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2026–27 Rural Development Budget: VB-G RAM G gets 40% of funds; MGNREGS sees 66% cut

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2026–27 Rural Development Budget: VB-G RAM G gets 40% of funds; MGNREGS sees 66% cut

Sumitra February 16, 2026

A new rural employment scheme, VB-G RAM G, has secured the largest budget share, overshadowing MGNREGA with...

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Toilets, garbage, linen: Railways overhauls of on-board services, in Gen Coaches as well

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Toilets, garbage, linen: Railways overhauls of on-board services, in Gen Coaches as well

Sumitra February 15, 2026

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AI not causing mass layoffs, but changing nature of work: Study

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AI not causing mass layoffs, but changing nature of work: Study

Sumitra February 15, 2026

Contrary to fears, generative AI isn’t causing mass layoffs in India’s IT sector. A new ICRIER-OpenAI study...

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Without Rera data, real estate reform risks losing credibility: Homebuyers’ body

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Without Rera data, real estate reform risks losing credibility: Homebuyers’ body

Sumitra February 14, 2026

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PFC, REC say moving ahead with planned merger, combined entity to benefit from strong balance sheet

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PFC, REC say moving ahead with planned merger, combined entity to benefit from strong balance sheet

Sumitra February 14, 2026

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IT sell-off deepens: Infosys, Wipro ADRs slide as US tech rout and rate fears weigh

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IT sell-off deepens: Infosys, Wipro ADRs slide as US tech rout and rate fears weigh

Sumitra February 13, 2026

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2027 H-1B season: Revised strategies for sponsoring employers & implications for aspirants

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2027 H-1B season: Revised strategies for sponsoring employers & implications for aspirants

Sumitra February 13, 2026

The upcoming H-1B season for FY 2027 presents unprecedented uncertainty for Indian professionals and US employers. A...

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Stranded! How H-1B backlogs are creating cross-border tax compliance risks for professionals

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Stranded! How H-1B backlogs are creating cross-border tax compliance risks for professionals

Sumitra February 12, 2026

From a US perspective, many H-1B holders remain US Tax residents under the substantial presence test despite...

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Budget sets total expenditure at Rs 53.47 lakh crore for 2026-27 as govt balances growth with fiscal discipline: FM Sitharaman

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Budget sets total expenditure at Rs 53.47 lakh crore for 2026-27 as govt balances growth with fiscal discipline: FM Sitharaman

Sumitra February 12, 2026

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Tobacco Board urges Sitharaman to revisit tax hike in interest of farmers, workers

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Tobacco Board urges Sitharaman to revisit tax hike in interest of farmers, workers

Sumitra February 11, 2026

The Tobacco Board has urged the Finance Minister to reconsider the significant excise duty hike on cigarettes,...

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