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The fatal plane crash that killed Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has drawn attention to VSR Aviation, the operator of the Learjet 45 involved in the incident. This marks the second major hull-loss accident for the company in under three years. Following the tragedy, VSR Aviation’s official website became inaccessible as aviation authorities began investigations into safety compliance
Swiggy launched integration with AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Google Gemini, allowing users to order food, groceries from Instamart, and book restaurants on Dineout directly through chat prompts.
The Finance Ministry advances to the final stage of the Union Budget 2026-27, implementing a lock-in period for officials to protect budget secrecy. The traditional Alva festival accompanies the process, reflecting cultural practices surrounding budgeting in India. Printing and security measures are coordinated across departments to ensure confidentiality.
The article outlines Budget 2024 reforms in India, including changes to income tax slabs, increased reliefs for employees, and revised rates for long and short term capital gains, alongside crypto asset taxation and asset holding periods.
Ahead of the Union Budget, the Modi government plans a major cut in import duties on European cars, reducing tariffs from as high as 110% to 40%, with a gradual fall to 10%. The move, linked to the India–EU free trade pact, could sharply lower prices of BMW, Mercedes and Volkswagen cars, reshape India’s auto market, and intensify competition for domestic manufacturers.
Five eminent personalities from Tamil Nadu—Dr Punniyamurthy Natesan, Othuvar Thiruthani Swaminathan, R Krishnan, Rajastapathi Kaliappa Goundar, and Thiruvarur Bakhtavathsalam—have been chosen for the Padma Shri honors.
This report outlines Budget 2026 priorities for India’s banking and financial services sector, emphasising debt management, MSME credit access, digital finance expansion, and rural bank reforms to sustain economic growth.
Infosys is asking its hybrid workforce, which spends most time working from home under a policy requiring at least 10 office days monthly, to share home electricity consumption data via a survey from CFO Jayesh Sanghrajka.
The article examines anticipated increases in India’s defence budget for 2026, its impact on stock markets, and investor focus on domestic manufacturing, R&D, and export incentives. Analysts emphasise measured, long term investment approaches amid market expectations and policy shifts.
India’s inaugural Republic Day on January 26, 1950, featured modest, decentralized celebrations in Delhi’s relief homes, rural schools, and women’s hostels, with children receiving souvenir plates and women getting sweets, fruits, and toys. Total costs were itemized at Rs 11,093, a stark contrast to later parades costing crores.
