Ahead of the Union Budget 2026, Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Saturday criticised the government for lacking a clear, results-oriented vision, highlighting unemployment, underemployment, rising inflation, and the widening gap between rich and poor.
A primary concern raised by the industry body is the high cost of spectrum, which continues to strain the balance sheets of service providers. He urged the government to recognize the essential nature of connectivity in the modern era, suggesting, "The spectrum pricing should be revisited
"In the wake of the historic trade agreement signed between India and the European Union, several industry representatives from Erode, Tiruppur, Coimbatore, and surrounding districts personally contacted me to share their enthusiasm and to explain the far-reaching benefits this agreement
With the Union Budget for FY27 scheduled for Sunday, expectations are tamed even as markets remain alert to the possibility of selective positive surprises, according to a pre-Budget note by Union Bank of India (UBI).
Unidentified assailants opened fire on a man and looted ₹6 lakh from him at the State Bank of India (SBI) main branch ATM in Koti, Hyderabad, police said on Saturday.
He emphasised the need for the central government to grant Rajasthan special state status, citing the state's unique geographical conditions that pose significant challenges to implementing development schemes.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday expressed high expectations from the Union Budget to be presented on February 1, saying the state usually receives more than expected.
The victim, who has been identified as Awadhesh Kumar Pathak, sustained gunshot injury in the attack, which took place on January 30 when Kumar was walking towards his car.
New Delhi [India], January 31: India has witnessed a remarkable shift toward digital payments in recent years, and UPI has emerged as the most preferred method for everyday transactions. The Unified Payments Interface, or UPI, allows users to send and receive money quickly, securely, and con