Rahul Gandhi Slams Budget 2026 as 'Blind to India's Crises'
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi strongly criticizes Union Budget 2026-27, calling it directionless and neglectful of unemployment, farmer distress, and inequality issues.
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Infrastructure Risk Guarantee Fund Proposed in Budget 2026
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced an Infrastructure Risk Guarantee Fund during her Budget 2026-27 speech to address private developers' construction phase risks.
BJP Blames Kerala Govt for Not Implementing Central Projects
BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar criticizes Kerala government for not implementing central projects after Union Budget, highlighting Modi government's economic achievements.
India Rejects Pakistan's Balochistan Allegations
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.
KCR Agrees to Hyderabad Questioning in Phone-Tapping Case
Former Telangana CM K Chandrashekar Rao appears before SIT in Hyderabad after venue dispute, as BRS supporters rally amid widening surveillance investigation.
Finance Commission: 41% Tax Share for States Till 2031
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.
Budget 2026-27: ₹1.25L Cr for Rural Job Schemes MGNREGA & VB-G RAM G
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.
Budget 2026: Rs 5,000 Crore for City Economic Regions
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.
PM Modi: Budget is 'Highway of Opportunities' with Trust-Based Governance
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.
Mamata Banerjee Criticizes Union Budget 2026-27
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 Rejects Pakistan's Balochistan Claims as Deflection
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.
Budget 2026: 20,000 Vets Trained, 500 Water Bodies for Fisheries
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.
Budget 2026: Capital Expenditure Target Rs 12.2 Lakh Crore FY27
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.
Budget 2026: Zero Duty on Monazite to Boost Minerals
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.
Union Budget 2026: What Gets Cheaper, What Gets Costlier
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.
Budget 2026: Rs 95,692 Cr for Viksit Bharat, MGNREGA Rs 30K Cr
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.
Warehouse Fire Sparks Political Storm, Mamata Questions Voter Data
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.
Customs Duty Exemption for Nuclear Projects in Budget 2026
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.
Fadnavis Skips Poll Campaign After Ajit Pawar's Death
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.
Pune: Poll Ink, Baramati Probe, Pawar Meeting & Updates
Key developments from Pune include indelible ink for elections, Baramati airstrip investigation, Supriya Sule meeting Ajit Pawar's mother, civic alerts, and weather conditions.
Budget 2026: Tourism Boost with Heritage, Medical Hubs & Eco Trails
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.
Budget 2026-27 Makes Odisha Key to India's Growth: BJP
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.
SHE Marts for Women SHG Entrepreneurs in Union Budget 2026
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces community-owned SHE Marts in Union Budget 2026 to empower women SHG entrepreneurs, building on Lakhpati Didi success.
Govt Forms Committee to Boost Services Sector via Education-Employment Link
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.
Budget 2026: Rs 1,102 Crore for Ministers' Salaries, Guests
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.
Congress Criticizes Union Budget 2026 as Lacklustre
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.
India Cuts Chabahar Port Aid to Zero in Budget 2026
India's Union Budget 2026-27 eliminates funding for Iran's Chabahar Port, shifting from ₹400 crore. Analysis of impacts on Bangladesh, Maldives, and regional geopolitics amid Middle East tensions.
Budget 2026: Coconut, Cashew, Cocoa Promotion Schemes Announced
The Indian government has announced a new coconut promotion scheme and measures to boost the cashew and cocoa sectors in the Union Budget 2026, aiming to enhance farmer incomes and exports.
Praful Patel Denies NCP President Appointment Reports
NCP working president Praful Patel dismisses media reports about his appointment as party chief after Ajit Pawar's death, calling them baseless. Internal power struggles and merger talks with Sharad Pawar faction continue.
ED Files Chargesheet in Andhra Skills Case, Clears CM Naidu
The Enforcement Directorate has filed a fresh chargesheet in the Andhra Pradesh skills development case, finding no role of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. The case involves alleged irregularities causing Rs 300 crore loss.
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