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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

Granting bail to Arvind Kejriwal will not "demoralise" the Delhi High Court, which last month refused the Chief Minister relief over his arrest by the CBI in the alleged liquor policy scam, the Supreme Court said Thursday. A bench of Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Justice Surya Kant waved away the federal agency's argument against releasing the AAP leader, saying, "Don't say that." Arvind Kejriwal was arrested Appearing for the CBI, Additional Solicitor General SV Raju also argued that Mr Kejriwal had incorrectly bypassed the lower court - i.e., Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court - and approached the High Court for bail. "He approached High Court without going to Sessions Court... on merits, trial court could have seen it first. High Court can only see in exceptional cases..." he said, declaring releasing Mr Kejriwal now would demotivate the High Court. The CBI's logic also drew a sarcastic swipe from AAP MP Raghav Chadha, who posted on X, "If the S

Amid the massive row over the serious allegations by the parents of the Kolkata doctor, who was raped and murdered at a state-run hospital, the Trinamool Congress today blamed "vulture politics" by the Opposition and doubled down on the charge that fake narratives are being created. Massive protests across the country "A video has gone viral and it suggests that the parents were offered money by the police to hush up the case. In another video, the parents have said this allegation is false. They said they only want justice for their daughter. They are heart-broken. There should have been no politics here. Political parties should not bother them," state minister Shashi Panja told the media. A massive row has erupted after the 31-year-old doctor's parents told the media yesterday that the police offered them money when their daughter's body was still at their home. It is not clear if this money was offered as a compensation. Soon after, Trinamool supporters

The two-day-old strike by the employees of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) was called off late Wednesday evening after Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced to increase their basic salary by Rs 6,500 with retrospective effect from April 2020. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has increased the basic salary of MSRTC employees by Rs 6,500 with retrospective effect from April 2020. The decision was welcomed by the action committee of employees, leading to the withdrawal of the strike. The Chief Minister expressed his displeasure over employees going on strike during Ganesh Chaturthi, which led to inconvenience for hundreds of passengers. The action committee of 11 trade unions in Maharashtra called a strike on Tuesday because of their pending demands. A meeting of the employee unions was held and chaired by Eknath Shinde at the Sahyadri guest house in Mumbai on Wednesday. Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Ind

England will be without their captain Jos Buttler for their T20I series against Australia after he was diagnosed with a recurrence of a calf injury that has kept him out of action in the English summer. England are set to play 3 T20Is against a visiting Australian side from September 11 to 15. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said opening batter Phil Salt will stand in as captain for the T20i series. Jos Buttler Jos Buttler is also doubtful for a 5-match ODI series between England and Australia, scheduled to be played from September 19 to 29. England have not played white-ball cricket since their disappointing semi-final defeat to India in the T20 World Cup 2024. Jos Buttler was backed by the selectors and management to keep his job despite the below-par campaigns in ODI and T20 World Cups in 2023 and 2024, respectively. However, his return to action has been delayed due to the recurrence of the injury. The England skipper has not played competitive cricket since the T20 World