Punjab FM Cheema urges Centre to share RBI’s ‘extraordinary’ dividend with statesPunjab's Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema calls for sharing the Reserve Bank of India's large dividend with states. He warns that takin...
24 May, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
Bank of Baroda, India’s second-biggest state lender, aims to double size in 5 yearsBank of Baroda plans to double its balance sheet over the next five years, betting on strong economic growth in India, rising credit demand...
14 May, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
Lawrence Bishnoi gang stakes claim on gunfire outside Diljit's manager in KarnalA social media update from the infamous Lawrence Bishnoi gang claims responsibility for gunfire outside the residence of Diljit Dosanjh's m...
13 May, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
Spicier than jhalmuri: The Rs 1.7 lakh crore fiscal bite hidden in state election resultsWhat looked like a light-hearted campaign moment during PM Narendra Modi’s West Bengal trail has now turned into a major fiscal concern aft...
07 May, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
PNB hikes cybersecurity spend as AI models including Anthropic's Mythos raise risksPunjab National Bank is boosting its cybersecurity spending by over 50% this financial year. The bank is investing heavily in technology to...
06 May, 2026, 08.33 AM IST
India’s state election results are out. Is cash inflow next? Here’s a warningIndia’s state elections: New election wins in Indian states bring populist promises that could strain finances. Economists warn of wider fi...
05 May, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
Punjab BJP leaders ask governor to seek report on conduct of CM, misuse of state machineryPunjab BJP leaders met Governor Gulab Chand Kataria presenting a memorandum. They raised concerns about Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's cond...
03 May, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
Public sector banks to ramp up IT spend amid cyber risks from Anthropic's MythosIndian banks are boosting IT investments to protect customer data and financial systems. Advanced AI tools like Claude Mythos pose new cybe...
03 May, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
Raghav Chadha's exit: After Delhi, AAP stares at a big assembly test in Punjab, Goa and GujaratSeven MPs, including prominent figures, have quit the Aam Aadmi Party, significantly weakening its parliamentary presence and impacting ele...
25 Apr, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
Punjab 2025 Budget Highlights: First ever drug census and universal health coverage on agendaPunjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema presents a Rs 2.36 lakh crore budget for FY26, focusing on drug abuse, defence, agriculture, an...
26 Mar, 2025, 01.35 PM IST
Lookout circular issued against ex-Punjab finance minister Manpreet BadalA lookout circular has been issued against former Punjab finance minister Manpreet Singh Badal in connection with alleged irregularities in...
26 Sep, 2023, 12.35 PM IST
Punjab FM presents Rs 1.96 lakh crore budget for 2023-24; agriculture, education health key focus areasPunjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema presented a Rs 1.96 lakh crore budget for 2023-24 on Friday. The budget has a focus on agricult...
10 Mar, 2023, 04.28 PM IST
Punjab finance minister tests positive for COVID-19Punjab Finance Minister Manpreet Singh Badal said on Friday that he has tested positive for coronavirus. Badal had presented the budget for...
12 Mar, 2021, 07.23 PM IST
Punjab budget aims for economic revival in two yearsThe budget announced to follow path of additional resource mobilization to mop Rs 1500 crore including Rs 150 crore from development tax on...
24 Mar, 2018, 10.13 PM IST
No new taxes proposed in Punjab budget for FY16The receipts for the next fiscal have been proposed at Rs 60,585 crore as against Rs 54,096 crore in current financial year.
18 Mar, 2015, 03.11 PM IST
- Punjab govt makes first online payment to beneficiaries
Punjab Finance Minister Parminder Singh Dhindsa today said government payment amounting to Rs 3,218 crore was disbursed to more than seven ...
23 May, 2013, 09.40 PM IST
- Punjab government exempts 5.5% VAT on branded shoes
Punjab Finance Minister Parminder Singh Dhindsa today said fighting militancy during terrorism days is a reason for the state's debt.
25 Mar, 2013, 11.19 PM IST