SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker focused on the economic challenges that both state government and ordinary families are facing in his combined budget address and State of the State speech last week.

Two highly influential unions are urging Treasurer Jim Chalmers to spend big on childcare pay rises in the budget and raise billions more from oil and gas taxes.

South Africa’s Budget may raise alcohol taxes by 6.7%. Treasury says it’s to curb harmful drinking, but the spirits industry warns higher prices could drive illicit alcohol sales.

Describing late Ajit Pawar as ’the best Chief Minister Maharashtra never had,’ Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis paid an emotion ...

A new study is examining whether providing blueberries for people to eat every day, combined with 30 grams of protein powder and personalized exercise routines, will improve frailty and heart health ...

Budget session: Guv outlines 'Viksit Maharashtra' roadmap with focus on investments, welfare ...

By Jessie Pang and James Pomfret HONG KONG, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Hong Kong's Court of Appeal rejected on Monday an appeal by 12 pro‑democracy activists and upheld their jail terms in a national security ...

It was a battle of the holdovers at the North American box office this weekend, with the family friendly film “GOAT” edging out the R-rated “Wuthering Heights.” ...

The outlook for the cement sector remains positive, supported by healthy demand trends, improving prices and higher capital expenditure allocation in the FY27 budget, which is expected to boost demand ...

SBI becomes 4th largest company by market cap. The bank's shares surged another 1.2% today, hitting a record high. SBI's market capitalization has now crossed ₹11.3 lakh crore, ...

Domestic gold prices rallied to Rs 1,60,600 amid global tensions and tariff developments. LKP Securities expects up to Rs 3,400 upside this week, supported by key technical indicators including RSI, ...