Mamata Slams Budget 2026: 'Nothing for Common Man'
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticizes Union Budget 2026-27, calling it 'Humpty Dumpty' and claiming it offers nothing for the common man. Details on new tax slabs and price changes.
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BKU Charuni Criticises Union Budget 2026-27 as Anti-Farmer
Bharatiya Kisan Union (Charuni) strongly criticises Union Budget 2026-27, calling it anti-farmer and disappointing. The union highlights absence of MSP legal guarantee, inadequate PM-Kisan assistance, and rising input costs.
Amarinder, Warring Slam Sidhu's Mental Health Comments
Former Punjab CM Amarinder Singh and Congress leader Raja Warring have strongly condemned Navjot Kaur Sidhu's recent remarks questioning their mental health, calling them inappropriate and disrespectful.
Sena UBT Slams Budget 2026 for Market Fall, Maharashtra Ignored
Shiv Sena UBT MP Priyanka Chaturvedi and leader Aaditya Thackeray criticize Union Budget 2026-27 for failing economic expectations, BSE stock declines, and overlooking Maharashtra's contributions.
Karnataka Tax Share Up Slightly in 16th Finance Commission
Karnataka's tax share under the 16th Finance Commission is 4.131%, a 14% increase from the previous commission. However, CM Siddaramaiah expresses disappointment over lower SDRF and local body grants.
Budget 2026: FM Proposes PF Trust Reforms for Simplified Admin
Union Budget 2026 introduces rationalisation of employer PF contributions, aiming to ease administration and establish a single regulator for PF trusts, as explained by officials.
Mob Attacks YSRCP Leader's House in Andhra Pradesh
A mob attacked YSRCP leader Jogi Ramesh's house in Krishna district, with stone pelting and arson reported. The incident follows his alleged remarks on a TDP minister, leading to political outcry and accusations of law and order breakdown in Andhra Prades
Raut: Ajit Pawar's Party Blocked NCP Unification
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut alleges that members from Ajit Pawar's faction obstructed attempts to reunite NCP groups. He also dismisses speculation about Sharad Pawar aligning with BJP post-merger.
Budget 2026-27: Rs 53.47 Lakh Crore Total Expenditure Detailed
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents Union Budget 2026-27 with Rs 53.47 lakh crore total expenditure. Key allocations to finance, defence, agriculture, education, health ministries outlined under kartavya framework.
Fadnavis: Unaware of NCP Merger Talks Between Ajit, Sharad Pawar
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis stated he was unaware of any merger talks between NCP factions led by Ajit and Sharad Pawar, questioning claims of a February 12 announcement date.
Budget 2026: 7 City Economic Regions, Rs 5,000 Cr Allocation
Union Budget 2026-27 proposes seven City Economic Regions including Bengaluru, Varanasi, and Surat with Rs 5,000 crore allocation. Two new schemes receive over Rs 2,000 crore funding.
Delhi Lawyer Beaten in Road Rage Incident with Black Thar
A lawyer was brutally thrashed with sticks in a violent road rage incident involving a black Mahindra Thar in Delhi's Mukherjee Nagar area. The attack occurred near a restaurant on January 25 evening, with the accused still at large.
Budget 2026-27: Farm Funds Mixed, Research Cut Amid Price Slump
Union Budget 2026-27 allocates funds for high-value crops, livestock, and fisheries to promote diversification, but slashes agricultural research spending despite climate risks and falling farm incomes.
Chandigarh seizes 39 cars in Manimajra market drive
Municipal Corporation Chandigarh impounded 39 illegally parked and abandoned vehicles in Manimajra's Sector 13 motor market during a joint enforcement drive to address traffic congestion and public space encroachment.
Budget's CER Scheme Opens Door for Karnataka's Tier-2 Cities
The Union Budget 2026-27 proposes City Economic Regions with Rs 5,000 crore funding over five years, offering Karnataka's tier-2 and tier-3 cities like Mysuru and Mangaluru a chance for organized urban development beyond Bengaluru's dominance.
Budget 2026: AI Tool Bharat-VISTAAR, Coastal Farming to Aid Farmers
Union Budget 2026-27 introduces Bharat-VISTAAR, a multilingual AI tool for farmers, and focuses on high-value crops in coastal and hilly regions to enhance agricultural productivity and income.
Moradabad Schoolgirls' Friendship Tested by Anti-Conversion Law
Six school friends in Moradabad face police investigation under UP's anti-conversion law after helping a Hindu friend wear a burqa. The incident highlights how political rhetoric affects everyday relationships.
Mamata Slams Centre's Budget 2026 as 'Humpty Dumpty'
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticizes Union Budget 2026-27, calling it 'Humpty Dumpty' and claiming it offers nothing for the common man. Details on tax slabs, price changes, and political reactions.
SIT Probes CJ Roy's Death, Karnataka Home Minister Confirms
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara announced that a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has started investigating the death of Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Roy in Bengaluru, with a focus on uncovering the truth behind the incident.
Chidambaram Criticizes Union Budget 2026 as Economic Failure
Former finance minister P Chidambaram sharply criticized the Union Budget 2026-27, calling it a failed test of economic strategy. He questioned if the government read the Economic Survey and highlighted budget measures affecting prices.
NYPD Officer Killed by Drunk Driver on Morning Commute
Nassau County Police Officer Patricia Espinosa, 42, was fatally struck by an intoxicated driver while heading to work. The tragedy leaves behind her 2-year-old daughter and a law enforcement family in mourning.
Karnataka CM Slams Union Budget 2026 as Disappointing
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has expressed strong disappointment with the Union Budget 2026, calling it lacking in foresight and failing to address key state concerns.
UP Political Leaders Give Mixed Reactions to Union Budget 2026-27
Uttar Pradesh's political leaders offer contrasting views on Union Budget 2026-27. CM Yogi Adityanath praises it as welfare-oriented, while SP chief Akhilesh Yadav criticizes it as BJP's 'invisible ledger' of corruption.
Budget 2026: 5 Key Gains for West Bengal Under Purvodaya
Union Budget 2026 outlines Purvodaya roadmap with major infrastructure projects for West Bengal including freight corridors, high-speed rail, jute revival, medical tourism hub, and green mobility initiatives.
Opposition Criticizes Modi Govt's 'Directionless' Budget 2026
Congress President Kharge leads opposition criticism, accusing the Modi government of lacking ideas and failing to address India's economic, social, and political challenges in the Union Budget 2026.
PM Internship Scheme Sees Sharp Funding Cut in Budget 2026
The Union Budget 2026-27 has slashed funding for the PM Internship Scheme to ₹4,799.96 crore, less than half of FY26's allocation, following poor response and high dropout rates.
Fadnavis Unaware of Feb 12 Pawar Merger Date
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has stated he is not aware of the February 12 merger date mentioned by Sharad Pawar. This comes after Pawar's claim about talks with his nephew's party.
Assam CM Sarma Warns 'Miyas' of Troubles While in Power
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has warned that Bengali-speaking Muslims, referred to as 'Miyas,' will face difficulties as long as he remains in power, calling them illegal Bangladeshis and accusing them of various issues ahead of state election
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Praises Union Budget 2026 for Viksit Bharat
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta praised the Union Budget 2026-27, calling it a step towards PM Modi's Viksit Bharat vision. She highlighted provisions for youth employment, heritage conservation, and disaster management grants.
Sitharaman Counters Rahul Gandhi on Economy
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman strongly rebutted Rahul Gandhi's criticism, emphasizing India's strong economic fundamentals and government's direct outreach to common citizens through welfare schemes during post-Budget media interaction.
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