While there is no revision in slabs, the Budget addresses several long-standing concerns of middle-class taxpayers through targeted relief measures, including a reduction in TCS rates, and the introduction of new dividend-related deductions
06 February,2026 12:33 PM IST | New Delhi
In a major relief for citizens, Union Budget 2026 exempts Income Tax on interest earned from motor accident compensation claims. The decision removes TDS, ensuring victims and families receive the full awarded amount without deductions
05 February,2026 05:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ishan Kishan’s explosive 53 off 20 balls, backed by impactful cameos from Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya, helped India post 240/6 and register a 30-run victory over South Africa in a T20 World Cup warm-up match at Navi Mumbai
05 February,2026 05:19 PM IST | Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India] | ANI-1770204271552_d.png "Congress MP Akhilesh Prasad Singh flags AI misuse in Rajya Sabha")
Rajya Sabha MP Akhilesh Prasad Singh raised concerns over the misuse of deepfakes and AI for spreading misinformation, fraud, and election interference, urging urgent reforms to India’s cybercrime laws protecting citizens and democratic institutions
04 February,2026 05:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
