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'Budget lays out tech-centred structural blueprint for next decade'

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- The Union Budget 2026-27 lays out a technology-centred structural blueprint for the next decade, with a distinct focus on artificial intelligence, advanced research infrastructure... Read More


Slower fiscal consolidation pace, higher market borrowings in Budget are disappointing: Nomura

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- The Union Budget's continued focus on capital expenditure and manufacturing is a positive, but a slower pace of fiscal consolidation and higher market borrowings are disappointing... Read More


Kerala's key demands stay unmet, says state finance minister

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb. 2 -- Kerala finance minister KN Balagopal termed the Union Budget presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday as "very disappointing" for the State, as most of ... Read More


Union Budget 2026-27 historic and unprecedented": Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 2 -- Union Minister for Rural Development, and Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan today described the Union Budget 2026-27 as "historic" and "unprecedented", sayin... Read More


12 teams participating in Aaha Rara Pokhara Gold Cup's silver jubilee

Kathmandu, Feb. 2 -- When Sahara Club Pokhara organised the Caravan Gold Cup in 2058BS (2001/02), little would they have known that it would transform into one of Nepal's most prestigious and longest-... Read More


Budget signals shift in export policy, phases out interest subsidies

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- The budget for 2026-27 marks a turning point in India's export policy, with the government moving away from interest subsidies and fragmented incentive schemes towards a model cen... Read More


Over 7.5 lakh manuscripts digitised under Gyan Bharatam: Govt to LS

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Over 7.5 lakh manuscripts have been digitised under the Gyan Bharatam initiative, with 1.29 lakh out of these available on its dedicated portal, the government informed Lok Sabha ... Read More


Rs 67,300 cr allocated for Jal Jeevan Mission in Budget for next fiscal

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil on Monday said the central government has allocated Rs 67,300 crore for Jal Jeevan Mission in the Budget for the next financial year, and the fu... Read More


Government to establish Regional Medical Hubs to boost Medical Value Tourism

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 2 -- Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Union Budget today, announced a series of transformative measures aimed at positioning India as a global hub... Read More


"Outlines self-reliant India through Vocal for Local": Bihar Minister Dilip Jaiswal on Union Budget

Patna, Feb. 2 -- Bihar Minister Dilip Jaiswal on Monday said the Union Budget presents a clear roadmap for a self-reliant India by promoting the 'Vocal for Local' initiative and focusing on creating e... Read More