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"Building ecosystem with structural reforms", says FM Sitharaman in post-B
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her customary post-Budget press conference, said the government is giving a push to the economy to maintain the growth momentum.
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Focus on long-term growth: Industry hails capex push and fiscal discipline
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The industry has reacted with notable optimism, particularly regarding the scale of public spending. Amisha Vora, Chairperson & Managing Director of PL Capital - Prabhudas Lilladher, highlighted that the 24 Per cent rise in government capex is "huge" and noted the strategic importance
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Pakistan: Punjab healthcare crisis as 431 ICU ventilators non-functional,
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Official government data shows that shortages of ventilators and malfunctioning equipment remain a serious problem in both tertiary and district hospitals. Patients suffering from major trauma, strokes, accidents, respiratory failure and other complex medical conditions frequently need immed
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Rahul Gandhi refuses comment on Union Budget 2026-27, Congress dubs it "la
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
"I will speak tomorrow, using the platform provided by Parliament," Rahul Gandhi told reporters.
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"Misusing majority": Congress MP Amar Singh slams Centre's Budget; alleges
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
He also criticised the government, accusing it of ending the MGNREGA Act and describing it as a blow to labourers.
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"Budget 2026 focused on growth and Yuva Shakti," says FICCI President
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
One of the key takeaways for the industry leader was the sense of predictability in the government's policy direction. Goenka described the document as "a budget that reflects continuity and stability," noting that "the areas which the government has been speaking on over the years, continue
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Ahead of Bangladesh elections, Foreign Affairs Advisor Mohammad Touhid Hos
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Ahead of upcoming elections Hossain said, "We have not been able to cast our votes for a long time. Particularly, is a figure of 40 million voters who never voted in general. The elections are extremely important. Equally important is the process through which the election goes. That is very
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"Progressive Budget, focuses on every sector," BJP MPs hail Nirmala Sithar
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
In her initial remarks, Sitharaman said that since her government assumed office, India's economic trajectory was marked by fiscal discipline and sustained growth.
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Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman announces establishment of NIMHANS 2.0 in North
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Presenting the Union Budget 2026-27 in Parliament, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the government's plan to establish NIMHANS 2.0, a premier mental health institute in North India, to address gaps in mental health infrastructure. She also announced the duty exemption o
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Budget 2026: Govt to upgrade allied health institutions, train 1 lakh prof
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
While presenting the Union Budget 2026, the Finance Minister stated that the government will also develop a strong care system covering geriatrics and allied care services. To achieve this, a range of National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF)-aligned programmes will be developed to
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Budget 2026: FM proposes community owned retail outlets for women entrepre
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
She highlighted a significant evolution in how the government views women's work. She spoke about the successful foundation laid by previous initiatives, specifically noting that she intends to "build on the success of 'Lakpati Didi Programme'" which has already helped millions of women f
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Budget 2026: Govt to set up high-powered Education to Employment panel to
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The government on Sunday announced the setting up of a high-powered Education to Employment and Enterprises Standing Committee to strengthen employment outcomes and assess the impact of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, on jobs and skill requirements.
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