Politics

'Budget 2026-27 focuses on sports infra development':Mandaviya

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday said the Budget 2026-27 focuses on creating jobs for youth and boosting sports.

2026-02-01T12:02:56.059077+00:00 IST

Bring facts, I’ll reply: Sitharaman on Gandhi’s Budget critique

"I don't know what course correction he is referring to. The economy and its fundamentals are strong. Global uncertainty is facing many of our sectors, for whom we have brought in so many different schemes for those small and medium enterprises, for textiles, for leather, for people who are working in the rural areas, schemes for benefiting them, for even the farmer and value addition, for women entrepreneurs, and self-help entrepreneurs," Sitharaman said.

2026-02-01T11:48:02.182818+00:00 IST

Kerala CM Vijayan criticises Union Budget

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday expressed strong disapproval of the Union Budget 2026-27, stating that it reflects continued neglect and discrimination against the state.

2026-02-01T11:45:11.692849+00:00 IST

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar welcomes Union Budget 2026-27

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday welcomed the Union Budget 2026-2027, terming it "positive and progressive" while highlighting its benefits for the state's development, infrastructure and employment.

2026-02-01T11:04:08.490593+00:00 IST

"Listless, heartless budget from clueless govt": KC Venugopal

"A listless, heartless budget from a clueless government. What began last session with the axing of MGNREGA has gone forward with massive welfare cuts in the name of "fiscal discipline," he wrote.

2026-02-01T11:03:26.324622+00:00 IST

Budget accelerates Reform Express towards Viksit Bharat: Guj' CM

Reacting to the budget, CM Patel said, "Prime Minister Shri Narendrabhai Modi has always given priority to the common people. Under his leadership, this budget is taking forward the Reform Express for a developed and self-reliant India."

2026-02-01T10:30:16.451305+00:00 IST

Union Budget blind to India’s real crisis: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi alleged that manufacturing is falling, investors are pulling out capital and household savings are plummeting.

2026-02-01T10:28:39.232726+00:00 IST

"Budget 2026 offers nothing for Poor": Congress president Kharge

Congress President and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday criticised the proposals, alleging that they fail to address key economic challenges facing the country and offer no relief to vulnerable sections.

2026-02-01T10:19:53.430681+00:00 IST

YSRCP leaders condemn alleged murder attempt on Ambati Rambabu

Denouncing the incident, YSRCP National Spokesperson Margani Bharat questioned the poor state of law and order in the state. He alleged that a TDP MLA claimed to have gone to attack Rambabu at his residence. Bharat further demanded that the Union Home Minister Amit Shah take action against the alleged brutality against the opposition leaders in the state.

2026-02-01T09:55:45.205381+00:00 IST

Progressive, growth-oriented: BJP leaders hail Union Budget 2026

While speaking to reporters, BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad said, "It is a progressive Budget which makes clear the way for Viksit Bharat."

2026-02-01T09:42:13.802442+00:00 IST

Gopireddy Srinivas Reddy condemns attack on Ambati Rambabu's home

YSRCP Narasaraopet former MLA Gopireddy Srinivas Reddy on Sunday condemned the attacks on the residence of former minister Ambati Rambabu, the party office, and the burning of vehicles.

2026-02-01T09:33:05.193373+00:00 IST

Union Ministers Rajnath Singh, Kiren Rijiju hail Union Budget 202

The Finance Ministry said in a statement that it is the first Budget prepared in Kartavya Bhawan and is inspired by three 'Kartavyas' (duties).

2026-02-01T09:29:02.976525+00:00 IST

"Modi govt has run out of ideas": Congress president Kharge

Kharge also expressed disappointment over the lack of support for farmers, stating that they still await meaningful welfare support or an income security plan. He alleged that the inequality has surpassed levels seen under the British Raj, but the Budget does not mention it or provide any support to SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and minority communities.

2026-02-01T09:26:05.471840+00:00 IST

Mamata Banerjee slams Centre over Union Budget

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday accused the Centre of not releasing funds for the state after Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the Union Budget 2026-27.

2026-02-01T09:09:37.188319+00:00 IST

CMs Nayab Singh Saini, Manik Saha welcome Union Budget 2026

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha and Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda on Sunday welcomed the Union Budget 2026-27, describing it as people-focused and aligned with the vision of a developed India by 2047.

2026-02-01T08:55:13.557740+00:00 IST

Budget 2026-27 a roadmap for building developed India by 2047

Shah expressed his views soon after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth Budget in the Parliament. While no changes were announced to the tax slabs, Sitharaman announced the implementation of the New Tax Act from April 1, 2026. This was the first time in the history of India that the Union Budget was being presented on a Sunday.

2026-02-01T08:32:59.029654+00:00 IST

"Forward-looking": Naresh Trehan welcomes Union Budget 2026

Chairman and Managing Director of Medanta, Naresh Trehan, has welcomed the health-focused measures announced in the Union Budget 2026-27, calling them "forward-looking". He described the measures as steps aligned with India's evolving disease burden and long-term healthcare needs.

2026-02-01T08:14:44.598710+00:00 IST

Phone Tapping case: BRS chief KCR to appear before SIT

harat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Chief and former Chief Minister of Telangana K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) on Sunday left his Erravalli farmhouse and is headed to his Hyderabad residence to participate in questioning by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in connection with the phone tapping case.

2026-02-01T08:08:18.562879+00:00 IST

Samik Bhattacharya condemns Humayun Kabir's remarks

"This is the plan B of Trinamool Congress. Humayun is TMC, and TMC is Humayun. Mamata Banerjee bows down to the radicals. He wants to divide society along religious lines and then hold elections," he said.

2026-02-01T06:39:55.510719+00:00 IST

Rahul Gandhi seeks parliamentary debate on air pollution

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Sunday demanded a parliamentary debate on air pollution, asking the government to ensure "enough money" in the Union Budget to tackle the issue.

2026-02-01T06:09:47.370539+00:00 IST

"TMC will certainly lose": Jan Unnayan Party chief Humayun Kabir

Kabir further apologised for his 2024 remarks, alleging that he was compelled to deliver the speech at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's direction. He said that he never hated Hindus.

2026-02-01T06:00:15.436047+00:00 IST