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Growth, stability over populism

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday presented the Union Budget for 2026-27 with total expenditure pegged at Rs 53.5 lakh crore, outlining a medium-term growth framework ... Read More


Step forward for India's growth: IMC praises Budget 2026

Mumbai, Feb. 1 -- The IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry has welcomed the Union Budget 2026, terming it as "very positive and forward-looking." Sanjay Mehta, Deputy Director General of IMC, stated ... Read More


What is ISM 2.0? Budget 2026 expands India's semiconductor push

India, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced the launch of India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0 while presenting the Union Budget 2026-27, aimed at strengthening domestic ... Read More


"Progressive Budget, focuses on every sector," BJP MPs hail Nirmala Sitharaman's 9th budget

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026 in the Parliament, marking her ninth consecutive Budget speech. Speaking in the House the FM said, "Sinc... Read More


Three-day Light Engineering Expo to begin in Dhaka on February 2

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- A three-day Bangladesh Light Engineering Expo 2026 will begin in the capital on February 2 (Monday), aiming to make the country's promising light engineering sector more competitive a... Read More


Budget 2026: 7 high-speed rail corridors; rRs.r277830 crore for capital expenditure

India, Feb. 1 -- Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced seven high-speed rail corridors and allocated Rs.2,77,830 crore to the ministry of railways for capital expenditure in 20... Read More


Train collides with truck in North Carolina amid 'bomb cyclone' snowstorm | Video

India, Feb. 1 -- A train collided with a semi-truck on Saturday afternoon after the vehicle became immobilised on the tracks during a powerful "bomb cyclone" snowstorm that is crippling both North and... Read More


Balancing capex and deficits in an era of coconuts, factories and high-speed trains

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The new Union budget presented by Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday was crafted against a set of unique circumstances that have emerged in an increasingly turbulent world over the past... Read More


What does Budget 2026-27 have for the common man? Several measures explained

India, Feb. 1 -- Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday presented the Union Budget 2026, with some measures intended to bring relief to the common man with key reforms. Sitharaman's 81-m... Read More


"Extend heartfelt greetings to all citizens on Guru Ravidas Jayanti": President Murmu

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- President Draupadi Murmu on Sunday extended greetings to citizens on the occasion of Guru Ravidas Jayanti, embracing his teachings grounded in service and devotion, and contributi... Read More