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India's engagement with Indo-Mediterranean and IMEC route has cultural and symbolic dimension: Report

IANS | February 1, 2026 7:39 PM

Rome, Feb 1 (IANS) Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Kaundinya's arrival in Muscat after an 18-day voyage from Gujarat to Oman not only revives India’s ancient maritime heritage, but has a cultural and symbolic dimension for its engagement with the Indo-Mediterranean and with routes like India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), as per a report.

India increases budget allocation for Nepal, Afghanistan but cuts amount for Bangladesh

IANS | February 1, 2026 7:10 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The Union Budget 2026-27 has increased Indian development aid allocations for several neighbouring nations like Afghanistan, Mongolia and Nepal, but allocations to Bangladesh have been slashed by Rs 60 crore.

Kanpur women welcome Union Budget, hail focus on women empowerment and entrepreneurship

IANS | February 1, 2026 7:01 PM

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 1 (IANS) Women in Kanpur have welcomed the Union Budget, saying its emphasis on women's empowerment and support for female entrepreneurs will help strengthen self-reliance and contribute to economic growth.

‘Historic day’: Arjun Ram Meghwal as FM Sitharaman presents Union Budget for ninth time

IANS | February 1, 2026 6:13 PM

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.

15 pc defence allocation hike in Budget to modernise armed forces post Operation Sindoor

IANS | February 1, 2026 6:10 PM

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.

Guru Ravidas’s teachings give inspiration, says PM Modi in Punjab

IANS | February 1, 2026 6:09 PM

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.

‘Clear vision for developed India’: CM Yogi congratulates FM Sitharaman over first budget from Kartyava Bhavan

IANS | February 1, 2026 5:55 PM

Lucknow, Feb 1 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hailed the Union Budget 2026-27 as the one with a “clear roadmap for a new and developed India” and also congratulated the Finance Minister for presenting the first Budget, prepared at the recently built Kartyava Bhavan.

Union Budget 2026–27 offers long-term gains for Gujarat: CM Patel

IANS | February 1, 2026 5:38 PM

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.

Well-balanced, forward-looking Budget: Chandrababu Naidu

IANS | February 1, 2026 5:22 PM

Amaravati, Feb 1 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has welcomed the Union Budget, terming it ‘well-balanced’ and ‘forward-looking’.

Dream Budget for youth, middle class: Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva

IANS | February 1, 2026 5:20 PM

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.

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India's engagement with Indo-Mediterranean and IMEC route has cultural and symbolic dimension: Report

India increases budget allocation for Nepal, Afghanistan but cuts amount for Bangladesh

Kanpur women welcome Union Budget, hail focus on women empowerment and entrepreneurship

‘Historic day’: Arjun Ram Meghwal as FM Sitharaman presents Union Budget for ninth time

15 pc defence allocation hike in Budget to modernise armed forces post Operation Sindoor

Guru Ravidas’s teachings give inspiration, says PM Modi in Punjab

‘Clear vision for developed India’: CM Yogi congratulates FM Sitharaman over first budget from Kartyava Bhavan

Union Budget 2026–27 offers long-term gains for Gujarat: CM Patel

Well-balanced, forward-looking Budget: Chandrababu Naidu

Dream Budget for youth, middle class: Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva

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