Ayodhya business community welcomes Union Budget, hails govt's push towards 'Viksit Bharat'

IANS | February 1, 2026 5:08 PM

Ayodhya, Feb 1 (IANS) The business community in Ayodhya, on Sunday, expressed happiness and optimism over the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, praising it as "growth-oriented and inclusive", and saying that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country is steadily moving towards the vision of 'Viksit Bharat'.

UP cleric hails Union Budget, says it is 'inclusive, focused on welfare of all sections of society'

IANS | February 1, 2026 4:44 PM

Bareilly, Feb 1 (IANS) All India Muslim Jamaat (AIMJ) President Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi, on Sunday, welcomed the Union Budget 2026-2027, describing it as "impressive, inclusive and focused on the welfare of all sections of society", adding that the Budget reflects a balanced approach towards development, social responsibility and economic relief.

PM Modi in Punjab; names Adampur Airport after Guru Ravidas

IANS | February 1, 2026 4:42 PM

Jalandhar, Feb 1 (IANS) To mark the 649th birth anniversary of Sant Guru Ravidas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the new name of Adampur Airport in Punjab as Shri Guru Ravidas Maharaj Ji Airport on Sunday.

FairPoint: The debate campuses didn't see coming - the rules raised uncomfortable questions

Deepika Bhan | February 1, 2026 4:37 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) When a regulation vests wide discretionary power in authorities without clear guardrails, it stops being reformist and begins to look coercive. That is precisely how the University Grants Commission's latest equity regulations have been perceived across campuses and beyond.

Budget prepared with economic vision, not populism: CAIT President Bhartia

IANS | February 1, 2026 4:34 PM

Nagpur, Feb 1 (IANS) Reacting to the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) President B.C. Bhartia said that this Budget has been prepared with a fresh economic perspective, moving away from traditional populist approaches.

Union Budget has reinforced resolve to strengthen our security system, says Rajnath Singh

IANS | February 1, 2026 4:27 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday welcomed the Union Budget 2026 and expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for the allocation of Rs 7.8 lakh crore for the defence sector.

Budget focuses on pushing growth, reforms, and jobs across sectors: FM Sitharaman

IANS | February 1, 2026 4:23 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said that the Union Budget 2026-27 is designed to accelerate economic growth and create more jobs across sectors.

Samajwadi Party slams Union Budget, says it ignores poor, farmers and middle class

IANS | February 1, 2026 4:15 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) Chief Akhilesh Yadav, on Sunday, took a swipe at the Centre over Union Budget, saying that if the current situation continues, people would be forced to plate iron with brass to make jewellery.

Union Budget 2026: What gets cheaper and costlier

IANS | February 1, 2026 4:09 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced in Union Budget 2026-27 that select outward remittances will get cheaper with Tax Collected at Source (TCS) on overseas tour packages and education and medical remittances cut to 2 per cent.

No high-speed rail will come to Bengaluru, says Deputy CM Shivakumar on Union Budget

IANS | February 1, 2026 4:09 PM

Bengaluru, Feb 1 (IANS) Criticising the Union Budget for 2026–27, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar stated that the state has received nothing, and "no high-speed rail will come to Bengaluru".

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Ayodhya business community welcomes Union Budget, hails govt's push towards 'Viksit Bharat'

UP cleric hails Union Budget, says it is 'inclusive, focused on welfare of all sections of society'

PM Modi in Punjab; names Adampur Airport after Guru Ravidas

FairPoint: The debate campuses didn't see coming - the rules raised uncomfortable questions

Budget prepared with economic vision, not populism: CAIT President Bhartia

Union Budget has reinforced resolve to strengthen our security system, says Rajnath Singh

Budget focuses on pushing growth, reforms, and jobs across sectors: FM Sitharaman

Samajwadi Party slams Union Budget, says it ignores poor, farmers and middle class

Union Budget 2026: What gets cheaper and costlier

No high-speed rail will come to Bengaluru, says Deputy CM Shivakumar on Union Budget

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