16th Finance Commission Doubles Rural Local Body Grant
The 16th Finance Commission recommends ₹7.91 lakh crore for local bodies, with rural bodies getting ₹4.35 lakh crore, nearly double the previous commission's allocation.
Category : Politics
Budget 2026: 7 High-Speed Rail, 1 Freight Corridor Proposed
Union Budget 2026 proposes seven high-speed railway corridors and one dedicated freight corridor connecting major cities like Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Varanasi, and Siliguri.
Defence Budget 2026: ₹7.84 Lakh Crore Allocation Announced
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents defence budget of ₹7,84,678 crore for 2026-27, marking significant increase from previous year. Budget focuses on military readiness, modernisation, and personnel welfare.
Yelahanka Flyover September Deadline Set by GBA Chief
Greater Bengaluru Authority Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao directs officials to complete Yelahanka flyover by September end, with 70% work done. Also announces Hennur-Bagalur Road white-topping completion in 15 days.
Indore Boy Murder: Teen Killed, Hidden Under Bed Where Grandma Slept
A 13-year-old boy in Indore was lured to a terrace, strangled and bludgeoned to death, then hidden in a storage bed where the suspect's grandmother slept overnight. Police arrested a 21-year-old and detained a 15-year-old accomplice.
Gurgaon Cop Saved by Bulletproof Jacket in Shooting Incident
A Gurgaon police officer narrowly escaped injury when a recently arrested suspect opened fire during an operation. The officer's bulletproof jacket absorbed the impact, highlighting the importance of protective gear in law enforcement.
Budget 2026: 7 New High-Speed Rail Corridors Announced
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces seven high-speed rail corridors and increased capital expenditure of Rs 12.2 lakh crore for FY27, focusing on railways and roads infrastructure.
Budget 2026: Rs 12.2 Lakh Crore Capex Boost Proposed for FY27
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed a significant increase in the central government's capital expenditure to Rs 12.2 lakh crore for the fiscal year 2027, aiming to stimulate infrastructure development and economic growth.
Nirmala Sitharaman Presents Union Budget in Parliament
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget in Parliament, outlining key fiscal policies and economic priorities for the nation.
CJ Roy Death Case: Unanswered Questions in Karnataka Probe
The investigation into Confident Group chairman CJ Roy's death during an Income Tax raid faces scrutiny over handling, SIT formation, and unclear events at the office.
Budget 2026: FM's Agri Boost with Subsidies, Jobs & AI
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2026 introduces credit-linked subsidies, high-value crop support, and Bharat Vistar AI tool to strengthen agriculture, animal husbandry, and rural employment.
Tax Holiday Till 2047 for Foreign Cloud Firms Using Indian Data Centers
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a tax holiday until 2047 for foreign companies providing cloud services globally via Indian data centers, aiming to boost digital infrastructure and attract global investment.
Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman's Push for Orange Economy & AVGC Sector
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced major budgetary measures to strengthen India's creative 'orange economy', including AVGC labs in schools/colleges and a new design institute.
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.
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.
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