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NAZ ASGHAR
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GHAZANFAR ALI KHAN
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ARNAB BANNERJI
India increases budget allocation for Nepal, Afghanistan but cuts amount for Bangladesh
New Delhi: The Union Budget 2026-27 has increased Indian development aid allocations for several neighbouring nations like Afghanistan, Mongolia and Nepal, but allocations to Bangladesh have been slashed by Rs...
‘Ignores key challenges from Eco Survey’: Chidambaram pans Union Budget 2026-27
New Delhi: Senior Congress leader and former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram issued a scathing critique of the Union Budget 2026-27 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, declaring that...
Very disappointing, does not bring any happiness into the lives of ordinary people, says Opposition on Union Budget 2026
New Delhi: As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth Union Budget in Parliament, Opposition leaders on Sunday expressed strong disappointment over its provisions, contending that it fails to bring...
Thailand Masters: Devika Sihag wins maiden Super 300 title after Goh Jin Wei retires
Bangkok: Young Indian badminton player Devika Sihag has etched her name in the history books as she won the women’s singles crown at the Thailand Masters Super 300 tournament on...
Sandeep Patil and Madan Lal withdraw from Asian Legends League, citing concerns over governance
New Delhi: Former India cricketers Sandeep Patil and Madan Lal have announced their withdrawal from the Asian Legends League, citing serious concerns over the league’s governance, credibility, and professionalism, while...
‘Visionless, directionless, anti-poor..’: Mamata Banerjee scorns Union Budget 2026-27
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday termed the Union Budget 2026-27 as "visionless, directionless and full of lies" with no funds allocated to the state. Speaking to...
15 pc defence allocation hike in Budget to modernise armed forces post Operation Sindoor
New Delhi: The 15 per cent hike in defence sector allocation in Budget 2026-27 will not only help modernise the armed forces and finance their regular requirement but also cater...
Union Budget shows lack of policy vision, political will: Mallikarjun Kharge
New Delhi: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, on Sunday, criticised the Union Budget 2026-27 for reflecting the government's lack of policy vision and failure to offer solutions to key socio-economic challenges,...
Union Budget 2026: What gets cheaper and costlier
New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced in Union Budget 2026-27 that select outward remittances will get cheaper with Tax Collected at Source (TCS) on overseas tour...
Jr NTR congratulates ‘RRR’ co-star Ram Charan on the arrival of twins
Mumbai: Congratulations have been pouring in for Ram Charan and Upasana Konidela as the couple welcomed their twins- a girl and a boy. Ram Charan's 'RRR' co-star Jr NTR wished...
Customs duty on goods imported for personal use halved to 10 per cent
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, presenting the Union Budget 2026-27 in the Parliament on Sunday, announced that the proposals for customs and central excise aim to further simplify the...
No change in income tax slabs in Union Budget 2026
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday kept income tax rates and slabs unchanged following last year’s major tax reforms. While the basic tax structure remains the same, the...
