Himanshu TiwariNew Delhi: Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik expressed disappointment over the Union Budget 2026 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, saying it has fallen short of expectations for the people of Odisha. Posting on the social media platform X, Patnaik stated that the budget does not offer significant benefits to Odisha and its residents. …
The Union Budget 2026’s customs duty and import tariff concessions on solar, renewable energy, and e-mobility are closely linked with Uttar Pradesh’s “Prime Minister Surya Ghar: Free Electricity” scheme and the state’s growing e-mobility ecosystem. Policy experts believe these measures will collectively advance rooftop solar expansion, solar panel manufacturing, grid-level energy balancing, and electric mobility …
Lucknow: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for the financial year 2026-27 on Sunday. Praising the budget, Uttar Pradesh Government Minister Suresh Khanna spoke to journalists, appreciating the focus on youth and development. Suresh Khanna congratulated the Finance Minister, stating, “I commend Nirmala Sitharaman ji for presenting the Youth Power Budget for …
Mumbai: Musician AR Rahman faced trolling after his remarks on communal issues in Hindi cinema sparked controversy. Several personalities from political and film circles subtly opposed his statements. Recently, Rahman appeared on the popular show ‘The Great India Kapil Sharma Show’ where he clarified that his words had been distorted. In response, Maharashtra’s Minister for …
Riasi, Jammu and Kashmir: The recently presented Union Budget has received a positive response from the local residents of Riasi district. People believe the budget has been thoughtfully designed with the common man in mind, prioritising the interests of the middle class, farmers, youth, and traders. Several locals welcomed the budget, expressing hope that it …
Hyderabad: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) continued its questioning of Telangana’s former Chief Minister and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) president, K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR), on Sunday at his residence in Hyderabad in connection with the phone tapping case. Amid tight security arrangements, SIT officials arrived around 3 pm at KCR’s home located in Nandi Nagar, …
New Delhi: In the Budget 2026-27, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced capital support for modernising traditional textile clusters. This includes upgrades in machinery, technology, and the establishment of common testing and certification centres. The government also unveiled plans to develop mega textile parks aimed at enhancing exports. These parks will contribute to the growth of …
Tensions between Iran and the United States continue to escalate amid a series of sharp warnings exchanged by both nations. While US President Donald Trump has stated that America is prepared to deal with Iran by all means but prefers a diplomatic solution, Iran has issued stern warnings of a strong response to any attack. …
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) has arrested a drug smuggler in Jammu city carrying over 18 kilograms of opium husk, officials said on Sunday. According to an ANTF spokesperson, the arrest took place during a checkpoint operation on Sidhra Panjtirthi Link Road, where a large quantity of narcotics was seized. Based …
New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 in Parliament on Sunday. The budget received mixed reactions from both the ruling party and the opposition. While BJP and government ministers described it as ‘visionary’ and ‘future-ready’, the opposition criticized it for being disconnected from the needs of …