Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her ninth consecutive Union Budget on February 1, a rare Sunday sitting and a first in independent India’s history. The Budget for FY27 (April 2026–March 2027) is expected to outline measures to sustain growth momentum, maintain fiscal discipline and push reforms to shield the economy from global trade frictions,…
Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina (Photos by AP) NEW DELHI: World No. 5 Elena Rybakina won the Australian Open title on Saturday as she defeated top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka with a 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 scoreline. The victory was special for Rybakina, and it helped her avenge the painful loss she suffered in the 2023 final at…
As Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present the Union Budget 2026–27 tomorrow (February 1), tax data from the past five years highlights the evolving revenue base of the government. Both direct and indirect taxes have grown steadily, reflecting changes in economic activity, compliance and policy design. A closer look at the data shows…
Amazon backed up the Brink’s trucks to promote the vanity film, resulting in opening-weekend ticket sales of roughly $8 million, or 60 percent more than expected. Source link
Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed, center, celebrates with teammate after the dismissal of Australia’s Mitchell Marsh (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) NEW DELHI: Pakistan sealed a T20 series victory over Australia with a dominant 90-run win at Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday, even as uncertainty continued over their participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup. Spinners played a key role…
New York/New Delhi: Billionaire Gautam Adani and his nephew, Sagar Adani, have agreed to receive a legal notice from US Securities and Exchange Commission in a civil fraud lawsuit alleging they misled investors about a bribery scheme, according to a court filing. The stipulation is subject to court approval, reports PTI.In a filing in a…
The purpose of the new rules is to “stop activity that could compromise national security,” the Defense Department said in response to a New York Times lawsuit. Source link
Ishan Kishan celebrates his century during the fifth and final T201 cricket match between India and New Zealand, at the Greenfield International Stadium, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. (PTI Photo) Ishan Kishan reached two career milestones during the fifth and final T20I of the series against New Zealand, completing 1,000 runs in T20 Internationals and 2,000 international…
Mumbai: A day before the Union Budget, State Bank of India chairman CS Setty has sought a level playing field for tax treatment of all financial products, including fixed deposits. The chairman’s comment came in the wake of bank deposits continuing to lag credit growth as retail savings continue to pour into mutual funds.Responding to…
Viktor Gyoekeres of Arsenal (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images) Arsenal settled any fears of a wobble in their pursuit of a first Premier League title in 22 years by winning 4-0 at Leeds on Saturday.The Gunners’ advantage over Manchester City and Aston Villa, who are both in action on Sunday, stretches to seven points as…
