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What the Union Budget 2026-27 means for: Reforms

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Not all reforms are announced in the budget. More so in a world where rules of the game are being constantly rewritten as well as being rigged. This year's Union Budget comes less... Read More


"AI does not benefit agriculture": DK Shivakumar questions Centre over Bharat-VISTAAR tool

Bengaluru, Feb. 1 -- Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday criticised the Centre's proposal to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the agricultural sector, saying such measures would... Read More


Hindustan Zinc Ltd Slips 9.99%, BSE Metal index Shed 3.13%

Mumbai, Feb. 1 -- Hindustan Zinc Ltd fell 9.99% today to trade at Rs 566. The BSE Metal index is down 3.13% to quote at 37628.6. The index is up 2.22 % over last one month. Among the other constituent... Read More


Budget a guiding light for reforms, for a prosperous India: UP Gov

Lucknow, Feb. 1 -- Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel welcomed the union Budget 2026-27, stating that it is a powerful declaration of an inclusive vision, a forward-looking approach, and the resol... Read More


Union Ministers Rajnath Singh, Ashwini Vaishnaw hail Union Budget 2026

New DelhI, Feb. 1 -- Union Ministers Rajnath Singh and Ashwini Vaishnaw hailed the Finance Minister Nirmalaraman's Budget speech of 2026 presented in the Parliament on Sunday. Defence Minister Rajnat... Read More


"Budget signals forward looking vision for travel and tourism sector", EaseMyTrip CMD Nishant Pitti

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- EaseMyTrip CMD and Founder Nishant Pitti on Sunday hailed the Union Budget presented by FM Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament. He said that the Budget signals a bold, forward-lookin... Read More


Budget 2026: Tourism sector key for employment generation, local economy

India, Feb. 1 -- The Union Budget on Sunday placed tourism among the key sectors for employment generation and regional development, with proposals covering eco-tourism, heritage conservation, transpo... Read More


"Modi govt has run out of ideas": Congress president Kharge slams Budget 2026

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday criticised the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government over the Union Budget 2026, saying it lacks policy vision and political ... Read More


Union Budget 2026-27 focuses on Assam's Tier-2, Tier-3 cities

India, Feb. 1 -- Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities in Assam are likely to emerge as key beneficiaries of the Union Budget 2026-27, as the Centre has renewed its focus on improving infrastructure, civic ameniti... Read More


Union Budget 2026-27: Focus on developing economic regions in tier-2, tier-3 cities

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced a Rs.5,000 crore fund to develop city economic regions (CERs) in tier-2 and tier-3 cities and temple towns, alongside... Read More