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Budget 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman to unveil new Income Tax Bill next week

Sitharaman reiterated the Finance Ministry's commitment to a taxpayer-friendly approach, stating, "The tax department will trust first, scrutinise later," as she announced the upcoming income tax code

In election year, here's what Bihar got in Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2025

Ahead of the Union Budget 2025 presentation in Parliament, Sitharaman, dressed in a Madhubani art saree crafted by Padma awardee Dulari Devi

Growth, capex, and debt: Key numbers to watch in Union Budget 2025

From fiscal deficit to defence spending and external debt, Budget 2025 will reflect the government's strategy to balance fiscal prudence with growth ambitions

Best of BS Opinion: India's many blossoms: Growth and unexpected turns

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Economic Survey 2025 calls for 'health tax' on ultra-processed food items

The Economic Survey 2025 highlighted the urgency of regulatory measures, recommending that the FSSAI establish clear definitions, labelling requirements, and stringent monitoring of UPFs

Economic Survey sounds alarm on AI, calls for education-industry links

The survey highlighted that critical thinking, creativity, and deep domain expertise will soon outweigh narrowly focused technical skills

Economic Survey highlights real estate boom, demand to hit 93 mn by 2036

The residential property market had achieved an 11-year high in sales volume during the first half of 2024 and sales across the top eight cities registered an 11 per cent year-on-year growth

Economic Survey flags rising imports, services sector remains key export driver

A sharper rise in imports, which grew by 6.9 per cent to $682.2 billion, widened the trade deficit from $69.7 billion in 2023 to $79.5 billion in FY25 (April-December)

Economic Survey 2025: Inflation stays high as food prices defy global dip

The Economic Survey, tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday, said food inflation surpassed 8 per cent at several points in FY25 (April-December) due to supply disruptions

Best of BS Opinion: Markets, policies, and progress in recent times

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Delhi airport's shops, restaurants, and rentals outpace aviation revenue

Traditional aeronautical revenue contributed just 20 per cent to Delhi airport's total earnings in the first nine months of FY25, while 57 per cent came from non-aero activities

Best of BS Opinion: Innovation and reforms reshaping the global landscape

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Sam Pitroda sparks row again with illegal migrants settling in India remark

Sam Pitroda has said if migrants wish to enter India, even illegally, they should be allowed for the sake of inclusivity and collective responsibility to share resources despite potential hardships

DeepSeek AI to fighter jets: How China is one-upping western dominance

With groundbreaking advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and cutting-edge military technology, the Asian giant is challenging long-standing Western dominance in innovation and defence

Best of BS Opinion: Tiptoeing between tradition and innovation in India

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Telecom firms request 2-year extension for compliance with DPDP Act rules

MeitY released the draft rules for the DPDP Act for public consultation on January 3 and invited feedback until February 18. However, the deadline is likely to be extended

Red Sea ransom: How emails power Houthis' $2 billion piracy operation

The Houthis have turned extortion into a structured business, offering shipowners a 'customer-relations' email address to negotiate payments for safe passage

Best of BS Opinion: The fragile flame of enlightenment in today's world

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China's R&D investment grows despite slower funding, US tops global list

China's R&D intensity, which measures expenditure as a percentage of GDP and serves as a benchmark for innovation capability and competitiveness, remained stable at 2.68 per cent in 2024

Govt preps Rs 82,000 cr relief for non-telcos: Decoding the AGR dispute

Adjusted Gross Revenue is a crucial financial metric in India's telecom sector which represents the revenue telecom operators must share with the government under their licensing agreements