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…
Union Budget 2026: Every year, one of the main components of the Budget presentation is the income tax, as taxpayers keenly watch for changes in the slabs, tax rates and other factors — which may ease their tax burden! However, post Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Union Budget speech, the income tax framework remains unchanged from…
In the Union Budget 2026, the Section 87A tax rebate, given in Income Tax,remain unchanged, disappointing taxpayers who had hoped for an increase to boost consumption and ease the burden on middle-income individuals. Thus, like for FY 2025-26, under the new tax regime, resident individuals with net taxable income up to Rs 12 lakh can…
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced a tax holiday till 2047 for foreign companies providing cloud services globally using data centres located in India, signalling a major push to strengthen the country’s digital infrastructure.Presenting the Union Budget for FY 2026-27 Sitharaman said, “I propose to provide tax holiday till 2047 to any foreign…
NEW DELHI: The Union Budget 2026 announced the launch of a new initiative in the name of Mahatma Gandhi days after it came under flak for its decision to change the name of MNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi Rural Employment Guarantee Act) to VB-G RAM G (Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Employment and Livelihood Mission (Rural) Bill).The Union…
NEW DELHI: The Union Budget 2026 introduced a structured three-Kartavya framework to accelerate economic growth, fulfill citizen aspirations, and ensure universal access to resources. “This three-part approach aims to strengthen inclusivity and resilience, benefiting farmers, youth, women, disadvantaged groups, and every region through sustained reform momentum,” said Union finance minister Nirmala SitharamanHere are the key…
Gold and silver prices tumbled on Sunday, hitting their lower circuit levels in futures trade, ahead of Union Budget 2026-27 presentation. Gold futures for April 2, 2026, delivery fell Rs 9,140, or 6%, to Rs 1,43,205 per 10 grams, while silver futures for March 5, 2026, delivery dropped Rs 17,515, or 6%, to Rs 2,74,410…
US President Donald Trump on Sunday said several countries including India are set to begin the purchase of Venezuelan oil. Venezuela controls the world’s largest oil reserves and has reformed laws to open the sector up to private investment, following the US capture of President Nicolas Maduro on January 3. Trump’s comments come after months…
There appears to be no stopping Sunny Deol’s war film ‘Border 2’ at the box office. The film, which has been raking in big bucks since its theatrical release on January 23, has crossed the Rs 250 crore mark in under 10 days.Border 2 Movie Review ‘Border 2’ box office collection Day 9 According to…
New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi met the Palestinian foreign minister, Varsen Aghabekian, and reiterated India’s continued support for the people of Palestine and welcomed ongoing peace efforts, including the Gaza peace plan.The minister met the PM as a member of a delegation of the foreign ministers of Arab countries who are in India for the…