Representative AI image The Budget for FY 2026-27 is a mix of cautious and reform- oriented measures for stock market investors. The government proposed tougher norms for trading in futures and options, along with new opportunities for foreign Indian investors.During her speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced an increase in the Securities Transaction Tax (STT)...
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Union Budget 2026-27: space budget recovers but misses crucial private sector reforms
The Indian space program has moved out of its post-pandemic slump and is entering a phase of sustained, if also cautious, consolidation. Since 2012-2013, the national space budget has grown by 182%. This sounds massive but most of the growth actually happened in the last decade, especially between 2014 and 2019. Allocations have increased more...
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Union Budget 2026: No big-ticket announcements, but poll-bound states part of new initiatives
NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman may not have opened the purse strings for poll-bound states in Union Budget 2026 but she made them a part of many ambitious development initiatives like the rare earth corridor, dedicated freight passage and the proposed high-speed rail networks.Assembly elections are scheduled in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam...
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Over 9% rise in Home Ministry budget; Intelligence Bureau sees enhanced allocation
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has seen an increase of 9.44% in the total allocation in the Union Budget 2026-27, which was announced on February 1. The overall budget has increased from ₹2,33,210 crore to ₹2,55,233.53 crore. The Intelligence Bureau (IB) has seen an increase of ₹2,623 crore in budget — from the ₹4,159...
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Carlos Alcaraz finally does it, wins his maiden Australian Open title after outfoxing Djokovic
Carlos Alcaraz (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz claimed his first Australian Open title with a commanding four-set victory over Novak Djokovic, defeating the Serbian 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 on Rod Laver Arena on Sunday. The win not only denied Djokovic a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam but also made Alcaraz the youngest man in...
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‘Deeply shocked ‘: IFTDA condemns firing incident at Rohit Shetty’s residence
“Deeply shocked and concerned”: IFTDA condemns firing incident at Rohit Shetty’s Mumbai residence The Indian Film & Television Directors’ Association (IFTDA) has strongly condemned the firing incident that took place outside Bollywood director-producer Rohit Shetty‘s Juhu residence. In a statement, the IFTDA, while expressed deep safety concerns, also sought personal intervention from Maharashtra Chief Minister...
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Post Op Sindoor push: Defence budget jumps 15%; what’s in the pipeline for India’s military
NEW DELHI: The Union Budget 2026 has set aside Rs 7.85 lakh crore for defence, marking a sharp 15 per cent jump from Rs 6.81 lakh crore last year, as the government sharpens its focus on military modernisation in the post Operation Sindoor security environment.According to official figures, the defence outlay for 2026–27 stands at...
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Virat Kohli’s nutritionist breaks down his lunch: ‘I’m trying to get at least 40 gm protein with this meal’
4 min readNew DelhiFeb 1, 2026 04:57 PM IST Ryan Fernando, the man behind Virat Kohli’s sculpted physique, recently took to social media to share what his lunch looks like. Sharing that his food comes from home, the celebrity nutritionist elaborated what’s on his plate: “I have village rice, it’s a low glycemic index rice;...
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‘This time, it will be a regional war’: Khamenei warns US’ Middle East allies
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (File photo) Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Sunday warned the United States’ Middle East allies that any potential US attack on the Islamic Republic would trigger a regional war, amid heightened tensions between the two countries following deadly domestic protests in Iran.Speaking at a legislative session, Khamenei told Iranians they...
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STT hike after Budget 2026: What does it mean for F&O traders and investors
Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on derivatives will rise from April 1, 2026, after the Finance minister Sithraman in her 9th budget speech proposed higher rates on futures and options trading as part of Budget 2026 changes to the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2004.Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the move while presenting the Budget, saying: “I...
