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The Union Budget 2026-27, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, allocates Rs 1,102 crore for expenses of the Council of Ministers (Rs 620 crore), Cabinet Secretariat, PMO (Rs 73.52 crore), National Security Council Secretariat (Rs 256.19 crore), and hospitality for state guests (Rs 5.76 crore), plus aid for ex-governors (Rs 1.53 crore).
The International Cricket Council (ICC) launched a new bidding process for India’s media rights covering 2026-29, targeting $2.4 billion, after JioStar signaled withdrawal from its existing $3 billion deal valid through 2027.
The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has requested the government to address several demands aimed at strengthening India’s global trade competitiveness. The Council stated that these initiatives would greatly assist in increasing the trade volume for MSMEs and other export companies.
