Scenes from Lok Sabha during Budget 2026: Cheers, questions, and a largely quiet Opposition | Political Pulse News

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s ninth Budget presentation in the Lok Sabha on Sunday saw sporadic protests from the Opposition during specific announcements while the Treasury Benches cheered her on in the House, thumping their desks at regular intervals. Draped in a purple Kattam Kanjivaran saree with a maroon border, Sitharaman began her speech by invoking…

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Daniel Vettori explains why Sunrisers Leeds bought Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed at The Hundred 2026 auction | Cricket News

Daniel Vettori (TOI Photo) NEW DELHI: The signing of Pakistan mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed by Sunrisers Leeds at the 2026 player auction created a storm on social media in India, but head coach Daniel Vettori has explained that the move was purely a cricketing decision after the franchise missed out on England star Adil Rashid.Go…

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SWIFT and Global Banks Launch New System to Make Cross-Border Payments Faster and Cheaper

Swift and banks around the world are planning to introduce a new framework for cross-border retail payments. Consumers and small businesses in many countries will soon benefit from faster, cheaper, and more transparent international payments. EXPLAINED: What is SWIFT? SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) is a global network that allows banks and financial…

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Smriti Mandhana honoured with one-of-a-kind Barbie doll ahead of International Women’s Day | Cricket News

Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana has been named in Barbie’s first-ever Dream Team, becoming the first cricketer in the world to receive a one-of-a-kind Barbie doll inspired by her journey. The announcement was made on Thursday, March 5.Toy manufacturer Mattel aligned the recognition with International Women’s Day, which is observed every year on March 8. According…

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Shubhanshu Shukla reveals how astronauts stay fresh in space: ‘There are no showers up here…’ |

Shubhanshu Shukla reveals how astronauts stay fresh in space (Image source: Wikipedia) Shubhanshu Shukla in his recent X post, continuing the series following his insights on his journey in space, describes what follows astronauts getting ready in the International Space Station (ISS). Shukla is the first Indian to visit the ISS and only the second…

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