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Growth-oriented, inclusive, says Kishan Reddy

India, Feb. 2 -- The Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is a focused, growth-oriented and inclusive of every strata and sector and strengthens cooperative federalism and adv... Read More


Nothing for common man, says Mamata

India, Feb. 2 -- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday described the Union Budget for 2026-27 as "directionless and visionless", claiming that it had nothing to offer to the common man ... Read More


Talking heads

India, Feb. 2 -- A Budget for the real economy. Welcome increase in defence spend. Broad fiscal discipline continues. Works on balancing between financialisation of the economy, and focused developmen... Read More


Customs duties on 17 cancer drugs slashed, eases baggage rules

India, Feb. 2 -- The Budget 2026-27 has simplified customs regime by rationalising exemptions, waiving customs duty on 17 cancer drugs, while easing baggage rules and reducing duty to 10 per cent on g... Read More


Customs duty rationalisation to help boost exports, promote manufacturing: Experts

India, Feb. 2 -- The announcements in the Budget with regard to customs duty rationalisation will help boost exports and promote domestic manufacturing, experts and exporters said.The Union Budget 202... Read More


Power Sharing For Sri Lanka's Tamils: Does The JVP Have The Chinese System In Mind?

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- As Sri Lanka grapples with uncertainty over the long-delayed provincial council elections, a fresh argument has surfaced in the political arena. Former Member of Parliament and Ge... Read More


Inclusive governance remains core priority in J&K: LG Sinha

Srinagar, Feb. 2 -- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said the Budget Session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly marks an important opportunity to review the Union Territory's progr... Read More


Palo Alto Networks acquires Chronosphere for AI-era observability

India, Feb. 2 -- Palo Alto Networks has completed its acquisition of Chronosphere, positioning observability as a foundational requirement for security and operations in AI-driven environments. The mo... Read More


Union Budget 2026 strengthens semiconductors, manufacturing depth and MSME growth

India, Feb. 2 -- The Union Budget 2026, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, places manufacturing, semiconductors, and MSMEs at the centre of India's next growth phase. The government has... Read More


ICEA on Budget 2026-27: Electronics push strong, structural gaps remain

India, Feb. 2 -- The India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) has said that the Union Budget 2026-27 adopts a steady and largely inclusive approach, reinforcing India's manufacturing and tech... Read More