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"Something out of ordinary": Nirmala Sitharaman interacts with 30 college students from across India who witnessed Parliament's Budget session live

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on Sunday, interacted with 30 university students who witnessed the session live in Parliament from the Lok Sabha gallery during the pre... Read More


Union Budget 2026: Centre proposes to develop 15 archaeological sites into experiential cultural destinations

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed to develop 15 archaeological sites, including Lothal, Dholavira, and Sarnath, into "vibrant, experiential cultural des... Read More


New US envoy Laura Dogu arrives in Caracas as Washington aims to reopen embassy

Caracas, Feb. 1 -- Laura F. Dogu, the United States' new top envoy to Venezuela, arrived in Caracas on Saturday as the Trump administration steps up efforts to restore diplomatic ties and reopen the U... Read More


USA's Isani Vaghela suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect

Dubai, Feb. 1 -- USA's Isani Vaghela has been suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect after the International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed that her bowling action is i... Read More


Rahul Gandhi refuses comment on Union Budget 2026-27, Congress dubs it "lacklustre"

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Sunday declined to comment on the Union Budget 2026-27, stating that he would speak on Monday from Parliament's platform. Earli... Read More


Chirag Paswan hails Union Budget as 'foundation for developed India'

Patna, Feb. 1 -- Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Sunday praised the Union Budget, saying it focuses on infrastructure, rural development, urbanisation, and self-reliance. He added that the budget lays... Read More


Medanta Chairman Naresh Trehan welcomes health-focused measures in Union Budget 2026, calling it "forward-looking"

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Chairman and Managing Director of Medanta, Naresh Trehan, has welcomed the health-focused measures announced in the Union Budget 2026-27, calling them "forward-looking". He descri... Read More


"Presents roadmap for Viksit Bharat": BJP's Kamaljeet Sehrawat on Union Budget

Patna, Feb. 1 -- BJP MP Kamaljeet Sehrawat on Sunday praised the Union Budget, saying it lays out a roadmap for "Viksit Bharat." She highlighted that the budget focuses on India's cultural heritage, ... Read More


Bihar Dy CM Samrat Choudhary hails Union Budget as foundation for 'Viksit Bharat'

Patna, Feb. 1 -- Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Sunday lauded the Union Budget 2026-27, calling it a step towards building a "Viksit Bharat." Speaking to the reporters in Patna, Chou... Read More


"Misusing majority": Congress MP Amar Singh slams Centre's Budget; alleges bias towards Punjab

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Congress MP Amar Singh on Sunday criticised the Union Budget 2026-27, accusing the Centre of misusing its majority and showing bias against Punjab. He also criticised the governm... Read More