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Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman NEW DELHI: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday delivered a 1 hour 25 minute presentation of the Union Budget 2026-27, marking her record ninth consecutive budget. She made several major announcements covering income tax, defence, railways, MSMEs, healthcare, and more.The budget was hailed as “historic” by Prime Minister Narendra Modi,…
Pakistan’s Usman Tariq (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq found himself at the centre of attention following the second T20I against Australia in Lahore, responding pointedly on social media after an on-field moment involving Cameron Green sparked debate. The episode unfolded at the Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday during Australia’s run chase. Green, attempting an…
The Sun turns, but not in the way a solid object would. It has no hard surface, no fixed edge to follow. What scientists describe as solar rotation comes from watching patterns move across a glowing, restless face. That motion matters because it shapes the Sun’s behaviour, from quiet stretches to bursts of activity. Over…
Actress Kalpana Iyer, 70, is eager to return to acting after her iconic ‘Rambo Ho’ dance went viral following its feature in ‘Dhurandhar’. She expressed gratitude to director Aditya Dhar for reviving her song and hopes the renewed attention will lead to age-appropriate roles, even brief ones. Iyer, who last appeared on screen in 1999,…
In a landmark move, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has revealed plans for a new Buddhist Circuit scheme for six Northeastern states in the Union Budget 2026–27. The budget was presented in Parliament on February 1, 2026 and this announcement marks a major policy shift to boost India’s religious tourism portfolio. This initiative will create a…
Congress, BJP join hands in Malegaon civic body, form Bharatiya Vikas Aghadi NASHIK: The Congress and the BJP, which won three and two seats respectively in the Malegaon Municipal Corporation elections—otherwise considered insignificant—have come together to form Bharatiya Vikas Aghadi (BVA). This move allows them to leverage their small numbers for greater influence within the…
Learn how to be patient and wait until you know the time is right. Saturn is here to teach you about being patient without feeling stagnant. Life may feel like it is moving a little slower, but don’t confuse things not moving with failure. Maturity is waiting until the right time to act. Saturn Weekly…
During my childhood days we would wait eagerly for the vacations so that we could go to my maternal grandmother’s house in Assam. In Assamese we call my granny, “Aita”. Aita would regale us with many folktales and stories that had travelled orally through generations, like the aroma of slow-cooked food that clings to a…
UAE signed a US$20 million agreement with the UN World Food Programme to support Sudan/Image: WAM The United Arab Emirates has reinforced its humanitarian commitment to Sudan by signing a new cooperation agreement that will channel urgent food assistance to communities hit hardest by the ongoing conflict.The cooperation agreement was signed between the UAE Aid…
As the Centre prepares to roll out the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar Aajeevika Mission (Grameen) (VB-G RAM G), it has allocated Rs 95,692.31 crore for the new scheme, while earmarking Rs 30,000 crore for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA).Allocation for MGNREGA is shown at Rs 30,000 crore for 2026-27, lower than…
