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"Completely insipid": Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Union Budget 2026-27

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has criticised the Union Budget 2026-27, describing it as "completely insipid." In a post on X, Ramesh noted several issues with the budget, includi... 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


"Our reaction to the Budget is positive", says CII President Rajiv Memani

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday presented the Union Budget 2026-27 in Parliament, proposing a significant 9 per cent increase in capital expenditure to Rs 12.2... Read More


Pakistan win toss, opt to bowl first against India in crucial Under-19 World Cup clash

Bulawayo, Feb. 1 -- Pakistan Under-19 won the toss and opted to bowl first against India Under-19 in the Super 6 Group 2 match of the ongoing ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026. With the clash serving as the... Read More


'Orange Economy': FM Sitharaman proposes content creator labs in schools, colleges

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed a strong support for India's creative industries or 'orange economy' to create future-ready creative jobs. Sitharaman... Read More


Manipur Police conduct extensive operations, arrest militants, seize arms and drugs

Imphal, Feb. 1 -- The overall law-and-order situation in Manipur remained normal over the past 24 hours, police said on Saturday, adding that security forces continued extensive search operations and ... Read More


Andhra Pradesh: Police tighten security at Ambati Rambabu's residence after alleged vandalism by TDP

Guntur, Feb. 1 -- Police on Sunday tightened security at the residence of former minister and YSRCP Guntur district in-charge Ambati Rambabu after alleged vandalism by Telugu Desam Party (TDP) activis... Read More


Budget 2026-27: Sitharaman proposes Rs 20,000 crore outlay for carbon capture technologies

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- While presenting the Union Budget 2026-27, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed an outlay of Rs 20,000 crores over the next 5 years for Carbon Capture, Utilisation a... Read More


Animation and Gaming industry gets budget boost as FM proposes content creator labs nationwide

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Presenting her ninth consecutive Budget in Parliament, Sitharaman said the Centre plans to support the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies, Mumbai, in setting up Animation, ... Read More


Union Budget's initiatives signal strong and forward-looking direction for India's healthcare ecosystem: Experts

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The Union health budget for 2026 has been raised to Rs 1,04,599 crore, 18 per cent higher than last year. According to Ashutosh Raghuvanshi, Managing Director & CEO, Fortis Healt... Read More