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Education budget raised by over 8 per cent for FY26-27 to Rs 1.39 lakh cro
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
With education and skilling placed at the core of India's long-term growth strategy in the Union Budget 2026-27, the government has allocated Rs 1.39 lakh crore to the education ministry, marking an 8.27 per cent increase over the previous financial year.
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Ministry of Defence receives record Rs 7.85 Lakh cr in Union Budget 2026-2
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
In the Union Budget post-Operation Sindoor, the Defence Services have received an unprecedented allocation of Rs 7.85 lakh crore for Financial Year (FY) 2026-27.
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EAM Jaishankar congratulates FM Sitharaman on Union Budget
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Jaishankar said that the budget proposals will be crucial in shaping India's prospects.
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Long standing demands of State ignored in Union Budget: Tamil Nadu Finance
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
The state's finance minister said that, despite Tamil Nadu's significant role in India's overall development, it has not received its rightful share. "This budget stands as one that has completely disregarded the expectations of the Tamil people," Thennarasu said.
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Industry leaders applaud growth-oriented budget and long-term stability
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
The Union Budget 2026-27 has drawn widespread applause from India's industrial heavyweights. Industry captains across finance, mining, manufacturing, and consulting have noted a strategic focus on long-term tax certainty, infrastructure spending, and the strengthening of domestic supply c
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Except F&O, STT rates remain same for others: Income Tax Dept on rate hike
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
It said the total volume of transaction in options and futures is more than 500 times of Indian Gross Domestic Product (GDP). "In Rupee terms, our GDP is 300 lakh crore rupees, while the volume for options and futures is more than 1.5 lakh lakh crore rupees. Therefore, there is justificat
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'A forward-looking step for developed India': Bihar CM Nitish Kumar welcom
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
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.
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"A listless, heartless budget from clueless government": Congress' KC Venu
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
"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.
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"Special attention has been given to farmers, women": Uttarakhad CM Dhami
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for presenting a development-oriented and inclusive budget, the Chief Minister said special attention has been given to farmers, women, the underprivileged, youth, small entrepreneurs, and backward s
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"Budget reinforces commitment to strengthen nation's defence systems," say
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday welcomed the Union Budget 2026-27, stating that it will further strengthen India's defence capabilities.
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Indian stock indices nosedive on Budget day, Sensex dips over 1,800 points
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Indian stock indices nosedived as the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Budget for 2026-27 in the Parliament on Sunday.
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"Budget 2026 offers nothing for the Poor": Congress president Kharge
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
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.
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