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Defence, education, railways, income tax & more: 10 big announcements in Union Budget 2026
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman
NEW DELHI: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday delivered a 1 hour 25 minute presentation of the Union Budget 2026-27, marking her record ninth consecutive budget. Read More
Budget 2026 gives a boost to mental healthcare: North India to get its own NIMHANS
NEW DELHI: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the plans to set up a new unit for the National Institute for Mental Health and Neuro Sciences in North India. Read More
‘It’s Very Disappointing’: Shashi Tharoor Say Kerala Was Ignored In Budget 2026
Congress leaders Tharoor and Mather criticised the Union Budget for ignoring Kerala, lacking project details, and causing negative market reactions. Read More
‘Ready To Debate With Facts’: FM Sitharaman Hits Back At Rahul Gandhi Over Budget Criticism
Nirmala Sitharaman said the fundamentals of the Indian economy remain strong and that the government is open to debate rooted in facts. Read More
Sam-Daniel: ‘Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ still feels like ‘GOT’
Putting on battle armour and crowns while stepping into the world of ‘Game of Thrones’ is no small feat, but for Sam Spruell and Daniel Ings, it was rather ‘blissful’ riding into ‘A Knight of the Seven K Read More
‘Border 2’ box office day 10 (LIVE)
‘Border 2’ released in theatres on January 23 and the film is now in its third week. The film starring Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty has been doing well at the box office. Read More
Gunshots at Rohit Shetty’s residence: Police register FIR
Filmmaker Rohit Shetty was in the headlines on Sunday morning, after news reports claimed that unidentified persons opened fire outside his residence in Mumbai’s Juhu area, early Sunday morning. . Read More
‘Border 2’ crosses Rs 250 crore mark
There appears to be no stopping Sunny Deol’s war film ‘Border 2’ at the box office. The film, which has been raking in big bucks since its theatrical release on January 23, has crossed the Rs 250 crore mark in under 10 days. Read More
AR Rahman says messages often get distorted along the way
AR Rahman recently spoke about how messages often get distorted, saying, “The problem with the world is how messages get corrupted on the way. Read More
Dalal Street Bleeds After Budget On STT Hike Fears, Sensex Tests 81,400, Nifty Closes At 24,800
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The Indian benchmark indices closed lower on Sunday during the special budget trading session after Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget speech as the Se Read More
Buying Property From An NRI? Budget 2026 Just Made It Much Easier
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Buying property in India from a non-resident seller has long come with a hidden complication: paperwork. Read More
Defence Allocation Records Biggest Jump in A Decade Post Operation Sindoor
India’s defence spending received its biggest push in over a decade as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a nearly 15% increase in allocation in the Union Budget. The total defence outlay has been raised to ₹7. Read More
‘Neend Udaane Mai Hu Aayi’: Budget 2026 Was Announced, But Memes Stole The Show On X
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Union Budget Day is no longer just about numbers, tax slabs, and policy announcements. Read More
Budget 2026 | What FM Sitharaman Announced For Poll-Bound Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala And Assam
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, presented her ninth consecutive Union Budget 2026 in Parliament, with a series of announcements targeting states scheduled to go to polls later this year. Read More
Six Senses Fort Barwara launches first transformative Lunar Healing Retreat
Six Senses Fort Barwara has introduced its first-ever Lunar Healing Retreat, an immersive full-day wellness journey designed to align guests with the moon’s natural rhythms. Read More
Heavy snowfall halts trekking on five high-altitude routes in Nepal’s Mustang area
Trekkers in Nepal’s Mustang area have been advised not to use five popular high-altitude trekking routes that connect the district with neighbouring areas, citing heavy snowfall, officials said. Read More
Disney Cruise Line to debut fireworks show narrated by Shah Rukh Khan
Disney Cruise Line will introduce an all-new fireworks show, The Lion King: Celebration in the Sky, narrated by actor Shah Rukh Khan. Read More
StarDream Cruises showcases India’s spirit of togetherness through new brand films
StarDream Cruises has unveiled two new brand films that encapsulate its growing resonance with Indian travellers and its focus on meaningful, experience-led cruising. Read More
Aman at Sea opens reservations for Amangati’s inaugural 2027 Mediterranean Voyages
Aman at Sea has announced the inaugural itineraries for Amangati, the brand’s first ocean-going motor yacht, with reservations now open ahead of its Spring 2027 debut. Read More
Defence, education, railways, income tax & more: 10 big announcements in Union Budget 2026
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman
NEW DELHI: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday delivered a 1 hour 25 minute presentation of the Union Budget 2026-27, marking her record ninth consecutive budget. Read More
Budget 2026 gives a boost to mental healthcare: North India to get its own NIMHANS
NEW DELHI: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the plans to set up a new unit for the National Institute for Mental Health and Neuro Sciences in North India. Read More
‘It’s Very Disappointing’: Shashi Tharoor Say Kerala Was Ignored In Budget 2026
Congress leaders Tharoor and Mather criticised the Union Budget for ignoring Kerala, lacking project details, and causing negative market reactions. Read More
‘Ready To Debate With Facts’: FM Sitharaman Hits Back At Rahul Gandhi Over Budget Criticism
Nirmala Sitharaman said the fundamentals of the Indian economy remain strong and that the government is open to debate rooted in facts. Read More
Sam-Daniel: ‘Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ still feels like ‘GOT’
Putting on battle armour and crowns while stepping into the world of ‘Game of Thrones’ is no small feat, but for Sam Spruell and Daniel Ings, it was rather ‘blissful’ riding into ‘A Knight of the Seven K Read More
‘Border 2’ box office day 10 (LIVE)
‘Border 2’ released in theatres on January 23 and the film is now in its third week. The film starring Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty has been doing well at the box office. Read More
Gunshots at Rohit Shetty’s residence: Police register FIR
Filmmaker Rohit Shetty was in the headlines on Sunday morning, after news reports claimed that unidentified persons opened fire outside his residence in Mumbai’s Juhu area, early Sunday morning. . Read More
‘Border 2’ crosses Rs 250 crore mark
There appears to be no stopping Sunny Deol’s war film ‘Border 2’ at the box office. The film, which has been raking in big bucks since its theatrical release on January 23, has crossed the Rs 250 crore mark in under 10 days. Read More
AR Rahman says messages often get distorted along the way
AR Rahman recently spoke about how messages often get distorted, saying, “The problem with the world is how messages get corrupted on the way. Read More
Dalal Street Bleeds After Budget On STT Hike Fears, Sensex Tests 81,400, Nifty Closes At 24,800
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
The Indian benchmark indices closed lower on Sunday during the special budget trading session after Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget speech as the Se Read More
Buying Property From An NRI? Budget 2026 Just Made It Much Easier
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Buying property in India from a non-resident seller has long come with a hidden complication: paperwork. Read More
Defence Allocation Records Biggest Jump in A Decade Post Operation Sindoor
India’s defence spending received its biggest push in over a decade as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a nearly 15% increase in allocation in the Union Budget. The total defence outlay has been raised to ₹7. Read More
‘Neend Udaane Mai Hu Aayi’: Budget 2026 Was Announced, But Memes Stole The Show On X
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Union Budget Day is no longer just about numbers, tax slabs, and policy announcements. Read More
Budget 2026 | What FM Sitharaman Announced For Poll-Bound Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala And Assam
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, presented her ninth consecutive Union Budget 2026 in Parliament, with a series of announcements targeting states scheduled to go to polls later this year. Read More
Six Senses Fort Barwara launches first transformative Lunar Healing Retreat
Six Senses Fort Barwara has introduced its first-ever Lunar Healing Retreat, an immersive full-day wellness journey designed to align guests with the moon’s natural rhythms. Read More
Heavy snowfall halts trekking on five high-altitude routes in Nepal’s Mustang area
Trekkers in Nepal’s Mustang area have been advised not to use five popular high-altitude trekking routes that connect the district with neighbouring areas, citing heavy snowfall, officials said. Read More
Disney Cruise Line to debut fireworks show narrated by Shah Rukh Khan
Disney Cruise Line will introduce an all-new fireworks show, The Lion King: Celebration in the Sky, narrated by actor Shah Rukh Khan. Read More
StarDream Cruises showcases India’s spirit of togetherness through new brand films
StarDream Cruises has unveiled two new brand films that encapsulate its growing resonance with Indian travellers and its focus on meaningful, experience-led cruising. Read More
Aman at Sea opens reservations for Amangati’s inaugural 2027 Mediterranean Voyages
Aman at Sea has announced the inaugural itineraries for Amangati, the brand’s first ocean-going motor yacht, with reservations now open ahead of its Spring 2027 debut. Read More
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Sports goods manufacturing gets big boost in Union Budget; assistance for Commonwealth Games also hiked
The overall allocation for sports ministry saw a rise of over Rs 1000 crore with the government’s flagship Khelo India programme getting a big chunk of the allocation at Rs 924.35 crore. Read More
When The Sky Turned Crimson: Hanle’s Rare Celestial Moment Explained
Hanle in Ladakh witnessed an eerie red sky in January, a phenomenon rarely seen in India. Read More
Defence, education, railways, income tax & more: 10 big announcements in Union Budget 2026
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman
NEW DELHI: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday delivered a 1 hour 25 minute presentation of the Union Budget 2026-27, marking her record ninth consecutive budget. Read More
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