Politics

Telangana: KTR accuses Congress of "diversion, subversion and per

KTR launched an attack on the state government, saying, "Ever since the Congress party assumed office in Telangana, all that they have done is nothing but diversion, subversion and perversion."

2026-02-01T22:43:50.233392+00:00 IST

Police detain BRS workers protesting SIT questioning of KCR

On January 30, the SIT probing the phone-tapping case issued fresh notices to KCR. Several BRS leaders, including KCR's son, KT Rama Rao, and nephew, T. Harish Rao, were earlier questioned in connection with the case.

2026-02-01T18:14:52.649213+00:00 IST

Change of govt in Kerala is absolutely indispensable: Tharoor on

Speaking to ANI on the Kerala elections, Tharoor said, "I think it's absolutely indispensable that there should be a change of government. The Left has been ruling for 10 years now, and they just proposed a budget a couple of days ago, which was completely based on funds they don't have, and funds that the Centre is not willing to give them."

2026-02-01T18:09:32.733971+00:00 IST

Maharashtra most ignored, says Aaditya Thackeray

"Yes it's a Union Budget and we're supposed to be speaking of the entire nation. But the nation is made up of states, and in the last decade, the bjp has changed the rules. Maharashtra, the largest contributor to the union govt's treasury, is not even an afterthought. Be it GDP, GST, Income Tax, we're the largest contributors.. and proportionally most ignored!" he wrote.

2026-02-01T17:17:21.093973+00:00 IST

"BCCI should not compromise the country’s honour": Masood

Congress MP Imran Masood on Sunday criticised India's consideration of playing Pakistan in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, saying the BCCI should not compromise the country's honour.

2026-02-01T16:47:37.951000+00:00 IST

Underwhelming Budget, says Shashi Tharoor

"One thing that I will say as an MP from Kerala is my profound disappointment that even in an election year, the BJP did not see fit, the government did not see fit to give my state what its fair share," he said.

2026-02-01T16:43:31.688204+00:00 IST

R Ashoka lauds Union Budget 2026-27

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly, R Ashoka, on Sunday welcomed the Union Budget 2026, praising Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for presenting a tax-neutral budget and highlighting key provisions for Karnataka, including railways, sandalwood plantation and tourism.

2026-02-01T16:08:17.779071+00:00 IST

"Budget offered no noteworthy benefits to Odisha": Naveen Patnaik

"I express my disappointment on the #Budget2026 presented today by the Union Government. The budget has offered no noteworthy benefits to #Odisha and its people. The anticipation from the people of Odisha was that the double engine government would offer a growth momentum with focus on infrastructure, job creation and additional allocation which is due to the state. The state has received very little," Patnaik wrote.

2026-02-01T15:15:00.794377+00:00 IST

Union Budget undermines cooperative federalism: Sridhar

Referring to Article 1 of the Constitution, which defines India as a "Union of States", the Minister said national development was inseparable from the financial strength and autonomy of the States. However, he alleged that this constitutional principle had been ignored in the present Budget.

2026-02-01T15:14:18.894781+00:00 IST

'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

'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

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

"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

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

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

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

Chidambaram slams Budget for ignoring key economic challenges

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Sunday said the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament earlier in the day "failed the test of economic strategy and economic statesmanship."

2026-02-01T12:49:17.603524+00:00 IST

Budget 2026 reflects PM Modi’s ‘Reform Express’ vision: Rijiju

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday hailed the Union Budget 2026, calling it a strong reflection of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a "Reform Express" aimed at building a "Viksit Bharat".

2026-02-01T12:42:04.295782+00:00 IST

Exclusion of Kerala from High-Speed Rail is indefensible: Tharoor

"The announcement of 7 new High-Speed Rail Corridors across India is welcome for the nation, but the glaring exclusion of Kerala is indefensible. We are a high-density state crying out for modern transit," he said.

2026-02-01T12:15:41.346240+00:00 IST

"Mere rhetoric not enough...": BSP chief Mayawati

"In the budget presented by the Central Government in the country's Parliament today, regarding various schemes, projects, promises, and assurances, the future outcomes of these seem to suggest that while their names are grand and lofty, it would be better if their manifestations on the ground are not diminished or insignificant. Therefore, for the welfare of all sections of society, mere rhetoric is not enough; implementation with genuine intent is also essential," Mayawati wrote.

2026-02-01T12:13:30.226437+00:00 IST