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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


Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda's wedding preparations spotted at Udaipur palace

, Feb. 1 -- Tollywood stars Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda are reportedly set to tie the knot on February 26, 2026, in a private ceremony at a heritage palace in Udaipur, Rajasthan. The coup... 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


Just Like That: Beating Retreat and India's long unfinished de-colonisation

India, Feb. 1 -- Like many Indians, I too was upset when the Beating Retreat at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi, which marks the culmination of the Republic Day celebrations, stopped the tradition of ending ... 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


Kerala CM Vijayan criticises Union Budget for cuts, corporate bias and neglect of Kerala

Thiruvanthapuram, Feb. 1 -- Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday expressed strong disapproval of the Union Budget 2026-27, stating that it reflects continued neglect and discrimination aga... Read More


Ministry of Defence receives record Rs 7.85 Lakh cr in Union Budget 2026-27, Up 15% from FY 2025-26

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- In the Union Budget post-Operation Sindoor, the Defence Services have received an unprecedented allocation of Rs 7.85 lakh crore for Financial Year (FY) 2026-27. This allocation i... Read More


EAM Jaishankar congratulates FM Sitharaman on Union Budget

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday congratulated Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for presenting the Union Budget with the message of Reform Express. Jaishankar ... Read More


This Ski Resort Was Just Named the Most Affordable in Europe-and It's a Dupe for the Alps

India, Feb. 1 -- Affordable skiing sounds like a punchline to most seasoned U.S. skiers, especially when a one-day lift ticket at Vail can cost up to $356. But there has been a growing resurgence of s... Read More


Budget 2026 strengthens India's resolve towards Viksit Bharat: LG Ladakh

Leh, Feb. 1 -- The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, has welcomed the Union Budget 2026-27 presented by the Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, describing it as a visionary, futur... Read More