A total of 12 states across India will collectively spend Rs 1.68 lakh crore on unconditional cash transfer schemes for women in 2025-26, up from just two states implementing such programmes three......
Pakistan on Tuesday increased its defence budget by 20 per cent, allocating PRs. 2,550 billion ($9 billion) for the fiscal year 2025-26, amid tensions with India. IMAGE: A Pakistani soldier......
The Ministry of Railways has decided to prepare reservation charts for long-distance trains eight hours in advance, instead of the current four hours, to help passengers travelling from remote......
In 21 states, the time gap between the general Budget and ministry-specific discussions was just one day. IMAGE: Tamil Nadu Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister M R K Panneerselvam presents......
BJP MP and actor Ravi Kishan has been awarded the Sansad Ratna for his outstanding performance in the Lok Sabha, becoming the first actor-turned-politician to receive the honour. IMAGE: Ravi......
State debt is rising because revenues are disappointingly weak.Ten states have debt ratios exceeding 30 per cent.In 2023-2024, states were borrowing simply to meet day-to-day expenses, points out......
Officials said the government is keen to conform to the convention of the Union Budget for 2026-2027 being presented on February 1 despite it falling on a Sunday in 2026. IMAGE: Finance Minister......
Prithvi Raj Singh Oberoi, the 94-year-old veteran corporate hotelier who redefined India's hospitality industry, passed away on Tuesday. Photograph: Kind courtesy, Oberoi Group The Chairman......
Parliament has cleared the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023, recently. Photograph: Steve Marcus/Reuters The objective of the Act is to invite investments from......
IMAGE: In this photograph taken in December 2019, movie star Kangana Ranaut issues railway tickets at the ticket counter at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in Mumbai. Photograph: ANI......
IMAGE: Ronnie Baker of the US celebrates after winning the men's 100m final. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters American sprinter Ronnie Baker has never seen a world outdoor championship in......