Budget 2026: Punjab, Telangana flag higher fiscal burden under VB-G RAM G; seek more central funds

Opposition-ruled states Punjab and Telangana on Saturday sought additional fiscal support from the Centre in the Union Budget 2026-27, arguing that the proposed Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) will place a heavier financial burden on states due to its revised cost-sharing formula, PTI reported.The demands were raised at…

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Union Budget 2026: Rice exporters seek support to boost sustainability, global competitiveness; relief sought on costs, logistics

The Indian Rice Exporters’ Federation (IREF) has called on the Union government to announce focused fiscal and policy measures in the Union Budget 2026 to strengthen India’s rice export ecosystem, covering both basmati and non-basmati varieties.In a representation to finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the federation underlined the importance of rice exports for the economy, rural…

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Jewar takes flight: How Noida International Airport is redrawing NCR’s real estate growth map |

On March 28, 2026, India opens the Noida International Airport—one of the country’s most ambitious greenfield aviation projects. It is about more than just easing air traffic; it is reshaping the region’s economic map. Developed by Yamuna International Airport Private Limited (a subsidiary of Zurich Airport International AG) in partnership with the Uttar Pradesh and…

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“When I get a job, I’ll ….”: How a Hyderabad man built a massive food distribution network while working 9-5 in a corporate

Every morning, a man dressed in office formals can be seen distributing food outside the NIMS hospital in Hyderabad. Even on rainy days, he arrives carrying an umbrella and plastic sheets to cover the food and protect it from the rain. Within minutes, people begin gathering in large numbers, holding utensils of all sizes. With…

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