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
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) is set to interrogate former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) in Hyderabad regarding an alleged phone tapping scandal during his tenure.
Union Budget 2024 introduces ₹100 crore municipal bond issuance and ₹200 crore AMRUT incentives to strengthen urban local bodies' finances, reduce dependence on transfers, and promote market-based funding for infrastructure projects.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2026 introduces Rs 100 crore incentives for single bond issuance by municipal corporations and establishes a high-level committee on 'Banking for Viksit Bharat'.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2026 speech unveiled a massive infrastructure push with ₹12.2 lakh crore capex allocation, focusing on Tier 2-3 cities as growth centers.
Surat police arrested two women for attempting to sell a 10-day-old baby girl for ₹2.5 lakh. The newborn was brought from Maharashtra, and the mother is an unmarried teenager.
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.
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.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlights government's agricultural reforms boosting rural employment, productivity, and farm incomes. Budget allocations show steady support amid global challenges.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.