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FM proposes to increase time limit for filing revised IT returns from Dec 31 to Mar 31

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed to increase time limit for filing revised income tax (I-T) return from December 31 to March 31, on payment of nominal fee. ... Read More


Ladakh gets Rs 4,869.31 cr allocation in Union Budget 2026-27

NEW DELHI, Feb. 1 -- The Union government on Sunday proposed an allocation of Rs 4,869.31 crore for the Union Territory of Ladakh for the financial year 2026-27. In the Budget for 2025-26, Ladakh had... Read More


'Historic' budget reflects aspirations of 140 cr Indians: PM Modi

NEW DELHI, Feb. 1 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday described the Union Budget 2026-27 as "historic", saying it reflected the aspirations of 140 crore Indians and strengthened the reform journ... Read More


FM Nirmala Sitharaman Presents Union Budget 2026-27 in Lok Sabha Today

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2026-27 in the Lok Sabha today. After the presentation of the Budget in the Lower House, a copy of the budget wil... Read More


Candidates brave snow and cold to campaign in Jumla highlands

Jumla, Feb. 1 -- Heavy snow has covered forests and rivers, and the biting cold makes even simple tasks difficult. Still, with elections approaching, party leaders and cadres are braving the weather i... Read More


Budget sets 25-year growth roadmap: Amit Shah

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that the Union Budget 2026-27 lays down a long-term development framework for the next 25 years, combining inclusive growth with econo... Read More


Budget session of J&K Assembly to begin today

Jammu, Feb. 1 -- The forthcoming budget session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, scheduled to begin here on Monday, is expected to be stormy. While the Opposition BJP is likely to corne... Read More


Keep separate budget for old Srinagar City: Mehbooba

SRINAGAR, Feb. 1 -- Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday said the Jammu and Kashmir Government should keep a separate provision for development of Old Srinagar city, also known ... Read More


Seven high-speed rail corridors on cards, Railways gets rRs.r2.77 lakh crore

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed seven high-speed rail corridors and allocated Rs.2,77,830 crore to the railways ministry for capital expenditure in 2026-27,... Read More


Union Budget people-centric, aligns with regions's needs: North East leaders

Guwahati/ Shillong, Feb. 1 -- Leaders in India's north eastern states on Monday gave the thumbs up to the union budget, saying the focus on tourism, education and connectivity and an undertanding of t... Read More