New Delhi: In a bold move to position exports as a key engine of India’s economic growth, the Union Budget 2025-26, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has introduced transformative reforms aimed at strengthening domestic manufacturing, enhancing trade facilitation, and integrating India’s economy with global supply chains. BharatTradeNet: A Unified Digital Platform for Trade A…
New Delhi: The Union Budget 2025-26 has placed Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) at the heart of India’s development strategy, recognizing them as a key engine for economic growth and employment generation. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Budget in Parliament today, announced a series of transformative reforms aimed at strengthening MSMEs, enhancing…
New Delhi: In a significant move to strengthen India’s industrial landscape, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the launch of a National Manufacturing Mission while presenting the Union Budget 2025-26 in Parliament today. The initiative will support small, medium, and large industries, providing a comprehensive policy framework, execution roadmap, and governance structure for both central…
New Delhi: The Union Budget 2025-26, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament today, introduced a series of transformative reforms aimed at enhancing India’s financial sector and boosting its global competitiveness over the next five years. Covering key areas such as insurance, pensions, KYC processes, corporate mergers, and Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs), the proposed…
New Delhi: The Union Budget 2025-26, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament today, outlined several key initiatives aimed at strengthening India’s agricultural sector and rural economy. Recognizing agriculture as one of the four key engines of development, alongside MSMEs, investment, and exports, the government introduced new programs to enhance productivity, resilience, and farmer…
New Delhi: The Union Budget 2025-26, presented in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has placed agriculture at the forefront of India’s development journey with a series of measures aimed at boosting productivity, strengthening research, and supporting farmers. A key announcement was the establishment of a Makhana Board in Bihar, which will improve production, processing,…
New Delhi: The Union Budget 2025-26 has introduced significant tax relief for the middle class, reinforcing the government’s philosophy of “trust first, scrutinize later.” Presenting the budget in Parliament, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a major overhaul in tax slabs and rates, ensuring lower tax burdens and higher disposable income for millions of taxpayers….
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s athletes delivered a stellar performance at the 38th National Games in Uttarakhand, with the state’s women leading the medal charge on Friday. The Odisha Women’s Rugby team clinched the gold medal, dominating Bihar 29-5 in the final. Earlier in the day, they secured a spot in the final by defeating Maharashtra 31-5 in…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has appointed IAS officer Satyabrata Rout as the Secretary of the State Legislative Assembly, ahead of the upcoming Budget Session. The General Administration and Public Grievance Department issued a notification confirming his appointment on Friday. A 2013-batch IAS officer, Rout previously served as Additional Secretary in the Works Department. His new…
Bhubaneswar: Former IAS officer Madhusudan Padhi formally took charge as the State Election Commissioner (SEC) of Odisha on Friday, succeeding Aditya Prasad Padhi. Addressing the officials, Padhi emphasized the importance of dedication, honesty, and transparency in carrying out electoral duties. He urged the Commission to uphold the integrity of the electoral process and work with…
