Antonio Guterres warns UN faces “imminent financial collapse” amid unpaid dues,…
Brussels : United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued one of the starkest warnings in the organisation's recent history, saying the UN is facing an "imminent financial collapse" unless member states pay their assessed…
After US-Philippine joint drills, China conducts “combat readiness” patrols in South…
Beijing China has conducted "combat readiness" patrols in the maritime and aerial areas around Huangyan Dao, which the Chinese call the Scarborough Shoal, in the disputed South China Sea, Chinese state media reported on Sunday.
The…
Very important deal: US President Trump says Greenland negotiations “pretty well agreed…
Washington DC : US President Donald Trump on Saturday said that negotiations over Greenland have begun and are close to an agreement, describing the talks as critical to U.S. national security.
Responding to a reporter's question aboard…
Counter to US tariffs: Centre reduces tariff rate on goods imported for personal use, exempts…
New Delhi : In response to the US tariffs, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed reducing the tariff rate on all dutiable goods imported for personal use from 20 per cent to 10 per cent.
In line with the government's…
Rain and snowfall lash parts of Himachal; IMD warns of thunderstorms and fresh western disturbance
Shimla : Parts of Himachal Pradesh witnessed rain and snowfall during the last 24 hours, while the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds at isolated places in the state on…
Rahul Gandhi seeks parliamentary debate on air pollution, asks PM to declare ‘national health…
New Delhi : Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Sunday demanded a parliamentary debate on air pollution, asking the government to ensure "enough money" in the Union Budget to tackle the issue. In a Facebook post, Rahul…
“Hate speech. Threats. And now a claim that it was politically encouraged”: Amit Malviya…
New Delhi: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Amit Malviya slammed former Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA and Jan Unnayan Party chief Humayun Kabir over his allegations that Mamata Banerjee prompted him to give a hate speech in 2024.
Malviya…
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan extends warm wishes to Indian Coast Guard on its 50th raising day
New Delhi : Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Sunday extended warm wishes to Indian Coast Guard on the occasion of its 50th Raising Day. He praised the Indian Coast Guard for five decades of dedicated service safeguarding maritime borders,…
Delhi Police Crime Branch bust traffic extortion and fraud syndicate, 2 arrested
New Delhi : The Anti-Robbery and Snatching Cell (ARSC) of the Delhi Police Crime Branch has arrested two members of traffic-related fraud and extortion syndicates in separate operations, officials said. According to Delhi Police officials,…
President Droupadi Murmu attends opening of Amrit Udyan
New Delhi : President Droupadi Murmu attendd the opening of the Amrit Udyan Winter Annuals Edition 2026 on Sunday, the President's Secretariat said in an official statement.
The Amrit Udyan of Rashtrapati Bhavan will open for public…
“Don’t have much expectations”: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi on Budget 2026
New Delhi : Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday arrived at the parliament to attend the Budget session and asserted that she has "not much expectations" from the Union Budget 2026-27.
Speaking to news agency on…
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 Finance Minister, presenting the Budget 2026-27,…
Farmers’ income to double through modern technology and integrated farming systems: Shivraj Singh…
New Delhi:Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday said that farmers’ income in Chhattisgarh can increase significantly with the use of modern agricultural technology and…
Budget 2026: STT raised on F&O to discourage derivatives trading
New Delhi : In an effort to discourage futures and options (F&O) trading, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed to raise Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on such derivatives trade.
Presenting the Union Budget for 2026-27,…
Centre allocates Rs 1.4 lakh Cr for state local bodies, accepts vertical share of devolution at 41%
New Delhi : The Centre has allocated Rs 1.4 lakh crores for states for the Financial Year 2026-27 as Finance Commission grants, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Sunday. Presenting the Union Budget 2026-27, FM Sitharaman…
Govt to launch coconut promotion scheme, boost cashew and cocoa sectors
New Delhi : Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed a Coconut Promotion Scheme aimed at increasing production and improving productivity to boost India's competitiveness in coconut cultivation.
Speaking while…
Budget 2026 announces tax relief for accident victims, cuts TCS on foreign travel, education
New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced a series of tax-related proposals in the Union Budget 2026 aimed at improving ease of living, simplifying compliance, and providing relief to common taxpayers.…
Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman announces establishment of NIMHANS 2.0 in North India, exemption on…
New Delhi : Presenting the Union Budget 2026-27 in Parliament, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the government's plan to establish NIMHANS 2.0, a premier mental health institute in North India, to address gaps in mental…
Govt hikes component manufacturing outlay to Rs 40,000 crore, announces India Semiconductor Mission…
New Delhi: Giving a thrust to ‘Make in India’ and domestic manufacturing, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced the launch of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0, while increasing the outlay for electronics component…
“Will be a historic Budget,” Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju as Cabinet meet…
New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Parliament to attend the Budget session on Sunday. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju also arrived at the Parliament to attend the Cabinet meeting just…