Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday presented the Union Budget 2026-27 in Parliament, proposing a significant 9 per cent increase in capital expenditure to Rs 12.2 lakh crore. The allocation aims to sustain the momentum in infrastructure development and support economic gr
The gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections reached Rs 1,93,384 crore in January 2026, registering a robust year-on-year growth of 6.2 per cent, according to government sources.
"Northwest India recorded 12.1 per cent less rainfall, while East and Northeast India saw a massive 86.2 per cent shortfall. Central India also witnessed the decline, with rainfall plunging 79.4 per cent below normal," Jenamani said.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 31: Mitsu Chem Plast Limited (Mitsu, The Company) (BSE:540078), one of the leading global manufacturers of Blow Molded & Injection Molded products and a specialist in Hospital furniture components, Infrastructure Products, Packaging Bottles Drums, Jerry
Chandigarh [India], January 31: Chandigarh University has witnessed a stupendous rise in placements over the past decade, with the number of recruiting companies surging from 282 in 2014 to over 1300 in 2025, a remarkable 325% increase. Likewise, annual job offers have risen from 2,410 to 10
India's sugar output has risen to 195.03 lakh tonnes in Januray from 164.79 lakh tonnes during the same period of the previous season, an increase of 18.4%, according to a statement by Indian Sugar & Bio-energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA). At present, 515 sugar mills are operational acr
Himachal Pradesh witnessed dry weather conditions across the state during the past 24 hours, with no significant rainfall or snowfall recorded, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its morning weather bulletin on Friday. According to the IMD, there was no major change in mini
After the revision of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) base year, overall CPI inflation is expected to rise marginally by 20-30 basis points (bps), according to a report by SBI Ecowrap.
The Chief Minister highlighted Assam's commitment to Gandhi's ideals of Gram Swaraj and non-violence. He stated that the state has taken several measures to ensure a peaceful rise, driven by its rural areas.
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], January 29: In critical moments, when a patient struggles for breath, it is not technology alone that saves lives--it is trained professionals who understand lungs, life, and care. As respiratory illnesses continue to rise globally, the demand for skilled respi
Industry leaders at the India Energy Week 2026 underlined the growing role of natural gas in enabling a balanced and resilient energy transition for India, stressing that collaboration across value chains will be key as energy demand rises alongside decarbonisation goals.
Over 4.8 million Afghans have returned since late 2023, raising Afghanistan's population by 12%. UNHCR warns many returnees are women and children, raising humanitarian concerns, and urges regional dialogue to ensure safe, dignified returns and support reintegration.