Sarbananda Sonowal, who initiated the debate in Lok Sabha on the motion of thanks to the President's Address, said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has "given the highest respect to the Northeast, its culture, heritage and people".
Dr E Sreedharan, former Managing Director of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), on Monday said that a proposal has been initiated for the preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for a high-speed rail project in Kerala, following discussions with Union Railway Minister earlier
Speaking to the media in Shimla, Singh said Himachal Pradesh had high expectations from the Union Budget presented on February 1 by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, but the state received no special mention.
Amar Agarwal, President of the Sikkim Chamber of Commerce, on Monday welcomed the Union Budget 2026-27, praising the Government of India for adopting a balanced approach that emphasizes economic growth while maintaining fiscal discipline, highlighting that the continued focus on infrastru
Speaking to reporters in Shimla, Vinay Kumar said the Congress had expected special consideration for Himachal Pradesh, particularly given its difficult geography and the repeated natural disasters that have hit the state over the past two to three years.
Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Monday slammed Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his remarks in Parliament, calling his conduct "childish behaviour" and accusing him of indiscipline during the President's Address, while also reviving the 1962 China issue to counter what he
While speaking at a post-Budget interactive session organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the Secretary highlighted key reforms in direct taxation, and noted that the timeline for revising income tax returns has been extended by one quarter, giving taxpayers additional tim
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, on Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi's statement inside Parliament, said that it was a "well-planned conspiracy to defame India" and that leaders should speak responsibly on matters of national security.
New Delhi [India], February 2: The Union Budget signals more than incremental spending -- it reinforces a long-term policy direction that places urbanisation at the core of India's growth strategy. By raising public capital expenditure to Rs. 12.2 lakh crore and maintaining a clear infrastru
The Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, on Monday launched MY Bharat Budget Quest 2026, a nationwide youth-centric initiative aimed at enhancing the understanding of the Union Budget by the Youths of the country and making budgetary provisions more accessible
Notably, the Finance Minister in her budget speech had announced the proposals for deduction in Customs and Central Excise for certain products which she said aims to further simplify the tariff structure, support domestic manufacturing, promote export competitiveness, and correct inversi
New Delhi [India], February 2: Laxman Jaiswal, Chairman & Managing Director of Ascon India Ltd and owner of e-commerce platform gintaa, has welcomed the Union Budget presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, calling it progressive, growth-oriented and reassuring for India Inc.