New Delhi: The Union Budget 2025 has unveiled a bold roadmap for India’s startup ecosystem, deep tech sector, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies. With a strong push for innovation, private sector collaboration, and digital infrastructure, the government has reaffirmed its vision to position India as a global technology powerhouse. A key highlight is the ₹20,000…
The Union Budget 2025-26, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, aims to drive transformative reforms across six key sectors: taxation, financial services, power, urban development, mining, and regulatory frameworks. These strategic initiatives are designed to propel economic growth, enhance infrastructure, improve governance, and ensure sustainable development. Together, we aim to unlock India’s potential under the…
India urgently needs an intergovernmental organization for the health sector, as many health sectors are rapidly globalizing and the influence of contemporary technologies is increasing, which are transforming health strategies. An organization that can improve coordination between the federal government and the states. Government management of public health outbreaks is hampered by inadequate healthcare infrastructure….
A friend’s post on WhatsApp got me thinking. It was about the Hedonic Treadmill – how we keep chasing the next big thing, only to find ourselves back where we started. The more I thought about it, the more I realised: this is our story, playing on a loop like a daily soap. The smartphone…
New Delhi: Individuals earning up to Rs 12 lakh annually will not have to pay any income tax under the new tax regime as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday gave relief to the middle class by raising exemption limits and rejigging slabs. For salaried employees, this nil tax limit will be Rs 12.75 lakh…
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday made history as she presented a record eighth consecutive budget, which comes in the backdrop of a slowdown in the economy and demand for tax cuts for the middle class. This will take Sitharaman closer to the record of 10 budgets that were presented by former Prime…
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the Union Budget 2025-26 will initiate reforms in six areas of taxation, urban development, mining, financial sector, power and regulatory framework. Presenting her eighth consecutive budget, she said the government’s development track record of the past 10 years and structural reforms have drawn global attention. A…
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the Union Budget 2025-26 continues efforts to accelerate growth and provide inclusive development. Presenting the 14th consecutive Budget under the Narendra Modi government since 2014, Sitharaman said, “Together we embark on journey to unlock our potential for greater prosperity.” She asserted that the Indian economy is…
Dr Buragadda Srinadh The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is an urgent necessity for ensuring equality, justice, and national unity in India. Recognizing the importance of this reform, Uttarakhand has become the first state in the country to implement the UCC, setting a remarkable example of progressive governance. \ Goa, too, has had a uniform civil…
Mumbai: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rallied in opening trade on Saturday ahead of the Union Budget presentation. The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 136.44 points to 77,637.01 in opening trade. The NSE Nifty went up by 20.2 points to 23,528.60. From the 30-share blue-chip pack, ITC Hotels, IndusInd Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra, Sun Pharma,…
