Budget 2026–27 : CII reccomends institutional reforms and fiscal consolidation; stresses debt sustainability

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) urged the government to focus on institutional reforms and fiscal consolidation in the upcoming 2026-27 budget to maintain India’s growth momentum. The industry body presented these recommendations on Thursday, emphasising debt sustainability, fiscal transparency, revenue collection, and spending efficiency as key areas for improvement.“India has achieved a rare convergence…

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West Bengal chief secretary sends compliance letter to EC; FIRs filed against four officers | India News

NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief secretary Nandini Chakravorty on Tuesday apprised the Election Commission about partial compliance of the commission’s directions pending with the state govt—including filing of FIRs against four officers for violation of data security and suspension of the Basirhat assistant electoral registration officer (AERO) — within the Feb 17, 5.30 pm deadline…

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‘His presence is so much felt…’: Ranbir Kapoor remembers Ayan Mukerji’s late father Deb Mukherjee at Durga Puja pandal |

Ranbir Kapoor and Ayan Mukerji visited a Durga Puja pandal, marking their first Puja since the passing of Ayan’s father, veteran actor Deb Mukherjee, in March. Ranbir expressed missing Debu uncle and feeling his presence, highlighting the special power and auspiciousness of the event. He also greeted devotees and posed for paparazzi. Ranbir Kapoor visited…

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Priyanka Chopra visits Rani Mukerji-Kajol family’s Durga Puja pandal in Mumbai; Ranbir Kapoor, Bipasha Basu and others join the celebrations |

Priyanka Chopra, who is currently in Mumbai, made time to visit a Durga Puja pandal organised by Rani Mukerji and Kajol’s families. Dressed in a bright blue suit, the actress looked radiant as she posed next to Goddess Durga’s idol. She was also seen with Kajol’s sister Tanishaa Mukerji and filmmaker Ayan Mukerji.Taking a moment…

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Rasika Dugal says she would have REJECTED Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s ‘Animal’; Netizens remind her that playing ‘Beena Bhabhi’ in ‘Mirzapur’ was far more misogynistic |

Actor Rasika Dugal, has made her stance clear; she said she would not have agreed to be part of a film like ‘Animal’. The actress said that she refuses to participate in projects that celebrate misogyny or push propaganda. ‘Animal’ was directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga and starred Ranbir Kapoor, alongside Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol,…

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‘Embarrassment on international stage’: BJP targets TMC after chaos during Messi’s stadium visit; shares footage | India News

NEW DELHI: The BJP on Saturday trained its guns on the Trinamool Congress after chaos broke out during football icon Lionel Messi’s brief visit to Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium, sharing videos of angry spectators and calling the episode a “total embarrassment” on an international stage.BJP national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari, reacting to footage from the stadium,…

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