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Anticipated Similarities with Previous Budgets This year’s budget is poised to set the tone for the NDA 3.0 government. According to Sethurathnam Ravi , the upcoming budget is expected to mirror the priorities of previous budgets, with a strong emphasis on infrastructure and capital expenditure (capex). S Ravi BSE suggests that job creation will be a central focus across all policy initiatives. Sethurathnam Ravi Emphasis on Infrastructure and Capex The budget is likely to prioritize growth and enhancement of infrastructure and capex. The government plans to advance capex in the manufacturing sector through public-private partnerships. Sethurathnam Ravi BSE highlights that incentives for clean and green energy—such as electric vehicles, waste-to-energy technologies, green coal, and overall sustainability—will be significant. These measures are aimed at aligning with Bharat’s vision of a 'Vikshit Bharat' and achieving global sustainability goals. Potential Infrastructure Status

Singer Taylor Swift was seen supporting her boyfriend and NFL player, Travis Kelce, at Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday, September 5 at the opening match against the Baltimore Ravens. While her all-denim outfit caught everyone's attention, she was also spotted in the stands with Travis's father, Ed Kelce. Swift Cheers for Kelce In a video shared on social media, Taylor can be seen engaging in a heartfelt conversation with Ed Kelce while sipping a drink. The 'Lover' singer joined thousands of fans to cheer on Travis's team. For her outfit of the night, Taylor wore a denim corset top paired with a denim short skirt and knee-high brown boots. A fan page on Instagram shared Taylor's pictures and wrote in the caption, "This outfit is so mother oh my god (sic)." In a different picture shared on X, Taylor and Travis can be seen exiting the stadium hand-in-hand. Taylor Swift is currently on a break from her Eras Tour. She recently wrapped up the European leg of t

Intensifying its attack on Sebi chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch, the Congress on Friday alleged she received rental income from an entity affiliated with a Mumbai company that the markets' regulator was investigating for various cases, including that of insider trading. Sebi chief Madhabi Puri Buch Addressing a press conference, Congress leader Pawan Khera said, "This is not just conflict of interest, but a case of out-and-out corruption. Is it ethical, is it legal? Khera alleged that Madhabi Buch gave one of her properties for rent in Mumbai in 2018-19 to Carol Info Services Ltd for Rs 7 lakh. Then, Buch was a full-time member of Sebi. He said that Carol Info Services Ltd was affiliated to Wockhardt Limited, which is being investigated by Sebi in several cases, including one of insider trading. Khera also said that both the companies had the same promoters. The Congress leader claimed that Madhabi Buch received Rs 2.16 crore from Carol Info Services Ltd as rent from 2018-19 to

Kangana Ranaut's film 'Emergency' has been postponed yet again, following opposition from Sikh organisations. The actor-turned-MP made the announcement today, stating that the delay stems from pending certification by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Kangana Ranaut "With a heavy heart, I announce that my directorial Emergency has been postponed. We are still waiting for the certification from the censor board. The new release date will be announced soon. Thanks for your understanding and patience," Ms Ranaut posted on X. The film, co-produced by Kangana's Manikarnika Films and Zee Studios, was initially set to release on September 6. However, due to the lack of a censor certificate, Zee Entertainment Enterprises took the matter to the Bombay High Court, seeking intervention to clear the film for release. This legal battle has led to further delays, and with no favourable outcome from the court, the release is now indefinitely postponed. On Wedne

Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia will be joining the India National Congress at 1:30 pm today, ahead of the Haryana Assembly elections. The development comes mere days after the two wrestlers met with the party's leader, Rahul Gandhi, in New Delhi on September 4. Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia After the meeting between the political leader and the star Olympians, the move to join the political party was widely speculated. Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat were amongst the number of wrestlers who protested against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, former BJP MP and then chief of Wrestling Federation of India, who they accused of harassing several young junior wrestlers. After the meeting between Gandhi and the wrestlers, various opposition ministers spoke out. BJP MP and Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar was one of them, saying: "I think our athletes got trapped in a political maze during the protests. What started back then is reaching its climax now. The wrestlers' prot

  Sebi chairperson Madhabi Buch The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) headed by senior Congress leader KC Venugopal is likely to summon Sebi chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch during a performance review of regulatory bodies, sources told India Today. The development comes at a time when the Congress has accused the Sebi chairperson of "holding an office of profit at ICICI" - a charge firmly denied by the bank. The performance review of "regulatory bodies established by Act of Parliament", including the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has been added as a suo motu subject for review.

The MUDA scam that had been occupying headlines in Karnataka has been pushed aside by a new scam - alleged misappropriation of funds to the tune of crores meant to fight Covid during the BJP rule in the state led by then Chief Minister BS Yeddiyurappa - raising allegations of tit-for-tat scams. A preliminary report on the matter by Justice John Michael  D'Cunha was discussed by the cabinet today, which apparently mentioned many other irregularities. Of these, sources said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah made three crucial observations at the meeting.  He said the judge has made very serious observations about hundreds of crores of rupees being misappropriated. The report has also said that there are many files missing that weren't placed before him despite his repeated requests, sources said.  The overall spending during Covid in the state was to the tune of ₹ 13,000 crore. While no figure was mentioned officially, sources indicated that around ₹ 1000 crore was siphoned off. The re