Budget 2026-27 Keeps States' Tax Share at 41%
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces retention of states' 41% share in central taxes for FY27-31, following Sixteenth Finance Commission recommendations, with ₹1.4 lakh crore in grants.
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Budget 2026: SHE-Marts for Rural Women Entrepreneurs
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced SHE-Marts for rural women-led enterprises and district-level girls' hostels in the ₹53.4 lakh crore Union Budget 2026-27.
Thiruvananthapuram: 161-Year Teacher Sentence, Bridge Inaugurated
Thiruvananthapuram witnesses major developments including a teacher receiving 161 years rigorous imprisonment, CM Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurating a new bridge, and a police officer jailed. Stay updated on civic, traffic, and political news.
Budget 2026: What Gets Cheaper and Costlier
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced duty cuts on critical medicines and increased taxes on sin goods in Union Budget 2026, impacting consumer prices across India.
Budget 2026 Focuses on Poll-Bound States with Major Schemes
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented Union Budget 2026, her ninth consecutive budget, with special focus on five states facing elections. Key announcements include infrastructure, tourism, and rare-earth mining support.
Rail Budget 2026: Railways Gets Highest-Ever Rs 2.93L Cr
Union Budget 2026-27 allocates historic Rs 2.93 lakh crore to Railways, with plans for seven high-speed rail corridors across India to transform connectivity.
WR Sunday Block: Churchgate-Mumbai Central Fast Lines Closed
Western Railway will implement a 5-hour maintenance block on fast lines between Churchgate and Mumbai Central this Sunday, affecting suburban train services with cancellations and diversions.
Budget 2026: Tax Holiday for Cloud & Data Centre Firms Till 2047
The Union Budget 2026 announces a tax holiday extension for cloud and data centre companies until 2047, aiming to boost India's digital infrastructure amid surging data and AI growth.
Budget 2026: 8 Key Highlights for Women Empowerment
Union Budget 2026 introduces transformative initiatives for women, including Lakhpati Didi expansion, She Marts, and enhanced financial support to boost economic participation.
CBI Court Allows Temporary Release of Seized Jewellery
A special CBI court in Chandigarh has permitted the temporary release of seized jewellery for 15 days for a wedding, while keeping the bank locker frozen in a disproportionate assets case involving a police inspector and his wife.
Budget 2026 Triggers Opposition Pushback, Tharoor Raises Kerala Concern
The Union Budget 2026 has ignited strong opposition criticism, with Congress leader Shashi Tharoor raising specific concerns about its impact on Kerala's development and welfare schemes.
Budget 2026: 20,000 Vet Training, 500 Fisheries Water Bodies
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces major initiatives in Budget 2026-27 to boost rural incomes through livestock, fisheries, and high-value agriculture sectors with training schemes and infrastructure development.
India's Rare Earth Corridor Plan to Reduce China Reliance
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces rare earth corridors in four states to boost domestic mining and processing, reducing India's dependence on China for critical minerals.
Noida News: Brother Arrested After Live Video, Smog Soars
Major updates from Noida today include a brother's arrest after a live video, soaring smog levels, the first ITMS challan, civic alerts, and key political developments. Stay informed with the latest.
Punjab Seeks Fiscal Package, Police Funds in Budget
Ahead of Union Budget 2026-27, Punjab government demands special fiscal package, Rs 1,000 crore for police modernization, and release of pending RDF dues citing border tensions and flood damage.
Budget 2026-27: Rare Earth Corridors in Odisha, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced dedicated rare earth corridors in Odisha, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh to reduce import dependence and counter China's dominance in this strategic sector.
Mumbai: Central Railway Sunday Megablock for Maintenance Works
Central Railway's Mumbai division will conduct a megablock on Sunday for engineering works, affecting Main Line and Harbour Line services with diversions and delays.
Union Budget 2026: Read Nirmala Sitharaman's Full Speech
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-27, emphasizing inclusive growth for farmers, SC/ST communities, and youth. Read the complete budget speech details here.
Govt Pushes Indigenous Seaplane Manufacturing in Budget 2026-27
Union Budget 2026-27 announces incentives for indigenous seaplane manufacturing and a VGF scheme to boost tourism and regional air connectivity under UDAN.
Sitharaman's 9th Budget Speech: 86 Minutes Long
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-2027 with an 86-minute speech, shorter than her typical 90-120 minute addresses.
Budget 2026: Tourism Boost with Rail Corridors & Heritage Sites
Union Budget 2026 focuses on tourism with 15 archaeological sites, mountain trains in hilly states, and 7 high-speed rail corridors to boost connectivity and economic growth.
Budget 2026: Sitharaman Presents Viksit Bharat Roadmap
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-27, emphasizing economic growth, infrastructure, and inclusive development. Key announcements include manufacturing boosts, tax reforms, and youth-focused initiatives.
Punjab Politics: Haryana CM's Move, AAP's Image, Congress Setback
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini speaks Punjabi in SYL talks, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann mocks VIP culture, and Congress faces internal strife with Rajinder Kaur Bhattal's revelations.
New Rail Lines to Transform Bangladesh Border Connectivity in Bengal
The Ministry of Railways has approved three new railway lines in northern Bengal under the 'Bikoshito Bangla' initiative to enhance connectivity near the India-Bangladesh border, improve trade routes, and spur socio-economic growth in the region.
Budget 2026: Bharat Vistar AI & SHE Marts for Rural India
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.
Man Arrested for Firing at Rohit Shetty's Mumbai Residence
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.
Budget 2026: Eco-Friendly Mountain Trains, Hiking Trails Announced
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.
Putin Furious at Trump Over Venezuela Oil Sanctions Impacting Cuba
Russia condemns US emergency declaration targeting Venezuela oil, as Cuba faces severe fuel shortages, blackouts, and humanitarian crisis amid escalating tensions.
Budget 2026 Focuses on Coconut, Cashew, Cocoa Crops
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.
Budget 2026: Mobile Batteries, EVs Cheaper with Duty Exemptions
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.
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