Defence Minister Sees Budget as Strong Commitment to National Security

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has welcomed the Union Budget 2026-27, describing it as a clear indication of the government’s intent to strengthen the country’s security following the historic success of Operation Sindoor. He expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for this decisive move. Rajnath Singh highlighted that the defence sector has been …

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Chidambaram Questions Economic Strategy in Union Budget 2026-27

New Delhi: Former Finance Minister and Congress leader P. Chidambaram has expressed his views on the Union Budget 2026-27, describing it as falling short of public expectations. He remarked that commentators, writers, and students of economics must have been taken aback while listening to the Finance Minister’s speech in Parliament. Chidambaram stated, “I believe a …

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Rajasthan Gets No Relief Despite CM’s 60 Delhi Visits: Govind Singh Dotasra

Jaipur: Rajasthan Congress President Govind Singh Dotasra has criticised the Union Budget, calling it “highly disappointing” for the state. He alleged that despite Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma’s nearly 60 visits to Delhi over the past two years, Rajasthan has not secured any financial allocation or special package in the budget. Speaking to the media at …

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Budget Signals Growth, Welfare, and Security: Sanjay Nirupam

Mumbai, February 1 – Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for the financial year 2026-27 on Sunday. Leaders of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) have described the budget as dedicated to the common people of the country. In this context, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam shared his views. Speaking to the media, …

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Budget 2026-27 Focuses on Growth with Emphasis on Manufacturing and MSMEs

New Delhi: The industry has welcomed the Union Budget 2026-27 with optimism. Experts believe the budget is designed not for short-term popularity but to ensure long-term economic strength, investment, and the goal of a developed India by 2047. It places special emphasis on sectors such as MSMEs, manufacturing, infrastructure, logistics, and tourism. Ashok Batra, Chairman …

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Jyotiraditya Scindia Hails Budget as Key to Fulfilling Developed India Vision

New Delhi: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia described the Union Budget as historic and said it will help fulfil the vision of a developed India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. In a conversation, Scindia said the budget organises India’s journey of the past 12 years and lays the foundation for future growth. He highlighted that …

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Bihar Sets Up 1,762 Exam Centres for Intermediate Exams Starting Monday

Patna: The annual Intermediate (12th) examinations in Bihar are set to begin from Monday. Conducted by the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB), over 13.17 lakh students will participate in this year’s exams. The examinations will continue until February 13. To ensure a fair and smooth process, BSEB has completed all necessary arrangements. Strict security and …

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Russia-Ukraine-US Tripartite Talks to Resume in Abu Dhabi

New Delhi: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that the next round of talks aimed at ending the ongoing conflict with Russia will begin in Abu Dhabi. The discussions will start on Wednesday with the presence of the United States. On the social media platform X, President Zelensky wrote, “The dates for the next meeting …

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CM Yogi Urges Banks to Boost Credit Deposit Ratio and Promote ODOC Initiative

Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has set an ambitious target to increase the state’s overall Credit Deposit (CD) ratio to over 62 percent by the end of the current financial year. Chairing a special meeting of the State Level Bankers Committee (SLBC) on Sunday, he sought detailed updates from bank representatives on their CD ratios …

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Pakistan Army Kills 92 Militants in Balochistan Clashes

Beijing: The Pakistan Army announced on January 31 that its security forces had killed a total of 92 militants in the Balochistan region on the same day. The statement revealed that the militants carried out several attacks across different areas of Balochistan, resulting in the death of 18 civilians. In response, security forces launched counterattacks …

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