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Delhi HC clears way to hear Centre's $2.31-bn recovery appeal against RIL

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- A division bench of the Delhi high court on Monday agreed to hear the Centre's plea seeking to recover around $2.31 billion from Reliance Industries Ltd and its partners in the ne... Read More


Birders gather for Big Bird Day 2026 in Delhi

India, Feb. 2 -- Bird enthusiasts from across Delhi and National Capital Region (NCR) participated in the Big Bird Day (BBD) 2026 on Sunday, eager to document the rich avian species found in the regio... Read More


Union Budget 2026-27 Allocates Record Rs 7.85 Lakh Crore For Defence, Focus On Modernisation

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- The Union Budget 2026-27 has earmarked an all-time high allocation of Rs 7.85 lakh crore for the Ministry of Defence, marking a 15.19 per cent increase over the Budget Estimates o... Read More


At Rs.43,290 cr, J&K's allocation goes up by 4.72%

Srinagar, Feb. 2 -- The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has been allocated a budget of Rs.43,290.29 crore proposed in the Union Budget 2026-27, an increase of Rs.1,950.07 crore (4.72%) as compare... Read More


Developing mountain trails a welcome step: Hoteliers

Dharamshala, Feb. 2 -- The tourism and hospitality industry in Himachal Pradesh has lauded the budget announcement of developing ecologically sustainable mountain trails in the hill state. It would be... Read More


Himachal's concerns ignored, says Sukhu

Dharamshala, Feb. 2 -- Expressing disappointment over the Union Budget 2026-27, Himachal chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu described it as an anti-poor and anti-farmer budget and stated that it ig... Read More


NDA set to reach 137 RS berths this year

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- The BJP-led NDA government is set to tighten its grip on the Rajya Sabha this year by taking its tally to at least 137 seats (including nominated members) while the Opposition and... Read More


Little relief to farmers: Tikait on Budget

Meerut, Feb. 2 -- Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) national spokesperson Chaudhary Rakesh Tikait said the 2026 Budget failed to meet the expectations of farmers across the country. He said farmers had hope... Read More


Rare earths sector can do with recycling thrust

India, Feb. 2 -- Budget 2026-27 reaffirmed that rare earths remain a focus area for the government. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman spoke of supporting dedicated rare earth corridors in states whe... Read More


Agra's shoe sector cheers duty-free input scheme

AGRA, Feb. 2 -- The footwear and leather industry in Agra has welcomed the Union Budget 2026-27 for expanding the IGCR (Import of Goods at Concessional Rate) scheme to enable duty-free import of input... Read More