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Chandigarh: In election year, MC gets rRs.r850 crore boost

Chandigarh, Feb. 2 -- In an election year, the Chandigarh municipal corporation (MC) is set to receive a Rs.850 crore boost as grant-in-aid for 2026-27, the highest-ever allocation in the civic body's... Read More


Nifty 50 recovers from Budget shock, surges over 1%. Is rally temporary or here to stay? Analysts weigh in

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- After a sharp 2% crash during the special trading session on Sunday, dragged by concerns over a higher STT, the Nifty 50 staged a smart rebound in Monday's session, surging 263 po... Read More


External aid for Bangladesh halved, no Chabahar allocation in Budget 2026-27

India, Feb. 2 -- India slashed its budgetary allocation for developing Iran's Chabahar port in the budget for 2026-27 to zero in the face of US sanctions and the outlay for development projects in Ban... Read More


16th Financial Commission redraws distribution; states share remains at 41%

India, Feb. 2 -- The biggest story of the day may well be the 16th Finance Commission's recommendations that have been accepted by the government and which, while keeping the share of states the same ... Read More


Delhi Khel Mahakumbh from Feb 13; govt triples sports Budget, targets 20K athletes

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- In a major push to revive sports culture in the national capital, the Delhi Government will launch 'Delhi Khel Mahakumbh' from February 13, a month-long multi-sport event aimed at... Read More


A growth-oriented budget focused on structural reform and inclusive development: Akshat Khetan

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- The Union Budget 2026-27 has drawn positive reactions from industry observers for its emphasis on economic growth, structural reforms and long-term capacity building across key se... Read More


Union Budget 2026-27: Exports Take Centre Stage as Budget Pushes Jobs, Manufacturing and Global Value Chains

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 2 -- The Union Budget 2026-27 places international trade and exports at the heart of India's growth strategy, reaffirming the Government's commitment to building a competitive, resil... Read More


No Budget allocation for Chabahar ''tactical freeze rather than strategic retreat'' : Expert

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- The 2026-27 Budget reflects India's emphasis on its 'Neighbourhood First Policy' and a clever manoeuvre to deflect any negative impact on national interests, especially with no di... Read More


Budget 2026 Quietly Turns India Into An AI Control Plane Economy

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- When India's Union Budget 2026 was tabled, much of the initial conversation revolved around headline numbers, sectoral allocations, and political signalling. But beneath the surfa... Read More


'Budget lays out tech-centred structural blueprint for next decade'

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- The Union Budget 2026-27 lays out a technology-centred structural blueprint for the next decade, with a distinct focus on artificial intelligence, advanced research infrastructure... Read More