Union Budget 2026-27: From survival to sovereignty

The Union Budget 2026-27 is a transition from “survival” to “sovereignty.” With a target to lower the fiscal deficit to 4.3 percent of GDP and allocate Rs12.2 lakh crore to the capital expenditure budget, the government exudes confidence that fiscal responsibility and growth can coexist despite global uncertainties. In a world characterized by geopolitical tensions,…

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US-Iran tensions: Tehran signals readiness for talks amid Donald Trump’s pressure; Pezeshkian calls for ‘fair, equitable negotiations’

File photo: US President Donald Trump (left) and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (Picture credit: AP, ANI) Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday confirmed that he has ordered the start of talks with the United States, provided negotiations take place in an environment “free from threats and unreasonable expectations,” marking Tehran’s clearest signal yet of willingness…

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