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Budget 2026: PM Modi meets economists; aims mission-mode reforms to sustain long-term growth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met eminent economists and sectoral experts to seek their views on the upcoming Budget, a senior government official said. The meeting started at 11am chaired finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Niti Aayog vice chairman Suman Bery, Niti Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam, other members of the Aayog, economists and sectoral experts…

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Aviation oversight: Civil aviation ministry activates 24×7 passenger control room; aims faster grievance redressal

The civil aviation ministry has operationalised a round-the-clock Passenger Assistance Control Room (PACR) to address air travellers’ grievances more promptly, amid recent flight disruptions caused by operational issues and weather-related delays, PTI reported. The control room, which became functional on December 10, brings together officials from the ministry, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA),…

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Clean farming: BIS notifies India’s first testing standard for electric tractors; aims to boost adoption

India has taken a step towards cleaner farm mechanisation with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) rolling out the country’s first testing standard for electric agricultural tractors. The new standard, IS 19262:2025 titled Electric Agricultural Tractors – Test Code, was released on December 24 by Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad…

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‘KPop Demon Hunters’ singers Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami performs at NFL Christmas Halftime with Snoop Dogg, as ‘Golden’ aims for Grammy and Oscar wins |

Snoop Dogg took over the stage to headline the NFL’s second-ever Christmas Halftime Show on Thursday evening. Joining the rapper to spread Christmas cheer, was a list of star performers ranging from country singer Lainey Wilson, to legend Andrea Bocelli and his son, Matteo Bocelli, and the voice cast of Huntrix, the fictional trio from…

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‘Laalo’ Hindi teaser out: Ankit Sakhiya’s film aims to reach wider audience; Makers share a divine message | Gujarati Movie News

‘Laalo’ makers have finally released the Hindi teaser of the film. With this move the film is set to reach a much wider audience across India. The trailer was shared through the official Instagram handle of the makers. Along with the trailer they shared a short note that clearly shows the emotional tone of the…

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PM Modi to embark on 3-country tour: Will visit Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman from Dec 15-18; aims to boost bilateral ties | India News

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a four-day visit to Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman from December 15 to 18, following invitations from the leaders of the three nations.The visit will begin in Jordan from December 15 to 16 at the invitation of His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein. During his…

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SpiceJet plans expansion with 100 more flights daily amidst IndiGo fiasco; airline aims to ‘improve overall network resilience’ – stock jumps 5%

As India’s aviation industry is grappling with ongoing IndiGo crisis, SpiceJet has launched a major winter push to fulfil the continued demand. In a statement released on Wednesday, the carrier outlined plans to add up to 100 daily flights during the ongoing winter schedule, noting that the expansion is still subject to regulatory approval. The…

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“White House is on”: Conor McGregor calls out Islam Makhachev as he aims for the UFC 170-pound welterweight belt next | International Sports News

“White House is on”: Conor McGregor calls out Islam Makhachev as he aims for the UFC 170-pound welterweight belt next (Image Via Getty) Conor McGregor has made it clear he wants one more big run in the UFC. The former two-division champion said this week that he plans to fight at the special UFC White…

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SWAGAT-FI: Sebi unveils single-window gateway for low risk foreign investors; framework aims to cut compliance load

Markets regulator Sebi has introduced a single-window access framework for low-risk foreign investors, aiming to simplify regulatory processes and make India a more attractive investment destination, according to PTI. The new system is designed to streamline compliance, ease multiple registrations and reduce repetitive documentation across investment routes.Called the Single Window Automatic & Generalised Access for…

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EU says no to Russian gas: European Union aims to ban supply by 2027 – What is the whole plan?

The European Union has agreed on a timeline to completely halt Russian gas imports by autumn 2027, marking a significant escalation in efforts to curb Moscow’s energy revenues as the war in Ukraine approaches its fourth year.The agreement was reached during overnight talks between EU institutions and national governments, ending months of negotiations over how…

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