She described the interaction as a departure from the usual practice of giving interviews to newspapers and television studios after the Budget presentation. Speaking at the Youth Dialogue on Budget 2026, Sitharaman said the idea came from her team, who suggested taking a different approa
The Kabaddi Champions League witnessed a thrilling mix of drama and dominance as Hisar Heroes stunned Karnal Kings in a last-raid thriller, while Rohtak Royals produced a commanding performance against Gurugram Gurus, making it a memorable day highlighted by standout displays from Ashu Malik
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday highlighted the rapid growth of India's electronics and digital ecosystem, saying the sector has witnessed unprecedented expansion over the last decade and will play a key role in the country's future economic growth.
The domestic equity markets witnessed heavy selling pressure on Sunday as stocks fell sharply during Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2026 speech, with investors reacting strongly to a steep increase in Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on futures and options (F&O) tr
The championship, conducted from January 27-31, witnessed high-intensity competition, elite athletic performances, and exemplary organizational conduct, as per the release.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 31: Mumbai's Carnatic music circuit witnessed three engaging and musically absorbing evenings as 24-year-old city-based vocalist Vignesh Shankarnarayanan presented a short concert series across Mulund, Andheri and Chembur, drawing attentive and appreciat
"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.
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
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
A delegation of two officers and 16 NCC cadets from Nepal led by Major General Yam Prasad Dhakal, DG NCC, of the Nepali Army visited India in January and called upon President Droupadi Murmu, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and the Youth Affairs and Sports during their visit. They also visit
Imports from India witnessed a sharper contraction, falling 31.4% year-on-year in November 2025 compared with November 2024, marking one of the steepest monthly declines among major suppliers, it said. This significant decline is indicative of the challenges faced by India's textile and appa
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], January 30: Hyderabad today witnessed the inauguration of ABC Spacery, South India's largest integrated home solutions experience centre, at Shamshabad. Spread across 75,000 square feet, the facility marks a significant addition to the region's organised home i