INDIA
'Not allowed to be published, why are they scared?': Rahul Gandhi on Naravane's 'memoir' row following uproar in Lok Sabha
LoP Rahul Gandhi asserted that the alleged memoir contains direct references to the Prime Minister and Defence Minister.
INDIA
Why Gauhati High Court refused to reduce son’s life term for killing mother over Rs 30
Sankar Narayan Nandi questioned his life sentence for murdering his mother with a sharp-edged bothi dao, a household implement used for cutting vegetables and meat.
INDIA
Uproar in Lok Sabha as Rahul Gandhi quotes from 'unpublished' memoir by ex-Army chief Naravane, House adjourned for today
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla ruled that the LoP should confine his remarks strictly to the President’s address and refrain from quoting from an “unpublished" memoir.
BUSINESS
Experts on Budget 2026: Cancer drug duty waiver, Biopharma Shakti, NIMHANS 2.0 hailed, execution key for impact
The exemption of basic customs duty on 17 cancer drugs and the addition of seven rare diseases to the list eligible for duty-free personal imports have been widely described as a patient-first reform.
BUSINESS
Budget 2026: Economists weigh 'highest-ever' capex, flag demand and private investment test
At a post-Budget briefing, FM Nirmala Sitharaman described this as “the highest at least in the last 10 years, it could even be the highest if you were to take data of earlier period”.
BUSINESS
Union Budget 2026 sets record for AI focus as FM Sitharaman mentions tech eleven times
The budget also introduces Bharat-VISTAAR (Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources), described as a multilingual AI tool aimed at improving linguistic accessibility across the country.
BUSINESS
Budget 2026: Centre allocates Rs 1.4 lakh crore for states in FY27, retains 41% devolution
The decision continues the framework laid down by the 15th Finance Commission, which had earlier fixed the states’ share in central taxes at 41 per cent.
BUSINESS
Tax slabs unchanged in budget 2026, new act to roll out on April 1, ITR filing timeline to be staggered
Sitharaman said, "I propose to extend time available for revising returns from 31st December to up to 31st March with the payment of a nominal fee."
BUSINESS
Govt announces decriminalisation of non-production of books of accounts where payment made in kind
"Minor tax offences will now attract fine only," said FM Nirmala Sitharaman during her budget speech.
BUSINESS
Budget 2026: Govt announces community-owned retail outlets SHE-Marts to boost rural women entrepreneurs
As part of this initiative, SHE Marts will function as community-owned retail outlets and will be set up within cluster-level federations.
BUDGET
Union Budget: FM Sitharaman announces at least one girls’ hostel for STEM students in every district
Explaining the rationale, Sitharaman said that “in higher education, STEM institutions, prolonged hours of study and laboratory work pose some challenges to girl students."
BUSINESS
India Budget 2026: 'Close to 25 crore people moved out of multidimensional poverty over decade,' says FM Sitharaman
“Close to 25 crore people have come out of multidimensional poverty due to the government's efforts over a decade,” the finance minister said.
BUSINESS
Budget 2026 expectation through gender lens: Women’s time, work and care should shape spending priorities
In 2025-26, the Gender Budget rose by 37.5%, touching Rs 4.49 lakh crore and accounting for about 8.9% of total Union Budget allocations, or roughly 1% of GDP.
BUSINESS
Budget 2026 explained: From fiscal deficit to disinvestment, Union Budget terms decoded
As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present her ninth straight Budget after calling on President Droupadi Murmu, understanding this language becomes essential to make sense of the numbers and policies.
BUSINESS
Budget 2026 and farm crossroads: Farmers look for income safety, climate shield and policy reset
Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed to have a firm line on farmer interests, saying, “India will never compromise on the well-being of its farmers, dairy and fishermen.”
INDIA
Why Supreme Court struck down 100-year-old Rs 5,000 GPF limit and upheld nominee’s right to full payout
Rejecting the Centre’s interpretation of the Provident Funds Act, 1925, the Bench observed that insisting on legal heir documents despite a valid nomination would undermine the very purpose of allowing employees to nominate a recipient.
INDIA
'Heart truly overflowing with duty, carrying forward Ajitdada's legacy': Sunetra Pawar after oath as Maha deputy CM
Following formal approval from Governor Acharya Devvrat, Sunetra Pawar has been assigned three major departments: State Excise Duty, Sports and Youth Welfare, and Minorities Development and Aukaf.
INDIA
New Maha Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar gets excise, sports, minority affairs portfolios; CM Fadnavis holds finance, planning
Sunetra Pawar was sworn in as Deputy Chief Minister by Governor Acharya Devvrat at Lok Bhavan in Mumbai, in the presence of Chief Minister Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
INDIA
SIT ordered to probe Confident Group chairman CJ Roy's death during I-T searches
A close aide told police that Roy habitually kept his briefcase near him as it contained his pistol.
INDIA
Delhi riots case: Court grants 13-day interim bail with restrictions to Khalid Saifi for family wedding
Earlier this month, five co-accused received regular bail from the Supreme Court. However, Saifi, along with Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, continues to remain in custody, barring this temporary relief.
INDIA
Amit Shah questions ‘momo factory’ links, seeks probe after deadly Kolkata warehouse fire: 'Whose money...'
Paying homage to the workers who lost their lives, Amit Shah questioned the circumstances under which the facility was operating and the conduct of authorities in the aftermath.
INDIA
Sunetra Pawar sworn in as first woman Deputy CM of Maharashtra after husband Ajit Pawar’s death
According to party sources, Ajit Pawar's widow and Rajya Sabha MP Sunetra Pawar felt compelled to step into a leadership role, despite personal hesitation.
INDIA
Shashi Tharoor commits to Congress and UDF campaign ahead of Kerala polls
The MP had earlier stated that he would actively campaign in Kerala and focus on strengthening the Front as it seeks to regain power in the state after a decade in opposition.
INDIA
'Left-chest gunshot, pistol always by his side': How Confident Group chairman CJ Roy died amid I-T searches
An aide told investigators that Roy always kept his briefcase close to him, as it contained his pistol.
