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Budget's focus on AI-enabled skilling to nurture India's future entrepreneurs: Industry

Budget's focus on AI-enabled skilling to nurture India's future entrepreneurs: Industry

Industry leaders have welcomed the Union Budget 2026 for its strong focus on AI-enabled skilling and technology-driven education to nurture India's future entrepreneurs. The Budget marks a shift from technology adoption to building strategic capabilities through initiatives such as the India AI Mission, National Quantum Mission and expanded research funding. 12 days ago
'Very disappointing', says Shashi Tharoor; 'bilkul time waste', says Ashneer Grover as politicians and public react sharply to Budget 2026-27

'Very disappointing', says Shashi Tharoor; 'bilkul time waste', says Ashneer Grover as politicians and public react sharply to Budget 2026-27

The Union Budget 2026–27 triggered sharp reactions from politicians and the public, with Opposition leaders expressing strong disappointment and accusing the government of ignoring the concerns of ordinary citizens, farmers, youth and several states. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor termed the Budget "very disappointing," while former BharatPe co-founder Ashneer Grover called it "bilkul time waste" on social media, reflecting wider public frustration 13 days ago
Budget 2026-27: New income tax act 2025, reduced TCS rates, tax holiday for foreign cloud firms

Centre allocates ₹43,290 crore for J&K in Union Budget 2026–27

The Union Budget 2026–27 has proposed an allocation of ₹43,290.29 crore for J&K, nearly ₹2,000 crore more than the current year. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a national programme for high-value nut crops to strengthen the UT's orchard-based economy, along with plans for eco-friendly mountain trains and tourism infrastructure. 13 days ago
We celebrate 50 years of watch over our waters: Indian Coast Guard chief

We celebrate 50 years of watch over our waters: Indian Coast Guard chief

Highlighting the wide spectrum of responsibilities shouldered by the force, he said the Indian Coast Guard has consistently demonstrated professionalism and excellence in safeguarding maritime security and coastal protection, conducting search and rescue operations, responding to marine pollution incidents and ensuring safety of life and property at sea. 13 days ago
India will buy oil from Venezuela : Donald Trump's big claim

India will buy oil from Venezuela : Donald Trump's big claim

US President Donald Trumpl claimed India will buy Venezuelan oil, as opposed to purchasing oil from Iran. India does not import significant amounts of crude oil from Iran due to US sanctions, though prior to the sanctions, Iran was one of India's top sources of crude oil. 13 days ago
Trump says Putin, Zelensky want deal, cites complex war

Trump says Iran negotiating with US

He added that "the last time they negotiated, we had to take out their nuclear. It didn't work, you know. Then we took it out a different way, and we'll see what happens." "We have a big fleet heading out there, bigger than we had -- and still have, actually -- in Venezuela," Trump said. 13 days ago
Trashy ruminations by convicted criminal: MEA on PM's mention in Epstein email

Trashy ruminations by convicted criminal: MEA on PM's mention in Epstein email

India dismissed any reference to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the recently released Jeffrey Epstein files as "trashy ruminations" by a "convicted criminal." The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) clarified that aside from Modi's official visit to Israel in July 2017, the rest of the allusions in an email were baseless and should be rejected with contempt. 13 days ago
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