National News

The PSLV-C60 mission laid the foundations for Chandrayaan-4 and the Bharatiya Antariksh Station. Forthcoming test flights will move India closer to human spaceflight, soon to receive a helping hand from a third launch pad approved for construction at Sriharikota, continuing work on the NGLV, and a change of guard at ISRO

The government is considering raising the standard deduction and adjusting income tax slabs in the upcoming Budget to alleviate middle-class burden. Concessions for health insurance and pension, and benefits for home loans are being discussed. However, officials prefer maintaining the new tax regime without additional exemptions to avoid complexities resembling the old system.