Sitharaman Hints at New Public Sector Bank Merger in 2026: What It Means for Customers

Sitharaman Hints at New Public Sector Bank Merger in 2026

India’s public sector banks may see another big round of mergers soon. In 2026, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has again spoken about strengthening the banking system through consolidation. This has started fresh discussions about whether more public sector banks (PSBs) will be merged in the coming months. In this article, we explain what the latest … Read more

Raghav Chadha Demands Removal of LTCG Tax in Rajya Sabha: Key Highlights

Raghav Chadha Demands Removal

New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha has made a strong appeal to the central government to help the middle class and small investors. On Monday, February 9, 2026, during the Budget Session in Parliament, Chadha demanded that the Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG) tax on equity (shares) should be … Read more

US DOJ & Adani Case: Gautam Adani Agrees to Receive Legal Notice

US DOJ & Adani Case

Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar Adani have officially agreed to receive legal notices from US regulators, ending a long standoff. Here is what this development means for the case and Indian investors. The ongoing legal battle involving the Adani Group and United States authorities has taken a major turn. After months of procedural delays, … Read more

India-US Trade Deal 2026: Trump Cuts Tariffs to 18% & Ends Russian Oil Penalty

India-US Trade Deal 2026

In a major development for India-US relations, United States President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have announced a breakthrough trade agreement this week. After months of tension over tariffs and India’s oil purchases, the two nations have agreed to a “truce” that lowers taxes on Indian goods entering the US. However, the news … Read more

Scott Bessent & India: Why the US Treasury Secretary is Slamming the India-EU Trade Deal

Scott Bessent & India

In late January 2026, the global trade landscape shifted dramatically as India and the European Union (EU) finalized their long-awaited Free Trade Agreement, often called the “Mother of All Deals.” However, this historic moment has been met with sharp criticism from the United States. Scott Bessent, the newly confirmed US Treasury Secretary, has openly expressed … Read more

Budget 2026-27: Will FM Nirmala Sitharaman Give Relief to the Middle Class

Budget 2026-27

As February approaches, the entire nation is turning its attention to the Union Budget 2026-27. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present her ninth consecutive budget on February 1, 2026. This year’s announcement is particularly significant as it comes at a time when India is navigating a complex global economy while pushing forward with … Read more

US-Iran Crisis 2026: Why India is Worried About Trump’s ‘Armada’ and Trade Tariffs

US-Iran Crisis 2026

The relationship between the United States and Iran has hit a dangerous new low this January 2026, creating a ripple effect that is being felt deeply across the globe, including in India. President Donald Trump has issued a stark ultimatum to Tehran, demanding a new nuclear deal while a massive naval strike group—which he described … Read more

India as Global Aviation Gateway: Key Highlights from PM Modi’s Wings India 2026 Speech

India as Global Aviation Gateway

The Indian aviation sector has reached a historic milestone, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi declaring that the country has now emerged as a critical aviation gateway between the Global South and the rest of the world. Speaking at the Wings India 2026 event in Hyderabad on January 28, the Prime Minister highlighted how India has … Read more

The Indian Express 2026: A Deep Dive Into Today’s Top Stories and Investigative Reports

The Indian Express 2026: A Deep Dive Into Today’s Top Stories and Investigative Reports

As of January 7, 2026, The Indian Express remains a primary source for “Journalism of Courage,” providing detailed coverage on significant national developments. Today’s news cycle is dominated by the release of the first advance estimates of India’s GDP for the financial year 2025-26. This data is critical as it sets the foundation for the … Read more