Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces Bharat Vistar multilingual AI tool for farmers and SHE Marts for women entrepreneurs in Union Budget 2026-27, focusing on agriculture and rural development.
Mumbai police arrested a Pune man for firing five rounds outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty's Juhu residence. Suspected links to Lawrence Bishnoi gang, enhanced security deployed.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced plans for sustainable mountain trains, hiking trails, and wildlife tourism routes in key hill regions during the 2026 Budget presentation.
Russia condemns US emergency declaration targeting Venezuela oil, as Cuba faces severe fuel shortages, blackouts, and humanitarian crisis amid escalating tensions.
The Union Budget 2026 emphasizes high-value crops including coconut, cashew, and cocoa, with dedicated programs for cashew and cocoa to achieve self-reliance in agriculture.
The Union Budget 2026 extends customs duty exemptions on mobile phone batteries and EV components, aiming to reduce costs for consumers and boost domestic manufacturing in India.
An eight-member NIA team has begun investigation into Beldanga violence following a migrant worker's death in Jharkhand, examining conspiracy angles and visiting incident sites.
A 23-year-old homemaker and her 3-year-old son died after falling into an uncovered drain in Delhi's Ghazipur. One and a half years later, the drain remains uncovered, highlighting negligence in public safety.
Key updates from Bengaluru include the death of CJ Roy, arrest of a Sub-Inspector in bribery case, and four Assam workers found dead. Stay informed on civic, traffic, weather, and administrative developments.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces dedicated rare earth corridors in Odisha, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu to boost mining and manufacturing, alongside chemical parks and a ₹10,000 crore biopharma initiative.
Union Budget 2026 introduces Mahatma Gandhi Gram Swaraj Initiative to boost khadi, handloom & handicrafts globally. Announcement follows criticism over renaming MNREGA to VB-G RAM G Act, 2025.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced an infrastructure risk guarantee fund to ease financing bottlenecks and revive stalled projects in India's infrastructure sector.
Union Budget 2026 introduces Biopharma Shakti Mission with Rs 10,000 crore to establish India as a global biopharma hub, featuring new NIPERs and clinical trial sites.
The Indian government has announced a major tax holiday extension for cloud computing and data centre companies until 2047 in the Budget 2026, aiming to boost digital infrastructure and attract investments.
Rajkot Rural Police arrest a differently abled man for repeatedly raping his adult daughter over several years. A fresh FIR is likely for similar assault on his minor niece.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces a landmark proposal in Union Budget 2026 to establish one girls hostel in every district across India, aiming to boost female education and empowerment nationwide.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces seven high-speed rail corridors connecting major cities and dedicated rare earth corridors in four states to boost economic growth and reduce import dependency.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces ₹5,000 crore Buddhist circuit scheme in Union Budget 2026 to preserve temples and monasteries in Northeast India.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the Mahatma Gandhi Handloom scheme in Union Budget 2026, focusing on global market access, branding, and quality reforms in India's textile sector.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposes tax holiday until 2047 for foreign cloud companies utilizing Indian data centers, boosting digital infrastructure and foreign investment in India's tech sector.
Union Budget 2026-27 allocates Rs 5,000 crore per City Economic Region over 5 years for Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, focusing on infrastructure and growth drivers.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposes Rs 4,000 crore top-up to Self Reliant India Fund in FY27, introduces corporate mitras for MSMEs in Tier-II/III cities.
Discover the story behind India's iconic red bahi khata on Budget Day, from its colonial origins to its modern significance as a symbol of national aspirations and economic change.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents Union Budget 2026-27 with Rs 10,000 crore biopharma initiative and expansion of Ayurveda institutions to boost traditional medicine globally.
Union Budget 2026 introduces a major initiative to empower women through community-owned retail outlets, aiming to boost entrepreneurship and economic participation.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces a significant increase in public capital expenditure to Rs 12.2 lakh crore for FY 2026-27, focusing on infrastructure development across India.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces ₹10,000 crore scheme for girls' hostels in every district to promote higher education and workforce participation.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented India's 80th Union Budget, outlining key initiatives including a National Fibre Scheme, Rs 4,000 crore MSME fund, and major infrastructure projects.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveils a Rs 20,000-crore carbon capture scheme and seaplane manufacturing incentives in the Union Budget 2026-27 to boost green tech and tourism.
A major security operation is currently underway in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, following an encounter where three terrorists are believed to be holed up. Security forces have cordoned off the area and are conducting a meticulous search to track down and