SMEs get big push with Rs 10,000 crore growth fund in Budget 2026-27

IANS | February 1, 2026 3:05 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a dedicated Rs 10,000 crore SME (small and medium enterprises) Growth Fund, to create future champions by incentivising enterprises based on select criteria as part of the Budget 2026-27 proposals presented in the Parliament on Sunday.

Hina Khan soaks in Istanbul mornings with birds, breakfast and history

IANS | February 1, 2026 3:00 PM

Mumbai, Feb 1 (IANS) Hina Khan believes happiness lies in the simplest of moments. The actress shared a serene glimpse from her Istanbul sojourn, where she was seen feeding birds during breakfast with the breathtaking Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque in the backdrop.

Shahid Kapoor vibes to ‘Aashiqon Ki Colony’ in gym

IANS | February 1, 2026 2:59 PM

Mumbai, Feb 1 (IANS) Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor is setting major fitness and fun goals as he was seen grooving to the peppy track ‘Aashiqon Ki Colony’ from his upcoming film O’Romeo” during his workout session at the gym.

CII lauds Budget 2026-27 for fiscal prudence, capex push

IANS | February 1, 2026 2:54 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Sunday said the Union Budget 2026-27, with its next‑generation reforms, builds confidence, and its thrust on public capital expenditure will enhance private investment.

Govt to roll out new customs integrated platform in 2 years

IANS | February 1, 2026 2:37 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The government will roll out a Customs Integrated System (CIS) within two years as a single, integrated and scalable platform for all customs processes, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Sunday while presenting the Union Budget 2026-27.