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Nirmala Sitharaman announces Semiconductor Mission 2.0, rare earth corridors

India, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced the Indian Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0 to expand the country's semiconductor capabilities. She said that under the mission,... Read More


Defence Secy Rajesh Kumar Singh welcomes Union Budget as 'Significant boost' for India's Defence preparedness

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Sunday welcomed the Union Budget 2026-27, describing it as a "significant boost" for the country's defence preparedness. He highlighted th... Read More


French biochemist shares when to actually eat before a workout, reveals top workout snack combinations

India, Feb. 1 -- Any kind of workout requires energy. Everyone has their go-to pre-workout snack. But the question that often comes up is: Do you really need to eat before exercising? Turns out, what ... Read More


Nirmala Sitharaman, in Budget speech, says these 6 sectors need intervention. Check details

India, Feb. 1 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivered her ninth consecutive Union Budget speech on Sunday. During her speech, the Finance Minister said the Centre had focused on "refor... Read More


India has potential to be a leader in bio-medicine: ICMR DG Rajiv Bahl hails union budget

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Director General of Indian Council of Medical Research, Dr Rajiv Bahl on Sunday hailed the increased allocation to health research in the Union Budget and praised the launch of th... Read More


Education budget raised by over 8 per cent for FY26-27 to Rs 1.39 lakh crore

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- With education and skilling placed at the core of India's long-term growth strategy in the Union Budget 2026-27, the government has allocated Rs 1.39 lakh crore to the education m... Read More


'3 kartavya': Nirmala Sitharaman lays out theme of Union Budget 2026

India, Feb. 1 -- Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in her budget speech on Sunday that the financial planning and focus of the Narendra Modi government is based on three kartavya or dutie... Read More


'3 kartavya': Nirmala Sitharaman explains theme of Union Budget 2026

India, Feb. 1 -- Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in her budget speech on Sunday that the financial planning and focus of the Narendra Modi government is based on three kartavya or dutie... 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