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The government is likely to peg the fiscal deficit at 4.3 per cent of GDP in the next financial year beginning April 2026, while continuing with double-digit growth in capital expenditure, rating agency ICRA said in its pre-Budget expectations on Friday.ICRA said it expects a shortfall of about Rs 1.3 lakh crore in net tax…
NEW DELHI: In a move aimed at providing more realistic and accurate mileage figures for cars, the road transport ministry has proposed mandatory testing of fuel efficiency with the air-conditioning (AC) system both switched on and off. The proposed regulation will apply to all cars, including Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles and electric vehicles (EVs),…
The legal dispute regarding Sunjay Kapur’s Rs 30,000 crore estate has now taken a new turn as his widowed wife Priya Sachdev has moved to Supreme Court. She has filed a plea asking for Sunjay and Karisma’s divorce documents. For those not in the know, Karisma was married to Sunjay in 2003 and their divorce…
Victor Wembanyama. Image via: Getty Images The modern NBA’s history is being reshaped completely as Victor Wembanyama is making records and headlines every now and then. Yes, that’s correct; the San Antonio Spurs’ star has achieved yet another milestone, and this time the entire league has been shaken. Earlier on Thursday, Wembanyama pulled out an…
At the heart of this agenda lies infrastructure. Sustained public CapEx has been one of the most defining features of recent budgets. (AI image) By Arnab Basu, Partner and Chief Industries Officer, PwC IndiaAs India advances towards achieving the government’s vision of Viksit Bharat, Budget 2026 arrives at a poignant moment in the country’s economic…
Saurashtra’s Vishvaraj Jadeja (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) Saurashtra marched into the final of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025–26 with a dominant nine-wicket win over Punjab in the second semi-final on Friday, riding on a sensational unbeaten century from opener Vishvaraj Jadeja. The victory sets up a title clash against Vidarbha, scheduled for January 18. Chasing a…
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will open the application window for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2026 on January 17. Candidates who wish to apply can complete the registration process through the official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.KCET, also known as the Karnataka Undergraduate Common Entrance Test (UGCET), is conducted for admission to various professional undergraduate courses…
Jennifer Lopez is a name that needs no introduction. Be it the world of film, fashion, or music, she has conquered all, and yet isn’t ready to slow down. In addition to her career-defining projects, Jennifer Lopez is loved for her words of wisdom. Drawing from her own life experiences, this Hollywood singer-actress often shares…
Bathrooms are prone to humid environments. But did you know, some house plants can help in reducing this bathroom-specific humidity and also purify air inside. Yes, you read that right. There are several species that thrive in these conditions along with adding the right greenery. It not only absorbs the excess moisture and curb odors,…
The United States aircraft that were moved out of Al Udeid in Qatar on Wednesday were gradually returning to the base, Reuters reported. It also added that the security warning level at the US Al Udeid air base in Qatar was lowered after a heightened alert triggered on Wednesday, three sources briefed on the situation…
