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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, February 1, 2026

  India | February 01, 2026 20:39 IST

  Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented Union Budget today. This was her ninth consecutive budget under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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  Aircraft, warships and pensions: How Rs 7.84 lakh crore defence budget will be spent | Explained

  Business | February 01, 2026 17:11 IST

  Defence Minister Singh described modernisation as the most important feature of the budget. He said nearly Rs 1.85 lakh crore has been earmarked specifically for upgrading the Army, Navy and Air Force, which is about 24 per cent higher than the previous year.

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  Budget: Sitharaman says customs duty rationalised on key items with focus on domestic manufacturing

  Budget | February 01, 2026 14:31 IST

  Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman proposed to increase the limit for duty-free imports of specified inputs used for processing seafood products for export, from the current 1 per cent to 3 per cent of the FOB value of the previous year's export turnover.

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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: From no changes in income tax rates to new ITR deadline, key announcements by Sitharaman

  Budget | February 01, 2026 14:42 IST

  Sitharaman proposed to exempt Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) for non-residents who pay tax on presumptive basis.

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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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  Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman proposes to launch Khelo India mission for next decade

  Budget | February 01, 2026 12:31 IST

  Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-27 today. Apart from the major sectors, the focus was also on sports as she proposed to launch the Khelo India mission over the next decade. She also proposed 'Samarth Pahal' scheme for affordable sports goods.

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  Budget 2026 pushes women entrepreneurship with Lakhpati Didi expansion and She-Marts

  Budget | February 01, 2026 12:20 IST

  Budget 2026: FM Nirmala Sitharaman announces community-owned retail outlets to be run by self-help entrepreneurs, boosting women-led businesses and grassroots entrepreneurship.

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  Union Budget 2026: Government to set up five regional hubs to boost medical tourism in India

  Budget | February 01, 2026 13:34 IST

  Budget 2026 proposes five regional medical tourism hubs to position India as a global healthcare destination. With integrated hospitals, diagnostics, AYUSH, and rehabilitation, the scheme aims to boost jobs, infrastructure, and medical value tourism.

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  Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman says India to develop 7 high-speed rail corridors between cities

  Budget | February 01, 2026 22:48 IST

  Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman said, "We proposed the development of seven high-speed rail corridors as part of efforts to boost connectivity and infrastructure in India. Key routes include: Mumbai to Pune; Pune to Hyderabad; Hyderabad to Bengaluru; Bengaluru to Chennai."

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  Budget 2026: Mega textile parks to boost khadi, and jobs under Mahatma Gandhi Swaraj Scheme

  Budget | February 01, 2026 13:47 IST

  Budget 2026 signals a major push for India’s textile sector with mega textile parks, khadi and handicrafts promotion, and integrated employment schemes. From traditional crafts to modern fibres, here’s how the industry is set to scale.

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  Budget 2026 is driven by 3 kartavyas of growth, aspirations, Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas: FM Sitharaman

  Budget | February 01, 2026 11:28 IST

  Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman said the first kartavya is to accelerate and sustain economic growth by enhancing productivity and competitiveness and building resilience to volatile global dynamics.

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  Union Budget 2026: Physical copies of the budget brought to Parliament | Video

  Budget | February 01, 2026 14:34 IST

  Earlier in the day, the Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the Union Budget 2026-27. Following the approval, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth record Budget in the Lok Sabha.

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  Budget 2026: Amroha artist creates charcoal sketch ahead of presentation | WATCH

  Trending | February 01, 2026 10:38 IST

  Budget 2026: Ahead of the Budget, Sitharaman followed tradition by meeting President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, where she was offered dahi-cheeni as a symbol of good luck.

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  Why is the Union Budget presented on February 1 every year: Key things to know

  Budget | February 01, 2026 9:33 IST

  FM Sitharaman is set to present her record 9th consecutive budget today at 11 am. She will present a statement of the estimated receipts and expenditure of the Government of India for the year 2026-27.

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  Home loan, health insurance: Will FM Sitharaman bring relief to India's middle class in Budget 2026?

  Budget | February 01, 2026 8:03 IST

  Budget 2026: Consumers expect relief in areas like home loans, health insurance, EVs, and domestic electronics, while imported luxury items and foreign cars could get costlier.

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  Budget 2026: From briefcase to bahi khata to tablet, how budget papers evolved over the years

  Budget | February 01, 2026 7:11 IST

  From Bahi Khata and briefcase to tablet, the presentation of the Union Budget has undergone a massive transformation over these years.

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  Budget 2026 HIGHLIGHTS: Centre defends long-term growth aimed Budget against Opposition's jabs

  Budget | February 01, 2026 20:47 IST

  Budget 2026 LIVE: Finance Minister proposed to raise STT on futures trades to 0.05 per cent from 0.02 per cent. On options premium and exercise of options, the STT on both is proposed to be raised to 0.15 per cent from 0.1 per cent and 0.125 per cent, respectively.

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  Budget 2025: Will income tax slab change impact your take-home salary? 5 things employees must know

  Budget | February 01, 2025 17:40 IST

  Budget 2025: Employees earning up to Rs 13 lakh can now save income tax over and above the Rs 12 lakh income limit as there is a standard deduction of Rs 75,000 and a marginal relief of around 30,000.

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  Budget 2025: From Polavaram Irrigation Project to water, railways, here's what announced for Andhra

  Budget | February 01, 2025 16:03 IST

  Budget 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman said the Central government is fully committed to financing and early completion of the Polavaram Irrigation Project, which is the lifeline for Andhra Pradesh and its farmers. "This will facilitate our country’s food security as well," she said.