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Union Budget a visionary step towards Atmanirbhar Bharat: Himachal LoP Jairam Thakur

Shimla, Feb. 1 -- The Leader of the Opposition in the Himachal Pradesh Assembly and BJP leader, Jairam Thakur, on Sunday termed the Union Budget 2026 as visionary and said it marks an important step t... Read More


Rare Earths and critical minerals a prime focus for India, government to support mineral-rich states to establish dedicated corridors: Ashwini Vaishnaw

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Noting that critical minerals, rare earths, and permanent magnets are a very important part of manufacturing sector today, Union Minister Electronics and Information Technology ha... Read More


"Union Budget has covered all sectors for comprehensive development": Ladakh LG Kavinder Gupta

Jammu, Feb. 1 -- Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta, on Sunday said that Union Budget 2026-27 will benefit everyone by improving roads and tourism infrastructure. Lieutenant Governor Kavinder ... Read More


Union Budget 2026-27: FM Sitharaman lays out comprehensive financial sector reform roadmap

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 1 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said the Indian banking sector is marked by strong balance sheets, historic highs in profitability and improved asset quality... Read More


Budget 2026-27: 20 per cent increase in allocation of Livelihood Mission for women empowerment

India, Feb. 1 -- The Centre has increased the program component of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) by Rs 2,880 crore in the Union Budget 2026-27. The Revi... Read More


Union Budget 2026-27: FM Sitharaman brings major TDS, TCS relief and compliance ease for taxpayers

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 1 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced sweeping changes to India's income tax framework, with a strong emphasis on easing TDS and TCS compliance, reduci... Read More


Budget 2026: Your income tax remains same, more time to file returns

Hyderabad, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, proposed to increase the time limit for filing the revised income tax returns (ITR); however, no changes were made to in... Read More


Union Budget lacks same level of ambition as US, Chinese economies: Gaurav Gogoi

Golaghat, Feb. 1 -- Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Sunday criticised the Union Budget 2026, calling it unambitious and falling short of the aggressive economic policies pursued by other major nations, in... Read More


Budget 2026: MGNREGS, affordable housing, tourism-what the charts reveal

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for 2026-27 on Sunday, 1 February, against the backdrop of renewed geo-economic disruptions affecting India. With th... Read More


Sensex, Nifty trade lower; broader mrkt underperforms

Mumbai, Feb. 1 -- The key equity indices traded with sharp losses in afternoon trade as investor sentiment weakened after the government announced an increase in the securities transaction tax (STT) o... Read More