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NEW DELHI — Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Union Budget for 2026–27 marks a decisive break from decades of parliamentary tradition, with the government choosing to unveil its core reform agenda in Part B of the Budget speech—historically reserved for tax proposals—rather than

Hyderabad। Just hours before the Union Budget 2026 is set to be presented, India’s oil marketing companies have delivered an inflationary shock by increasing the prices of LPG cylinders. As is customary on the first day of every month, LPG prices were

New Delhi: India’s Economic Survey 2025–26 has outlined a major overhaul of the country’s rural employment framework with the introduction of the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rural Employment and Livelihood Mission (VB G-RAM G) Act, 2025. The government describes the new law as

New Delhi | Container Corporation of India Ltd. (CONCOR), the Navratna public sector logistics major, reported a steady financial performance for the third quarter of FY26, even as margins moderated amid higher costs and accounting adjustments. The company’s Board of Directors, at

New Delhi |India has achieved a significant increase in school enrollment by strengthening educational infrastructure and teacher capacity, but experts stress that the next critical challenge lies in improving learning outcomes and aligning education with employment needs, according to the Economic Survey

New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India has stayed the implementation of the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) newly notified Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026, citing ambiguity in the rules and the possibility of misuse. The interim order comes

New Delhi: Petronet LNG Limited (PLL) has signed two key agreements with Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) to strengthen India’s natural gas supply chain and enhance the availability of regasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG), the company

New Delhi: India and the European Union are set to formally announce a long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA) at a high-level summit in New Delhi today, marking a major breakthrough after nearly two decades of intermittent negotiations. The landmark pact is expected

Hyderabad: A devastating fire at a furniture store in Hyderabad’s Nampally area has claimed five lives, with the bodies recovered nearly 22 hours after the blaze broke out, officials confirmed on Sunday. The incident has cast a pall of grief over the

Why India and Europe are betting big on each other to reduce dependence on the US and China As global trade realigns amid geopolitical tensions, India and the European Union (EU) are moving closer to finalizing what leaders on both sides have

New Delhi:The Government of India on Sunday announced the recipients of the prestigious Padma Awards 2026, recognizing individuals for their exceptional and selfless contributions across diverse fields. Continuing the tradition of honoring “unsung heroes,” this year’s list prominently features grassroots changemakers from

New Delhi: India’s Leader of the Opposition and senior Congress lawmaker Rahul Gandhi on Friday accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of using the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls as a “weapon” to selectively delete voters from communities and

New Delhi:Indian Railways is set to significantly enhance train safety and passenger experience with the rollout of automatic signaling systems and modern track detection technology across key railway sections starting March 2026. The initiative aims to reduce delays, improve operational efficiency, and

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday kick-started an aggressive election campaign in southern India, asserting that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is poised to form governments in both Kerala and Tamil Nadu in the upcoming Assembly elections scheduled for this summer. Addressing

New Delhi:Just ahead of the Republic Day long weekend, widespread snowfall across the Himalayan region has brought cheer to tourists while intensifying the winter chill in the northern plains. On the occasion of Basant Panchami, fresh snowfall covered large parts of Jammu

New Delhi:Global payments giant Visa is preparing to introduce its innovative dual debit-cum-credit card in the Indian market, following strong adoption and success in Japan. The new offering, known as Visa Flexible Credential (Visa Flex), is designed to give consumers greater control

New Delhi: India’s 77th Republic Day celebrations are set to mark a significant moment in India–European Union relations, but the growing proximity between New Delhi and Brussels has reportedly unsettled Khalistani groups and Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). According to