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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Key developments from Pune include indelible ink for elections, Baramati airstrip investigation, Supriya Sule meeting Ajit Pawar's mother, civic alerts, and weather conditions.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2026 announces measures to boost tourism, including heritage site development, medical tourism hubs, eco-trails, and a National Institute of Hospitality.
The Union Budget for 2026-27 strategically places Odisha at the core of India's economic expansion, with 20 new inland waterways announced to boost transport, trade, and coastal economy.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces community-owned SHE Marts in Union Budget 2026 to empower women SHG entrepreneurs, building on Lakhpati Didi success.
The Indian government announces formation of 'Education to Employment and Enterprise' committee to promote services sector growth, assess AI impact on jobs, and propose skill development measures.
Union Budget 2026 allocates Rs 1,102 crore for salaries, allowances, travel of ministers, entertainment of state guests, and pensions for ex-governors. Details on expenditure provisions.
The Indian National Congress has strongly criticized the Union Budget 2026, labeling it as 'totally lacklustre' and failing to address key economic challenges facing the nation.
India's Union Budget 2026-27 eliminates funding for Iran's Chabahar Port, shifting from ₹400 crore. Analysis of impacts on Bangladesh, Maldives, and regional geopolitics amid Middle East tensions.
The Indian government has announced a new coconut promotion scheme and measures to boost the cashew and cocoa sectors in the Union Budget 2026, aiming to enhance farmer incomes and exports.
NCP working president Praful Patel dismisses media reports about his appointment as party chief after Ajit Pawar's death, calling them baseless. Internal power struggles and merger talks with Sharad Pawar faction continue.
The Enforcement Directorate has filed a fresh chargesheet in the Andhra Pradesh skills development case, finding no role of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. The case involves alleged irregularities causing Rs 300 crore loss.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented Union Budget 2026-27 with Rs 12.2 lakh crore capital expenditure target. BJP hailed it as growth-focused while Congress called it disappointing.
Major updates from Allahabad include a one crore bathing estimate for Magh Mela, inauguration of a new pediatric cancer ward, and administrative outreach in Kaushambi district.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2026 introduces sweeping customs duty revisions to boost manufacturing, reduce costs, and enhance export competitiveness across multiple industries.
Union Budget 2026-27 allocates Rs 1,102 crore for council of ministers, PMO, cabinet secretariat, and state guest hospitality, marking an increase from previous year's revised estimates.
Western disturbances cause rain and hail in Jaipur. Updates on Governor's university reforms, High Court dual claims, civic alerts, and political developments in Rajasthan's capital.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced key initiatives for livestock, fisheries, and high-value agriculture in Budget 2026-27 to enhance rural incomes and create jobs beyond traditional farming.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces Self-Help Entrepreneur (SHE) Marts in Budget 2026 to transform women from credit beneficiaries to business owners, building on Lakhpati Didi success.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticizes Union Budget 2026, calling it a 'garbage of lies' and alleging no funds allocated for the state's development in Kolkata.