Uttar Pradesh’s share in the Union budget 2026-27 went up by approximately ₹34,000 crore to nearly ₹4.26 lakh crore, which includes central tax devolution and centrally sponsored schemes. BJP leaders watching live telecast of the budget presentation on Sunday. (HT Photo) In the 2025-26 Union budget, Uttar Pradesh was allocated ₹3.92 lakh crore. Uttar Pradesh’s share in […]
Just three states accounted for 30% of all auto sales in India in July-September 2025, underscoring the demand trends in these geographies even before GST 2.0 reduced prices of scooters to SUVs. File photo of Maruti Suzuki cars inside a showroom. (HT) A total of 10.39 lakh cars and 55.62 lakh two-wheelers were sold in […]
The Uttar Pradesh government has introduced a unified circle rate list aimed at simplifying property valuation and stamp duty calculation across the state. This move will enable citizens to independently assess their property’s value and determine the applicable stamp duty without requiring technical assistance. Real estate experts have welcomed the initiative as a ‘major step […]
In a major relief for tenants and landlords, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to drastically cut stamp duty and registration charges on rent agreements, a move aimed at promoting legally enforceable contracts and reducing disputes arising from informal tenancy arrangements. According to the proposal sent by the department of stamp and registration to the […]
The Uttar Pradesh power crisis has reached an inflection point. The state is faced with acute power shortage — from the ghats of Varanasi to the villages of Noida, public anger is now spilling onto the streets. Locals are calling out boastful ministers on their hollow promises of 24-hour electricity. A transformer in Uttar Pradesh. […]