Economic Survey: Degrees are rising, job certainty isn’t; tomorrow’s Budget gets tested here

Education sector is India’s operating system and the operating system is only as good as its handover. Image: AI generated. Tomorrow’s Union Budget will arrive with its familiar vocabulary—“skilling”, “capacity”, ‘future-ready youth’. Fine. But the Economic Survey 2025–26 has already reminded us of something budgets often forget: Education isn’t a sector you ‘announce’ for one…

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IDFC Bank net profit rises 48.1% to Rs 503 crore

MUMBAI: IDFC First Bank reported a 48.1% jump in net profit to Rs 503 crore for the third quarter ended December, from Rs 339 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. The increase was helped by higher core income, lower sequential provisions and an improvement in asset quality.The bank’s bottom line improved aided by stronger…

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IAF Agniveervayu intake 01/2027 registration ends tomorrow: Direct link to apply here

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has already started the online registration process for Agniveervayu Intake 01/2027 under the Agnipath Scheme and the application process is currently underway with the registration window set to close tomorrow, February 1, 2026. Eligible unmarried Indian male and female candidates can apply online.The recruitment is being conducted to select candidates…

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Union Budget 2026: Economists outline growth priorities, expect focus on jobs, farmers, MSMEs

The Union Budget for the 2026–27 fiscal year will be presented on Sunday, February 1, with the government expected to prioritise job creation, agricultural development, inclusive manufacturing and digital transformation, according to experts.Osmania University Professor Satish Raikindi outlined a range of expectations from the upcoming budget, suggesting that the government is likely to place emphasis…

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