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Project cost valid factor for computing green compensation, says SC

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The Supreme Court has strengthened the hands of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to impose higher environmental compensation (EC) on real estate projects, observing that if a com... Read More


"Union Budget instrumental in sailing Bharat towards becoming top global maritime superpower": Sarbananda Sonowal

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday said the Union Budget has provided a powerful thrust to India's economic transformation by acceleratin... Read More


Tax should be reduced on essential commodities: Odisha women express hopes from Union Budget 2026-27

Bhubaneshwar, Feb. 1 -- Ahead of the presentation of Union Budget for the financial year 2026-27 in the Lok Sabha, women entrepreneurs and engineers in Odisha expressed their hopes for the Budget. Sp... Read More


Explained | Union Budget 2026-27: Major Announcements and Highlights

India, Feb. 1 -- Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Union Budget 2026-27 in the parliament today. The highlights of the budget are as follows: The first B... Read More


PDP MLA moves pvt bill seeking trauma healing for people affected by decades of violence in UT

Srinagar, Feb. 1 -- PDP MLA Waheed Ur Rehman Para has moved a notice in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly to introduce a private member's bill aimed at addressing trauma, reconciliation and dignity resto... Read More


Budget 2026 report card on exports, textiles, and startups

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for 2026-27 on Sunday, against the backdrop of renewed geo-economic disruptions affecting India. With these pressure... Read More


Strategic disinvestment of IDBI Bank has moved to third phase, more clarity before end of FY 27: Secretary DIPAM

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The strategic disinvestment of IDBI Bank has moved to the third phase, which means that now the technical and financial bids will be invited, said Arunish Chawla, Secretary, Depar... Read More


Budget 2026: Priyanka Chaturvedi's prediction for Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's saree comes true

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Shiv Sena UBT MP Priyanka Chaturvedi's prediction for Budget 2026 has apparently come true. But, it was not about any economic moves. Chaturvedi's assumption was about Finance Min... Read More


PM Modi extends birthday wishes to Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended birthday wishes to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on his 57th birthday. In a post on X, PM Modi praised Sarma's leadersh... Read More


Union Budget reflects 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' vision: Shrikant Shinde

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde on Sunday hailed the Union Budget, saying it reflects the vision of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' and focuses on youth employment, women empowerment, inf... Read More