Bhubaneswar's cabinet has approved multiple key initiatives including financial aid for direct flights, a new science education scheme, and a review of anti-witchhunt legislation alongside other administrative decisions.
Key Nagpur updates: Black Eagles refuel at airport, DGCA inspects flying school, tiger kills farmer in Chandrapur, plus civic, traffic, weather, and political developments for February 1, 2026.
Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has strongly criticized the Union Budget 2026, stating that West Bengal was not mentioned in the 85-minute speech. He alleged the government views Bengalis as 'Bangladeshis' and highlighted lack of concrete meas
Union Budget 2026-27 allocates Rs 6,000 crore for NPR and Census 2027, but no notification for NPR enumeration yet. NPR, a precursor to NRC, remains controversial with funds provisioned despite unclear timeline.
Dakshina Kannada MP Brijesh Chowta highlights how Union Budget 2026 reflects a youth-driven vision for Viksit Bharat, emphasizing support for the poor and underprivileged.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces customs duty reforms in Union Budget 2026-27 to boost manufacturing, healthcare affordability, and tourism. Key sectors like lithium-ion cells, solar glass, oncology drugs, and aircraft components receive duty
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis refutes Sharad Pawar faction's assertions about advanced NCP reunification talks, stating Ajit Pawar was firmly committed to Mahayuti alliance.
Union Budget 2026 announces dedicated rare earth corridors in Odisha, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu to boost domestic production of critical magnets used in EVs, defense, and renewable energy.
Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar expresses disappointment over Union Budget 2026, stating Karnataka receives no benefits and criticizing central government's program naming approach.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented Budget 2026-27. This analysis examines education and AI allocations through charts, highlighting skill gaps and AI infrastructure needs.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Union Budget 2026 as historic, highlighting women empowerment and economic growth. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's proposals focus on tourism, infrastructure, healthcare, and regional development.
India has firmly rejected Pakistan's allegations linking it to attacks in Balochistan, calling it a usual tactic to divert attention from Islamabad's internal failures and governance issues.
The death toll in Kolkata's Anandpur warehouse fire has risen to 25, with 27 missing. West Bengal Police forms SIT as BJP targets TMC government over the tragedy.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces Mahatma Gandhi Gram Swaraj initiative in Union Budget 2026 to strengthen khadi, handloom, and handicrafts sectors, while Opposition criticizes it as cosmetic.
The Union Budget 2024-25 has allocated no funds for the Chabahar Port project, a key strategic initiative in Iran. This development raises questions about India's diplomatic and trade priorities in the region.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju appeals to opposition parties to support the new budget for national development, emphasizing constructive dialogue over political disputes.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis raises questions about Ajit Pawar's potential NCP merger, asking if it would be sealed without informing BJP, amid ongoing political realignments in the state.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor used a cricket analogy to criticize the Union Budget 2024, saying the government missed key opportunities for economic reform and social welfare.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's 2026-27 budget outlines crucial steps for India's renewable energy sector, including NBFC restructuring, customs duty exemptions, and increased funding for flagship schemes.
India allocates Rs 5,685.56 crore as foreign aid in Budget 2026-27. Bhutan receives highest share at Rs 2,288.56 crore, while Bangladesh aid slashed by 50% amid diplomatic strains. No funds for Chabahar Port.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2026 highlights coconut as a key high-value crop. The Coconut Promotion Scheme aims to boost production, farmer incomes, and employment while experts detail the fruit's extensive nutritional advantages.
The Union Budget 2026 has allocated a substantial Rs 3.09 lakh crore to the Highways Ministry for FY27, with NHAI aiming to reduce its debt below Rs 2 lakh crore by March.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accuses Centre of withholding funds, dismisses budget corridor announcements as 'blatant lies' while highlighting state's own economic corridor projects ahead of assembly elections.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praises Budget 2026 as transformative, focusing on youth capacity building, women empowerment, infrastructure, and India's push to become world's third-largest economy.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Union Budget 2026-27, calling it a foundation for Viksit Bharat 2047 that supports youth, MSMEs, and women's empowerment while boosting economic growth.
The CPI(M)-led Kerala government questions the Union Budget's rare earth corridor proposal, expressing concerns about resource exploitation and state control over mineral wealth.
Delhi Police receives Rs 12,503 crore allocation in Union Budget 2026 for operational expenses, model traffic system development, and enhanced NCR communication network.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor criticizes Union Budget 2026 for lacking specific allocations for Kerala, noting only mentions of fishermen and coconuts while expressing disappointment over the absence of the All India Institute of Ayurveda announcement.
Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge strongly criticized the Union Budget 2026-27, calling it blind to India's economic crises including unemployment, falling manufacturing, and rural distress.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth consecutive Budget in Lok Sabha, met with subdued Opposition protests. Akhilesh Yadav calls it 'beyond comprehension' for the poor, alleging neglect in education and health sectors.