West Bengal Budget 2026-27 focuses on tax simplification, revenue growth

IANS | June 22, 2026 3:57 PM

Kolkata, June 22 (IANS) West Bengal Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta on Monday unveiled a series of tax simplification measures while presenting the full state budget for the financial year 2026-27, with the twin objective of easing compliance and boosting the state's own tax revenue collection.

India's vaccine support emerges as lifeline for Africa: Report

IANS | June 22, 2026 3:26 PM

New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) The postponement of the India‑Africa Forum Summit IV -- originally scheduled for 28–31 May here -- over “emerging public health situation" from Bundibugyo Ebola outbreaks underscored India’s emerging role as a rapid vaccine manufacturer for Africa, a new report has said.