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The Union Cabinet has approved renaming Kerala to its traditional Malayalam name “Keralam”, reviving a long-standing cultural demand and gaining rare bipartisan support from CM Pinarayi Vijayan’s LDF government and state BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar just months before the Assembly elections. மத்திய அமைச்சரவை கேரளாவை அதன் பாரம்பரிய மலையாள பெயரான “கேரளம்” என மாற்ற ஒப்புதல் அளித்துள்ளது; ஜூன் 2024இ
Union Minister Amit Shah assured Bharat Taxi drivers of full support, revealing that with a one-time ₹500 membership fee, they become owners and can earn profit shares far exceeding private apps like Ola/Uber after the 3-year growth phase. Backed by Amul-style cooperative model with zero commission, no surge pricing, transparent fares, and profit distribution based on kilometres driven, the govern
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched Gujarat’s innovative Grain ATM system, for the Public Distribution System (PDS). This 24/7 automated setup dispenses 25 kg of grains like wheat, rice, and pulses in just 35 seconds. This will be implemented across nations in 3-4 years.
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal reassured investors that India’s IT sector “will never die” and urged them to buy stocks during the current dip. Speaking at the NITI Aayog report launch on February 12, 2026, he said Indian IT firms are adopting advanced tech and are ready for the future, despite recent sharp falls in share prices. மத்திய வர்த்தக அமைச்சர் பியூஷ் கோயல் “இந்திய ஐடி துறை ஒருபோது
Union Minister Piyush Goyal clarified that sensitive agricultural items and the dairy sector remain fully protected under the India–US trade deal. Addressing concerns over market access, he stressed that the government has not compromised farmer interests at any stage. Goyal added that negotiations are in their final phase and a joint statement with full details will be released soon, bringing cla
India’s Union Budget 2026, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, 2026, removes outdated value caps on duty-free gold jewellery allowances for passengers, setting weight limits at 40 grams for women and 20 grams for men. This change, hailed by Indian expats in the UAE, addresses years of confusion, harassment, and compliance issues caused by soaring gold prices since the 2
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted Elon Musk’s repost of an IMF chart during a post-Budget 2026-27 youth dialogue, noting India contributes 17% to global GDP growth—second to China’s 26%—with both nations driving 43% together, surpassing the US.
The Union Budget has simplified share buyback taxation by reclassifying buyback proceeds as capital gains instead of dividend income. This removes long-standing tax arbitrage and aligns buybacks with regular share sales. While retail investors benefit from clearer, holding-period-based taxation, promoters will face fixed rates—22% for domestic companies and 30% for foreign entities—bringing transp
The Union Budget has proposed strict penalty provisions to enforce compliance in crypto asset reporting under the Income-tax Act. Non-furnishing of transaction statements may attract daily penalties, while inaccurate disclosures could invite hefty fines. Coupled with the existing 30% flat tax on virtual digital assets, the move signals a tougher regulatory stance on crypto trading in India, raisin
Union Budget 2026 outlines a long-term growth roadmap with a strong focus on manufacturing, infrastructure expansion, job creation and regional development. Key announcements include higher capital expenditure, support for strategic sectors such as semiconductors and biopharma, major reforms for SMEs, enhanced funding for energy security, and initiatives spanning education, healthcare, agriculture
