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Nirmala Sitharaman presents 9th consecutive Union Budget

With this ninth consecutive budget, Sitharaman moves closer to the overall record of 10 budgets held by former Prime Minister Morarji Desai, though Desai's presentations were not all consecutive.

2026-02-01T04:10:24.469579+00:00 IST

Budget 2026: Akhilesh Yadav leaves from Lucknow residence

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday left from her residence in Lucknow ahead of the Union Budget 2026-27, which will be presented in the Parliament today by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

2026-02-01T04:09:30.213044+00:00 IST

Union Budget 2026 to strengthen Viksit Bharat vision: Prem Chand

"The Budget has always been one which will take forward the vision of PM Narendra Modi for Viksit Bharat. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has always presented the Budget keeping interest of women, youth, labourers and farmers in mind. The Budget will be one which keeps in mind fulfilling the vision of Viksit Bharat. I believe that this Budget will bring in something for our state of Rajasthan too," he said.

2026-02-01T04:07:36.636429+00:00 IST

"Keen to see benefits for poll-bound Kerala": Tharoor on Budget

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Sunday said that he is looking forward to announcements for Kerala in the Union Budget 2026-27 as the state is set to hold Assembly elections later this year.

2026-02-01T04:07:06.215692+00:00 IST

Nirmala Sitharaman meets President Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Sitharaman is set to present her ninth consecutive Union Budget, which will see her equal former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram's record and surpass that of Pranab Mukherjee. Former Prime Minister Morarji Desai continues to hold the record for presenting the most Union Budgets in independent India.

2026-02-01T04:03:35.978646+00:00 IST

Commercial LPG price hiked by Rs 49, domestic rates unchanged

Oil marketing companies increased the price of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders by Rs 49, with the new rates coming into effect from Sunday.

2026-02-01T03:54:05.426667+00:00 IST

Rajnath Singh wishes Indian Coast Guard on 50th Raising Day

The Defence Minister in the message noted the efforts by the Coast Guard in "safeguarding our coasts, thwarting illicit activities, responding to natural disasters", underscoring their contribution to "national security and maritime sustainability."

2026-02-01T03:50:57.839708+00:00 IST

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Union Minister Scindia to represent India at Mobile World Congres

Union Minister for Communications, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, is set to lead the Indian delegation at the prestigious Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026, scheduled to take place in Barcelona, Spain, from March 2 to March 5, 2026.

2026-03-01T17:36:55.970037+00:00 IST

IndiGo assures clear communication to passengers amid delays

IndiGo stated that the passengers will be communicated directly to the passengers through their contact details in case the flight operating over the Middle Eastern airspace is affected. It further asked the passengers to explore alternative options or claim a refund, in case of major inconvenience, from the airlines' website.

2026-03-01T17:30:05.260995+00:00 IST

AI Summit Protest Case: Court grants bail to 9 accused, sends one

Delhi's Patiala House court granted bail to nine accused persons arrested in the AI Summit protest case.

2026-03-01T17:25:04.912568+00:00 IST

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"Will not step back even an inch...stand with farmers": Rahul

Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition on Thursday strongly criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, claiming that the he "has a chokehold around his neck" and sold "the country and farmers", asserting that he will not "step back even an inch" even if a Privilege Motion is filed against him.

2026-02-12T16:19:07.723191+00:00 IST

"Kerala fed up of UDF, LDF": PM Modi

"It is clear that Kerala is fed up of LDF and UDF and is looking to BJP-NDA with great hope. Therefore, elected members from BJP-NDA will work at the grassroots and address the challenges faced by the people," he said.

2026-02-12T15:36:06.842659+00:00 IST

Himachal cabinet takes several decisions focusing on public welfar

The State Cabinet, in a meeting held here today under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, approved the Toll Tax Barrier Policy 2026-27 and Excise Policy 2026-27.

2026-02-12T14:34:30.983523+00:00 IST

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Odisha women express hopes from Union Budget 2026-27

Speaking to ANI, Maitri, a female entrepreneur, expressed her hopes for tax reductions on everyday essentials such as gas burners, purifiers, etc. She also highlighted the need for an effective tax structure, stating that women-led businesses should be "tax-free" to create more opportunities.

2026-02-01T03:44:04.674112+00:00 IST

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PM Modi extends birthday wishes to Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

In a post on X, PM Modi praised Sarma's leadership, stating, "Warm birthday wishes to Assam CM Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma Ji. Under his leadership, Assam has made remarkable progress in various sectors. Praying for his long and healthy life in the service of the people."

2026-02-01T03:41:59.245754+00:00 IST

Business

FM Sitharaman leaves with ‘Bahi-Khata’ ahead of Union Budget

Sitharaman is set to present her record ninth consecutive budget today at 11 am in the Lok Sabha.

2026-02-01T03:40:19.568782+00:00 IST

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President Droupadi Murmu extends greetings to Indian Coast Guard

President Droupadi Murmu extended warm greetings to the Indian Coast Guard as the maritime force marks its 50th Raising Day today.

2026-02-01T03:32:11.785918+00:00 IST

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Delhi AQI remains 'Very Poor'; IMD issues yellow alert

Residents woke up to wet weather and light to moderate fog. Despite the rain, the Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the 'Very Poor' category.

2026-02-01T03:24:13.945076+00:00 IST

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Navjot Kaur Sidhu quits Congress, slams Raja Warring

Months after being suspended from Congress, former MLA Navjot Kaur Sidhu resigned from the party, reiterating corruption allegations against the party's Punjab president, Amrinder Singh Raja Warring.

2026-02-01T03:18:29.814463+00:00 IST

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Union Budget 2026: Passengers hope for tax relief

One passenger said he had high hopes for the Budget, praising last year's exercise in which income tax slabs were revised. He said the Budget holds added significance amid the changing global order, as India is emerging as a soft power and strengthening its international relations.

2026-02-01T03:17:15.583338+00:00 IST

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Nirmala Sitharaman arrives at Kartavya Bhawan ahead of Union Budget

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrived at the Kartavya Bhawan on Sunday ahead of presenting the Union Budget 2026-27 in the Lok Sabha during the ongoing Budget session of Parliament.

2026-02-01T03:04:43.009144+00:00 IST

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PM Narendra Modi extends wishes on Indian Coast Guard Raising Day

In a post on X, the official handle of the Indian Coast Guard reposted the Prime Minister's message letter, and captioned the post saying, "The Hon'ble Prime Minister of #India, Shri Narendra Modi, extended his warm wishes to @IndiaCoastGuard on the occasion of 50th raising day. #IndianCoastGuardDay2026 #WeProtect @PMOIndia"

2026-02-01T03:02:29.781703+00:00 IST

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Sitharaman, Chaudhary depart for Kartavya Bhavan

2026-02-01T02:59:36.876736+00:00 IST

Politics

Mamata Banerjee flags "institutional overreach" to CEC over SIR

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar raising serious objections to the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state.

2026-02-01T02:53:29.461986+00:00 IST

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India used space for humanity, not war: AS Kiran Kumar

"India has primarily used space technology for non-military purposes (agriculture, weather, fisheries, telecommunications), while globally it is mostly used for military purposes. In 2008, Chandrayaan-1 discovered water molecules on the moon," he said.

2026-02-01T02:48:21.949988+00:00 IST

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Rajasthan: CM Bhajan Lal Sharma inaugurates AU Jaipur Marathon

Addressing the gathering at the Marathon, the Chief Minister said, "Through national initiatives like Fit India and Khelo India, the government is channelling the energy of our youth toward growth. This is your time. Inspired by the teachings of Swami Vivekananda, Prime Minister Modi is creating a path for you to succeed. India's global prestige is a testament to your hard work, and I am fully confident in the potential of Rajasthan's youth to lead us forward."

2026-02-01T02:40:32.053566+00:00 IST

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“Hope this budget will move development forward”: Suresh Kumar

Uttar Pradesh minister Suresh Kumar Khanna on Sunday said he hopes the Union Budget will accelerate development and generate more employment opportunities.

2026-02-01T02:39:18.643854+00:00 IST