Budget expectations 2026: Deloitte pitches parity rules, compliance clarity to scale IFSC GIFT City as global BFSI hub

With global banks, broker-dealers and capital markets players weighing India as an offshore financial base, Deloitte has urged the government to use Budget 2026 to have parity rulesa among players, remove tax asymmetries and compliance frictions that are limiting the scale-up of IFSC GIFT City as a full-service international BFSI hub.According to Deloitte, the International…

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When Matthew McConaughey shared three things he got in trouble for at home, and what they taught him as a parent

In a recent interview, Matthew McConaughey shared transformative lessons from his childhood that influence his parenting style today. He emphasized that saying ‘I can’t’ is not an option, prioritizing effort over outcomes, and instilling a no-tolerance policy for harsh language, like the word ‘hate.’ He also considers dishonesty a serious infraction. Matthew McConaughey once opened…

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Who is Prathamesh Kadam? Influencer passes away, leaving fans and content creators mourning his loss | Marathi Movie News

Prathamesh Kadam, the beloved Marathi influencer known for his lighthearted reels alongside his mother, has tragically left us. His friend broke the heartbreaking news, which has left the content creation world stunned. While details surrounding his passing are unclear, reports indicate he may have been fighting cancer. A farewell ceremony was held in Malad, Mumbai….

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One vote, unequal weight: Kothnur has just 10.9k elections, RR Nagar nearly 50k | India News

BENGALURU: The city’s new municipal structure under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) exposes a fundamental challenge to democratic representation: massive disparities in voter counts across wards. With more than 88.9 lakh electors distributed across 369 wards in five corporations as per the draft rolls, Bengaluru’s electoral map reveals not just administrative divisions, but deep inequities…

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Budget 2026 expectations: Private space firms seek procurement push, critical infrastructure status for sector

Ahead of the Union Budget, India’s fast-growing private space industry has called on the government to step up public procurement of space products and services and formally recognise space assets as critical infrastructure to unlock financing and accelerate scale-up.Industry leaders said assured government demand, along with easier access to long-term capital, is essential for domestic…

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UGC’s 2026 equity regulations: A serious idea, an uneven instrument

UGC Promotion of Equity Regulations 2026 On January 13, 2026, the University Grants Commission notified the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, replacing the earlier 2012 anti-discrimination framework. The new rules aim to curb caste-based discrimination in higher education by turning it into an enforceable governance issue rather than…

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