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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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  Budget 2026: Which ministry tops list with highest allocation, which ministry gets lowest, Check ful

  Budget | February 01, 2026 17:53 IST

  Budget allocation for the AYUSH ministry saw 20 per cent increase, from Rs 3,671.82 crore (revised estimates) in FY 2025-26 to Rs 4,408.93 crore in FY 2026-27.

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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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  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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  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: FM Sitharaman exempts customs duty on manufacturing of aircrafts - Download PDF here

  Budget | February 01, 2026 15:26 IST

  The Union Budget has proposed to exempt basic customs duty on raw materials imported for the manufacture of parts of aircraft to be used in maintenance, repair, or overhaul requirements by Units in the Defence sector.

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  Budget 2026 of Sitharaman focuses on income tax reforms, capex hike, cheaper cancer drugs

  India | February 01, 2026 14:28 IST

  Budget 2026: The fiscal deficit remains steady at 4.4% of GDP for FY26 Revised Estimates, adhering to the glide path below 4.5%. Indirect tax measures ease daily life with personal import tariffs cut to 10% from 20%, updated baggage allowances and duty-free fish catches.

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  Budget 2026 is historic, reflects empowered presence of nation's feminine strength: PM Modi

  India | February 01, 2026 15:16 IST

  PM Modi hails Budget 2026 as historic, lauds FM Nirmala Sitharaman’s record ninth Budget, and said it empowers women and lays a strong foundation for India’s future.

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  Budget 2026: Govt allocates Rs 7.85 lakh crore to defence, over 15 per cent hike from last year

  Budget | February 01, 2026 18:01 IST

  India's Defence Budget 2026–27 signals a decisive push towards a technologically advanced and self-reliant military. In line with the ViksitBharat@2047 vision, the defence budget prioritises modernisation, technological innovation and efficient procurement to ensure optimal use of resources.

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  Budget 2026 triggers Opposition pushback, Congress' Shashi Tharoor raises Kerala concern

  India | February 01, 2026 13:10 IST

  Though Congress leader Shashi Tharoor added that he was yet to read the full Budget document and would offer a more detailed assessment after going through it.

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  Education Budget 2026: Here's how education stakeholders reacting on Union Budget

  Budget | February 01, 2026 14:50 IST

  Education Budget 2026: Centre has proposed has proposed setting up of three new All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and to add 75,000 medical seats over five years. Here's how education stakeholders reacted on union budget.

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  Education Budget 2026: Centre's push for Corporate Mitras to support ICAI, ICSI

  Budget | February 01, 2026 14:41 IST

  Education Budget 2026: The government is planning to create a pool of trained “corporate mitras” to support professional bodies- ICAI, ICSI and ICMAI in developing short-term modular courses and practical tools.

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  Education Budget 2026: 3 new AIIMS announced; Centre proposes to add 75,000 medical seats

  Budget | February 01, 2026 14:40 IST

  Education Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed setting up of three new All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and to add 75,000 medical seats over five years.