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For most homebuyers, the house price is a crucial aspect to consider in the buying process. They need to then weigh the price of a house against its location. Investing in a prime location comes with its own set of pricing challenges with high-priced options, while buying a property in an underdeveloped area offers discounted…
UAE’s Best Savings Tools in 2026: Apps, Budget Rules and Smart Money Hacks Explained As the cost of living rises across the Gulf, many residents in the UAE are searching for smarter ways to save money without sacrificing their lifestyle. From digital budgeting apps to automated savings tools and simple financial rules, a new wave…
NEW DELHI: A parliamentary panel has recommended to the finance ministry to allocate funds for fertiliser subsidy at the budget estimate (BE) stage to ensure that allocations are as close as possible to actual requirements.The standing committee on fertiliser, in its report submitted in Parliament on Friday, said the practice of parking subsidies in subsequent…
In a bold move, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s epic film ‘Love and War’, featuring the stellar trio of Ranbir Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, and Alia Bhatt, has hit another snag. As the producers prioritize artistic integrity, vital sequences are undergoing extensive reshoots, which not only stretches the budget but also leaves the premiere date in limbo. Read…
NEW DELHI: Sometimes symbolism trumps intent in Parliament. The opposition appears to be embarking on one such endeavour as its no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is set to come up for discussion and voting when the second half of the Budget Session resumes on Monday.In the first part of the session, the…
Image Used For Representational Purpose Only BENGALURU: Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said the state government is planning a social media ban for children below 16 years while presenting the state budget for 2026–27.“Social media will be banned for children under the age of 16 to prevent the adverse effects of increasing mobile usage….
China on Thursday announced a 7% increase in its defence budget for 2026, as it continues to step up its military capabilities to counter the United States and strengthen its claims over Taiwan and the South China Sea. The hike will take the country’s defence spending to about 1.9 trillion yuan, or $276.8 billion, according…
VB-G RAM G, the scheme set to replace Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), has received the highest share in this year’s Budget for the department of rural development, accounting for about 40 per cent of its total allocation, according to an analysis by PRS Legislative Research.The PRS analysis said VB-G RAM G…
File photo: PM Modi (Picture credit: ANI) Calling productive spending a defining feature of his government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the recently unveiled Union Budget consciously steered clear of short-term populism and instead channelled record capital outlays into infrastructure to drive jobs and sustainable growth.In an exclusive interview with news agency PTI,…
The Budget 2026 places manufacturing as a strategic and frontier sector for sustaining economic growth. (AI image) By Neetu VinayekIndia’s effort to strengthen its manufacturing foundation has steadily progressed over the past decade through a series of significant policy measures. A major milestone was the launch of the Make in India initiative in 2014, designed…
