always abandoned Northeast, PM Modi has given highest respec
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Sarbananda Sonowal, who initiated the debate in Lok Sabha on the motion of thanks to the President's Address, said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has "given the highest respect to the Northeast, its culture, heritage and people".
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Reforms in direct taxes ensure taxpayers can manage liabilities, reduce di
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While speaking at a post-Budget interactive session organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the Secretary highlighted key reforms in direct taxation, and noted that the timeline for revising income tax returns has been extended by one quarter, giving taxpayers additional tim
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Boosting manufacturing key to rupee strength, lower cost of capital: CEA N
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India's Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran on Tuesday said that boosting the manufacturing sector is crucial for strengthening the rupee over the medium term and for bringing down the cost of capital in a meaningful manner. He noted that countries with strong and stable currencies
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Budget reinforces long-term biopharma growth despite no new tax incentives
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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.
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Pakistan's National Finance Commission stalls as key working groups remain
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Pakistan's National Finance Commission has stalled, with most working groups inactive and the second meeting delayed. Provinces and the centre differ over revenue sharing and reforms, raising concerns about further delays to the long-pending 11th NFC award meant to guide distribution of fede
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USISPF welcomes Union Budget 2026-27, lauds trade, customs, sectoral refor
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The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) on Sunday (local time) welcomed the Union Budget 2026-27, describing it as a progressive and comprehensive roadmap that strengthens India's competitiveness, boosts investment, and enhances ease of doing business.
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USIBC welcomes 2026 Budget, calls for reforms to boost US-India economic t
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"USIBC welcomes the Union Budget 2026-27 which underscores the Government of India's continued focus on economic growth, resilience, and global competitiveness. At a time of continued geopolitical uncertainties, the budget reflects India's ambition to sustain momentum as one of the world'
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"It embodies vision and mission of 'Viksit Bharat'...": CM Yogi Adityanath
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday stressed that the Union Budget 2026 is focused on common people and is women-centric, further underlining that it aims to achieve the mission of "Viksit Bharat" by 2047, while addressing a press conference.
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