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Jan

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Kerala Budget: State hikes pay of pre-primary teachers by Rs 1,000; honorariums of ASHAs hiked

The Finance Minister also allocated Rs 14,500 crore for social security pensions for financial year 2026–27. He also announced Rs 3,700 crore for CM's Stree Suraksha scheme in Budget 2026-27. Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Finance Minister KN Balagopal on Thursday presented the state budget and hiked the pay of pre-primary teachers by Rs 1,000 and said the literacy mission motivators to get Rs 1,000 monthly increase. The honorarium of ASHA workers also increased by Rs 1,000. The state government during the Kerala Budget also raised monthly honorarium of Anganwadi workers by Rs 1,000, helpers by Rs 500. In the State Assembly,…

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29

Jan

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Market Opening Bell: Sensex down 24 points, Nifty near 24,350, L&T among top gainers

Sensex, Nifty Today: Gift Nifty, an early indicator for the Nifty 50, indicated a flat to negative start as it opened with a drop of 22 points at 25,404.50, compared to the previous close of 25,426.50. Mumbai: Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, opened in the red on Thursday, January 29, 2026, amid mixed global cues. While the 30-share BSE Sensex shed 24.28 points to start the session at 82,368.96, the Nifty gained 2.25 points to open at 25,345. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 82,344.68 and the Nifty 50 at 25,342.75. Similarly, the broader…

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29

Jan

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‘Budget should ease household burden’: Homemakers seek middle-class, women-friendly Union Budget

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her ninth consecutive Budget on February 1 in the Lok Sabha. The Budget Session of Parliament commenced on January 28 and continues till April 2, with one break. New Delhi: Ahead of the Union Budget 2026–27, homemakers across the country have urged the Centre to ease the financial burden on middle-class families, citing rising living costs and the growing strain on household budgets. They called on the government to prioritise women-centric and middle-class-friendly measures in the upcoming budget. Speaking to news agency ANI, several women highlighted the steady rise in prices of essential commodities…

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28

Jan

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Real estate stocks gains as company converts OCDs of subsidiary into equity shares, check share price

Even after this conversion, the company will continue to be a 100 per cent subsidiary of the firm, and there will be no change in its ownership, control or management. Mumbai: Shares of infra-to-energy player Hazoor Multi Projects Ltd (HMPL) gained on Wednesday, i.e. on January 28, 2026. The action in the stock comes as the company has informed exchanges about the conversion of investment in its wholly-owned subsidiary Square Port Shipyard Private Limited (SPSPL) from Optionally Convertible Debentures (OCDs) into equity shares. The surge in the stock also comes on a day when the equity benchmark indices Sensex and…

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28

Jan

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Union Budget 2026–27: Experts urge focus on healthcare infrastructure in tier-2 and tier-3 cities

As Budget 2026–27 approaches, healthcare experts stress the urgent need to strengthen hospital infrastructure in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities to improve access, affordability, and quality of healthcare across India. New Delhi: As India prepares for the Union Budget 2026-27, healthcare leaders and industry experts are urging the government to rethink its approach to health spending, especially when it comes to strengthening hospital infrastructure in smaller cities and towns. Their message is clear: it’s time to go beyond token increases in funding and build a healthcare system that truly reaches every citizen, not just those in big urban centres. The Problem:…

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28

Jan

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Union Budget 2026-27: Study urges major increase in public healthcare expenditure

A new study ahead of Budget 2026-27 pushes for a significant rise in public healthcare expenditure to tackle rising medical costs and reduce inequality in access to care. Discover key findings, expert reactions, and implications for India’s health system. New Delhi: The recent release of an academic report has reignited a long-standing debate regarding how India finances healthcare, particularly as we approach the Union Budget for FY 2026-2027. The study, released before the budget announcement, argues strongly for a major increase in public investment in healthcare, suggesting that existing levels of expenditure are inadequate to meet the needs of a…

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Jan

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Budget Session 2026: Public healthcare takes centre stage in President Murmu’s address

During the Budget Session 2026, President Droupadi Murmu highlighted India’s public healthcare progress, revealing that Ayushman Bharat has delivered over 11 crore free treatments across the country. New Delhi: At the start of the Union's Budget Session 2026-27, a joint session of both houses of the Parliament was addressed by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, on January 28, 2026,  with a determination that will define the coming year; The focus being on highlighting achievements in public health and reiterating the Government's commitment to continuing to enhance the delivery of health services throughout India. Delivering this address from the Lok…

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Jan

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Budget 2026 could redefine home buying: Affordable housing price cap may rise to Rs 90 lakh

Notably, demands for increasing the price limit for affordable housing have been raised by the real estate sector and homebuyers for a long time, and the government may address this through the budget. New Delhi: The upcoming Union Budget 2026-27, to be presented on the floor of parliament on February 1, is likely to bring significant changes across several sectors, including the housing sector in the country. The budget is expected to bring significant relief to millions of people who are dreaming of buying a home. Along with boosting economic growth, this year's Union Budget will also focus on the…

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28

Jan

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Forgot money in your old bank account? Here’s how you can claim it back in few minutes

Banks are required to review these unclaimed deposits monthly, followed by transferring funds from accounts which have been inactive for 10 years to the DEA Fund on the last working day of the next month. New Delhi: It is commonly seen many times that an old bank account or fixed deposit (FD) remains unused for several years. In some cases, following the death of the account holder, the family remains unaware of the funds, and the money is unused. To mitigate this issue of funds languishing with the banks, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has created a system that…

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28

Jan

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115% return in 1 year: Stock under Rs 50 gains amid rally in stock market, check details

According to BSE Analytics, the stock has gained 115 per cent in one year and 662 per cent in two years. In five years, the scrip has gained 2749 per cent. Mumbai: Shares of Spice Lounge Food Works Ltd, a multi-format food service company, gained in today's trade as the stock market surged in early trade, extending their previous day's rally, on optimism over the India-EU FTA. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 646.49 points to 82,503.97 during initial trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty surged 196.7 points to 25,372.10. Amid this, the stock started the trading session at Rs 33 against…

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