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Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth Budget in the Lok Sabha today, February 1. This speech comes in the backdrop of global uncertainties, a shakeup of the world order under US President Donald Trump, a rupee at its worst health, and a slowdown in exports. Here are a few points of note from the […]
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has unveiled a sweeping reset of India’s tax compliance framework, cutting upfront cash outgo for taxpayers and easing procedural burdens ahead of the rollout of the new Income Tax Act from April 1, 2026. The Budget lowers the pre-deposit required for a stay on disputed tax demand to 10 percent from […]
Sunetra Pawar, fondly called Vahini, is set to assume office as Maharashtra’s first woman deputy chief minister. Vibes of India had reported that her appointment was a foregone conclusion, following the death of her husband and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash. All ministerial portfolios earlier held by Ajit Pawar, barring finance […]
Confident Group chairman Roy Chiriankandath Joseph, fondly called CJ Roy, died after reportedly shooting himself at his Langford Road office in Bengaluru. Income Tax officials were present at his office at the time. The incident reportedly occurred in the afternoon at Roy’s office-cum-bungalow. Roy allegedly used a pistol in his possession. He was first rushed to a […]
NCP leaders have moved quickly to fill the void caused by the death of Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar. A pall of gloom set on Maharashtra following the demise of Ajit Pawar who didn’t survive the Baramati plane crash. Now, NCP leaders have urged his wife and Rajya Sabha MP Sunetra Pawar to return to […]
We have heard it said that in politics, decisions made in the present are often judged through the shadows of the past. This holds when old questions remain unanswered. Parties may move on quickly, but controversies stay on. And they resurface oddly at the most inconvenient moments. Sunil Sharma’s career trajectory may be viewed in […]
The Supreme Court has set aside both a Gujarat High Court directive and a subsequent state government order that sought to reclaim grazing land allotted nearly two decades ago to Adani Ports and SEZ Limited (APSEZ), delivering major relief to the company. The dispute dates back to July 15, 2005, when the Gujarat government allotted […]
Baramati stood still on Thursday as Maharashtra bid a tearful farewell to Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, whose life was cut short in a tragic plane crash. The plane carrying five people, including Pawar and two pilots, crashed in Baramati on Wednesday morning. Pawar was scheduled to address four election rallies in the region. The […]
A 27-year-old woman serving with the Delhi Police Special Cell’s elite SWAT unit died after a brutal assault at her home in New Delhi, allegedly at the hands of her husband, following a domestic dispute. The incident has sent shockwaves through police circles and reignited concerns over dowry-linked violence. The victim, identified as Kajal, was […]
“A leader of the people having a strong grassroots level connect”, “a bold man”, “a disciplined leader with a strong command.” Tributes poured in for Maharashtra deputy chief minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar who died in an aircraft crash this morning. Pawar leaves behind his wife Sunetra, a Rajya Sabha MP, […]
The words ‘landmark deal’ were apt for the free trade agreement between India and the European Union. For those who love numbers, the pact is worth €4 billion ($4.75 billion) in annual savings on duties. The deal comes after nearly two decades of talks. Negotiations began in 2007, stalled in 2013, and formally restarted in […]
I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me, they are the role model for being alive. – Gilda Radner In the frozen heights of Bharmour, a dog refused to leave its owner’s side. Four days. Snow falling. Bitter cold. Humans could barely step outside. Yet the pit bull stayed. […]
A trip to the ATM often leaves you with few options. Need to withdraw cash? Your choices are restricted to Rs 500, Rs 1,000, Rs 2,000 and other high denominations. Need a change? Visit your vegetable vendor if he is generous enough to oblige you. Or hand over a Rs 100 note to your autorickshaw driver […]
Gold and silver prices climbed to historic levels on Tuesday as investors rushed towards safe assets amid a falling US dollar and growing expectations that the US Federal Reserve may cut interest rates later this year. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for February settled 1.48 per cent higher at Rs. 1,58,343 per […]
The Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) has initiated a move that could significantly alter access rules at some of Uttarakhand’s most revered shrines, proposing restrictions on the entry of non-Hindus at the Char Dham and dozens of other temples under its administration. The proposal has already triggered sharp political reactions and is expected to fuel a […]
Calling it a “landmark day” for Kerala and India’s maritime future, Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd Managing Director Karan Adani on Saturday said the Vizhinjam International Seaport is set to redefine India’s role in global shipping, as the foundation stone for Phase 2 of the project was laid. Speaking at the event, Adani described Vizhinjam […]
A wave of bomb threat emails sent to schools in Ahmedabad triggered panic among parents and prompted a quick security response, just days ahead of Republic Day celebrations on January 26. Multiple prominent schools across the city were placed on high alert on Friday morning after receiving threatening messages, forcing authorities to move swiftly to […]
He had her believe that her bag had something suspicious. As part of the airport security norms, she had to be checked, he convinced her. The checking was done in private. And in a washroom. In an incident that will be another blot to India’s reputation as a tourist-friendly nation, a Korean traveller has revealed […]
Days after civic election results across Maharashtra, politics is in churn and expectedly so. Alliances are showing cracks. Fair to say that the manoeuvring has already begun. The Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) is the flashpoint, according to media reports. Raj Thackeray’s Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has extended support to the Shiv Sena there. Meanwhile, […]
In a financial year crowded with national and Assembly contests, audited accounts filed with the Election Commission lay out how India’s political parties mobilised money. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) dominated both income and expenditure while other parties reported sharply varied fortunes. According to media reports, the BJP’s official audit report for 2024–2025 records a […]
