Budget 2026 Focuses on AI Talent and Youth Upskilling
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2026 emphasizes AI talent development and youth upskilling to prepare India for technology-driven opportunities across sectors.
Category : Politics
Budget 2026: Rs 250 Cr for Voter IDs, Rs 500 Cr for Poll Expenses
Union Budget 2026 allocates Rs 250 crore for Election Photo Identity Cards and Rs 500 crore for Lok Sabha poll expenditure. Centre and states share EPIC costs equally based on elector numbers.
Budget 2026: AI-Powered Bharat Vistaar for Farmers
Union Budget 2026-27 launches Bharat Vistaar, an AI-driven multilingual platform offering region-specific advisories to farmers on weather, soil, pests, and irrigation in local languages.
Budget 2026: 6 Nuts That Got Government Attention & Why
Union Budget 2026-27 emphasizes high-value agriculture with special focus on six nuts: walnuts, coconut, cashews, almonds, cocoa, and pine nuts. This strategic move aims to enhance farmer incomes, boost exports, and achieve self-reliance in key sectors by
Woman Constable Gajula Soumya Killed by Drug Dealers in Nizamabad
24-year-old Excise constable Gajula Soumya died after being run over by a ganja-laden vehicle during a late-night operation in Nizamabad, Telangana. Her sacrifice has sparked outrage and calls for better safety for security personnel.
Praful Patel Denies NCP President Rumors Amid Maharashtra Politics
Praful Patel refutes media reports about his appointment as NCP National President, calling them baseless. Raj Thackeray comments on ongoing political developments in Maharashtra, highlighting the party's regional identity.
Budget 2026: VB-G RAM G Gets Rs 95,692 Cr, MGNREGS Rs 30,000 Cr
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman allocated Rs 95,692.31 crore for the VB-G RAM G scheme in the Union Budget 2026-27, while MGNREGS received Rs 30,000 crore for the upcoming financial year.
Mamata Banerjee Criticizes Union Budget 2026
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticizes Union Budget 2026 as directionless and visionless, claiming it offers nothing for Bengal or the common man.
Assam Benefits from Budget 2026's Tier-2 Cities, Buddhist Circuit Focus
Assam officials highlight how Union Budget 2026's emphasis on Tier-2 & 3 cities, Buddhist Circuit development, and MSME support will boost the state's economy and tourism.
Budget 2026: Rare Earth Corridor for Tamil Nadu Announced
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces a rare earth corridor for Tamil Nadu in Union Budget 2026, with bird watching trails at Pulikat lake spanning Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
Rahul Gandhi Slams Budget 2026 as 'Blind to India's Crises'
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi strongly criticizes Union Budget 2026-27, calling it directionless and neglectful of unemployment, farmer distress, and inequality issues.
Infrastructure Risk Guarantee Fund Proposed in Budget 2026
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced an Infrastructure Risk Guarantee Fund during her Budget 2026-27 speech to address private developers' construction phase risks.
BJP Blames Kerala Govt for Not Implementing Central Projects
BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar criticizes Kerala government for not implementing central projects after Union Budget, highlighting Modi government's economic achievements.
India Rejects Pakistan's Balochistan Allegations
India's External Affairs Ministry has firmly dismissed Pakistan's accusations of Indian involvement in Balochistan unrest, while highlighting Pakistan's own human rights violations.
KCR Agrees to Hyderabad Questioning in Phone-Tapping Case
Former Telangana CM K Chandrashekar Rao appears before SIT in Hyderabad after venue dispute, as BRS supporters rally amid widening surveillance investigation.
Finance Commission: 41% Tax Share for States Till 2031
The 16th Finance Commission has recommended maintaining states' share in central taxes at 41% for five years until 2031, with Rs 1.4 lakh crore allocated for FY 2026-27.
Budget 2026-27: ₹1.25L Cr for Rural Job Schemes MGNREGA & VB-G RAM G
The Union Budget 2026-27 allocates ₹1.25 lakh crore for rural employment schemes, with ₹95,692 crore for new VB-G RAM G and ₹30,000 crore for existing MGNREGA during transition year.
Budget 2026: Rs 5,000 Crore for City Economic Regions
Union Budget 2026 proposes Rs 5,000 crore allocation for city economic regions, focusing on Tier II and III cities as engines of growth, innovation, and opportunity.
PM Modi: Budget is 'Highway of Opportunities' with Trust-Based Governance
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Union Budget as a 'highway of opportunities' and emphasized a vision of trust-based governance to drive India's development and economic growth.
Mamata Banerjee Criticizes Union Budget 2026-27
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has strongly criticized the Union Budget 2026-27, calling it directionless and visionless, with nothing for Bengal. She expressed disappointment over the lack of state-specific allocations.
India Rejects Pakistan's Balochistan Claims as Deflection
India has firmly dismissed Pakistan's allegations regarding Balochistan as baseless and a typical tactic to divert attention from internal issues. The response highlights ongoing diplomatic tensions.
Budget 2026: 20,000 Vets Trained, 500 Water Bodies for Fisheries
The Indian government's Budget 2026 allocates funds to train 20,000 veterinarians and develop 500 water bodies for fisheries, boosting rural employment and food security.
Budget 2026: Capital Expenditure Target Rs 12.2 Lakh Crore FY27
Union Budget 2026-27 sets capital expenditure target at Rs 12.2 lakh crore for FY27. Check latest income tax slabs, what gets cheaper, costlier, and full details with FAQs.
Budget 2026: Zero Duty on Monazite to Boost Minerals
Union Budget 2026 proposes zero import duty on monazite and establishes rare earth corridors to enhance India's critical minerals supply chain and reduce import dependency.
Union Budget 2026: What Gets Cheaper, What Gets Costlier
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced Union Budget 2026-27 with customs duty cuts on aircraft parts, drugs, and imports. Some items like coffee machines and fertilizers may become costlier.
Budget 2026: Rs 95,692 Cr for Viksit Bharat, MGNREGA Rs 30K Cr
Union Budget 2026 allocates Rs 95,692.31 crore for new Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar Aajeevika Mission, replacing MGNREGA with 125-day employment guarantee. MGNREGA gets Rs 30,000 crore.
Warehouse Fire Sparks Political Storm, Mamata Questions Voter Data
A major political controversy has erupted in Kolkata following a warehouse blaze, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee raising serious concerns about voter roll data integrity ahead of upcoming elections.
Customs Duty Exemption for Nuclear Projects in Budget 2026
Union Budget 2026-27 extends customs duty exemption on imports for nuclear power projects until 2035, aiming to scale India's capacity to 100 GWe by 2047 and support private sector participation.
Fadnavis Skips Poll Campaign After Ajit Pawar's Death
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will skip campaigning for Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections following the death of NCP leader Ajit Pawar. Polls scheduled for February 7 across 12 districts.
Pune: Poll Ink, Baramati Probe, Pawar Meeting & Updates
Key developments from Pune include indelible ink for elections, Baramati airstrip investigation, Supriya Sule meeting Ajit Pawar's mother, civic alerts, and weather conditions.
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