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'Historic' Budget reflects aspirations of 140 crore Indians: PM Modi

PM Modi said this year's budget presents an ambitious roadmap to give new momentum to the 'Make in India' and 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiatives

Budget 2026: Government pegs fiscal deficit a tad lower at 4.3% of GDP for FY27

The debt-to-GDP ratio is estimated to be 55.6% of GDP in Budget Estimate (BE) 2026-27, compared to 56.1% of GDP in Revised Estimate (RE) 2025-26

Decoding Budget 202627 | What the numbers mean

Our reporters join us live to decode the Union Budget 202627. We break down sector-wise allocations, policy signals, and what the budget means fo

Tiger crosses river Godavari, returns to human habitations from Papikonda National Park

The same tiger was last sighted entering into Papikonda National Park via Eluru district on January 29

Union Budget 2026: Will bolster Indias global image as attractive investment destination, says Amit Shah

The Union Home Minister said the Budget reflects the vision of a developed India by 2047 and the roadmap for the next 25 years

India to borrow record 17.2 lakh crore rupees in fiscal year 2027

MUMBAI, Feb 1 (Reuters) Indias central government will borrow a record 17.2 lakh crore rupees ($187.6 billion) in fiscal year 202627, with the b

What a 12-hour work day can do to your metabolic, mental and reproductive health

While 12 hours over four days may sound beneficial in terms of commutes and flexibility, the reality is that extended work hours can have detrime

If US initiates war, itll be regional, says Irans supreme leader

Dubai: Irans supreme leader warned the United States on Sunday, February 1 that if they start a war, this time it will be a regional war. The com

Government allocates Rs 2,000 Cr for UPI, RuPay incentives in Union Budget 2026

The incentives have become crucial for digital payment companies as UPI and RuPay debit card transactions currently operate under a zero merchant

Panchaganga Express to continue to run with five additional coaches for a month

The Railways had augmented two 3-tier AC Economy, two general second class and one second class sleeper coaches from June 11 from Bengaluru-end a

Statue of Ramasamy Reddiyar to be installed on Omandurar Govt. Medical College campus: Stalin

Union Budget 2026: What is in store for women?Find out here

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-2027 on Sunday, February 1, broadening the Nari Shakti vision with Rs 4.49 la

Union Budget rolls out roadmap to digitise heritage and open up archaeological sites

Finance Minister announced National Destination Digital Knowledge Grid to document all places of significance

Union Budget 2026: Here is what gets cheaper, what gets costlier

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, in the 2026 Union Budget presentation, proposed changes in duty cuts, making some item

Budget 2026: Govt to increase duty-free limit for seafood, leather exports

New Delhi: The government on Sunday proposed an increase in the duty-free import limit for specified inputs used in the export of processed seafo

Yaksha Rangayana to stage Somiya Soubhagya on Feb 2

Sensex, Nifty slide as Budget hikes commodity trade tax

Mumbai: Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled on Sunday, February 1, trade after the Budget proposed to raise Securities Transa

Budget places infra at heart of India's journey towards 'Viksit Bharat2047': Nitin Gadkari

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday presented the Union Budget 2026-27 in the Lok Sabha.

Govt to train 20,000 vets, push fisheries: Sitharamans Budget 2026

New Delhi: In a major push to diversify rural incomes and create employment opportunities beyond traditional farming, Finance Minister Nirmala Si

Union Budget 2026: Govt to set up SHE Marts for women entrepreneurs

New Delhi: Building on the success of the Lakhpati Didi scheme, community-owned retail shops will be set up for the women entrepreneurs from self

J&K | Two PDD Employees Dies In Poonch Road Accident

Poonch, Feb 1 : Two employees of the Power Development Department (PDD) lost their lives in a road accident that occurred in the Jandrola area of

India Trashes Pakistans Allegations Of Indian Hand In Disturbing Peace In Balochistan

New Delhi, Feb 1: India on Sunday categorically rejected as baseless Pakistans allegations of an Indian hand in attempts to disturb peace in Balo

Kankanady Old Road cleaned during Ramakrishna Missions monthly cleanliness drive

Volunteers cleared three black-spots and created awareness among local residents about keeping their surroundings clean

Over Rs 95,000 Crore Allocated For VB-G RAM G, MGNREGA Gets Rs 30,000 Crore In Budget

New Delhi, Jan 1: As the VB-G RAM G scheme is set to be rolled out, the Centre has allocated Rs 95,692.31 crore for it, while an allocation of Rs

Dedicated rare earth corridors in TN, Kerala, would promote mining: CII

The Union Budget 2026 proposal towards establishment of Rare Earth Corridors would help promote mining, processing, research and manufacturing an

Union Budget 2026: Securities Transaction Taxes for derivatives on futures and options trade increased

The Budget also proposed changes in taxation of buybacks, which involves companies repurchasing their own shares from existing shareholders usual

PM Modi terms Union Budget 2026-27 'highway of opportunities', says it reflects empowered presence of nation's feminine strength

Budget 2026-27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the Union Budget 2026-27 as historic and a roadmap for Viksit Bharat 2047. He highlighted its

Budget 2026: Community-owned SHE Marts to be set up for women SHG entrepreneurs, says FM Sitharaman

Budget 2026: New retail outlets called 'SHE Marts' will be established for women entrepreneurs. These community-owned shops are a progression fro

Sitharaman extends tax sops to cooperative societies

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced tax benefits for cooperatives, extending profit deductions to cattle feed and cotton seed supply. I

LIVE | Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation post Union Budget 2026-27

Union Budget 2026: Where the money comes from and goes | Infographics

The key sources of revenue and the allocation of funds in the Union Budget.

Ladakh Gets Rs 4,869.31 Crore Allocation In Union Budget 202627

NEW DELHI, Feb 1: The Union government on Sunday proposed an allocation of Rs 4,869.31 crore for the Union Territory of Ladakh for the financial

Budget 2025 vs 2026: How far has India come since the last money manual

Budget 2026 sets a transformative blueprint, prioritizing robust public investment and forward-thinking reforms. This marks a clear departure fro

The Night Manager Season 2 Finale Episode 6 release time, schedule and how to watch: Global streaming timings for all regions and what to expect

The Night Manager Season 2 Finale Episode 6 release time, schedule and how to watch details when the final episode airs in the US and UK, where t

Kerala for All conclave: Kerala urged to build world-class accessibility model in tourism

Suman Billa, Additional Secretary and Director General, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, stresses the need to think about accessibility

Union Budget 2026: Drugs to get cheaper, mental health, Ayurveda promoted

New Delhi: Basic customs duty will be exempted on 17 drugs for patients suffering from cancer and non-communicable diseases, while medicines for

Budget 2026: 10 key announcements for India Inc

Budget 2026 Key Announcements: The Union Budget 2026-27 reshapes Corporate India with ten key moves. Infrastructure spending rises significantly.

Union Budget 2026-27: J&K Gets Rs 43290 Crore, Nearly Rs 2000 Crore More Than Current Year

JAMMU, Feb 1: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed Rs 43290.29 crore for Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory in the Union Bud

Budget 2026: Major Tourism Push in Northeast; 5 New Hubs, Buddhist Circuits to be developed

Budget 2026-27: Medicines, Mobile phones, solar panels cheaper; alcohol, cigarettes costlier, here's what FM Nirmala Sitharaman says

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday presented her ninth consecutive Union Budget, and with this, all eyes are now on the items th

1 crore ex-gratia to young Constable Sowmyas family; Telangana CM orders stringent against those responsible for her death

Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao also announced a Government job to Somwyas brother and the constables salary payment till her scheduled retir

Ram Charan hospital visit with daughter turns chaotic, video viral

Hyderabad: Telugu star Ram Charan and his wife Upasana Konidela have welcomed twins, a baby boy and a baby girl, on Saturday, January 31. The hap

Anand Mahindra wonders why the world is not flocking to this The Dalai Lama-linked Key Monastery: Check how to reach, best time to visit

Anand Mahindra Sunday Wanderer: Industrialist Anand Mahindra recently shared details about the stunning Key Monastery in Himachal Pradesh's Spiti

Union Budget 2026-27: Finance Minister Sitharaman proposes incentives of 100 crore for single bond issuance by municipal corporations

The Finance Minister also announced restructuring of REC Limited and PFC as part of the government's public sector financial institution strength

Union Budget 2026: push for technology, planetary science in space programme

Capital expenditure is projected to grow by 20% compared to the revised estimates of 2025-2026, signalling a renewed push for hardware and missio

Budget 2026: Heres all that India Inc gets from Sitharamans budget

Union Budget: India's General Budget 2026-27 offers significant policy packages for Indian industry. FM Sitharaman has proposed relief and long-t

6 Times John Abrahams Shirtless Moments Broke the Internet

Across films, photoshoots, and vacations, John Abrahams shirtless moments became cultural events, proving discipline, confidence, and charisma ne

Finance Minister announces 5 university townships near major industrial logistic hubs in Union Budget

Ms. Sitharaman also announced the setting up of one girls' hostel in every district of the country

Bengaluru woman murdered, domestic help found dead at home in Mico Layout

Though the incident occurred around midnight, the matter came to light at around 4.30 a.m. when the victims husband, who had returned from Dubai

BRS Cadres Protest across Telangana over SIT Notice to KCR in Phone Tapping Case

The case pertains to allegations of widespread unauthorised and illegal phone surveillance and interception involving politicians, businessmen, j

FM Proposes Extending Deadline for Revised I-T Returns to March 31

New Delhi, Feb 1: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed extending the deadline for filing revised income tax (I-T) returns from

Union Budget: FM proposes tax holiday for global cloud, data centre companies for 20 years

During the Union Budget 2026 presentation, the Minister also proposed providing a safe harbour of 15% on cost, in case the company providing data

Union Budget 2026: FM extends tax exemption for lithium-ion battery equipment

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, announced an extension of basic customs duty exemption on capital goods use

Budget: Tax holiday till 2047 for foreign cloud firms using data centers in India

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, proposed tax holiday till 2047 for foreign companies that provide cloud ser

Union Budget 2026: 5 regional medical hubs to be set up to boost medical tourism

New Delhi: Giving an impetus to medical tourism, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed launching a scheme to support state

Bhaskar Hegde had a profound impact on shaping the future of journalism students: Shraddha Amith

Hegde, who retired from service after 33 years as a lecturer and head of journalism department at SDM College, Ujire, was felicitated

Finance Minister Proposes One-Time Concession for SEZs Selling to Domestic Market

Eligible SEZ units can sell limited products domestically, improving capacity utilization and ensuring fairness with DTA units.

Union Budget 2026: Eleven mentions of AI in Nirmala Sitharamans address are the highest ever for an FMs speech

The Union Budget 2026 speech saw the term Artificial Intelligence (AI) mentioned a record eleven times by the Finance Minister

PFC, REC rallies 6 pc as FM Sitharaman unveils restructuring plan in Budget

New Delhi: Shares of PFC and REC surged up to 6 per cent on Sunday, February 1, after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the restructu

Union Budget 2026 industry reactions LIVE: FM Sitharaman raises STT for futures trading

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth Union Budget in Parliament on Sunday (February 1, 2026)

Union Budget 2026-27: Totally lacklustre, says Congress

The speech was also non-transparent since it gave no idea whatsoever of budgetary allocations for key programmes and schemes, Jairam Ramesh said

Sensex, Nifty Tumble as Budget Raises Securities Transaction Tax

After fluctuating in early trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex later bounced back but pared all gains amid the Budget presentation.

Nandyal MP Shabari condemns Ambati Rambabus remarks against Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu

Nandyal MP Byreddy Shabari said it has become a habit for the YSRCP leaders to make humiliating and disparaging remarks against the ruling party

Union Budget: National Destination Digital Knowledge Grid to be set up

National Institute of Hospitality aims to connect academia, industry, and government to enhance tourism by improving hospitality management educa

Sea Of Colour As Malaysia's Hindus Mark Thaipusam With Piercings And Prayer

The festival is also celebrated in India, Singapore and other areas with large Hindu Tamil communities.

FM Nirmala Sitharaman proposes duty-free imports of certain specified inputs for leather exports sector

Union Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced measures to boost exports. Duty-free imports for leather inputs will be allowed.

Budget 2026: Check what gets cheaper in Union Budget this year

Union Budget 2026 Cheaper List: The Budget announced a series of duty cuts and tax rationalisations aimed at easing costs for consumers, exporter

Amrit Udyan To Open for Public From Feb 3

New Delhi, Feb 1: The iconic Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan will open for public viewing from Tuesday, February 3, President Droupadi Murmu in

Ashes of Creation future in jeopardy: CEO of Intrepid Studios Steven Sharif steps down, boards WARN Act sends video game in cold storage; heres what you need to know

Ambitious MMORPG Ashes of Creation faces an uncertain future after its lead designer resigned over ethical disagreements with the board. This tri

Centre to Develop Mountain Trails in APs Araku Valley, J&K

Turtle trails along key nesting sites in the coastal areas of Odisha, Karnataka and Kerala; and Bird watching trails along the Pulikat lake in An

Union Budget: Govt Brings IT Services Under Single Category

Sitharaman also said that safe harbour approvals for IT services will now be processed through an automated, rule-based system

Social Memes Over Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2026

As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivered the Union Budget 2026, memes galore on social media platforms

Three Ayurveda institutes to be set up to strengthen research: Sitharaman

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, proposed to set up three new All India Institutes of Ayurveda to strengthen

Budget 2026 redraws education roadmap with girls hostels, AI and skills focus

Education Budget 2026: The Union Budget 2026-27 prioritizes education and skills for India's future growth. A new committee will connect educatio

When Calls the Heart Season 13 Episode 5 release time, schedule, what to expect and how to watch: Global streaming timings for all regions, Episode 4 recap

When Calls the Heart Season 13 Episode 5 release time, schedule, what to expect and how to watch explains when the new episode airs, where to str

New Tax Act, Lower TCS, Easier Filings: Your Direct Tax Guide From Budget 2026

One of the biggest consumer wins is the sharp cut in TCS on overseas tour packages, now a flat 2 percent with no threshold, compared with the ear

U19 World Cup Live: Fresh 'Handshake Drama' As Pak Ask India To Bat First

India U19 vs Pakistan U19 LIVE Score, World Cup 2026: Aaron George and Vaibhav Suryavanshi have started the proceedings for India in the U19 Worl

Union Budget 2026-27 | Three of seven high-speed rail corridors to connect Hyderabad

Telangana CM orders action in excise cop death linked to ganja-laden car

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday, February 1 directed the police to take strict action against those responsible for

Union Budget: Five Medical Hubs Planned to Promote Tourism

Sitharaman announced three new All India Institutes of Ayurveda to boost research in traditional medicine, highlighting global acceptance of Ayur

Budget 2026: Check what gets cheaper and costlier in Union Budget this year

Union Budget 2026 Cheaper Costlier List: Several items will become cheaper due to duty cuts. These include overseas tourism packages and energy t

Kerala for All conclave: Accessible tourism no longer a niche segment but mainstream imperative, says Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan

Speaking after inaugurating Kerala for All conclave organised by Kerala Tourism and The Hindu Group in Kochi, Pinarayi Vijayan says Kerala is com

Union Budget 2026: Leather Goods To TVs, What Gets Cheaper And Costlier?

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday presented the Union Budget 2026.

FM lists steps to boost semiconductors during Budget speech

Graduation ceremony held at Christ PU colleges

FM Extends Tax Exemption on Capital Goods for Lithium-Ion Battery Production

Finance Minister plans to exempt basic customs duty on sodium anti Monet imports for solar glass production, aiding renewable energy sector growt

Thai Poosam festival: Devotees get a glimpse of Jyothi Darshan at Vadalur

Devotees from Tamil Nadu and neighbouring Puducherry thronged the Sathya Gnana Sabha to catch a glimpse of the holy light placed in the sanctum s

Jr NTR congratulates RRR co-star Ram Charan on the arrival of twins

Mumbai: Congratulations have been pouring in for Ram Charan and Upasana Konidela as the couple welcomed their twins- a girl and a boy. Ram Charan

Nirmala Sitharaman budget day sarees: The hidden political and cultural meaning behind the finance minister's fashion choice for B-days

A visual journey through nine Union Budgets, each marked by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's thoughtfully curated sarees that celebrate Indi

Income tax law comes into force from April 1: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the Income Tax Act, 2025, will be implemented from April 1, 2026, replacing the existing six-decade