Deependra Singh Union Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman did not announce any new changes related to the National Pension System (NPS) in the Budget 2026 speech. Presented on Sunday, her ninth consecutive budget speech made no mention of alterations to NPS rules, tax exemptions, contribution limits, withdrawals, or annuities. This means that the NPS will continue …
New Delhi: Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz triumphed over Novak Djokovic with a 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 win to claim the men’s singles title at the 2026 Australian Open. Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar praised Alcaraz for his patience and calm demeanor following the victory. On Sunday, Alcaraz made tennis history by winning his first Australian Open men’s …
Gandarbal police in Jammu and Kashmir swiftly solved a kidnapping case, recovering a minor boy safely within just one hour of the abduction. One accused has been arrested in connection with the incident. A complaint was filed at Lar police station, reporting that the complainant’s minor nephew was abducted near his home in Chanthan Gulabpora …
Mumbai: The film ‘Mardaani 3’ is currently making waves at the box office and receiving widespread appreciation. Known for addressing sensitive social issues, the ‘Mardaani’ franchise continues this trend with its latest installment. Actress Mallika Prasad, who plays the antagonist ‘Amma’ in the film, shared her thoughts on the character and the societal context during …
New Delhi: Budget 2026 has been specially designed to benefit the common people. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the introduction of a new Income Tax Act effective from April 1, 2026, which will replace the existing Income Tax Act of 1961. This change aims to simplify tax compliance for salaried individuals and the general public. …
New Delhi: India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for 2026-27, marking her ninth consecutive budget presentation. Under the ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy, the Ministry of External Affairs has been allocated ₹22,118.97 crore for foreign aid, a slight increase from last year’s ₹20,516.61 crore. This year, India has revised its financial assistance to several …
In a decisive Super Six stage match of the Global Qualifier, Ireland secured their place in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 by defeating Thailand by 62 runs. The tournament is scheduled to take place between June and July this year. Ireland won three out of five matches in this stage, becoming the third …
The central government has proposed an increase in the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) to address the rapidly increasing speculation and systemic risks in Futures and Options (F&O) trading. This announcement was made on Sunday as part of measures to regulate the market more effectively. Speaking to the media, Revenue Secretary Arvind Srivastava explained that the …
Mumbai, February 1: The Indian stock markets closed sharply lower on Sunday during a special trading session following the presentation of the Union Budget 2026. The announcement of increased Security Transaction Tax (STT) on futures and options triggered widespread selling pressure. At closing, the 30-share BSE Sensex fell by 1,546.84 points, or 1.88%, to settle …
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has allocated ₹7.8 lakh crore for the defence sector in the Union Budget 2026-27. This represents an increase of nearly 15 percent compared to ₹6.81 lakh crore allocated in the previous fiscal year. Out of this, ₹2.19 lakh crore has been earmarked for the purchase of military equipment, forming …