Budget 2026 Live: FM Sitharaman to Present Union Budget
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents Union Budget 2026 today. Key focus on income tax slabs, potential changes in new tax regime, and taxpayer expectations for relief.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents Union Budget 2026 today. Key focus on income tax slabs, potential changes in new tax regime, and taxpayer expectations for relief.
US President Donald Trump threatens substantial response if Canada proceeds with China trade agreement, while indicating Iran is negotiating with Washington despite military deployments.
A software engineer and her two teenage children died after jumping in front of a train near Cherlapally in Hyderabad. Police suspect a suicide pact and are investigating personal reasons behind the tragic incident.
Sunetra Pawar is likely to contest the Baramati assembly bypoll, necessitated by her husband Ajit Pawar's death. The election must be held by July 28, 2026, and she may vacate her Rajya Sabha seat if elected.
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau will examine safety infrastructure at Baramati airstrip following the January 28 private jet crash that killed Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar and four others.
A 67-year-old woman was robbed of her gold chain worth Rs 4 lakh in Pune's Kalyaninagar area. The incident occurred while she was paying an auto fare via UPI. Police are investigating using CCTV footage.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Union Budget 2026-27 in Lok Sabha today, marking her record ninth consecutive budget. Follow live coverage for key announcements and analysis.
India has expressed strong support for the people of Palestine and endorsed a comprehensive peace plan for Gaza, based on UN Security Council Resolution 2803, during a ministerial meeting with Arab leaders.
Pakistan has repatriated seven Indian prisoners through the Attari-Wagah border crossing, marking a significant humanitarian gesture amid ongoing diplomatic relations between the two nations.
Former Punjab DGP Shashi Kant warns that jailing parents of gangsters, part of the state's crackdown, may have unintended consequences and fail to address root causes of crime.
Former US President Donald Trump claims India will purchase oil from Venezuela instead of Iran, highlighting shifting global energy alliances and diplomatic pressures in international trade.
NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar stated he wasn't consulted about Sunetra Pawar's deputy CM oath-taking in Mumbai, calling it the NCP's internal decision while emphasizing family emotional support.
Parth Pawar, son of late Ajit Pawar, is positioning for a Rajya Sabha seat vacated by his mother Sunetra Pawar, who became Maharashtra's deputy CM. His recent meeting with Sharad Pawar hints at strategic political maneuvering.
Congress and BJP, with just 5 seats combined in Malegaon Municipal Corporation, form Bharatiya Vikas Aghadi (BVA) alliance. This strategic move gives them crucial bargaining power as no major party can form government without their support in the 84-seat
The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has claimed responsibility for an attack on Pakistani gangster Shehzad Bhatti in a viral social media post, raising concerns about cross-border criminal activities and law enforcement challenges.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation has appointed Punjab Engineering College for third-party inspection of the 24x7 water supply pilot project in Manimajra, with costs estimated at Rs 10-12 lakh.
Ludhiana Municipal Corporation faces resource strain as staff and machinery are diverted to Halwara International Airport for PM Modi's virtual inauguration, raising concerns about city maintenance.
A Ludhiana court has sentenced two men to 10 years rigorous imprisonment for a 2023 ambush on a Zomato delivery rider, who was blinded by LED lights and attacked with swords. The court imposed fines and highlighted the severity of the crime.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has initiated suo motu contempt proceedings against Haryana's forest secretary for delaying the declaration of Morni Hills as a reserved forest, citing state authorities' apparent reluctance to comply with judicial orders
Zaeer Khan, son of former SP functionary Moeed Khan acquitted in a Pocso case, claims no party leaders helped during crisis. Details on court verdict, BJP allegations, and property demolition challenge.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate Halwara Airport terminal building in Punjab's Ludhiana district, amid local disputes over naming and land compensation.
As Uttar Pradesh enters an election year, the state government has placed significant demands in the Union Budget 2026, including an AIIMS in West UP, urbanisation funds, and a new expressway.
Two months after losing the Anta Assembly bypoll, BJP candidate Morpal Suman has accused Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and several party leaders of conspiring against him, citing internal sabotage as a key reason for his defeat.
A 25-year-old police constable deployed for security at a luxury car showroom in Ludhiana was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head. Police are investigating whether it was an accidental discharge or suicide.
Ahead of Union Budget 2026, tribal representatives from Madhya Pradesh call for targeted interventions in education, local employment, and financial empowerment to address structural gaps in tribal regions.
A 25-year-old police constable deployed for security at a luxury car showroom in Ludhiana was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head. Authorities are investigating whether it was accidental discharge or suicide.
PM Modi to virtually inaugurate Halwara International Airport, seen as BJP's key development project ahead of 2027 Punjab elections, promising economic boost for Ludhiana's industries.
A 21-year-old woman in Gonda district was electrocuted to death by her father and brother after she insisted on marrying a man of her choice. Police have arrested both accused who confessed to the crime.
Ayodhya Development Authority demolished walls and pillars illegally built by private developers on 16 lakh sq ft near Dhannipur mosque site. Officials cited violations of ADA permissions and plotting rules.
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