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Nitish describes union Budget as progressive and aligned with vision of developed India

Patna, Feb. 1 -- Describing the union Budget as positive, progressive and forward-looking, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said on Sunday that it reflects the Government's strong commitment towards ... Read More


Railways get record Rs 2.93 lakh cr Capex in Budget 2026-27

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The union Budget for 2026-27 has delivered an unprecedented boost to the railway sector, with the Ministry of Railways receiving a record capital expenditure allocation of Rs 2,93... Read More


Congress slams Budget as 'Visionless,' says jobs, farmers and states ignored

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The Congress mounted a broad-based attack on the government, with party president Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Congress general secretary K C Venugopa... Read More


Budget: India's competitive edge will strengthen across every economic domain: J&K LG

Jammu, Feb. 1 -- Hailing the Budget 2026-27 as pragmatic, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, said on Sunday that it will prioritise economic acceleration, create future-ready infrastr... Read More


Budget 2026-27: FM Announces Accounting, Buyback & MAT Reforms

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- While presenting the Union Budget 2026-27 on Sunday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed the constitution of a joint committee comprising the Ministry of Corporate Affair... Read More


'Bilkul time waste': Ashneer Grover reacts to Budget 2026 with Shark Tank throwback

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Entrepreneur and former Shark Tank India judge Ashneer Grover offered a blunt reaction to the Union Budget 2026, calling it a "total time waste" in a social media post that quickl... Read More


Akhilesh Yadav criticises budget, calls it depressing for middle classes, poor

India, Feb. 1 -- Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday criticised the Union budget, calling it "depressing" and "beyond understanding" for the middle class and the poor. He said it is on... Read More


Union Cabinet headed by PM Modi approves Union Budget 2026-27

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The Union Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday approved the Union Budget 2026-27 following a meeting in Parliament. Today, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharam... Read More


Maharashtra most ignored, says Aaditya Thackeray on Union Budget

Mumbai, Feb. 1 -- Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Sunday criticised the Union Budget 2026, alleging that the state, despite being the largest contributor to the Union government's revenue,... Read More


Africa poised to outgrow Asia for first time amid youth boom

France, Feb. 1 -- Some countries are forecast to grow at double-digit rates, including Guinea, while average growth in sub-Saharan Africa is expected to reach 4.6 percent. Over the same period, accor... Read More