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Union Budget boosts India's growth momentum: BJP National VP and Kendrapara MP Baijayant Panda

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 1 -- BJP National Vice-President and Kendrapara MP Baijayant Panda hailed the Union Budget on Sunday as a strong continuation of India's economic transformation under Prime Minister ... Read More


Why leaders are welcomed by children, and why it matters - Khoo Ying Hooi

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 1 -- When I saw children welcoming Anthony Albanese during his recent visit to Timor-Leste, smiling, performing, offering gestures of warmth, the scene felt instantly familiar. Com... Read More


From AI skills to tourism, Sitharaman sharpens focus on employment

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The government is targeting the skilling of workforce in tier-II and tier-III cities, with a focus on labour-intensive sectors such as textiles, small-scale enterprises, tourism a... Read More


Union Budget 2026-27: Powering India's Food Value Chain

India, Feb. 1 -- Experts see Budget 2026-27 as a positive move for the food industry As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-27, it became evident that India's agri-foo... Read More


Food sector hails Budget 2026-27

India, Feb. 1 -- Experts see Budget 2026-27 as a positive move Budget 2026-27 proposes integrated development of 500 reservoirs and Amrit Sarovars to strengthen coastal fisheries value chain. The bud... Read More


Union Budget 2026-27: What could be in for poll-bound West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, Puducherry

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- All eyes are on the Union Budget 2026-27 to be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1. While she is expected to outline the government's revenue an... Read More


Budget 2026-27: FM Announces Major Push For Tourism, Skills and Heritage Conservation

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in the Union Budget 2026-27, announced a series of initiatives aimed at strengthening tourism infrastructure, skill development, and heritage ... Read More


Nepser slips as most sector face losses

Kathmandu, Feb. 1 -- The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) index fell sharply on Sunday, dropping 19.85 points to close at 2,694.20 points, a 0.73 per cent decline. Share prices of 50 companies rose, whil... Read More


Union Budget 2026-27: BJP praises growth, Opposition criticises exclusion

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The Union Budget 2026-27, unveiled on Sunday by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, was hailed by the Bharatiya Janata Party as a strong foundation for Viksit Bharat 2047. On the... Read More


USIBC welcomes 2026 Budget, calls for reforms to boost US-India economic ties

Washington, Feb. 1 -- The President of the US-India Business Council (USIBC), former Ambassador Atul Keshap, has welcomed the Union Budget for fiscal year 2026-27. "USIBC welcomes the Union Budget 20... Read More