Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman allocated Rs 95,692.31 crore for the VB-G RAM G scheme in the Union Budget 2026-27, while MGNREGS received Rs 30,000 crore for the upcoming financial year.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticizes Union Budget 2026 as directionless and visionless, claiming it offers nothing for Bengal or the common man.
Assam officials highlight how Union Budget 2026's emphasis on Tier-2 & 3 cities, Buddhist Circuit development, and MSME support will boost the state's economy and tourism.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces a rare earth corridor for Tamil Nadu in Union Budget 2026, with bird watching trails at Pulikat lake spanning Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi strongly criticizes Union Budget 2026-27, calling it directionless and neglectful of unemployment, farmer distress, and inequality issues.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced an Infrastructure Risk Guarantee Fund during her Budget 2026-27 speech to address private developers' construction phase risks.
BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar criticizes Kerala government for not implementing central projects after Union Budget, highlighting Modi government's economic achievements.
India's External Affairs Ministry has firmly dismissed Pakistan's accusations of Indian involvement in Balochistan unrest, while highlighting Pakistan's own human rights violations.
Former Telangana CM K Chandrashekar Rao appears before SIT in Hyderabad after venue dispute, as BRS supporters rally amid widening surveillance investigation.
The 16th Finance Commission has recommended maintaining states' share in central taxes at 41% for five years until 2031, with Rs 1.4 lakh crore allocated for FY 2026-27.
The Union Budget 2026-27 allocates ₹1.25 lakh crore for rural employment schemes, with ₹95,692 crore for new VB-G RAM G and ₹30,000 crore for existing MGNREGA during transition year.
Union Budget 2026 proposes Rs 5,000 crore allocation for city economic regions, focusing on Tier II and III cities as engines of growth, innovation, and opportunity.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Union Budget as a 'highway of opportunities' and emphasized a vision of trust-based governance to drive India's development and economic growth.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has strongly criticized the Union Budget 2026-27, calling it directionless and visionless, with nothing for Bengal. She expressed disappointment over the lack of state-specific allocations.
India has firmly dismissed Pakistan's allegations regarding Balochistan as baseless and a typical tactic to divert attention from internal issues. The response highlights ongoing diplomatic tensions.
The Indian government's Budget 2026 allocates funds to train 20,000 veterinarians and develop 500 water bodies for fisheries, boosting rural employment and food security.
Union Budget 2026-27 sets capital expenditure target at Rs 12.2 lakh crore for FY27. Check latest income tax slabs, what gets cheaper, costlier, and full details with FAQs.
Union Budget 2026 proposes zero import duty on monazite and establishes rare earth corridors to enhance India's critical minerals supply chain and reduce import dependency.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced Union Budget 2026-27 with customs duty cuts on aircraft parts, drugs, and imports. Some items like coffee machines and fertilizers may become costlier.
Union Budget 2026 allocates Rs 95,692.31 crore for new Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar Aajeevika Mission, replacing MGNREGA with 125-day employment guarantee. MGNREGA gets Rs 30,000 crore.
A major political controversy has erupted in Kolkata following a warehouse blaze, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee raising serious concerns about voter roll data integrity ahead of upcoming elections.
Union Budget 2026-27 extends customs duty exemption on imports for nuclear power projects until 2035, aiming to scale India's capacity to 100 GWe by 2047 and support private sector participation.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will skip campaigning for Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections following the death of NCP leader Ajit Pawar. Polls scheduled for February 7 across 12 districts.
Key developments from Pune include indelible ink for elections, Baramati airstrip investigation, Supriya Sule meeting Ajit Pawar's mother, civic alerts, and weather conditions.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2026 announces measures to boost tourism, including heritage site development, medical tourism hubs, eco-trails, and a National Institute of Hospitality.
The Union Budget for 2026-27 strategically places Odisha at the core of India's economic expansion, with 20 new inland waterways announced to boost transport, trade, and coastal economy.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces community-owned SHE Marts in Union Budget 2026 to empower women SHG entrepreneurs, building on Lakhpati Didi success.
The Indian government announces formation of 'Education to Employment and Enterprise' committee to promote services sector growth, assess AI impact on jobs, and propose skill development measures.
Union Budget 2026 allocates Rs 1,102 crore for salaries, allowances, travel of ministers, entertainment of state guests, and pensions for ex-governors. Details on expenditure provisions.
The Indian National Congress has strongly criticized the Union Budget 2026, labeling it as 'totally lacklustre' and failing to address key economic challenges facing the nation.