Mumbai, Feb 1 (IANS) Maharashtra Nationalist Congress Party President and MP Sunil Tatkare on Sunday scoffed at the rumours over a possible merger between two NCP factions, making it amply clear that it will remain with the NDA.
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday welcomed the Union Budget 2026-27, describing it as a forward-looking and people-centric Budget that will infuse new energy into the resolve of building a developed and self-reliant India.
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Union Minister of Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal on Sunday termed it a historic day as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for the ninth time, calling it a significant achievement for the country and for women’s empowerment.
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The 15 per cent hike in defence sector allocation in Budget 2026-27 will not only help modernise the armed forces and finance their regular requirement but also cater for the financial requirements that have arisen due to the emergency procurement of arms and ammunition made subsequent to Operation Sindoor under both the categories -- Capital and Revenue, the government said on Sunday.
Jalandhar, Feb 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the path of service that Guru Ravidas-ji showed has given the people further inspiration and energy.
Gandhinagar, Feb 1 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Sunday said the Union Budget 2026–27, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, would accelerate India's reform agenda towards becoming a developed and self-reliant nation, while delivering long-term benefits for Gujarat.
Amaravati, Feb 1 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has welcomed the Union Budget, terming it ‘well-balanced’ and ‘forward-looking’.
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Highlighting concessions on smartphones in the Union Budget 2025-26, Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva said on Sunday that it offers several benefits to the youth and shields the middle class from new taxes.
Patna, Feb 1 (IANS) After the presentation of the Union Budget in Parliament, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar welcomed the budget, describing it as progressive, forward-looking, and beneficial for Bihar’s long-term development.
Dhaka, Feb 1 (IANS) As Bangladesh is set to hold elections on February 12, the interim government led by chief adviser Muhammad Yunus is, in effect, an election-time administration in terms of responsibility and mandate, with many believing that its activities should remain restricted to making preparations for the elections and conducting routine work. However, a series of decisions, initiatives, appointments, and contracts it announced have raised questions, as per a report.
