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The fresh boost will be targeted at increasing long-range standoff capabilities, military aircraft, missiles and armed drones in aftermath of Operation Sindoor.

In big move, Sitharaman raises tax on Futures and Options transactions. Check full details

The announcement means that the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) charged on futures trading has been increased to 0.05 per cent of the transaction value.

India does not import significant amounts of crude oil from Iran due to US sanctions. Prior to the sanctions, Iran was one of India's top sources of crude oil.

Delegates from the 22 Arab League member states, including Palestinian foreign minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin, met PM Modi.

Income Tax 2026 LIVE updates: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has begun presenting the Union Budget 2026-27 in the Lok Sabha. A few experts from the commerce industry are reportedly expecting some rationalisation of personal income tax

India, Arab League nations back 2-state solution to Palestine issue

The minimum temperature in Delhi is likely to hover around 11 degrees Celsius, and the maximum is expected to settle around 18 degrees Celsius.

The march, which covered 5 km from Tiddim Ground to the heart of the city, was organised by the COCOMI, an umbrella body of several Meitei civil society organisations.

Foreign Ministers from other Arab League member states, along with the Secretary General of the Arab League, will also participate.