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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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  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: 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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  '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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  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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  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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  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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  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.