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Budget 2026 Plays Safe Amid Global Storms: Capex Push, No Tax Shock, Defence Boost
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Budget 2026 Plays Safe Amid Global Storms: Capex Push, No Tax Shock, Defence Boost

Prepared amid mounting global headwinds triggered by Donald Trump’s tariff war, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s ninth consecutive budget chose stability over spectacle. Steering clear of big-bang reforms, the focus was on firewalling the economy through higher public spending as private investment remains sluggish. Public capex was raised to ₹12.2 lakh crore, alongside targeted support for SMEs, electronics manufacturing, textiles, and data centres. Income tax rates stayed unchanged, though compliance was eased. Rural employment, defence spending, and infrastructure saw significant allocations. With geopolitics looming large and no major poll-state sops, the budget reflects a cautious, grind-it-out strategy in uncertain times.

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KTO chief aims to attract 30m visitors by 2028
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KTO chief aims to attract 30m visitors by 2028

The head of the Korea Tourism Organization on Monday pledged to accelerate South Korea’s push to become a global tourism powerhouse, setting a goal of attracting 30 million foreign visitors by 2028 — two years earlier than previously planned. At his first press briefing since taking office, Park Sung-hyeuck outlined a slate of 10 flagship initiatives for 2026, which he called the “first year of execution” to transform tourism into a core growth engine for the national economy. Park previously se

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Fireplace Shelter - Gløde / MA/CO - Matières Communes
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Fireplace Shelter - Gløde / MA/CO - Matières Communes

GLØDE (Norwegian verb) means to glow from within with a warm, soft light. The word evokes an inhabited architecture, where matter itself seems to radiate life and presence. Built as a small fireplace shelter, GLØDE was developed during a three-week journey across Europe, with ten days fully dedicated to its construction. The project covers 24 m2 (6 × 4 m) and was conceived as a resting place for gathering, warmth, and shelter.

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