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UNION BUDGET 2025-26: HIGHLIGHTS

India, Feb. 1 -- Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt Nirmala Sitharaman presented Union Budget 2025-26 in the Parliament today. The highlights of the budget are as follows: Budget Es... Read More


SUMMRAY OF UNION BUDGET 2025-26

India, Feb. 1 -- NO INCOME TAX ON AVERAGE MONTHLY INCOME OF UPTO RS 1 LAKH; TO BOOST MIDDLE CLASS HOUSEHOLD SAVINGS & CONSUMPTION SALARIED CLASS TO PAY NIL INCOME TAX UPTO Rs. 12.75 LAKH PER ANNUM IN... Read More


A-to-Z of India's Budget 2025-2026: A Guide to Key Policies, Reforms, Financial Insights

India, Feb. 1 -- By Bibhudatta Pradhan / NEW DELHIPrime Minister Narendra Modi's government has introduced tax relief measures for the aspiring middle class, which has been grappling with high prices ... Read More


Zakia Jafri, widow of former Congress MP killed in 2002 Gujarat riots, dies in Ahmedabad

WEB DESK, Feb. 1 -- Zakia Jafri, the wife of former Congress MP Ehsan Jafri who was killed in the 2002 Gujarat riots, died on Saturday in Ahmedabad at the age of 86. Ehsan Jafri was among 69 persons w... Read More


Sri Lanka Eases Car Import Restrictions, Imposes New Taxes & Surcharge

WEB DESK, Feb. 1 -- Sri Lanka has issued a gazette notifying the relaxation of restrictions on the import of cars. This announcement indicates that the country is gradually returning to normal after a... Read More


US: Multiple casualties feared as small aircraft crashes & sparks fire in northeast Philadelphia

WEB DESK, Feb. 1 -- Multiple casualties are feared after a small aircraft crashed in northeast Philadelphia last night, sparking a large fire and prompting a major emergency response. The crash occurr... Read More


Bangladesh students will form political party to protect uprising gains: Yunus

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- The student leaders who led last year's 'anti-fascist mass uprising' that resulted in the ouster of former premier Sheikh Hasina, are working to form a political party to protect thei... Read More


FM Sitharaman Reviews Budget Preparations with Finance Ministry Officials

India, Jan. 31 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today interacted with the secretaries and the senior officials of the Finance Ministry involved in the budget-making process at her office in Nort... Read More


Gold & Silver Prices Rise in Indian Bullion Market

India, Jan. 31 -- In the Indian Bullion Market, 24 Karat Gold was trading over 1.1 percent up at 82,300 rupees per 10 grams, while Silver 999 Fine was trading over 1.2 percent up at 94,250 rupees per ... Read More


FM Sitharaman set to Present FY25-26 Union Budget on Feb 1

India, Jan. 31 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for FY25-26 tomorrow, marking her eighth consecutive budget. In a break from the usual weekend routine, the key mark... Read More