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Lady Gaga, the albino carpet python from Australia’s Territory Wildlife Park, is retiring after 17 years as an educational ambassador. She will remain at the park under careful.
The recognition comes nearly three decades after Fela Kuti’s death in 1997 at the age of 58 and stands as a powerful tribute to his enduring influence on music, culture, and political expression worldwide.
On November 14, the IT ministry announced setting up of four-member Data Protection Board
The aggressive allocation provides the long-term visibility required for multi-year procurement cycles
After getting out, Cameron Green was visibly unhappy and was seen mimicking Tariq's bowling action on his way to the dugout.
Anurag Kashyap defended the Toxic film teaser after backlash over its sexually suggestive scene, calling the criticism a sign of “cultural hypocrisy.”
Creation of new tourism avenues like medical, heritage and cultural, increasing global events to benefit hotels, tourism stocks
The reduction is expected to benefit returning Indians, tourists, and overseas Indians bringing in consumer electronics, personal accessories and other dutiable goods within permissible limits
Turkey's position punctures the narrative long promoted by sections of Pakistan’s strategic community that Ankara and Riyadh could be drawn into a collective Muslim security bloc led or anchored by Pakistan.
From LTCG vs STCG to indexation and loss set-off, here’s a simple guide to how capital gains are taxed across assets
Planned fiscal consolidation, which will bring the budget gap to 4.3% from 4.4% in the current year, will not change India's credit profile, ratings agency said
Ashneer Grover’s remarks coincided with a sharp downturn in equity markets. The Sensex and Nifty, which had surged ahead of the Budget speech, reversed course dramatically by midday.
The provision is for expenditure on salaries, sumptuary and other allowances and travel by cabinet ministers, ministers of state and ex-prime ministers.
A National Institute of Hospitality can create future-ready professionals who understand destination-led hospitality, regional cultures and experiential dining, hoteliers said.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed to increase the STT on Futures from 0.02 percent to 0.05 percent, while hiking the STT on options to 0.15 percent.
On February 1, Finance Minister Nirmala announced the creation of dedicated rare earth corridors across four mineral-rich states.
Tax-free redemption of Sovereign Gold Bonds will be allowed only for original buyers who hold the bonds till maturity, starting from April 2026
The sharp hike in Securities Transaction Tax on futures and options sparked a meme frenzy online, as traders responded with sarcasm and humour. As markets dipped on Budget Day, social media filled with jokes.
The move can significantly lower out‑of‑pocket burdens for families, given that India’s health insurance coverage for high‑end oncology biologics and personalised medicines remains limited, say experts
The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has claimed responsibility for the firing outside Rohit Shetty’s Juhu residence, issuing a direct threat to the filmmaker and the film industry. Mumbai Police and the Crime Branch have launched a manhunt and are analysing CCTV footage as the probe continues.
Shefali Bagga strongly condemned a set of AI-generated posters that went viral on social media depicting her alongside Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal, his ex-wife Dhanashree Verma and RJ Mahvash in a fictional Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon-style narrative.
The Centre's approach in this Budget stood in stark contrast to the announcements for Bihar and Andhra Pradesh last year.
Maj. Gen. (Retd.) Dhruv Katoch says India’s 7.84 lakh crore defence budget prioritises modernisation and capital expenditure, including fighter aircraft procurement, over pensions, with a focus on long-term defence preparedness.
Integrated parks and policy continuity may help organised players to grow faster
Union Budget 2026 allocates Rs 10,000 crore to the Biopharma SHAKTI programme, aiming to make India a global hub for biologics and biosimilars. Kiran Mazumdar‑Shaw welcomes the move, highlighting its role in boosting healthcare innovation in the country.
