Trump's pressure on NATO is reshaping Europe's defences. Will it break the alliance?European nations are increasing defence spending and exploring alternatives to American military technology. This shift is happening as dou...
17 Sep, 2026, 10.39 PM IST
CBIC to step up outreach as EMI scheme struggles to attract manufacturersThe CBIC will conduct outreach programs to encourage EMI scheme adoption. Data and documentation requirements for the scheme have been subs...
16 Sep, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
CBIC eases documentation norms under Eligible Manufacturer Importer schemeThe CBIC has simplified enrolment under the Eligible Manufacturer Importer scheme, cutting required documents from 10 to three. From Septem...
04 Sep, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
In 2011, Andalusia mapped 27,022 hectares of Posidonia habitat. 5 years later, 41 low-impact moorings were installed across four sites to protect seagrass from anchoringThe legacy of the LIFE Posidonia project extends beyond the original 2011–2016 funding period. Its work established better information abou...
29 Aug, 2026, 10.29 PM IST
Abhishek Banerjee rules out TMC return for 'traitors' who crossed over to dissident factionsTMC leader Abhishek Banerjee made it clear that no traitors will be welcomed back into the party, highlighting the vital contribution of th...
28 Aug, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
Government proposes 40% hike in SC/ST atrocity compensation to up to Rs 12 lakhThe government plans a substantial compensation hike for atrocity victims under the SC/ST Act. Financial assistance will also be provided t...
12 Aug, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
Drill, Baby, Drill: India to fund Rs 650 cr per well for 60 deepsea wells to break its oil import habitIndia's government will fund offshore oil and gas exploration directly from its national budget. The "Samudra Manthan" scheme allocates sig...
02 Aug, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
Budget 2016-17: Boost for Bharat, infra, power, banks; relief for small earnersUnion Budget 2016-17 prioritised rural development, farmers and infrastructure. Arun Jaitley announced significant allocations for agricult...
17 Dec, 2025, 02.12 PM IST
Union Budget 2016: HighlightsGovernment has to prioritize expenditure. Focus on the rural and social sectors, infrastructure and recapitalization of bank
28 Dec, 2018, 06.37 PM IST
Budget 2016: Highlights of FM Arun Jaitley's speech"IMF has hailed India as a bright spot. Let us look at our achievements compared to the last three years of the last government. We inherit...
26 Dec, 2016, 05.27 PM IST
Budget 2016 is credit positive, uncertainties on few fronts: FitchThe Union Budget 2016-17 is credit positive, the reforms implementation agenda in various sectors as well as achieving revenue growth targe...
01 Mar, 2016, 04.35 PM IST
Budget 2016: PAHALa pyar seduces farmers with subsidiesThe govt is going to use PAHAL — the scheme to transfer cooking gas subsidy directly into consumers’ accounts to put money in the hands of ...
01 Mar, 2016, 01.01 PM IST
Budget 2016 has created room for the RBI to cut rates: Rana Kapoor, YES BankBy adhering to fiscal deficit aim of 3.5% the Budget creates room for complimentary monetary policy rate cut of 50 bps in the near term and...
29 Feb, 2016, 04.15 PM IST
Budget 2016: Focus on rural economy will help rekindle demand, says Abhishek Lodha of Lodha GroupIt is a thoughtful Budget, which has taken into account realities of global and Indian conditions.
29 Feb, 2016, 04.06 PM IST
Budget 2016: First-time home buyers in tier-III & tier-II cities to benefit, says JLL IndiaTo give him due credit, the Finance Minister has definitely made a concerted attempt to manage expectations with a balanced budget.
29 Feb, 2016, 03.37 PM IST
Budget 2016: Rs 15,000 crore set aside for agriculture loan write off, says FM Arun JaitelyThe FM announced setting aside of Rs 15,000 crore for loan subvention for agricultural loans taken by farmers.
29 Feb, 2016, 12.47 PM IST
Budget 2016-17 to focus on rural economy, infrastructure, and banksThe official also said that the infrastructure sector will see greater attention as the government is keen to step up investment despite a ...
11 Jan, 2016, 12.14 PM IST