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Budget 2026: Govt will maintain reform momentum to achieve developed-nation goal, says FM

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in her Union Budget speech on Sunday that the government would maintain its reform momentum to support India's economic ascent to a develo... Read More


Union Budget 2026 live: Income Tax Act 2025 to be implemented from April 1

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, said that Income Tax Act, 2025, to be implemented from April 1. The minister said that the target for capex will be rai... Read More


Union Budget 2026: Proposal to extend deadline for revised I-T returns

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


Union Budget strengthens resolve of 'Developed India': Chhattisgarh CM Sai

Raipur, Feb. 1 -- Describing the Union Budget 2026-27 as a decisive step towards a Developed India, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Sunday said the budget presents a clear roadmap for in... Read More


Canada marks 30th Black History Month as Carney highlights support for Black communities

Ottawa, Feb. 1 -- Canada on Sunday marked the start of the 30th Black History Month, with Prime Minister Mark Carney highlighting the contributions of Black Canadians and the government's commitment t... Read More


Nigerian govt to arraign suspects who killed scores of people in Yelwata, Benue

Nigeria, Feb. 1 -- The federal government says it will on Monday, 2 February, arraign suspects allegedly involved in the fatal attack on Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State.... Read More


Election Commission imposes vehicle restrictions ahead of polls

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- The Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) has imposed restrictions on taxi-cabs, pick-ups, microbuses, and trucks from 12am on February 11 to 12am on February 12, 2026, ahead of the 13t... Read More


Budget for real economy that combines growth with inclusion: Industry veterans hail Union Budget 2026

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The industry veterans have hailed the Union Budget 2026 presented by the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman calling it a budget for the real economy that combines growth wi... Read More


Oracle Plans Up To $50 Bln Funding In 2026 To Boost Cloud Infrastructure Capacity

India, Feb. 1 -- Oracle Corp. said it plans to raise $45 billion to $50 billion in 2026 to support the expansion of its rapidly growing Oracle Cloud Infrastructure business. The company is raising cap... Read More


Indices trade higher; metal shares decline for 2-day

Mumbai, Feb. 1 -- The key equity indices traded with modest gains amid the ongoing Budget 2026 proceedings. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth consecutive Union Budget in th... Read More