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Six smart themes that define Budget 2025-26

India, Feb. 1 -- I would like to tease out the underlying themes in this year's Union Budget but leave it to the pundits to give their customary budget rating. What I found noteworthy was the underlyi... Read More


New Delhi to miss out on blockbuster D Gukesh vs Magnus Carlsen tie as Freestyle Chess tour finds no takers: Report

India, Feb. 1 -- The highly-anticipated Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour's first leg is set to begin in Weissenhaus, Germany on February 7. The Freestyle Chess Players Club (FCPC) consisting of the lik... Read More


Riding on optimism, promising the riches

India, Feb. 1 -- Optimism seems to be the key sentiment driving the FY26 Union Budget. This is reflected in the finance minister's (FM) assumption of 10.1% nominal gross domestic product (GDP) growth ... Read More


A high-class budget for middle-class India

India, Feb. 1 -- 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


All about the Kisan Credit Card scheme announced in Budget 2025

India, Feb. 1 -- The Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme was introduced to provide adequate and timely credit to farmers for their agricultural operations. It comes with an interest subvention of 2% and P... Read More


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

India, Feb. 1 -- 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


A budget that ticks all boxes

India, Feb. 1 -- 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


Exclusive | Udit Narayan REACTS to backlash over his viral video kissing female fans at a concert: Hum decent log hain.

India, Feb. 1 -- Udit Narayan has found himself at the center of a controversy following a viral clip from one of his concerts. The internet erupted in outrage after the 69-year-old singer was seen re... Read More


Budget 2025 announcements key highlights: Bihar takes centre stage in poll year

India, Feb. 1 -- Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is presenting her eighth consecutive budget speech in the Parliament. In her opening remarks, she said the government will realise the 'sab k... Read More


Budget 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman's 6 domain areas - 'India aims to push spending power of middle class'

India, Feb. 1 -- Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said in the Union Budget 2025, the government proposed development measures span 10 broad areas, focussing on the poor, youth, farmers ... Read More