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A middle path to expanding job opportunities for the middle class

Jakarta, Feb. 2 -- Indonesia's status as an upper-middle-income country (UMIC) is often seen as a sign of progress-a recognition that the nation's economy is moving up on the global map. However, ben... Read More


Budget 2026: Motion of thanks debate begins in Parl today. PM Modi likely to speak on 4 February - Here's what to expect

Budget 2026, Feb. 2 -- The Parliament will begin discussion on the Motion of Thanks on the President's address from today during the ongoing Budget Session in Lok Sabha. Union Minister Sarbananda Son... Read More


Balancing for fiscal federalism

India, Feb. 2 -- Federalism is one of the key tenets of our constitutional framework and national unity. Its fiscal component, which determines how resources and responsibilities are shared among the ... Read More


The age of militarised middle powers is here

India, Feb. 2 -- In Davos last week, a justifiably unhappy Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney, delivered what can be read as the funeral speech for the post-Cold War (America-led) world order. Empha... Read More


Budget implications for the agriculture sector

India, Feb. 2 -- Budget 2026-27, presented on Sunday, and Economic Survey 2025-26, presented on Friday, both referenced the "reform express" that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had spoken about earlier,... Read More


Budget sets the course for making India competitive

India, Feb. 2 -- Budget 2026-27 elevates competitiveness, rather than welfare, stimulus, or even growth, to a kartavya (duty). In doing so, it signals a quiet but consequential shift in how India unde... Read More


Angad Tila to Squirrel story: Ram Mandir installs inscriptions chronicling lives of Ramayan figures

Ayodhya, Feb. 2 -- The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra has installed inscriptions in Hindi and English to inform visitors about the history of various ancient monuments within the Ram Temple compl... Read More


Budget reinforces long-term biopharma growth despite no new tax incentives: EY

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- 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 infrastru... Read More


Jharkhand: Aspirants announce peaceful gherao of JPSC office over denial of age relaxation

Ranchi, Feb. 2 -- Widespread resentment has emerged among aspirants in Jharkhand following the decision of the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) to deny age relaxation in the upcoming Combine... Read More


Bihar Board Inter Exam 2026: BSEB Class 12 exam begins today- check exam timings, guidelines here

India, Feb. 2 -- Bihar School Examination Board will begin the Bihar Board Inter Exam 2026 on February 2, 2026. The exam will be held in two shifts- first shift from 9.30 am to 12.45 pm and second shi... Read More