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Focus on transport, big boost to defence: A portfolio-wise breakdown of Union Budget 2026-27

India, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday presented the Union Budget 2026-27 on Sunday, announcing major allocations across railways, defence, agriculture, MSMEs, healthcare and i... Read More


Industry bodies hail budget as progressive, growth-oriented

LUCKNOW, Feb. 1 -- Industry bodies hailed the Union Budget-2026 as progressive with a long-term vision for India, focusing on infrastructure, youth, agriculture, women, export promotion and making the... Read More


From tax relief to jobs: What Indians want from Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2026

India, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget 2026-27 in parliament in a few hours. This is a record ninth consecutive Budget being presented by Sitharaman. A... Read More


India slams Pak over Balochistan violence charge, blames its 'internal failings'

India, Feb. 1 -- India on Sunday rejected allegations by Pakistan's civilian and military authorities linking New Delhi to a series of attacks in Balochistan, and this was part of the usual tactics to... Read More


Sounds of Kumbha: At Grammys, singer Siddhant Bhatia sees growing global collaborations for Indian music and festival

India, Feb. 1 -- Indian classical singer-composer Siddhant Bhatia received his official Grammy nomination medal at a reception in Los Angeles ahead of the main gala ceremony on Sunday night (Monday mo... Read More


Budget 2026: Income Tax Dept clarifies on changes in 'buyback tax'

India, Feb. 1 -- The Income Tax Department has issued a clarification on how "buyback tax" has changed with Union Budget 2026, to the benefit of small shareholders. "On the whole, the buyback taxatio... Read More


Tax reform to lower input duties: What to expect in Union Budget 2026-27

India, Feb. 1 -- Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget for the financial year 2026-27 on Sunday at 11 am. All eyes will be on her speech as she presents her nint... Read More


India will buy oil from Venezuela instead of Iran: Donald Trump's big claim

India, Feb. 1 -- US President Donald Trump on Saturday reportedly claimed India will buy Venezuelan oil, as opposed to purchasing oil from Iran. India does not import significant amounts of crude oil ... Read More


India will buy oil from Venezuela instead of Iran, claims Donald Trump

India, Feb. 1 -- US President Donald Trump on Saturday reportedly claimed India will buy Venezuelan oil, as opposed to purchasing oil from Iran. India does not import significant amounts of crude oil ... Read More


India will buy Venezuelan oil instead of Iran, claims Donald Trump

India, Feb. 1 -- US President Donald Trump on Saturday reportedly claimed India will buy Venezuelan oil, as opposed to purchasing oil from Iran. India does not import significant amounts of crude oil ... Read More