‘Next big clean-up’: FM Sitharaman flags customs simplification; hints at duty rationalisation in Budget

Ahead of Budget 2026, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said simplifying India’s customs framework will be the government’s next major reform focus, signalling a comprehensive clean-up aimed at making compliance easier and more transparent.Speaking at the HT Leadership Summit, Sitharaman said customs reforms would follow the rationalisation efforts already undertaken in income tax and…

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AIIMS INI CET January 2026 counselling begins: NIMHANS and SCTIMST introduce upper age limits, details here

AIIMS INI CET counselling 2026 The counselling process for the Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI CET) January 2026 session has officially commenced, marking a critical step for over 32,000 qualified candidates seeking admission to postgraduate medical programs across premier institutes in India. Candidates can now register online, fill their choices, and prepare…

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Kidney health alert: Low water intake is not the only reason behind kidney stones, warns nephrologist, reveals hidden causes

When it comes to kidney stones, the most common perception is that they are caused by insufficient water consumption, however, that is not always the case. Dr Arjun Sabharwal, MBBS and nephrologist, recently posted an IG video in which he highlighted that kidney stones are not just caused by low water intake, but a host…

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Updated WTC points table: West Indies stun New Zealand with epic draw; where does India stand now? | Cricket News

West Indies’ Justin Greaves, right, celebrates with teammate Kemar Roach (Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP) Justin Greaves produced one of the great modern-day rearguards, smashing an unbeaten double century to carry West Indies to a stunning draw against New Zealand in the first Test at Hagley Oval on Saturday. Chasing a massive 531, the visitors held…

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Turkey road accident: 7 killed, multiple injured after intercity bus crashes into lorry; driver detained

Visuals from the accident (Image/X@x10mirbeyx) At least seven people were killed and 11 others were injured on Saturday after an intercity bus crashed into a lorry on a motorway in southern Turkey.According to the local governor’s office, the accident took place before dawn on the highway connecting the cities of Adana and Gaziantep. State news…

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Delhi high court issues notice to J&K ex-babu in Rs 2.55-cr defamation suit filed by former J&K chief secretary | India News

NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court has issued notices to retired IAS officer Ashok Kumar Parmar and several digital platforms in a defamation suit filed by former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Secretary Arun Kumar Mehta over Parmar’s public allegations of corruption relating to Jal Jeevan Mission implementation in the Union territory. The Rs 2.55 crore…

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PM Modi Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026: Registration window opens; here’s how students, parents and teachers can apply

PM Modi Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026: The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) has officially opened the registration portal for its ninth edition. Students, parents and teachers who wish to participate in the annual interactive session can now apply through the MyGov portal at innovateindia1.mygov.in. The application window will remain open until 11…

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