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NEW DELHI: The upgradation and modernisation of the BrahMos cruise missile system is a continuous and ongoing process, with India and Russia now firmly focused on the transition towards hypersonic technologies, a top official of the Russian joint venture partner has said.Alexander Leonov, CEO and Chief Designer of NPO Mashinostroyeniya, said the two countries are…
The government plans to introduce the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025 in the second half of the Budget session beginning March 9, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, adding that the parliamentary committee examining the proposed law has already submitted its report.The proposed changes are aimed at further improving timelines and effectiveness of insolvency…
File photo: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman (Picture credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: Presenting the Budget, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed setting up a “High Level Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat”, to comprehensively review the sector and align it with India’s next phase of growth.“I propose setting up a ‘High Level Committee on Banking…
Budget 2026 income tax expectations By Kuldip KumarAs the Union Budget approaches, expectations of major tax giveaways appear muted. However, this Budget may assume significance not for dramatic announcements, but for how the Government balances growth, fiscal discipline, and reform amid a challenging economic environment.A Challenging Economic BackdropThe Honourable Finance Minister faces a complex macroeconomic…
Budget 2026: The next phase is not about simply pushing more credit into the system. By Manish ShahIndia’s financial system has crossed an important threshold. Access to credit is no longer the binding constraint it once was. Today, households and enterprises that want credit can largely obtain it. The more relevant question now is whether…
The United States is moving into the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire plan, as announced by Special Presidential Envoy for Peace Missions Steve Witkoff. The plan that includes disarming Hamas, rebuilding the war-ravaged enclave and setting up a technocratic Palestinian administration to run Gaza’s daily affairs under American supervision.Witkoff, in a post on X…
Parineeti Chopra has opened up about her life after becoming a mother. The actress shared that she has completed two months postpartum and is slowly finding her balance. In a recent video on her YouTube channel, she spoke openly about how she keeps herself calm and centered during this phase. Parineeti said that mental health…
Gautam Gambhir, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli (File photo) TimesofIndia.com in Durban: No team has managed to defend their T20 World Cup title yet and India will face a stiff challenge in the upcoming tournament in front of their home crowd. While the added pressure of playing in front of a home crowd will test them,…
New Delhi: The Union home ministry Wednesday formally notified the timeline for the first phase of Census 2027 — involving housing and houselisting operations — declaring that it shall be conducted over a 30-day period, to be specified by each state or Union territory, between April 1 and Sept 30 this year. Invoking its powers…
Smoke at La Carlota airport after explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard in Venezuela (AP photo) US forces killed at least 55 Venezuelan and Cuban military and security personnel during the raid that led to the capture and ouster of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, according to official tolls released by Caracas and Havana on Tuesday.Venezuela’s…
