Budget 2026: Capex Hike to ₹12.2L Cr & 10 Key Takeaways

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented Budget 2026, focusing on economic growth with a capex hike to ₹12.2 lakh crore for FY27, high-speed rail corridors, and regional medical hubs. Here are 10 key takeaways.

Sabarimala Gold Theft Accused Seeks Bail in Second Case

The prime accused in the Sabarimala gold theft case has filed for statutory bail in a second related case, citing prolonged detention without trial. This development follows the massive theft of gold ornaments from the temple treasury.

Murmu Offers Dahi Cheeni to Sitharaman Pre-Budget

President Droupadi Murmu presented Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman with dahi-cheeni, a traditional Indian sweet, as a gesture of good luck before the Union Budget 2024-25 speech in Parliament.

Gonda Honour Killing: Father, Brother Electrocute Woman

In a shocking honour killing case in Gonda's Babapurwa Thorhans village, a 21-year-old woman was electrocuted by her father and brother for insisting on marrying her choice. Police have arrested both accused after investigation revealed chilling details.

Budget 2026 Live: FM Sitharaman's 9th Budget Speech Today

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents her record 9th consecutive Budget for FY 2026-27. Key focus areas include economic reforms, capex push, and potential tax relief for salaried taxpayers amid global headwinds.

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