NEW DELHI: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-27 on Sunday amid rising global uncertainty regarding tariffs from the United States.The Budget proposals draw a clear line between items that may turn cheaper for consumers and sectors that could feel the pinch. On the relief side, the government has moved to lower…
NEW DELHI: The government on Friday dismissed as incorrect, baseless and unacceptable Nato chief Mark Rutte’s claims that PM Modi, under pressure from the US tariffs on India, had sought an explanation from Russian President Vladimir Putin over his Ukraine strategy. The MEA said that at no point did Modi have any such conversation with…
A government panel has proposed a ‘hybrid model’ for AI firms, granting them a blanket license to use copyrighted works for training AI systems. This framework mandates royalty payments to intellectual property rights holders, who cannot opt out. A centralized, non-profit entity will manage these payments, simplifying access for developers and ensuring fair compensation for…
The Roshan family appears to be on a serious buying streak in Mumbai’s property market. In their latest move, Hrithik Roshan’s two family-owned firms have snapped up 10 office units in Andheri West, adding fresh buzz to their growing list of commercial investments. Roshan family seen expanding commercial property According to property registration documents accessed…
In a bold statement, Dia Mirza has raised a red flag about the pervasive ageism in Indian films. She emphasizes the tendency to cast older men alongside younger women, a dynamic that’s seldom flipped. Mirza argues that this trend underscores a deeper issue: the reluctance to portray women as vibrant and valuable at any age….
