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EPFO BIG UPDATE: Modi government likely to slash PF interest rates, private company employees will now get...
Victor Dasgupta February 4, 2026 3:05 PM IST
The EPFO's FIAC is scheduled to meet in the last week of February to decide the interest rate on EPFO investments for the current financial year.
Bad News for Smokers! Gold Flake Kings, Wills Classic and Wills Classic Milds to cost between Rs 220 and Rs 225 after THIS announcement
Victor Dasgupta February 2, 2026 1:49 PM IST
Similarly, slim cigarettes such as Classic Connect (97 mm), priced at Rs 300 for a pack of 20 sticks, are expected to have an MRP of around Rs 350, the report said.
Union Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman allocates Rs 28,740 crore for metro rail; how will it help public transport?
Saanchi Gupta February 1, 2026 11:20 PM IST
Last year, the budget stood at Rs. 34,807 crores. Now, in the ninth speech of the Union Budget 2026 presentation, the Finance Minister has allocated Rs. 28,740 crore for the metro rail projects all over the country.
Budget 2026: What is Tax Holiday announced by Nirmala Sitharaman in Budget speech, taxpayers will now Tax free....
Abhijeet Sen February 1, 2026 12:28 PM IST
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced Tax holiday till 2047 to any foreign company that provides cloud services by setting up data centres in India.
Union Budget 2026: What is Securities Transaction Tax which Finance Minister increased in today's budget speech; here's what it means
Saanchi Gupta February 1, 2026 4:42 PM IST
STT was introduced on October 1, 2004. The main aim of its introduction was to simplify the tax collection and reduce the evasion of taxes in stock market transactions, along with the gradual replacement of the long-term capital gains tax.
Union Budget 2026: Big boost for India after Op Sindoor and multiple terror threats as FM Nirmala Sitharaman announces massive increase for modernisation
Abhijeet Sen February 1, 2026 2:31 PM IST
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced that India's military will be given Rs 2.19 lakh crore.
Union Budget 2026: Nirmala Sitharaman makes diabetes, cancer medicines cheaper, Check What gets costlier, what gets cheaper? Full details here
Victor Dasgupta February 1, 2026 12:32 PM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman said that the government will provide timely access to high-quality assistive devices for all eligible divyaangjan.
Union Budget 2026: Nirmala Sitharaman terms Budget 2026 as 'Yuva Shakti' driven', lays out 3 'Kartavyas'
Victor Dasgupta February 1, 2026 11:20 AM IST
Finance Minister Sitharaman said that since the Modi Government assumed office, the economy has been marked by a state of stability, fiscal discipline, sustained growth and moderate inflation.
Budget 2026: Nirmala Sitharaman makes cultural statement in magenta Kanjivaram kattam saree from Tamil Nadu
Simran Keswani February 1, 2026 9:34 AM IST
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman drapes a magenta Kanjivaram kattam saree and pays homage to Tamil Nadu culture. See pictures inside.
Union Budget 2026: Modi Government likely to reduce import duty on GOLD and Silver, prices expected to...
Victor Dasgupta February 1, 2026 7:40 AM IST
There is a growing demand for the government to reduce the import duty on gold and also cut the GST rate, providing tax relief. Currently, silver is priced at Rs 3 lakh, while gold is priced at Rs 1.5 lakh.
Union Budget 2026: Modi government likely to bring major relief to salaried and middle class as changes in Income Tax expected
Victor Dasgupta January 31, 2026 6:55 AM IST
Rising inflation over the past few years has strained household budgets, and keeping this in mind, experts believe that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman may increase the slab limits.
DA Hike Big Update: Modi government likely to hike Dearness Allowance to 63 percent, AICPI-IW Data signals...
Victor Dasgupta January 31, 2026 1:52 PM IST
Manjeet Singh Patel, President of the All India NPS Employees Federation, said, "The Central Government has kept the AICPI-IW index unchanged at 148.2, which means a 5 percent increase in Dearness Allowance is possible. This implies that DA will rise to 63 percent."
Union Budget 2026: Modi government likely to announce measures aimed at supporting labour-intensive sectors
Victor Dasgupta January 28, 2026 9:14 AM IST
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday participated in a small yet significant ritual takes place behind closed doors of the Finance Ministry - the Halwa Ceremony.
Budget 2026: Will senior citizens get higher tax exemptions and better pensions; here's what to expect
Saanchi Gupta January 27, 2026 4:30 PM IST
The senior citizens are eyeing the Union Budget 2026 for many factors. These may include the increasing medical expenses and the shrinking of family support systems.
Nitin Gadkari outlines India's path to third-largest economy, says India can save 4,500 billion dollars if..., Trump's tariff war will...
Victor Dasgupta January 8, 2026 12:37 PM IST
The minister said that using petroleum-free bio-bitumen in road construction would bring a major transformation in achieving the goal of Viksit Bharat 2047.
8th Pay Commission Implementation BIG Update: DA for Central government employees to increase by..., salary hike likely from...
Victor Dasgupta January 5, 2026 8:53 AM IST
Once the 8th Pay Commission recommendations are approved and notified, the revised pay and pension will be retrospectively applicable from January 1, 2026.
DA Hike BIG Update: This state announces 3 percent Dearness Allowance hike, to be effective from...
Victor Dasgupta October 12, 2025 8:43 AM IST
Chief Minister Pema Khandu, while announcing the hike, stated that arrears for the period from July to September 2025 will also be released, and the revised DA and DR will be included in the salary and pension for October.
FM Nirmala Sitharaman announces unclaimed money worth ₹1.84 lakh crore, says money distribution will now be..., it can be claimed with...
Abhijeet Sen October 5, 2025 10:08 AM IST
FM Nirmala Sitharaman announces announced "Your Capital, Your Rights" campaign with an objective to return unclaimed assets to their rightful owners.
Is NPS beating stock market? delivered returns of…, FM Sitharaman says National Pension System cornerstone of…
Anirudha Yerunkar October 2, 2025 12:07 PM IST
India's National Pension System (NPS) has emerged as a high-performing and cost-effective retirement planning tool.
GST Rate Cut BIG Update: 33 life-saving medicines to get cheaper, life insurance premium to get cheaper by... | Full list here
Victor Dasgupta September 22, 2025 7:59 AM IST
Prices of kitchen staples to electronics, from medicines and equipment to automobiles, will get cheaper from today as reduced GST rates on about 375 items come into effect.
JACKPOT for Indians! Nirmala Sitharaman makes BIG statement after GST Rate Cut, reduction to put Rs 2000000000000 in..., Finance Ministry to...
Victor Dasgupta September 18, 2025 7:49 AM IST
According to Nirmala Sitharaman, the GST Council's decision is aimed at reducing the tax burden on consumers and increasing liquidity in the economy.
Ratan Tata's TCS to close this office, thousands of jobs at risk, Minister writes letter to…
Anirudha Yerunkar September 15, 2025 7:55 AM IST
The Madhya Pradesh government is making every effort to prevent the closure of TCS office in the state.
Nepal Finance Minister chased, kicked & thrashed by mob, video goes viral | WATCH
Saanchi Gupta September 9, 2025 7:46 PM IST
Nepal Protests: The viral video shows the Finance Minister, Bishnu Paudel getting chased and hit in the streets of Kathmandu. Watch viral video here.
GST Rate Cut Massive Update: Modi government announces Zero GST on 33 life saving drugs and medicines | Full List Here
Victor Dasgupta September 3, 2025 10:57 PM IST
Three life-saving drugs and medicines used for the treatment of cancer, rare diseases, or severe chronic diseases have come down from 5 percent to zero, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said.
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