Kerala Questions Rare Earth Corridor Intent in Union Budget
The CPI(M)-led Kerala government questions the Union Budget's rare earth corridor proposal, expressing concerns about resource exploitation and state control over mineral wealth.
Category : Politics
Budget 2026: Delhi Police Gets Rs 12,503 Crore
Delhi Police receives Rs 12,503 crore allocation in Union Budget 2026 for operational expenses, model traffic system development, and enhanced NCR communication network.
Tharoor: What's in Budget 2026 for Kerala?
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor criticizes Union Budget 2026 for lacking specific allocations for Kerala, noting only mentions of fishermen and coconuts while expressing disappointment over the absence of the All India Institute of Ayurveda announcement.
Opposition Leaders Criticize Budget 2026-27 as Ignoring Economic Distress
Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge strongly criticized the Union Budget 2026-27, calling it blind to India's economic crises including unemployment, falling manufacturing, and rural distress.
Budget 2026: Opposition Muted, Akhilesh Criticizes Neglect of Key Sectors
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth consecutive Budget in Lok Sabha, met with subdued Opposition protests. Akhilesh Yadav calls it 'beyond comprehension' for the poor, alleging neglect in education and health sectors.
Budget 2026: Bengal Election Focus with Freight Corridor
Union Budget 2026 highlights Bengal with the Dankuni-Surat freight corridor to cut logistics costs and boost sustainable cargo movement, alongside industrial push ahead of elections.
Budget 2026: Duty Cuts for Clean Energy Equipment
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces customs duty exemptions for equipment and raw materials to develop domestic clean power infrastructure, including battery storage and nuclear energy.
Mamata Banerjee Calls Budget 2026 'Humpty Dumpty' Amid Market Chaos
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticizes Union Budget 2026 as a 'Humpty Dumpty Budget' after market volatility, while PM Modi hails it as historic for Viksit Bharat vision.
BJP Hails Budget 2026 as Foundation for Developed India by 2047
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has praised the Union Budget 2026, calling it a foundational blueprint for achieving a developed India by 2047 under the Viksit Bharat vision.
Budget 2026: Big Infrastructure Push for Uttar Pradesh
Union Budget 2026-27 announces two high-speed rail corridors from Varanasi, inland waterways ship repair ecosystem, and Hastinapur archaeological site development for Uttar Pradesh ahead of state elections.
Rahul Gandhi Slams Budget 2026 as Blind to India's Real Issues
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has strongly criticized the Union Budget 2026, accusing it of failing to address India's pressing crises like unemployment and inflation, while calling for more inclusive economic policies.
Budget 2026: India Allows Foreign Funding for Apple Manufacturers
India's Union Budget 2026 introduces a rule change permitting foreign firms to fund equipment for manufacturers in customs-bonded areas, benefiting Apple until 2030-31.
Kharge Slams Union Budget 2026 as Visionless, Offers No Solutions
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has strongly criticized the Union Budget 2026, stating it lacks a clear policy vision and fails to provide solutions for key economic challenges facing India.
Mamata Banerjee Criticizes Union Budget 2026 as Visionless
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee harshly criticizes the Union Budget 2026-27, calling it anti-poor and alleging no funds allocated to Bengal ahead of state elections.
Five Years of Waiting for Justice: Jhanvi's Parents
Nidhi Kukreja, mother of Jhanvi, attends court hearings regularly, balancing work and family while seeking justice for her daughter's 2020 murder in Mumbai.
Budget 2026: West Bengal Gains from Freight Corridor, Tourism Push
Union Budget 2026 includes major infrastructure projects for West Bengal, including a new freight corridor from Dankuni to Surat, Durgapur industrial development, and tourism enhancements.
Sitharaman's Budget Saree Sparks Political Debate
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's choice of a Tamil Nadu Kanjeevaram silk saree for Budget 2026 has ignited political discussions, with Shiv Sena UBT MP Priyanka Chaturvedi claiming her prediction about the attire's electoral messaging proved accurate
Budget 2026: Tax Holiday Till 2047 for Data Centre Investments
Union Budget 2026 provides tax holiday until 2047 for foreign companies offering cloud services globally using Indian data centre infrastructure, with mandatory service provision to Indian customers.
Budget 2026: Zero Customs Duty on Cancer, Rare Disease Drugs
Union Budget 2026 proposes removal of customs duty on 17 high-cost cancer drugs and expands exemption to drugs for seven more rare diseases, offering significant financial relief to patients.
Budget 2026-27: Tech Sector Gets Major Boost with Tax Holidays & AI
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2026-27 announces transformative measures for India's tech sector, including a 20-year tax holiday for foreign cloud firms, ISM 2.0, and Bharat-VISTAAR AI tool for farmers.
History of Military Motorcycle Display Teams in India
Explore the fascinating journey of Despatch Riders from dangerous wartime messengers to celebrated display teams like Dare Devils, Tornadoes, and Shvet Ashva, now performing in Republic Day parades.
Defence Budget Hits ₹7.85L Cr in First Post-Sindoor Budget
India's defence allocation jumps to ₹7.85 lakh crore in Budget 2026, emphasizing operational readiness and domestic manufacturing amid regional security challenges.
Budget 2026: Custom Duty Exemption on Aircraft Parts
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces basic custom duty exemption on aircraft components in Union Budget 2026 to boost manufacturing sector, effective immediately.
Budget 2026 Focuses on AI Talent and Youth Upskilling
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2026 emphasizes AI talent development and youth upskilling to prepare India for technology-driven opportunities across sectors.
Budget 2026: Rs 250 Cr for Voter IDs, Rs 500 Cr for Poll Expenses
Union Budget 2026 allocates Rs 250 crore for Election Photo Identity Cards and Rs 500 crore for Lok Sabha poll expenditure. Centre and states share EPIC costs equally based on elector numbers.
Budget 2026: AI-Powered Bharat Vistaar for Farmers
Union Budget 2026-27 launches Bharat Vistaar, an AI-driven multilingual platform offering region-specific advisories to farmers on weather, soil, pests, and irrigation in local languages.
Budget 2026: 6 Nuts That Got Government Attention & Why
Union Budget 2026-27 emphasizes high-value agriculture with special focus on six nuts: walnuts, coconut, cashews, almonds, cocoa, and pine nuts. This strategic move aims to enhance farmer incomes, boost exports, and achieve self-reliance in key sectors by
Woman Constable Gajula Soumya Killed by Drug Dealers in Nizamabad
24-year-old Excise constable Gajula Soumya died after being run over by a ganja-laden vehicle during a late-night operation in Nizamabad, Telangana. Her sacrifice has sparked outrage and calls for better safety for security personnel.
Praful Patel Denies NCP President Rumors Amid Maharashtra Politics
Praful Patel refutes media reports about his appointment as NCP National President, calling them baseless. Raj Thackeray comments on ongoing political developments in Maharashtra, highlighting the party's regional identity.
Budget 2026: VB-G RAM G Gets Rs 95,692 Cr, MGNREGS Rs 30,000 Cr
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.
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