Union Budget
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PM Kisan Scheme: Will government release 22nd instalment before Budget 2026?
Personal Finance | Jan 19, 2026, 01:12 PM ISTEach 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 | Jan 19, 2026, 01:12 PM ISTUnion 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 | Jan 19, 2026, 01:13 PM ISTThe 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 | Jan 19, 2026, 01:14 PM ISTIndian 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 | Jan 19, 2026, 01:15 PM ISTFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to present the Union Budget for 2026-27 on February 1.
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Nirmala Sitharaman likely to present budget on Sunday in February 2026, breaking decades-old norms
Budget | Jan 19, 2026, 01:16 PM ISTBudget 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 | Jan 19, 2026, 01:17 PM ISTStock 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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What are major changes in TDS and TCS rules from April 1? Here's what taxpayers must know
Personal Finance | Mar 06, 2025, 01:09 PM ISTIndia’s taxation system is an evolving structure aimed at economic growth and equitable revenue distribution. With continuous reforms, the central government aims to simplify tax compliance, reduce the burden on taxpayers, and enhance ease of doing business.
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Union Budget 2025: How much budgetary allocation given to NCRTC, regional rapid rail project
Budget | Feb 02, 2025, 09:04 AM ISTAiming at boosting urban infrastructure, the Centre hiked the allocation for the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry by around 18 per cent, setting aside Rs 96,777 crore for it in the Union Budget 2025-26.
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Budget 2025: CAPFs under MHA receive budget hike for national security
Budget | Feb 01, 2025, 07:44 PM ISTThe Union Budget for 2025–26 included a slight increase in the budgetary allocations for Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Key security forces like CRPF, BSF, CISF, ITBP, and NSG have received funding boosts to enhance India’s national security.
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Budget 2025: Only tax-free state in India where residents need not to pay Income Tax
India | Feb 01, 2025, 07:29 PM ISTIncome Tax in India is a direct tax levied by the Government of India on the income earned by individuals, businesses, and other entities. The tax is collected as per the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961, and administered by the Central Board of Direct Taxes under the Ministry of Finance.
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Budget 2025: Centre allocates Rs 74,226 crore for drinking water and sanitation
India | Feb 01, 2025, 07:06 PM ISTThe allocation marked a substantial rise from the revised estimates of Rs 29,916 crore for 2024-25 for the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation.
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EXCLUSIVE: Ashwini Vaishnaw calls Union Budget 2025 'for labour and farmers'
India | Feb 01, 2025, 07:23 PM ISTUnion Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw hailed the Union Budget 2025, emphasising its focus on labourers and farmers. With provisions for employment generation, agricultural growth, and rural empowerment, the budget is a step towards a Viksit Bharat.
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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar hails Union Budget, says 'it will accelerate state's development'
Bihar | Feb 01, 2025, 05:17 PM ISTBudget 2025: As Nirmala Sitharaman presented her eighth budget, the ruling NDA members rejoiced at every mention of Bihar, from enhancing the infrastructure at IIT-Patna to promoting tourism at destinations related to Lord Buddha.
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Budget 2025: Government allocates Rs 6.81 lakh crore to defence, over 9 pc hike from last year
Budget | Feb 01, 2025, 04:22 PM ISTBudget 2025: According to an official release, this year's budget allocation is 9.53 per cent more than the Budgetary Estimate of FY 2024-25 and stands at 13.45 per cent of the Union Budget, which is the highest among the ministries.
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Budget 2025: 'Weakest Budget in 10 years', here's how opposition reacted to Sitharaman's speech
India | Feb 01, 2025, 02:45 PM ISTBudget 2025 was presented amid a huge uproar by opposition leaders. Several MPs also staged a 'symbolic' walkout over the Mahakumbh stampede as they demanded a discussion on it.
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Budget 2025: Top 50 tourist destinations in the country to be developed, says Sitharaman
Travel | Feb 01, 2025, 02:21 PM ISTFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed that the government will develop the country's top 50 tourist destination sites. Read on to know more.
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Budget 2025: Smartphones and Smart LED TVs to get cheaper in India
Technology | Feb 01, 2025, 03:43 PM ISTIn the Union Budget 2025, Nirmala Sitharaman announced a reduction in the price of Smart LED TVs and smartphones, boosting more manufacturing units in the country.
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Budget 2025: From affordable housing to handmade toys | Top quotes from Nirmala Sitharaman's speech
Business | Feb 01, 2025, 12:08 PM ISTBudget 2025: FM Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament said that she will propose the New Income Tax Bill next week. The first part of the Budget session will continue till February 13 and the two Houses will again meet on March 10 after recess with the session concluding on Apr 4.
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Budget 2025: Identity cards, registration on e-Shram portal for 1 crore gig workers, says Sitharaman
Budget | Feb 01, 2025, 12:08 PM ISTBudget 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the government will arrange identity cards and registration on the e-Shram portal to help 1 crore gig workers.