Union Budget will benefit Bihar: Nitish Kumar

IANS | February 1, 2026 5:16 PM

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.

Yunus administration's decisions and appointments ahead of Bangladesh polls raise questions: Report

IANS | February 1, 2026 5:11 PM

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.

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'.

Union Budget 2026-27 promises more Mega Textile Parks, export relief

IANS | February 1, 2026 4:44 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) In the Union Budget 2026-27, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced capital support for machinery, technology upgradation, and the establishment of common testing and certification centres to modernise traditional textile clusters.