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Budget 2026: State leaders meet with FM Nirmala Sitharaman for pre-Budget talks; ask for GST compensation, more capex support

Budget to presented on February 1 (Image credit: IANS) State leaders met with finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday for pre-budget discussions, where they reportedly asked for increased financial support for capital investments and compensation for GST revenue losses. The states also asked for more funding for urban and rural development, housing programs, and disaster…

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India-EU FTA: Piyush Goyal wraps up Brussels visit; talks focused on expediting agreement

India and the European Union moved their proposed Free Trade Agreement discussions forward during Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal’s two-day visit to Brussels, which ended on January 9.Goyal was in the Belgian capital on January 8 and 9, where he held multiple high-level meetings with EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros…

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Kim Go Eun talks new role in drama ‘The Price of Confession’: ‘I hoped viewers would misinterpret that eerie stillness’ |

In her latest role in ‘The Price of Confession,’ Kim Go Eun immerses herself in the intricacies of Mo Eun, a character shrouded in mystery. By intentionally omitting her backstory, Go Eun heightens the tension, inviting viewers to unravel the enigma. Famed actress Kim Go Eun recently appeared in the drama ‘The Price of Confession.’…

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India–US trade talks: Did a missed Modi–Trump call stall the deal? GTRI flags deeper policy gaps

A remark by US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick blaming the lack of a personal phone call from PM Narendra Modi for the stalled India–US trade deal does not stand up to scrutiny and diverts attention from substantive policy differences, the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said in a report released on Friday.In an interview on…

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Sophie Turner talks about potential return to ‘Game of Thrones’ sequel: ‘I think it would be hard but also amazing’ |

In a recent conversation, Sophie Turner, celebrated for her role as Sansa Stark in ‘Game of Thrones,’ reflected on the idea of stepping back into the captivating world of Westeros. While she finds the thought enticing, she underscored the necessity for a gripping script, pondering whether Sansa’s journey could be expanded in a significant manner….

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‘Tangled’: Kathryn Hahn in talks to play Mother Gothel; fans hail casting as ‘PERFECT’ |

Kathryn Hahn may soon be switching up her tune from ‘Witches’ Road’ to ‘Mother Knows Best’ with her possible casting as the Disney villain, Mother Gothel. Kathryn Hahn in talks to play Mother Gothel The actress, who made quite the impression with her turn as the witch Agatha Harkness in Marvel’s ‘Agatha All Along’, is…

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Gas market push: NSE in talks with IGX to launch Indian natural gas futures; aim to deepen price discovery and hedging

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) is in discussions with the Indian Gas Exchange (IGX) to develop and launch Indian natural gas futures, an initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s natural gas market ecosystem, PTI reported.The proposed futures contract is expected to provide market participants with a transparent, efficient and robust risk management tool aligned with…

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‘Glad to speak with my friend’: PM Modi holds talks with Israeli PM Netanyahu; reaffirms resolve to deepen ties, fight terrorism | India News

File photo: PM Modi with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu (Picture credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said he spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and discussed ways to further strengthen the India-Israel strategic partnership in the coming year.In a post on X, PM Modi said he conveyed New Year greetings…

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