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In a landmark move, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has revealed plans for a new Buddhist Circuit scheme for six Northeastern states in the Union Budget 2026–27. The budget was presented in Parliament on February 1, 2026 and this announcement marks a major policy shift to boost India’s religious tourism portfolio. This initiative will create a…
As the weekend approaches, cinema lovers and industry insiders are abuzz with anticipation for Sunday’s budget meeting. There’s a hopeful sentiment in the air, as many are looking for further relief on ticket prices. Although GST 2.0 brought some much-needed reductions, the soaring ticket costs still linger under older tax categories. Sunday’s budget session has…
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her ninth consecutive Union Budget on February 1, a rare Sunday sitting and a first in independent India’s history. The Budget for FY27 (April 2026–March 2027) is expected to outline measures to sustain growth momentum, maintain fiscal discipline and push reforms to shield the economy from global trade frictions,…
Actress Mamta Kulkarni who left Bollywood long ago, is still remembered for movies like ‘Karan Arjun’, ‘Sabse Bada Khiladi’, ‘Waqt Hamara Hai’ and many others. In a recent interview, Mamta took a trip down memory lane, reflecting on the warmth and closeness that defined the Hindi film industry in the 1990s. She had shared screen…
India’s corporate sector continues to show confidence in the economy even amid global challenges, as reflected in the Pre-Budget Survey 2026-27 released by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).The survey indicates that close to 80 per cent of participants remain positive about the country’s growth outlook, with nearly half projecting economic…
The Indian Stainless Steel Development Association (ISSDA) on Wednesday described the India–European Union free trade agreement as a significant step in India’s global trade engagement, while cautioning that adequate safeguards will be needed to protect domestic stainless steel producers, PTI reported.India and the EU announced the conclusion of negotiations for the FTA earlier this week….
Mouni Roy has made her first public appearance following a horrifying harassment incident at a Karnal event that left her feeling humiliated and traumatized. Just a day after sharing her ordeal on Instagram, paparazzi captured her stepping out at night.The spotting came late evening. Dressed in a light outfit, Mouni kept her head down, fiddled…
MUMBAI: Chiefs of India’s consumer companies are seeking more tax cuts, wider measures to put money in the hands of the middle-class and support consumption, which has begun to look up after months of sluggishness but runs the risk of being buffeted by external macro factors. CEOs are also pinning hopes on the Budget to…
AR Rahman has been in the news for his recent comments in an interview. The Oscar winning composer said that since the last eight years, he’s getting less work in Bollywood and that perhaps could be because of the industry getting more communal. He also called ‘Chhaava’ a film that cashed in on divisiveness. These…
Taj Mahal, Agra (File photo) MUMBAI: As the Union Budget 2026 approaches, stakeholders across India’s travel, tourism and hospitality sectors are seeking policy continuity, improved financing frameworks and measures to stimulate consumer spending. While domestic travel demand has remained resilient, foreign tourist arrivals are still below earlier peak levels, prompting industry leaders to look to…
