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  Union Budget 2026: Tax slabs set for a big shake-up or higher exemption limit ahead? All eyes on FM

  Budget | January 19, 2026 16:45 IST

  In the Union Budget 2025, the government offered a huge relief to the middle class by announcing that income up to Rs 12 lakh per annum would be tax-free under the new tax regime.

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  Union Budget 2026: Tracking defence allocations under Modi government since 2014

  Budget | January 19, 2026 13:10 IST

  Defence Budget 2026: Whether or not the Modi government increases defence spending by 20 per cent is a different question, as analysts point out that it is important to ensure that the defence sector has the ability to absorb the expenditure.

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  Union Budget 2026: MoD seeks 20 per cent hike on defence spending | Ambition vs reality

  Budget | January 19, 2026 13:11 IST

  Defence Budget 2026: For FY 2025-26, the government allocated Rs 6.81 lakh crore to the Ministry of Defence, an increase of 9.53 per cent from the previous FY. Of this, Rs 1.80 lakh crore was allocated on capital outlay.

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  PM Kisan Scheme: Will government release 22nd instalment before Budget 2026?

  January 19, 2026 13:12 IST

  Each instalment of the PM Kisan Yojana is released at an interval of approximately four months. Considering the pattern of disbursement, the next instalment is likely to come in February.

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  Union Budget 2026 to be presented on February 1, CCPA proposes Parliament session from January 28

  Business | January 19, 2026 13:12 IST

  Union Budget 2026: This would be the second time the Union Budget will be presented on a Sunday, this first instance being in 1999 when the then Finance Minister Yashwant Sinha presented it in Lok Sabha.

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  Budget 2026: Rice exporters push for major tax relief and freight support to bolster competitiveness

  Budget | January 19, 2026 13:13 IST

  The Indian Rice Exporter's Federation has called for major tax, credit and freight support in Budget 2026 to strengthen the sector's competitiveness and sustainability. It has also pressed for a waiver of retrospective duty demands and improvements in quality compliance systems.

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  Railways crosses Rs 2 lakh crore budget spend in first three quarters, gears up for major 2026 push

  Budget | January 19, 2026 13:14 IST

  Indian Railways has spent more than 80 per cent of its gross budgetary support by December 2025. Major initiatives such as Vande Bharat expansion, Kavach deployment and near-total electrification reflect a decade of transformative investment.

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  Union Budget 2026-27: PM Narendra Modi meets economists and sectoral experts

  Business | January 19, 2026 13:15 IST

  Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to present the Union Budget for 2026-27 on February 1.

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  UP govt presents Rs 24,000 Supplementary Budget for financial year 2025-26

  Business | December 22, 2025 13:05 IST

  UP Govt Supplementary Budget: For the uninitiated, the state government presented a Supplementary Budget of Rs 17,865 crore in December of the last financial year.

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  Nirmala Sitharaman likely to present budget on Sunday in February 2026, breaking decades-old norms

  Budget | January 19, 2026 13:16 IST

  Budget 2026: The February 1 slot ensures budget measures roll out right at the April 1 financial year kickoff. An official noted, "We stick to a fixed presentation date for the general budget- the Sunday tradition traces back to British times."

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  Union Budget 2026: Will NSE and BSE open on Sunday, February 1? Find out here

  Business | January 19, 2026 13:17 IST

  Stock markets were open on Saturday, 1, 2025, when the Union Budget was presented. A special trading session was held on Saturday for the Union Budget 2025.

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  How much is Israel spending on war with Iran? Conflict sparks budget concerns

  World | June 20, 2025 15:07 IST

  Israel is now spending nearly 1 billion dollars (USD 725 million) per day solely on military operations. The staggering cost underscores the scale and complexity of the conflict that has now entered its second week.

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  US couple shows up in jeans-shirts at their budget wedding; internet in splits

  Trending | March 23, 2025 18:04 IST

  A US couple's unconventional wedding attire choice has sparked a heated debate online. The bride and groom showed up to their budget wedding in jeans and shirts, leaving the internet divided. Read on to know more about their casual wedding look!

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  Tripura govt presents Rs 32,423.44 crore tax free budget, proposes 13 new schemes | Check details

  Tripura | March 21, 2025 17:14 IST

  The Tripura government is set to establish a centre for computer-based examinations at Hapania International Fair ground in West Tripura so that the aspirants do not need to travel outside the state to appear in online examinations.

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  Parliament Budget Session: Proceedings in Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha resume after four-day Holi break

  India | March 17, 2025 15:34 IST

  The Budget Session of Parliament resumes today with discussions on key reports, Railways grants, and ongoing tensions over recent remarks by Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge.

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  Tamil Nadu Budget 2025: FM announces 1 lakh new houses under ‘Kalaignar Kanavu Illam Thittam’ scheme

  Business | March 14, 2025 11:30 IST

  Tamil Nadu Budget 2025: The Finance Minister said that the state's 2025-26 Budget has been drafted keeping in mind the growth for the next 25 years.

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  Language row: MK Stalin govt replaces rupee symbol with Tamil letter for 'Ru' in state budget

  March 13, 2025 14:24 IST

  Language row: Chief Minister Stalin has been vocal about protecting the Tamil language, describing it as not just a language but a symbol of culture, history, and self-respect for the people of Tamil Nadu.

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  Madhya Pradesh Budget 2025-26: Finance Minister Jagdish Devda presents Rs 4.21 lakh crore Budget

  Business | March 12, 2025 13:41 IST

  Madhya Pradesh Budget 2025-26: Madhya Pradesh Finance Minister Jagdish Devda claimed Madhya Pradesh was growing at the fastest pace in the country.

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  Chhattisgarh Finance Minister OP Choudhary presented the 100-page handwritten budget in ChatGPT era

  chhattisgarh | March 09, 2025 16:53 IST

  Chhattisgarh Finance Minister OP Choudhary presented the 100-page handwritten budget in the state Assembly on March 4. He said that a handwritten document reflects the attachment and emotions better.

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  Centre asks gig workers to register on e-Shram portal to avail health scheme benefits

  India | March 09, 2025 11:56 IST

  A gig worker is someone who takes short-term jobs, often for multiple service providers or aggregators. The gig economy is expanding, offering new jobs in sectors like ridesharing, delivery, logistics, and professional services.