- newBudget 2026: A look at Nirmala Sitharaman’s longest and shortest Budget speeches
Nirmala Sitharaman delivered her ninth consecutive Union Budget speech, lasting 1 hour and 25 minutes, outlining the fiscal roadmap for 2026-27. This presentation marks her record-breaking six years and eight months as Finance Minister in continuous office. Prime Minister Modi hailed the event as a proud parliamentary tradition.
- 27 mins ago 1 Feb 26, 1:23pm -
- newReturned from studying abroad? Union Budget 2026 tax clause students shouldn’t ignore
Returned home after studying abroad? Union Budget 2026 introduces a one-time, six-month foreign asset disclosure scheme that lets you voluntarily report undisclosed overseas income or foreign bank accounts (within ₹1 crore/₹5 crore limits) without penalties or prosecution. For Indian students with foreign internships, stipends, overseas pay, ESOPs or global accounts, this is a rare compliance reset before tax residency reignites scrutiny.
- 28 mins ago 1 Feb 26, 1:22pm -
- newUnion Budget 2026: Govt waives customs duty on cancer drugs—key health sector updates
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth consecutive Union Budget—becoming the first finance minister in India to achieve this milestone—and also the first to present a Union Budget on a Sunday. The Economic Survey tabled ahead of the Budget had projected India’s economic growth at 6.8–7.2 per cent in FY27, providing the broader macroeconomic context for social sector spending.
- 33 mins ago 1 Feb 26, 1:17pm -
- newWhy Nifty50, BSE Sensex crashed after Budget 2026 speech? Top reasons
Stock market crash after Budget 2026: Investors reacted negatively to a hike in Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on futures and options (F&O) trades announced by FM Sitharaman.
- 37 mins ago 1 Feb 26, 1:13pm -
- newLatest income tax slabs FY 2026-27 after Budget 2026? Check for new, old regime
Latest Income Slabs FY 2026-2027 after Budget 2026: Taxpayers will continue to pay income tax as per the ongoing income tax slabs that are currency effective for FY 2025-2026. The income tax slabs under the new income tax regime underwent a major overhaul in last year’s Budget and hence this year the expectation was low of the FM bringing any changes.
- 53 mins ago 1 Feb 26, 12:57pm -
- newBudget 2026: FM Sitharaman announces Khelo India mission to develop coaches, training centres
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a new Khelo India mission to transform India's sports sector over the next decade. This initiative will focus on an integrated talent development framework, including training centers, coach development, sports science integration, and infrastructure enhancement. The mission aims to nurture grassroots talent and bolster India's global sporting ambitions.
- 54 mins ago 1 Feb 26, 12:56pm -
- newAfter row over MNREGA name change, Budget 2026 announces new scheme in name of Mahatma Gandhi
- 1 hour ago 1 Feb 26, 12:28pm -
- newBig agriculture push! FM Sitharaman proposes multilingual AI tool — What is Bharat Vistar
- 2 hours ago 1 Feb 26, 11:46am -
- newBudget 2026: Odisha, Kerala, Andhra, Tamil Nadu to get dedicated rare earth corridors — what it means
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed dedicated rare earth corridors in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala to boost domestic capabilities and reduce import dependence. The initiative, part of the 2026-27 Union Budget, aims to support mining, processing, and manufacturing of critical minerals essential for clean energy and defence.
- 2 hours ago 1 Feb 26, 11:42am -
- newBanking sector budget 2026: Nirmala Sitharaman announces ‘Banking for Viksit Bharat’ panel
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced measures to bolster India's financial sector, including a high-level committee to review banking for Viksit Bharat. The sector shows improved health with strong balance sheets and high profitability. Reforms also target NBFCs and aim to deepen the corporate bond market.
- 2 hours ago 1 Feb 26, 11:39am -
- newUnion Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman announces three-Kartavya framework to accelerate economic growth
- 2 hours ago 1 Feb 26, 11:23am -
- newBudget 2026 highlights: Rs 12.2 lakh crore capex push; fiscal deficit pegged at 4.3%
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-27, announcing a Rs 12.2 lakh crore capex target and a fiscal deficit of 4.3%. Key highlights include no changes to income tax slabs, relief for accident compensation recipients, and reduced TCS on overseas tour packages. The new Income Tax Act, 2025, takes effect April 1.
- 3 hours ago 1 Feb 26, 11:02am -
- newFrom 'bahi-khata' to tablet: Tracing Sitharaman’s Union Budget journey since 2019
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present her ninth consecutive Union Budget on February 1, a historic Sunday sitting. Since 2019, her Budgets have marked milestones—from replacing the briefcase with a ‘bahi-khata’ to longest and shortest speeches—focusing on infrastructure, health, reforms, and inclusive growth. Budget 2026 is expected to boost AI, manufacturing, telecom, and shield the economy amid global trade frictions.
- 4 hours ago 1 Feb 26, 10:04am -
- newGold, silver prices crash on Budget 2026 day! What’s causing the slide?
Gold and silver prices experienced a significant tumble on Sunday, hitting lower circuits after a historic crash on Friday. Profit-taking, a stronger US dollar, and speculation surrounding the US Federal Reserve's leadership, particularly the nomination of Kevin Warsh, fueled the sharp correction in precious metals.
- 4 hours ago 1 Feb 26, 10:01am -
- new'Looking to see what benefits Kerala gets': Tharoor ahead of Budget presentation
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor emphasized that the Union Budget must translate projected economic growth into job creation, warning that jobless growth offers no benefit to India's youth. He highlighted employment generation as a key expectation, especially with robust growth prospects flagged by the Economic Survey. States, including Kerala facing upcoming elections, are also keenly awaiting central government support.
- 4 hours ago 1 Feb 26, 9:50am -
- newIndia vs Pak showdown: ICC reveals make-or-break scenario for U19 WCsemi-final
India face Pakistan in a crucial U-19 World Cup match. The winner secures a semi-final berth. India seeks revenge for a recent Asia Cup loss. Australia, Afghanistan, and England have already qualified. The game's outcome will determine the final semi-finalist. Pakistan needs a significant win to advance. India has a clearer path to qualification.
- 4 hours ago 1 Feb 26, 9:46am -
- newFM Nirmala opts for a Kanjeevaram saree from Tamil Nadu on Budget Day
- 4 hours ago 1 Feb 26, 9:36am -
- newStock market tumbles: Sensex down over 1,100 points, Nifty50 trades below 25,000
Benchmark indices tumbled sharply on Sunday as BSE Sensex dropped over 1,000 points and NSE Nifty50 dipped below 25,000. Gold and silver prices also crashed, hitting lower circuit levels ahead of the Union Budget 2026–27 presentation. Trading proceeded as usual on the weekend, a rare occurrence for Indian stock exchanges.
- 4 hours ago 1 Feb 26, 9:27am -
- newRailway Budget 2026: 7 high-speed rail corridors announced - check routes & other details
Railway Budget 2026 Live: "In order to promote environmentally sustainable passenger systems, we will develop seven high speed rail corridors between cities as growth collectors," FM Sitharaman announced.
- 4 hours ago 1 Feb 26, 9:22am -
- new'I don't see Sanju Samson being part of the XI': Gavaskar drops big hint
Despite a lean patch, Sanju Samson failed to perform on his home ground in the fifth T20I against New Zealand. Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav then dominated, with Kishan scoring a rapid century. Sunil Gavaskar criticized Samson's form, suggesting he might miss out on the T20 World Cup XI.
- 5 hours ago 1 Feb 26, 9:09am -
- new'Will do something substantial': Trump warns Canada against China deal; negotiates with Iran
US President Trump warned Canada of substantial US action if it proceeds with a trade deal with China, stating it would lead to China taking over Canada. Meanwhile, Trump indicated Iran is in talks with the US, despite ongoing military deployments in the region, while Tehran issued warnings against any attack.
- 5 hours ago 1 Feb 26, 8:59am -
- newTilak Varma to play warm-ups before T20 World Cup: Suryakumar Yadav
India receives a significant fitness boost ahead of the T20 World Cup with positive updates on Washington Sundar and Tilak Varma. Sundar has resumed batting and bowling during his rehabilitation, while Varma is nearing full fitness after surgery and is expected to join the squad soon.
- 5 hours ago 1 Feb 26, 8:49am -
- newLPG gas prices go up: Commercial cylinder to cost Rs 49 more from today
Commercial LPG prices have been revised upwards by Rs 49 for a 19-kg cylinder, bringing the Delhi price to Rs 1,740.50. This follows a previous Rs 111 increase, reversing a period of price relief for businesses. Domestic LPG cylinder prices remain unchanged.
- 5 hours ago 1 Feb 26, 8:22am -
- newRussian crude out? Trump claims India to buy oil from Venezuela
President Trump said that India is poised to purchase Venezuelan oil, a move aligning with India's strategy to diversify its energy imports. This development follows Venezuela's legal reforms to attract private investment in its oil sector and recent discussions between Indian and Venezuelan leaders to strengthen bilateral ties.
- 6 hours ago 1 Feb 26, 8:16am -
- newUnion Budget 2026: Change in FM Sitharaman’s Budget speech format? What Part B may now hold
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is poised to deliver a Union Budget 2026 with a significant shift, dedicating Part B to outlining India's long-term economic vision for investors. This section will move beyond traditional tax proposals to encompass near-term priorities, structural ambitions, and a strategic roadmap for boosting the nation's global standing amidst geopolitical uncertainties.
- 6 hours ago 1 Feb 26, 8:04am -
- newMinor girl visiting temple with male friend gang-raped in forest
A 16-year-old girl was brutally assaulted by eight individuals, including a minor, after being waylaid near a temple in Narsinghpur. The attackers took her to a forest, raped her, and recorded the act.
- 7 hours ago 1 Feb 26, 6:48am -
- newWatch: Pak bowler under fire! Green’s angry reaction to Tariq goes viral
Pakistan beat Australia by 90 runs in the second T20I in Lahore, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead. Salman Agha scored 76 while Usman Khan added 53 as Pakistan posted 198-5. Controversy arose when Cameron Green accused Usman Tariq of chucking after his dismissal. Pakistan’s spinners dominated, bowling Australia out for 108, with Abrar Ahmed and Shadab Khan leading the charge.
- 8 hours ago 1 Feb 26, 6:00am -
- newGunshots heard outside Rohit Shetty's Juhu residence in Mumbai
Police and forensic teams arrived at Director Rohit Shetty's residence and secured the premises for a detailed search of the premises after gunshot sounds were reportedly heard in the area.
- 8 hours ago 1 Feb 26, 5:29am -
- newUS-based woman watches mother being thrashed in Ghaziabad home, sends brother to jail
A 44-year-old man was arrested in Ghaziabad for allegedly assaulting his elderly mother. The incident was captured on a CCTV camera installed by his sister living abroad, who alerted neighbours and police after witnessing the brutal attack. Legal action has been initiated against the accused.
- 10 hours ago 1 Feb 26, 3:39am -
- newMaharashtra dy CM Sunetra Pawar still facing scrutiny in Rs 25k cr bank scam
Maharashtra's Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar faces ongoing legal scrutiny in the Rs 25,000 crore MSCB scam, with the ED objecting to a clean chit. She and Ajit Pawar were also investigated under Benami Properties law, with properties worth Rs 1,000 crore attached, though they later received relief. The scam involved rule violations in loan disbursements to cooperative sugar factories.
- 10 hours ago 1 Feb 26, 3:25am -
- newCanada: Ramanan Pathmanathan pleads guilty to sexually exploiting over 100 children
- 13 hours ago 1 Feb 26, 1:13am -
- newSunetra is Maharashtra deputy CM; Sharad Pawar says not in loop
- 13 hours ago 1 Feb 26, 12:53am -
- newRight-wing group forces Dehradun Muslim trader to change shop name
Bajrang Dal members protested a Muslim trader's shop name in Kotdwar, demanding a change due to the term 'Baba'. The demonstration followed a viral video where a local fitness influencer, Deepak Kumar, defended the shopkeeper. Police have increased security, and the Bajrang Dal plans to file a complaint against Kumar.
- 13 hours ago 1 Feb 26, 12:41am -
- newShailendra Singh says he paid Rs 4 cr to Amitabh Bachchan for Johnny Walker
Producer Shailendra Singh, known for backing National Award-winning films like Page 3 and Traffic Signal, has opened up about a long-standing dispute involving Amitabh Bachchan and filmmaker Shoojit Sircar over the unreleased film Shoebite. Singh claimed he had originally developed the story under the title Johnny Walker, which was later renamed Shoebite, and accused Shoojit of reselling the project to UTV’s Ronnie Screwvala despite him having already paid Bachchan an advance of Rs 4 crore.
- 13 hours ago 1 Feb 26, 12:21am -
- newOver 800 NEET PG aspirants converted from Indian to NRI
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- 14 hours ago 1 Feb 26, 12:19am -
- newTwo Indian-origin men arrested in US for money laundering
- 14 hours ago 31 Jan 26, 11:53pm -
- newFrom deficit to disinvestment, key terms decoded to understand Budget numbers and policies
- 14 hours ago 31 Jan 26, 11:26pm -
- newIndia awaits a rare 'Sunday Budget': All eyes on Sitharaman's red 'bahi khata'
- 15 hours ago 31 Jan 26, 11:16pm -
- newBudget 2026: What to read after Niramala's speech and why it matters
- 16 hours ago 31 Jan 26, 9:59pm -
- newIMF data puts India ahead of US in 2026 global real GDP growth; Elon Musk responds
India is set to lead global economic growth by 2026, surpassing the US, according to IMF data. Elon Musk highlighted this seismic shift, noting India and China will drive over 43% of worldwide expansion. This surge, fueled by domestic strength and manufacturing, signals a changing global economic landscape beyond traditional Western markets.
- 18 hours ago 31 Jan 26, 8:15pm -
- newNvidia H-1B data reveals US pay as Jensen Huang reviews all compensation
Nvidia's soaring stock has created millionaires among its employees, with H-1B visa filings revealing substantial base salaries for critical roles. While CEO Jensen Huang emphasizes personal involvement in compensation, earlier hires have significantly benefited from equity appreciation. The data offers a glimpse into the pay for engineers, architects, researchers, and product managers, excluding bonuses and equity.
- 24 hours ago 31 Jan 26, 2:18pm -
- Google cofounder makes biggest-ever public donation to tackle California housing crisis
Google co-founder Sergey Brin has made his largest public donation, contributing $20 million to a new coalition tackling California's housing crisis. This significant move, backed by other tech leaders, comes as the state's wealthy face a potential wealth tax. Brin's philanthropy has been substantial, with billions donated to various causes, including climate solutions and medical research.
- 3 days ago 29 Jan 26, 11:45pm -