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DMK, AIADMK on the same page

TWO Dravidian majors – the ruling DMK and the principal opposition AIADMK – struck the same note on Saturday in their attack on the BJP-led government, both alleging that Tamil Nadu was ignored in the Union Budget 2025-26.

Kejriwal asked for 10L relief, Nirmala gives ₹2L more

TEN days ago, while launching his party's manifesto, AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal focused on the middle class and demanded that the Centre scrap income tax on earnings up to ₹10 lakh.

Neither A Halwa, Nor A Biryani

In his parliament speech on Budget 2024, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi had taunted the government by showing a picture of the finance minister and her mostly upper-caste officers participating in the ritualistic 'budget halwa ceremony' and asked metaphorically why India's budget halwa was not being shared proportionately with the oppressed sections.

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Listened to people's voices: FM

FINANCE minister Nirmala Sitharaman on hiking income tax exemption limit on Saturday said, \"we've listened to the voice of the people because we are a responsible government\".

Mithilanchal matrix in Madhubani saree

Presenting her eighth consecutive Union Budget on Saturday, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman made a subtle yet powerful political gesture choosing to wear a Madhubani-embroidered saree symbolising her 'affection' for the Mithilanchal in Bihar.

Eating with Eyes Wide Shut

Find yourself gaining weight and feeling excessively full in the mornings for no explicable reason? You may be suffering from sleep-related eating disorder.

FDI IN INSURANCE SECTOR INCREASED FROM 74% TO 100%

IN a move that could attract greater capital inflows into the insurance sector, the government has increased the foreign direct investment (FDI) limit for the insurance sector from 74% to 100%. Though the industry welcomes the move, it also raises concerns about regulatory complexities.

GREEN ENERGY REVOLUTION ON RIGHT COURSE

INDIA'S 2025 Union Budget marks a transformative moment in the nation's journey toward clean energy, unveiling a comprehensive vision that blends nuclear power ambitions, manufacturing prowess, and sustainable development.

Won't accept Gaza residents: Arab nations

Reject Trump's plan to re-locate residents of war-torn territory to Egyp and Jordan

Allocation Stands at ₹574 Cr, Census & NPR Unlikely to Begin in '25

A meagre allocation of ₹574.80 crore under the Union budget for Census, Survey and Registrar General India indicated that the delayed decadal head count exercise in the country may not be carried out this year too.

Listened to people's voices: FM

FINANCE minister Nirmala Sitharaman on hiking income tax exemption limit on Saturday said, \"we've listened to the voice of the people because we are a responsible government\".

I-T CUT MAY NOT BOOST PRIVATE CONSUMPTION

THE announcement on changes in income tax slabs involving reduction in effective income tax rates in Budget 2025-26 has expectedly made headlines in the Indian media.

Budget a force multiplier: Modi

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed his third-term government's first general Budget as a \"people's budget\" and a \"force multiplier\" aimed at fulfilling the aspirations of 140 crore Indians.

Between Nature and Humanity

The fearlessness that reflects in artist GR Iranna's experimental mediums creates a deep aesthetic which elevates the canvas into a third dimension

Clarification on Ulips cap gain tax

LTCG

Def gets ₹6.8L cr, enhanced by ₹59.6 cr

Seven public enterprises, corporatised from Ordnance Factory Board, allocated a total of ₹1,494 crore this fiscal

Tailored To Help Poor, Women, Youth & Farmers

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday said the Union Budget presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman was tailored to benefit the poor, youth, women and farmers—the four key groups that require most focus, and give a significant boost to India's economic growth and development.

No cheer in stock mkts amid flat capex growth

Mix of consumption push, low capex growth

Increasing Man-animal Conflict is a Sign of Disasters Waiting to Happen

I am writing this from my farm in Wayanad as the villages around me are in the grip of terror of wildlife incursions.

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Ease of Doing Business Gets Fresh Impetus

Over the past decade, the government has consistently demonstrated its commitment to improving the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) in India by rationalising regulatory burdens and promoting a more business-friendly environment.

Budget boost but time for ministry to take new approach to Khelo India

IT was far from a great campaign for Indian sports last year. From the Paris Olympics, where India could not match Tokyo 2020 in terms of medal, to feuding Indian Olympic Association, infighting in few National Sports Federations (NSFs) and ambiguity over their recognition by the sports ministry, it had not been that great.

The Secret Sauce to Lasting Friendships

In the first week of January, I received an Lunexpected phone call from a cherished family friend, someone I hadn't met in 17 long years.

8 MLAs join BJP day after quitting AAP

AAP says some were upset over being denied a ticket

NO TAX FOR UP TO ₹12.75 LAKH, MAJOR OVERHAUL IN SLABS

FINANCE Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday gave the middle class and the common man enough reasons to smile when she announced her personal income tax proposals.

Ramkumar and Mukund put India in command

INDIA made a strong start to their Davis Cup 2025 campaign on Saturday, taking a 2-0 lead over Togo on the opening day of the World Group I Playoffs at the DLTA Complex.

Budget a force multiplier: Modi

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed his third-term government's first general Budget as a \"people's budget\" and a \"force multiplier\", aimed at fulfilling the aspirations of 140 crore Indians.

Tax benefits for NPS Vatsalya subscribers

FINANCE minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced that NPS Vatsalya subscribers will receive the same tax benefits under Section 80CCD(1B) as regular NPS subscribers for their contribution, provided they opt in to remain under old income tax regime and not in the new regime, which does not allow any deductions but offers a higher tax-free income level.

Lifetime achievement award for Sachin

FORMER India captain and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar was honoured with the Col. CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award at the BCCI annual awards in Mumbai on Saturday.

Focus on AI Centre, Infra at IITs, Stem Labs

BROADBAND connectivity for government secondary schools, a centre of excellence for artificial intelligence and the expansion of five new IITs are among the key announcements related to the education sector made in the Union Budget 2025-26 Speech on February 1.