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'Nothing for Goa in Budget 2026-27': Kejriwal

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal slammed the Union Budget 2026-27, saying it completely ignores Goa and lacks a plan to tackle rising inflation and unemployment.

2026-02-01T15:05:46.085299+00:00 IST

"Disgusting abuse against CM Chandrababu Naidu is unforgivable"

Addressing a press conference held at AP Bhavan, New Delhi, after the Budget Session of Parliament, the TDP MPs said Ambati Rambabu's remarks represent a shocking new low in Andhra Pradesh politics and amount to a direct assault on democratic values, public decency and civilised political discourse.

2026-02-01T14:59:20.175974+00:00 IST

Air Marshal Walia takes over as AO C-I-C Eastern Air Command

Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia assumed the appointment of Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Air Command, IAF on February 1, 2026. He is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy and was commissioned in the Fighter stream of the Indian Air Force on 11 June 1988.

2026-02-01T14:53:37.874181+00:00 IST

Union Minister Anupriya Patel hails Budget

Anupriya Pate welcomed the fiscal plan, noting that the country is advancing its independence in the manufacturing and research sectors.

2026-02-01T14:51:27.777870+00:00 IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hails Indian Coast Guard

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday applauded the Indian Coast Guard for their role in fighting against terrorism, human trafficking, and controlling illegal activities and maintaining the maritime security of the country, the Defence Minister's office posted on X.

2026-02-01T14:48:53.533058+00:00 IST

'Yuva Shakti’ budget to accelerate UP growth and employment':Kha

Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna on Sunday hailed Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's 2026-27 budget as the "Yuva Shakti" Budget.

2026-02-01T14:39:54.057331+00:00 IST

Kerala will definitely benefit from Union Budget: Muraleedharan

BJP leader V Muraleedharan on Sunday said the Union Budget 2026 is aimed at creating a Viksit Bharat, with special focus on youth, emerging technologies like AI, and schemes that will benefit multiple states across the country.

2026-02-01T14:38:53.510536+00:00 IST

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'Hard to contact airlines': Passengers stranded at IGI airport am

Amid the escalating Iran-Israel conflict, flight operations at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport have been severely disrupted, resulting in passengers stranded, as many flights to the Middle East are getting cancelled.

2026-03-02T04:18:23.019715+00:00 IST

Panjappur lake emerges as key urban wetland for migratory birds

Tamil Nadu's Panjappur Lake, located in the southern part of the city, continues to function as a vital urban wetland supporting a rich diversity of migratory and resident bird species.

2026-03-02T04:15:04.455068+00:00 IST

J-K: Indian Army Romeo Force donates 20 units of blood at Rajouri

The Indian Army's Romeo Force of the Rashtriya Rifles organised a blood donation camp at the Government Medical College (GMC) Rajouri on Monday, donating over 20 units of blood to bolster the hospital's reserves and support patients in need.

2026-03-02T04:11:45.851566+00:00 IST

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Telangana local body polls: Early trends show lead to Congress

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was in third place, leading in 61 wards, while other parties and independents were ahead in 59 wards.

2026-02-13T07:18:23.951787+00:00 IST

Rijiju says Govt drops planned motion against Rahul Gandhi

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday said that the government has decided to drop its proposed Motion against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over bringing an unpublished memoir of former Army Chief Naravane and his remarks during his budget speech in the Parliament.

2026-02-13T06:42:03.848627+00:00 IST

Entry SOPs changed for TVK Vijay’s Salem public meeting

As a precautionary measure, identity cards of party members and functionaries are being strictly verified at the venue. The rally, scheduled at KVP Garden in Seelanaickenpatti between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM, has been restricted to 4,998 individuals in line with police guidelines. Only those issued QR code-embedded entry passes are being allowed inside, with no exceptions.

2026-02-13T06:37:00.503212+00:00 IST

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FINER Expresses satisfaction with Union Budget 2026–27

The Federation of Industry & Commerce of North Eastern Region (FINER) has expressed its satisfaction with the Union Budget 2026-27, describing it as a well-balanced, growth-oriented budget that addresses the needs of industry while maintaining fiscal discipline.

2026-02-01T14:37:41.523063+00:00 IST

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Union Budget 2026 a visionary step towards Atmanirbhar Bharat

Jai Ram Thakur listened to the live broadcast of the Union Budget speech along with BJP state president Dr Rajiv Bindal at the party's state headquarters in Shimla. Party leaders and workers were also present.

2026-02-01T13:51:29.468508+00:00 IST

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'Rare Earths and critical minerals a prime focus for India'

Noting that critical minerals, rare earths, and permanent magnets are a very important part of manufacturing sector today, Union Minister Electronics and Information Technology has hailed the Union Budget's announcement of Rare Earth Corridors to support the mineral-rich states and said it will help the country develop "a rare-earth permanent magnet manufacturing industry," which will drive sustained growth.

2026-02-01T13:49:23.919756+00:00 IST

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Ladakh LG Kavinder Gupta on Union budget 2026-27

Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta noted that the budget effectively replicates the success of previous religious and cultural corridor projects, driving comprehensive growth across all states and regions.

2026-02-01T13:48:47.655073+00:00 IST

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Budget lacks ambition compared to global economies: Gaurav Gogoi

Speaking on the budget, Gogoi said, "Given its absolute power, the government appears to believe a budget for growth and development is unnecessary. Countries such as the US, the EU, and China have aggressive economic policies, and in comparison, this budget does not reflect the same level of ambition."

2026-02-01T13:43:31.098355+00:00 IST

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"MSMEs backbone of Indian economic system": Manjhi

Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Sunday praised the Union Budget 2026-27, emphasising that Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of the Indian economic system. He highlighted the increase in allocation from Rs 23,168 crore to Rs 24,566 crore, aimed at boosting GDP, production, and exports to make India the world's third-largest economy by 2030 and a developed nation by 2047.

2026-02-01T13:32:10.783569+00:00 IST

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Govt to establish Regional Medical Hubs to boost MVT

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Union Budget today, announced a series of transformative measures aimed at positioning India as a global hub for Medical Value Tourism (MVT) and strengthening the AYUSH ecosystem with a focus on quality, research, employment generation and global outreach, AYUSH said in a press release.

2026-02-01T13:23:11.882521+00:00 IST

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Textiles get top priority as government aims for developed India

Union Textile Minister Giriraj Singh said, "This is a comprehensive and all-encompassing budget. As the Textile Minister, I can only say that this journey, started by PM Modi in 2014-15 from Rs 15-16 lakh, has now gone above Rs 53 lakh today.

2026-02-01T13:22:26.710490+00:00 IST

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Electronics manufacturing grows sixfold in a decade: Vaishnaw

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday highlighted the rapid growth of India's electronics and digital ecosystem, saying the sector has witnessed unprecedented expansion over the last decade and will play a key role in the country's future economic growth.

2026-02-01T13:19:32.983032+00:00 IST

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Union Budget lays roadmap for Vikas Bharat: Vaishnaw

Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the Union Budget presented in Parliament lays out the roadmap for Vikas Bharat, and the railway budget of Rs 2,78,000 crore is a clear step in that direction.

2026-02-01T13:18:13.942951+00:00 IST

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"Special focus on poor, youth, farmers, women...": Mohan Yadav

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday said that the Union Budget 2026 focuses on the poorer sections of society, the growing youth, farmers, and women, underlining the allocation of Rs 1.4 lakh crores for the state.

2026-02-01T13:16:48.107986+00:00 IST

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Budget is not for common people, it is for big corporates: KC Ven

"What is announced for Kerala? Total disappointment for Kerala. For the last ten years, they have been promising to give AIIMS to Kerala. In this budget, there is no mention of the aims for Kerala," he said.

2026-02-01T12:58:49.474163+00:00 IST

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"Mature budget, 20000 crores for CCUS will benefit refineries"

Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Sunday lauded the Union Budget 2026 and said that it is a mature budget. He said that Rs 20,000 crores given for Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) would benefit the refineries.

2026-02-01T12:55:23.883492+00:00 IST

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Very disappointing budget...nothing for Tamil Nadu: Kanimozhi

"Even with elections in mind, they have not announced anything for Tamil Nadu. They are not giving us anything, but then they want to mine rare earth from Tamil Nadu. It is a very disappointing budget," Kanimozhi said.

2026-02-01T12:50:02.313642+00:00 IST