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Manufacturing, MSMEs set for growth under Union Budget 2026-27, say Indust
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The Union Budget 2026-27 has drawn positive reactions from industrial sectors for its focus on manufacturing priorities, export competitiveness, and the transition toward cleaner technologies. Industry experts have noted that the fiscal roadmap reinforces India's position as a reliable gl
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Budget 2026: High-level committee on Banking to be set up for India's next
Updated : 5 months ago IST
"I propose setting up a 'High Level Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat'", to comprehensively review the sector and align it with India's next phase of growth, while safeguarding financial stability, inclusion and consumer protection," she said, in her 90-minute-long Budget speech.
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Union Budget 2026 signals strong momentum for India's travel and tourism s
Updated : 5 months ago IST
One of the most impactful announcements for the sector is the reduction in Tax Collected at Source (TCS) on overseas tour packages to a flat 2%. By easing the upfront financial burden on travellers, this policy is set to enhance affordability, encourage outbound travel, and stimulate dema
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USA's Isani Vaghela suspended from bowling in international cricket with i
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Vaghela's suspension comes shortly after another setback for USA cricket. Earlier this week, the USA men's player Aaron Jones was charged with five counts of breaching the anti-corruption codes of Cricket West Indies (CWI) and the ICC and was suspended from all forms of cricket with immed
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Budget 2026: Customs duty rationalised on key items with focus on domestic
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Presenting the Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a set of indirect tax measures in the Union Budget 2026-27, aimed at further simplifying the tariff structure, supporting domestic manufacturing, promoting export competitiveness, and correcting inversion in duty.
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'Orange Economy': FM Sitharaman proposes content creator labs in schools,
Updated : 5 months ago IST
"I propose to support the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies, Mumbai, in setting up AVGC Content Creator Labs in 15,000 secondary schools and 500 colleges, Sitharaman said while presenting the Union Budget for 2026-27.
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Union Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman proposes regional hubs to boost medical t
Updated : 5 months ago IST
While presenting the Budget in Parliament, the Finance Minister said, "To promote India as a medical tourism hub, I propose a scheme to support states to set up 5 regional hubs in the country."
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"This is a sign Tibetans haven't given up": CTA's Chief Election Commissio
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The voting process, described as unique, is being conducted across 27 countries, with approximately 91,000 registered voters and 309 polling zones set up globally. The final phase of the election is scheduled to be held in April.
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Budget 2026: Govt to set up high-powered Education to Employment panel to
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The government on Sunday announced the setting up of a high-powered Education to Employment and Enterprises Standing Committee to strengthen employment outcomes and assess the impact of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, on jobs and skill requirements.
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Union Budget 2026-27: FM Sitharaman raises capital expenditure for FY27 by
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The capital expenditure has been increased to Rs 11.21 lakh crore, up from the Rs 11.21 lakh crore allocated in the last Union Budget for FY25-26. For FY26, the government had set a capex allocation of Rs 11.21 lakh crore.
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Gem Hospital director seeks higher health spending, rate revision under Ay
Updated : 5 months ago IST
"As we approach the budget announcement, those of us in the healthcare profession have specific expectations. To begin with, I am looking for a significant increase in healthcare spending as a percentage of our GDP. While it stood at 1.9% last year, the National Health Policy has set a ta
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"Out of luck, it seems" says Shashi Tharoor on Sanju Samson's poor form; l
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor noted that the Indian batter Sanju Samson is out of luck after the right-hander faced another setback, scoring just 6 runs in the high-scoring India vs New Zealand 5th T20I on Saturday. He also lauded Ishan Kishan for his thunderous 42-ball century that helped I
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