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  Odisha presents Rs 3.10 lakh crore budget with focus on rural development, women empowerment

  India | February 20, 2026 19:30 IST

  While presenting his government's third budget, CM Majhi said administrative expenditure is proposed at Rs 1,14,000 crore, while the outlay for Disaster Risk Management Funds is Rs 5,375 crore.

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  OPINION | Budget: Self-reliance is the key to India becoming third largest economy

  India | February 02, 2026 16:30 IST

  Every country's economy is under pressure, but Indian economy is stable. It is now the world's fourth largest economy. Our GDP growth rate is among the highest across the world.

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  Budget 2026: CM Yogi thanks PM Modi for 'visionary budget', outlines benefits for Uttar Pradesh

  Uttar Pradesh | February 02, 2026 13:27 IST

  During the press conference on the budget, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath described it as a visionary budget for the country. He said that PM Modi has always worked with a "Nation First" approach.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Impact of Trump's tariffs on the budget

  Aaj Ki Baat | February 01, 2026 23:36 IST

  Impact of Trump's tariffs on the budget

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  Speed News: Rahul Gandhi says Budget 2026 ignores India’s real crises

  Originals | February 01, 2026 19:01 IST

  Rahul Gandhi says Budget 2026 ignores India’s real crises. PM Modi calls Budget 2026 historic, symbol of India’s feminine strength. Sitharaman urges productivity and job creation post-Budget 2026. Opposition protests Budget 2026, Tharoor flags Kerala concerns.

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  Union Budget 2026 to strengthen India's position as an emerging economic superpower: Dhami

  India | February 01, 2026 19:06 IST

  Union Budget 2026: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, saying the budget will fulfil the aspirations and expectations of the people of the entire country.

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  Budget 2026: Rs 1.06 lakh cr for healthcare; focus on mental health and COVID-era emergency systems

  Health | February 01, 2026 20:00 IST

  Budget 2026 has allocated Rs 1.06 lakh crore to health, marking a nearly 10% rise. The focus is on strengthening digital health services, upgrading mental health institutions and making COVID-era emergency and trauma care systems a permanent part of public healthcare.

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  'Union Budget 2026 failed test of economic strategy, government discarded Economic Survey': Congress

  India | February 01, 2026 17:41 IST

  Speaking at a press conference at AICC headquarters in Delhi, Congress leader P Chidambaram said Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's speech and the Union Budget 2026 have failed the test of economic strategy and economic statesmanship.

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  'Give me the facts on which you're basing your argument': Sitharaman counters Rahul's Budget jibe

  India | February 01, 2026 17:32 IST

  Rahul Gandhi called the Union Budget "blind to India’s real crises" and alleged that it failed to address key structural problems facing the economy. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman countered the claims sharply.

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  Budget 2026: Take a sneak peek into Nirmala Sitharaman's announcements through graphics

  Budget | February 01, 2026 17:35 IST

  Sitharaman also announced a series of tax-related proposals in the Union Budget 2026 aimed at improving ease of living, simplifying compliance, and providing relief to common taxpayers.

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  Railways get record push in Budget 2026 with Rs 2.78 lakh crore allocation

  Budget | February 01, 2026 18:11 IST

  The funds will be directed towards critical projects such as new rail lines, track doubling and electrification, station redevelopment, procurement of modern rolling stock, and safety upgrades.

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  Corporate tax: Budget 2026 reduces rate of MAT to drive shit toward new tag regime - Download PDF

  Budget | February 01, 2026 16:51 IST

  However, for credits brought forward as of April 1, 2026, companies can use them to offset up to 25 per cent of their total tax liability within the new regime.

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  How Union Budget 2026 is poised to bring stability and long term growth for Aam Aadmi | EXPLAINED

  India | February 01, 2026 23:46 IST

  Union Budget 2026: From simplifying the tax slabs to massively boosting high-speed rail connectivity, and a hike in India's defence expenditure, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the 2026 Budget that's centred on growth and long-term stability for the common man.

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  Budget 2026: Govt proposes Rs 73,990 crore outlay for telecom, big push for BSNL and BharatNet

  Technology | February 01, 2026 16:39 IST

  The government proposes a Rs 73,990 crore outlay for the telecom ministry, driven by higher capital infusion for BSNL and funding for projects like BharatNet.

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  Education Budget 2026: Govt to set up animation, gaming content creator labs in 15,000 schools

  Budget | February 01, 2026 16:35 IST

  Education Budget 2026: The government has announced to set up Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics (AVGC) Content Creator Labs in 15,000 secondary schools and 500 colleges in collaboration with Indian Institute of Creative Technologies, Mumbai.

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  'For Viksit Bharat': BJP hails Budget 2026 as 'foundation for developed India by 2047'

  India | February 01, 2026 15:51 IST

  Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the Budget fulfilled the sentiments and expectations of the people and laid a strong foundation for a self-reliant India. Yogi Adityanath described the Budget as a reflection of the aspirations of 145 crore Indians.

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  Union Budget 2026: Blow to Bangladesh as India halves aid; no funding for Iran's Chabahar Port

  Budget | February 01, 2026 15:46 IST

  The ties between New Delhi and Dhaka were hit following ouster of Sheikh Hasina. 78-year-old Hasina later fled to India and the Bangladesh government has been demanding that the former prime minister must be handed over to it.

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  Education Budget 2026: Education sector's allocation rises 6.22% to Rs 1.39 lakh crore

  Budget | February 01, 2026 15:42 IST

  Education Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced an allocation of Rs 1,39,289.48 lakh crore, which was 6.22 per cent higher than last year. Last year, a total of Rs 1,28,650 crore allocated to education sector.

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  Rahul Gandhi slams Budget 2026 as 'blind to India's real crises'

  India | February 01, 2026 15:31 IST

  Reacting to the Budget, Rahul Gandhi said it failed to address pressing issues such as unemployment, distress in agriculture, declining household savings and weakening investor confidence.

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  Budget 2026: All IT segments clubbed as ‘IT Services’, safe harbour raised to Rs 2,000 crore

  Technology | February 01, 2026 15:21 IST

  Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces a single “Information Technology Services” category, a 15.5% safe harbour margin, and a higher Rs 2,000 crore threshold in Union Budget 2026–27.