In a significant diplomatic development, India has issued a travel advisory for its citizens regarding the ongoing unrest in Iran. The advisory states, 'In view of latest developments Indian nationals are advised to avoid non-essential travel to the Islamic Republic of Iran until further notice.' The bulletin highlights that massive protests have erupted in 21 of 31 regions, driven by a collapsing economy and soaring inflation, which has reportedly risen to over 40%. The report notes that the Iranian currency has plummeted, with one US dollar now worth 14 lakh Iranian rials. The unrest, which began with shopkeepers in Tehran on the 28th of December, has intensified across the country. Indian citizens currently in Iran are urged to exercise caution, avoid protest areas, and register with the Indian Embassy.
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In her 124-minute speech -- after which the Sensex plunged over 1,600 points before staging a partial recovery -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a higher capital expenditure outlay of Rs 12.2 lakh crore for FY27 and set a fiscal deficit target of 4.3 per cent of GDP.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India’s 140 crore citizens are no longer content with being the world’s fastest-growing economy and want the country to become the world’s third-largest economy “as soon as possible.” He said the Union Budget gives equal importance to multiple sectors and lays the groundwork for achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. Highlighting Nari Shakti, Modi praised Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, calling the Budget historic for underscoring India’s commitment to women’s empowerment. “As a woman Finance Minister, Nirmala ji has set a new record by presenting the Union Budget for the ninth consecutive time,” the Prime Minister said, lauding her leadership and consistency.
