Budget 2026: Sitharaman Pledges Continued Reform Push
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2026 speech emphasized sustaining economic reforms, focusing on six core areas for growth, and ensuring benefits reach all sections of society.
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Rare Earth Corridors Proposed in Odisha, AP, TN, Kerala
Union Budget 2026-27 includes dedicated rare earth corridors in four mineral-rich states to boost domestic production, reduce imports, and strengthen India's critical minerals capabilities.
Sitharaman Details Agri Reforms for Rural Growth, Viksit Bharat
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlights government's agricultural reforms boosting rural employment, productivity, and farm incomes. Budget allocations show steady support amid global challenges.
Budget 2026: Rare Earth Corridors Announced in 4 States
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced the establishment of rare earth corridors in four states, including Tamil Nadu and Kerala, in the Union Budget 2026 to boost domestic production and reduce import dependence.
Budget 2026: 15,000 School Labs for Creators Announced
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposes establishing content labs in 15,000 secondary schools to support the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies in Budget 2026 speech.
Budget 2026: Committee to Assess AI, Tech Impact
The Indian government will form a high-powered standing committee to evaluate the impact of emerging technologies like AI, as announced in Budget 2026. This move aims to guide policy and ensure technological advancements benefit the economy and society.
Budget 2026: Biopharma Investment, Rs 4,000 Cr for MSMEs
Union Budget 2026-27 announces Rs 10,000 crore investment in biopharma sector over five years and Rs 4,000 crore support package for MSMEs to boost innovation and economic growth.
Budget 2026: Electronics Manufacturing Gets Rs 40,000 Crore Boost
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces significant increase in electronics manufacturing allocation to Rs 40,000 crore for FY27, along with new high-tech tool rooms to boost capital goods sector.
Budget 2026: Capex Hike to ₹12.2L Cr & 10 Key Takeaways
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented Budget 2026, focusing on economic growth with a capex hike to ₹12.2 lakh crore for FY27, high-speed rail corridors, and regional medical hubs. Here are 10 key takeaways.
Budget 2026: ₹10,000 Crore Biopharma Shakti Scheme Announced
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces ₹10,000 crore Biopharma Shakti scheme in Union Budget 2026-27 to develop India as global bio-pharma hub with interventions across six key sectors.
Budget 2026: 7 High-Speed Rail Corridors Proposed by FM Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposes seven high-speed rail corridors in Budget 2026, including Mumbai-Pune and Delhi-Varanasi routes, to boost infrastructure and domestic manufacturing.
Budget 2026: Biopharma Investment & MSME Support Announced
Union Budget 2026-27 proposes a Rs 10,000 crore investment in biopharma over five years and allocates Rs 4,000 crore to support MSMEs, aiming to boost innovation and economic growth.
Haryana's 200% Compensation Policy for High-Voltage Tower Land
Haryana's Energy Department introduces a new compensation framework for landowners affected by high-voltage transmission lines, featuring 200% compensation for tower bases and market-linked rates.
KCR to Face SIT in Hyderabad Phone Tapping Case
Former Telangana CM K Chandrasekhar Rao will be questioned by SIT in Hyderabad phone tapping case after submitting detailed legal response citing Supreme Court judgments.
Budget 2026: Key Announcements on Infrastructure, Healthcare, Tax
The Union Budget 2026-27 focuses on boosting infrastructure, expanding healthcare access, and implementing tax reforms to stimulate economic growth and public welfare.
India-Arab Nations Unite Against Terror, Condemn Pahalgam Attack
The Delhi Declaration, issued after the India-Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting, establishes a zero-tolerance stance on terrorism, condemns the Pahalgam attack, and calls for global action against terror networks and state sponsors.
Budget 2026: India's Symbolic Journey from Briefcase to Bahi-Khata
As India prepares for Union Budget 2026, explore how the iconic red Budget file evolved from British tradition to Indian symbolism, blending digital modernity with cultural heritage.
Budget 2026: Reform Over Rhetoric, 3 Kartavyas Focus
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents Union Budget 2026-27, highlighting reform over rhetoric and three key kartavyas: growth, people's aspirations, and Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas.
Union Budget 2026 Physical Copies Brought to Parliament
The Union Budget 2026 physical copies were ceremoniously brought to Parliament, upholding a long-standing tradition. This marks a significant step in the annual financial planning process for India.
Two Brothers Get 20 Years for Raping Minors in Chandigarh
A Panchkula court has sentenced two brothers to 20 years imprisonment for raping two minor girls in 2021. The court found them guilty under POCSO Act and imposed a fine of Rs 50,000.
Sitharaman Presents 9th Budget for FY 2026-27 in Parliament
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Budget for financial year 2026-27 in Lok Sabha, marking her ninth consecutive budget presentation amid global economic challenges.
FM Sitharaman's Budget 2026 Saree: Astrology & Policy Decoded
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's saree on Budget Day 2026 reveals key themes through color, pattern, and astrological alignment, signaling discipline and controlled authority.
Fadnavis to Present Maharashtra Budget, Finance Portfolio Decision Pending
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will present Maharashtra's 2026-27 budget next month, but the finance portfolio allocation remains undecided despite being earmarked for NCP.
Sabarimala Gold Theft Accused Seeks Bail in Second Case
The prime accused in the Sabarimala gold theft case has filed for statutory bail in a second related case, citing prolonged detention without trial. This development follows the massive theft of gold ornaments from the temple treasury.
Murmu Offers Dahi Cheeni to Sitharaman Pre-Budget
President Droupadi Murmu presented Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman with dahi-cheeni, a traditional Indian sweet, as a gesture of good luck before the Union Budget 2024-25 speech in Parliament.
Sunetra Pawar Becomes Maharashtra's First Woman Deputy CM (01.02.2026)
Sunetra Pawar, 62, was sworn in as Maharashtra's first woman deputy chief minister, replacing her husband Ajit Pawar after his tragic death. She inherits most portfolios but not finance, amid family tensions and political stability concerns.
Congress Slams Modi Over Trump's Venezuela Oil Comments
Congress criticizes Modi government after US President Trump claims India will buy Venezuelan oil instead of Iranian, questioning transparency in foreign policy decisions.
Gonda Honour Killing: Father, Brother Electrocute Woman
In a shocking honour killing case in Gonda's Babapurwa Thorhans village, a 21-year-old woman was electrocuted by her father and brother for insisting on marrying her choice. Police have arrested both accused after investigation revealed chilling details.
Mumbai De-Addiction Centre Director Booked for Minor's Rape
Malwani police have registered a case against a private de-addiction centre director, his wife, and two others after a 15-year-old girl alleged repeated sexual assault and forced abortion at the facility in 2024.
Delhi to Build 8 FoBs at Accident-Prone Sites for Pedestrian Safety
Delhi PWD approves construction of eight foot over bridges at busy, accident-prone locations to enhance pedestrian safety and improve traffic flow. Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh emphasizes modern solutions and strict deadlines.
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