Ahead of the Budget Session set to commence today, Congress leader Tariq Anwar on Wednesday expressed hope that the Union Budget would be in the public interest and would improve the country's economy. Anwar said that the functioning of the Budget Session will depend on what kind of budge
The Economic Survey document, prepared by the Economic Division of the Department of Economic Affairs in the Ministry of Finance and formulated under the supervision of the chief economic adviser, provides insights into the state of the economy and various indicators for 2025-26 (April-Ma
At the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in Delhi, Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs and Fisheries, George Kurian, was seen entering the city early on Wednesday. In addition, Union Minister Ramdas Athawale, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MP Supriya Sule, and All India
The Congress Parliamentary Strategy Group on Tuesday met at the residence of CPP Chairperson Sonia Gandhi to finalise a list of key issues, including the MGNREGA and Special Intensive Revision (SIR) to be raised in the upcoming Budget Session of Parliament.
Kerala Finance Minister KN Balagopal on Tuesday expressed hope for fair allocations in the 2026 Union Budget, saying he is "expecting the rightful share from the Union Budget," and urged a rectification of past Finance Commission cuts that had severely affected the state.
"We have raised many issues. The main issue, however, was the SIR, which now stands for Special Intensive Removal. Normally in a democracy, voters elect their ruler, but here, the reverse is happening. The rulers are selecting their voters," Kumar told ANI after attending the all-party me
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said that the central government remains open to suggestions from all political parties ahead of the Budget Session of Parliament.
Ahead of the Union Budget, Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Tuesday criticised the Centre, highlighting the serious challenges faced by the country and accused the government of having "completely eliminated constitutionally guaranteed" rights and "weakened constitutional institutions."
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will chair an all-party meeting on Tuesday ahead of the Budget session, which begins on January 28 and runs until April 2.
"Tomorrow, the President of India will address the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. On February 1, the Finance Minister will present the General Budget. Today, the government has convened an all-party meeting at 11 am. As Opposition parties, we are raising our voices as there are several pro-pe