The Indian Budget is that annual national festival which arrives with great fanfare, deep mystery, and absolutely no guarantee of happiness.For one week before Budget Day, every Indian suddenly becomes an econo
New Delhi, February 1 (IANS) As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth Union Budget in Parliament, Opposition leaders on Sunday expressed strong disappointment over its provisions, contending t
New Delhi, February 1 (IANS) Senior Congress leader and former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram issued a scathing critique of the Union Budget 2026-27 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday,
Anyem WangnaolimI am writing to express my deep concern regarding the massive sonic boom that shook Dimapur on January 28. While much has been said about the structural damage to buildings, I want to highlight
New Delhi, February 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the Union Budget 2026-27, calling it a "highway of immense opportunities" and said that the "Reform Express" on which India is riding,
New Delhi, February 1 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Sunday criticised the Union Budget 2026-27, accusing the government of being disconnected from the countrys pressing economic
Mumbai, February 1 (IANS) Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi has shared what she calls her best beauty hack, and it has nothing to do with makeup or skincare.The actress believes that laughter is the simplest and m
New Delhi, February 1 (IANS) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, on Sunday, criticised the Union Budget 2026-27 for reflecting the government's lack of policy vision and failure to offer solutions to key soc
New Delhi, February 1 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced in Union Budget 2026-27 that select outward remittances will get cheaper with Tax Collected at Source (TCS) on overseas
New Delhi, February 1 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) Chief Akhilesh Yadav, on Sunday, took a swipe at the Centre over Union Budget, saying that if the current situation continues, people would be forced to plate i
New Delhi, February 1 (IANS) When a regulation vests wide discretionary power in authorities without clear guardrails, it stops being reformist and begins to look coercive. That is precisely how the University
Guwahati, February 1 (IANS) The North East India Regional Council of the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has welcomed the Union Budget 2026-27, stating that it places strong emphasis on advancing tourism, gree
New Delhi, February 1 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting her ninth straight Union Budget on Sunday, underscored the Centres Purvodaya (Rise of East) initiative. The Budget 2026-27 prop
Guwahati, February 1 (IANS) The Tea Association of India (TAI) has welcomed the Union Budget 2026-27 presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament, terming it a progressive budget wit
Mumbai, February 1 (IANS) Actress Kriti Sanon penned a gratitude note for ace Bollywood designer Manish Malhotra for dressing up her entire family during the Hindu wedding ceremony of her kid sister Nupur Sanon
Melbourne, February 1 (IANS) Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz made tennis history on Sunday, winning his maiden Australian Open men's singles title and in the process, becoming the youngest professional tennis player to
New Delhi, February 1 (IANS) The 15 per cent hike in defence sector allocation in Budget 2026-27 will not only help modernise the armed forces and finance their regular requirement but also cater for the financ
New Delhi, February 1 (IANS) Industry on Sunday hailed the Union Budget 2026–27 for adopting a steady and largely inclusive approach, reinforcing Indias manufacturing and technology ecosystem through policy c
Mumbai, February 1 (IANS) Tollywood sensation Ram Charan is on cloud nine right now after becoming a father for the second time. The 'RRR' actor and his better half, Upasana Konidela, welcomed twins - a baby gi
New Delhi, February 1 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced a sharp hike in the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on futures and options while presenting the Union Budget 2026-27 in Parl