Central government employees and pensioners across India are closely tracking developments related to the proposed 8th Pay Commission, hoping for a meaningful revision in salaries and pensions after years of rising living costs. While the government has not yet issued a formal notification, discussions around possible pay hikes and fitment…
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Sitharaman Chairs Pre-Budget Consultations with States, UTs
Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, chaired the pre-budget consultation meeting with States and Union Territories (with Legislature) in New Delhi on 10 January 2026. The discussions focused on budget priorities for FY 2026-27, with a particular emphasis on capital investment schemes to support infrastructure and…
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National Traders’ Welfare Board Reviews Retail Sector Reforms
New Delhi: The 8th Meeting of the National Traders’ Welfare Board (NTWB) convened at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, with Shri Sunil J. Singhi presiding as Chairperson. The meeting focused on initiatives to strengthen India’s retail trade sector, enhance trader welfare, and encourage adoption of digital and local commerce strategies. Shri…
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NITI Aayog Releases Trade Watch Quarterly on India’s Auto Exports
NITI Aayog on Tuesday released the fifth edition of its flagship publication, Trade Watch Quarterly, offering a detailed and data-driven assessment of India’s trade performance amid changing global economic conditions. The latest edition, covering the first quarter of FY 2025–26 (April–June 2025), places a special emphasis on the structure, competitiveness,…
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Union Budget 2026 Likely on Feb 1 Despite Sunday Debate
The Union Budget 2026 is increasingly likely to be presented on Sunday, February 1, despite the date coinciding with a weekend. Government sources, industry signals, and parliamentary precedent all suggest continuity with the post-2017 budget calendar, even as formal confirmation awaits the official notification of the Budget Session. Since 2017,…
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Budget 2026 Likely to Push New Tax Regime Further
As preparations for Union Budget 2026 gather momentum, India’s New Tax Regime has clearly emerged as the cornerstone of the government’s personal taxation strategy. Following the sweeping relief announced in Budget 2025, policymakers appear increasingly committed to nudging taxpayers toward a simpler, deduction-light tax structure. The sharp increase in the…
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Robert Kiyosaki Warns BRICS Could End Dollar Dominance
Renowned investor and author Robert Kiyosaki has issued a stark warning that the United States dollar could be heading toward the same fate as past failed reserve currencies, driven by the growing economic influence of BRICS nations. According to Kiyosaki, shifts in global trade, debt levels, and alternative settlement systems…
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PM Meets Economists at NITI Aayog on Viksit Bharat 2047
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Monday held an extensive interaction with a group of eminent economists and domain experts at NITI Aayog, focusing on India’s long-term development roadmap. The discussion centred on the theme “Aatmanirbharta and Structural Transformation: Agenda for Viksit Bharat,” with emphasis on sustaining high growth and…
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PM Modi Highlights Landmark Reforms Powering India’s Growth
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Monday highlighted the transformative reforms undertaken during 2025, stating that India has firmly “boarded the Reform Express” and is moving with renewed momentum on the path of accelerated growth and development. Sharing his thoughts through a LinkedIn post, the Prime Minister said the reforms…
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Amit Shah Inspires Youth at Yuva Biz Sammelan 2025
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, addressed the Yuva Business Maha Sammelan–2025 organized by the Vishwa Umiya Foundation in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The event, attended by nearly 15,000 youths, also saw the presence of Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel and other dignitaries. During the event, Shri…