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Defence spending hiked, focus on modernisation

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- India on Saturday set aside more than Rs.6.81 lakh crore for defence spending in the Union Budget for 2025-26, including Rs.1.8 lakh crore for the modernisation of the military at... Read More


A budget that ticks all boxes

India, Feb. 2 -- The Narendra Modi-led government unveiled the most middle class-friendly budget it has ever presented on Saturday, announcing a rebate that will mean people who earn up to Rs.12 lakh ... Read More


A high-class budget for middle-class India

India, Feb. 2 -- Listening to the reactions of people to the FY26 Union Budget, it seemed as if Diwali had come early this year. The reason for the smiles and the palpable relief was the huge leap of ... Read More


A highwire walk that must balance between economic growth and people's welfare needs

India, Feb. 2 -- As India approaches the close of FY24-25, the economy finds itself at a crossroads. The National Statistics Office (NSO) projected a GDP growth rate of 6.4%, the slowest expansion in ... Read More


Preparing the ground for next generation of reforms against global headwinds

India, Feb. 2 -- While acknowledging the impact of global headwinds for economic growth, finance minister (FM) Nirmala Sitharaman laid emphasis on the fact that India remains one of the fastest-growin... Read More


Jr champ Mane announces arrival on big stage

Dehradun, Feb. 2 -- Junior world champion Parth Rakesh Mane was shooting in a world of his own during the 10m air rifle final at the National Games, oblivious of the fact that the competition included... Read More


budget exempts 36 lifesaving drugs from customs duty

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced a full customs exemption for 36 lifesaving medicines to treat cancer, and other rare and chronic diseases, and approved a... Read More


seven killed asair ambulance carrying child crashes in u.s.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 2 -- A medical transport jet transporting a child who had just completed treatment for a life-threatening condition, her mother and four others crashed into a Philadelphia neighbour... Read More


GST revenue hits Rs.1.96L-cr, highest since april 2024

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue rose 12.3% to Rs.1.96 lakh crore in January this year on higher domestic economic activity, hitting its highest level since April last y... Read More


Tiger area rose 30% in 12 years as number swells: Study

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Justice Hrishikesh Roy, who retired as a Supreme Court judge on January 31 following a five-year tenure, offered an unfiltered look at judicial challenges, from accountability and... Read More