As India's highways sector transforms with record budgets, experts outline five critical areas for the upcoming budget: quality focus, operational expenditure, Bharatmala completion, procurement reform, and innovative financing.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone for Assam's second legislative assembly complex in Dibrugarh, a Rs 284 crore project. He also inaugurated sports facilities and launched wetland restoration initiatives.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will interact with 30 college students from across India after presenting the Union Budget 2026-27. Students will witness the Budget presentation live and visit the Finance Ministry.
Delhi government approves Rs 500 crore one-time assistance to MCD for sanitation services, dust pollution control, and waste management. Annual Rs 300 crore support planned for long-term infrastructure improvement.
Fisheries Minister Mankal S Vaidya announces statewide World Fisheries Day events, details funding allocations, and confirms sea ambulance launch in August for coastal districts.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has proposed increasing the project value cap for ministerial-level clearance to Rs 50 crore to expedite approvals for high-value projects in the state.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated a new Electric Receiving Sub-Station at Park Street near Central Vista, ensuring reliable power for Delhi Metro lines including Airport, Violet, and upcoming Central Vista routes.
As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares Union Budget 2026-27, defence expenditure takes center stage. Experts advocate for calibrated increases in capital outlay, focusing on domestic manufacturing and technology.
As India's electric mobility gains urban momentum, the upcoming Union Budget must address intercity transport. Industry seeks incentives for electric buses on highways, charging infrastructure, and financial support to decarbonise long-distance travel.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav praises the austerity and dedication of farmers under the Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana, a scheme supporting agricultural sustainability in India.
With the Union Budget 2026-27 scheduled for Sunday, February 1, housing remains a priority. PMAY allocations, women empowerment, and rural-urban progress under scrutiny as Finance Minister presents fiscal roadmap.
EaseMyTrip CEO Rikant Pittie highlights key hospitality sector expectations for Union Budget 2026, including infrastructure status for easier capital access and GST rationalization to boost tourism growth.
The BJP has launched a massive nationwide outreach campaign to promote the Union Budget 2026, featuring 150 press meets and podcasts to engage citizens across India.
The Uttar Pradesh industries department has prepared a note for creating a metropolitan corporation in Noida, requiring legislative changes. This follows a Supreme Court order and SIT recommendations to enhance transparency and citizen involvement.
Prime Minister Krishi Sinchai Yojana 2.0 watershed projects in Alwar's Rajgarh have increased groundwater by over 20 meters in two years, reviving wells and agriculture.
Discover how the MyScheme portal simplifies access to India's government schemes. This unified platform helps citizens check eligibility, find benefits, and apply directly, saving time and reducing confusion.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar announces the second instalment of the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana from February, with Rs 10,000 for women entrepreneurs and enhanced scholarships approved.
Bihar government approves pilot project for grain ATMs in Patna. Annapurti machines will dispense up to 50kg grains in 5 minutes using Aadhaar authentication, aiming to reduce PDS corruption.
Punjab government registers over 9 acres of land worth Rs 10.5 crore for Sri Guru Ravidas Bani Adhayyan Centre in Jalandhar, completing the process two days before PM Modi's visit to Dera Ballan.
Punjab government organizes state-level post-matric scholarship function for SC students in Jalandhar on Friday, with CM Bhagwant Mann as chief guest, ahead of PM Modi's Dera Sachkhand Ballan visit on Guru Ravidas Jayanti.
National Dam Safety Authority flags Telangana's Medigadda barrage as Category I dam with serious safety deficiencies. NDSA recommends complete removal and reconstruction of block 7 after piers sank in 2023.
As the February 1 budget approaches, Indian agriculture needs focused interventions on price support, soil health, research funding, subsidy rationalization, and non-farm schemes to boost rural incomes.
Union Power Ministry directs all discoms to observe Smart Meter Pakhwada from Feb 9-23 with mandatory house-to-house demonstrations to address growing complaints about smart prepaid meters across India.
A massive budget of nearly Rs 1,000 crore has been approved to provide proper sewerage networks to thousands of households in Gorakhpur and Varanasi under the AMRUT scheme's second phase.
The Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights the VB-G RAM G Act as a comprehensive legislative reset for rural employment, addressing structural weaknesses of MGNREGS while aligning with Viksit Bharat 2047 goals.
The Uttar Pradesh state cabinet has approved a plan to rehabilitate 99 Hindu families displaced from East Pakistan, now Bangladesh, who were living illegally in Meerut division. They will be resettled in Kanpur Dehat district with land leases.
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's final cabinet meeting approved critical road projects for Gadchiroli, enhancing mineral logistics and connectivity just before his tragic death.
Rajasthan government collected Rs 1,380.7 crore from a 20% liquor surcharge over two years, directing over Rs 2,340 crore to gaushalas and cattle conservation.
Nagpur's Satnavari becomes India's first smart village with AI-powered farming, while Maharashtra's defence aerospace fund boosts MSMEs in hi-tech military equipment development.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah anticipates a significant central package in the upcoming Union Budget to boost industrial growth in the region, aiming to create jobs and enhance economic development.