Islamabad, Feb 1 (IANS) Drug abuse has been consistently undermining Pakistan's socioeconomic structure and posing one of the biggest challenges faced by the country, as per reports.
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the Union Budget 2026-27, calling it a "highway of immense opportunities" and said that the "Reform Express" on which India is riding, "will gain new energy and momentum through this budget".
Quetta, Feb 1 (IANS) Various armed organisations, political figures, and sections of the Baloch population on Sunday expressed support for the Baloch Liberation Army’s (BLA) ongoing 'Operation Herof 2.0', as the group claimed its fighters were still holding positions across multiple districts in the Balochistan province more than 15 hours after launching coordinated attacks against the Pakistan security officials.
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday kept income tax rates and slabs unchanged following last year’s major tax reforms.
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Presenting the Budget for 2026-27 on Sunday, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed a dedicated freight corridor connecting Surat in Gujarat and Dankuni in West Bengal.
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced a capital expenditure of Rs 12.2 lakh crore in the Budget for 2026-27, to boost big-ticket infrastructure projects for growth and jobs in the economy.
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Giving a thrust to ‘Make in India’ and domestic manufacturing, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced the launch of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0, while increasing the outlay for electronics component manufacturing to Rs 40,000 crore to strengthen local production and innovation.
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday shared three 'Kartavyas' (duties) to not only accelerate the economy but also empower the poor, underprivileged, and the disadvantaged.
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday wished the Indian Coast Guard personnel on the force's 50th Raising Day, and said that their work not only secures the maritime borders but also sustains the livelihoods of communities that depend on the sea.
Chennai, Feb 1 (IANS) Tamil Nadu BJP spokesperson A.N.S. Prasad on Sunday hailed Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman as the pride of Tamil soil as she prepares to present her ninth consecutive Union Budget, a feat unmatched by any woman Finance Minister in India’s parliamentary history.
