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Australian Open 2026, Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic final: All you need to know including live streaming, time, H2H

Ahead of the key, the high-voltage contest between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic: here’s all you need to know, including live streaming, time, and overall head-to-head records.

India Union Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman announces rare earth corridors in THESE states

During the presentation, Nirmala Sitharaman announced the creation of rare earth corridors in four states.

Budget 2026-27: FM Nirmala Sitharaman highlights Modi govt's reform express,' says 360 reforms including GST rationalisation rolled out

Budget 2026-27: FM Nirmala Sitharaman highlights Modi govt's reform express,' says 360 reforms including GST rationalisation rolled out

SA vs WI, 3rd T20I: West Indies secure consolation win with six-run victory

Looking ahead to the World Cup in India, West Indies will face Scotland next Saturday in Kolkata, while South Africa will take on Canada two days later in Ahmedabad.

Union Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman to Present Ninth Union Budget

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present her ninth Union Budget, a historic event that could break a 75-year-old tradition in India’s budget-making. Markets and investors are closely watching for policy signals, including reforms, tax updates, and sector-specific incentives

Gold, Silver crash 9% on Budget Day in one of worst sell-offs ever

MCX gold tumbled Rs 13,711 to Rs 1,38,634 per 10 grams, while silver slid Rs 26,273 to Rs 2,65,652 per kg, steeper losses than the six per cent fall seen earlier in the session. Silver had plunged up to 37 per cent intraday on Friday, while global spot gold sank 12 per cent.

Union Budget 2026: From Anuradha Thakur to V Anantha Nageswaran - Meet Sitharaman’s power team who decides your taxes
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As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents her record-breaking ninth consecutive Union Budget today, she is supported by a core team of top bureaucrats and advisors. Here's a look at these people who decides our income tax

Budget 2026: Trump-Proofing India's $5T Growth Path

India's Budget 2026 confronts major global risks like US tariffs, oil volatility, and trade disruptions by prioritizing domestic resilience through infrastructure and manufacturing while maintaining strict fiscal controls.

Budget 2026: How priorities have shifted since 2019 and why Nirmala Sitharaman’s record 9th budget matters
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The speech, expected to begin at 11:00 AM, is notable as the first Budget scheduled on a Sunday. This marks Sitharaman’s ninth consecutive budget, a record for a Finance Minister.

Mardaani 3 box office collection Day 2: Rani Mukerji's crime action thriller mints THIS much on Saturday

Rani Mukerji has won the hearts of the fans with Mardaani 3, which was released on Friday. It opened with decent numbers at the box office and showed significant growth on its first weekend. Read the details inside.

Russian oil out? Trump claims India ready to buy seized Venezuelan oil from US

Donald Trump claimed the US has a “concept of a deal” for India to buy Venezuelan oil seized by Washington instead of importing from Iran. He also invited China to strike a similar deal.

Budget 2026: Infra-Manufacturing Focus: Fiscal Check Holds Firm

India's Budget 2026 maintains its infrastructure-manufacturing thrust with ₹11 lakh crore capex while enforcing fiscal discipline through a 4.4% deficit target and asset monetization.

Budget 2026: Fiscal Prudence Powers $5T Economy Push

India's Union Budget 2026 prioritizes fiscal discipline with a targeted deficit below 4.5% of GDP, balancing infrastructure capex and manufacturing incentives to propel the economy toward a $5 trillion milestone.

Budget 2026 Ditches 75-Year Split: Part B Takes Lead

India's Union Budget 2026 breaks a 75-year tradition by merging Parts A and B into a single speech, placing policy signals like infrastructure and manufacturing reforms center stage as markets await growth cues.

US ambassador to Israel has a word of caution for Tehran, says Trump not making empty threats

Huckabee said that if Tehran does not reach to a solution with Trump then it could face a similar fate as in June 2025, when US attacked Iran’s nuclear facilities.

Union Budget 2026: Sitharaman to Present Ninth Union Budget

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present her ninth Union Budget, which is expected to break a 75-year-old tradition in India’s budget history. Get the latest updates, key highlights, and expert insights on what this historic budget could mean for taxpayers, businesses, and the economy.

Union Budget 2026: Will FM Nirmala Sitharaman's speech focus on Part B? What it means and how it will be different this year
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Ahead of Budget 2026-27, reports say Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will shift focus from the traditional Part A to Part B of her budget speech. Beyond taxes, Part B is expected to detail key short-term priorities and long-term policy goals.

La Liga 2025-26: Yamal stars as Barcelona defeat Elche 3-1

Barcelona took the lead early when Lamine Yamal scored in the sixth minute after Dani Olmo delivered a perfect pass. The 18-year-old stayed calm, beat goalkeeper Inaki Pena and finished with a composed strike.

Union Budget 2026: AI and EV Manufacturing in Focus

WION brings you public reactions and expert insights ahead of the Union Budget 2026, with special focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Electric Vehicle (EV) manufacturing. As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present the budget, expectations are high for policies that could boost innovation, sustainability, and India’s competitiveness in future‑ready industries