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Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana Completes 11 Years: 4.53 Crore Accounts Opened For Girl Child Security
Currently offering an interest rate of 8.2% per annum, SSY remains among highest-return government-backed savings schemes for girls
Telangana Unveils Life Sciences Policy 2026–30 at Davos, Targets $25 Bn Investments
The policy proposes developing 10 Pharma Villages and expanding Genome Valley and the Medical Devices Park. The post Telangana Unveils Life Sciences Policy 2026–30 at Davos, Targets $25 Bn Investments appeared first on Analytics India Magazine .
Education Budget 2026: What School, College And EdTech Leaders Want
As Budget 2026 nears, education leaders seek deeper reforms beyond higher spending, with focus on quality, skilling, research, teacher training and aligning education with jobs.
Ashwini Vaishnaw attends WEF 2026 at Davos, participates in roundtable with semiconductor CEOs
Following the meeting, Vaishnaw, in a post on X, said that Bharat is building a complete semiconductor industry. He also highlighted Google's investment in India.
Budget 2026 Expectations: Tax Experts Seek Higher Deductions, Relief On 30% Slab, Capital Gains
Experts expect Budget 2026 to bring higher standard deduction, simplified capital gains, amnesty scheme, stable corporate tax, to boost investor confidence and middle-class relief.
EPFO 3.0 Rollout Soon: UPI Withdrawals, New Portal And Easier PF Services Explained
EPFO 3.0 will revamp Employees' Provident Fund Organisation with new portal, AI-powered vernacular support, core banking, and expanded coverage for organised & unorganised workers.
Budget 2026–27: Government plans double-digit hike in rural scheme allocations to boost growth, demand
The government is planning double-digit increases in allocations for key rural schemes in Budget 2026–27 to boost growth and demand, with higher spending likely on rural jobs, housing and roads.
Ex-BHP Executive to Become Minister as Chile Seeks Copper Boost
A former BHP Group executive will become Chile’s next mining minister, taking charge of efforts to expand copper and lithium production in the country with the largest reserves in the world of both metals.
Karnataka RTC staff to hold ‘Bengaluru Chalo’ protest over pay dues
Employees of Karnataka’s state-run transport corporations have announced a fresh round of protests, escalating pressure on the state government over long-pending wage and service-related demands. The Joint Action Committee (JAC) representing Road Transport Corporation (RTC) workers’ unions has called for a ‘Bengaluru Chalo’ march, with a day-long demonstration planned at Freedom Park on 29 January. [...] The post Karnataka RTC staff to hold ‘Bengaluru Chalo’ protest over pay dues appeared first on HR Katha .
Budget 2026–27: Electronics Manufacturers Push For Custom Duty Rationalisation, MOOWR Reforms
ICEA urges the Union Budget 2026–27 to fix inverted duty structures, lower customs on key electronics parts, and reform policies.
Key terms that will help you understand Budget 2026
Understand the essential budget terms that shape government spending, taxation, and economic policies ahead of India’s Union Budget 2026.
Budget expectations low, says Jefferies; lists defence capex among 8 measures to watch out for
Jefferies expects limited surprises in the FY27 Union Budget, with the government sticking to fiscal consolidation while focusing on defence-led capex and targeted consumption support. The FY27 fiscal deficit is seen around 4.2% of GDP, though a higher 4.4% could signal a growth push, supporting equities but pressuring bond yields.
Budget 2026: The arithmetic that will decide India’s bond market
Budget 2026 will be crucial for India’s bond market, with investors seeking fiscal continuity, credible deficit targets and transparent consolidation. Borrowing strategy, capex execution, and small savings flows will shape yields, while improved market microstructure gains importance amid deferred global index inclusion, making trust between fiscal policy and markets essential.
J&K NHM employees renew call for regularisation ahead of assembly session
Employees working under the National Health Mission (NHM) in Jammu and Kashmir have once again brought attention to their long-standing demand foraa clear and comprehensive regularisation policy. The Jammu and Kashmir National Health Mission Employees Association (JKNHMEA) said the issue has remained unresolved for years, despite repeated appeals and the critical role played by NHM [...] The post J&K NHM employees renew call for regularisation ahead of assembly session appeared first on HR Katha .
Budget 2026 income tax: What middle class, salaried taxpayers want from FM Sitharaman - top wishlist
Budget 2026 expectations: The government had in the past considered the option of one uniform ITR form for all taxpayers, to make tax filing simpler and user friendly. It is desirable that the same be re-evaluated.
RBI revises priority sector norms to include NCDC
The RBI has revised priority sector lending norms, now allowing loans to the National Cooperative Development Corporation to qualify. This aims to expand credit for cooperative societies, especially in agriculture, while simultaneously tightening compliance to prevent double counting of benefits.
‘Unfair & unjustified’: Jaishankar hits out at ‘selectively targeted’ Russian oil tariffs - what he told Polish FM
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held extensive talks with Poland's Deputy Prime Minister Radosław Sikorski, reviewing bilateral cooperation in economy, technology, and defense. Discussions also covered global and regional developments, with both nations emphasizing the need to counter terrorism and selective targeting in trade.
Include digital currency link on BRICS agenda: RBI to government
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recommended to the government that a proposal connecting the central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) be included on the agenda for the 2026 BRICS summit
Banks May Shut For 4 Days, As Employees Call For Strike Demanding Five-Day Week
Most central government offices and financial institutions in India already follow a five-day schedule—bank staff want the same.
Refund Delay: Whom To Contact If You Haven't Received Your ITR Refund? All You Need To Know
One of the reasons for refund delay is the notices being issued to taxpayers due to a mismatch in ITR red-flagged by the system. Here's what you can do if your refund is stuck:
India trains 67,000 people in chip design under Rs 250 crore Chips to Start-up programme
The Indian government has said that more than one lakh people have enrolled in chip design training under its Chips to Start-up or C2S Programme, with around 67,000 participants already trained so far. The programme is aimed at building a strong domestic semiconductor design ecosystem and preparing skilled manpower for the growing global chip industry. The C2S Programme was launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in 2022 with a total outlay of Rs 250 crore for five years. It focuses on hands-on training in Very Large Scale Integration, embedded systems, and full chip design flow, from concept to fabrication and testing. According to the government, the programme is being implemented across 305 academic institutions in the country. These include Indian Institutes of Technology, National Institutes of Technology, and several state and private universities. The training covers students at the BTech, MTech, and PhD levels, along with faculty members. The gover...
Healthcare Leaders Urge Focus On Capacity Building, Reforms Ahead Of Budget
Health experts have said the upcoming budget must focus on execution, quality of care. (Representational)
Union Budget 2026: What Is The Economic Survey And Why It Is Important
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. (File)