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Union Budget 2026 to strengthen India’s position as emerging economic superpower: Pushkar Singh Dhami

  • February 1, 2026

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday lauded the Union Budget 2026, stating that it will strengthen India’s position as an emerging economic superpower. The budget, the chief minister said, was prepared with consideration...

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‘Give me the facts on which you’re basing your argument’: Sitharaman counters Rahul’s Budget jibe

  • February 1, 2026

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday strongly defended the Union Budget 2026 against criticism from Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, asserting that India’s economic fundamentals remain strong and...

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‘Union Budget 2026 failed test of economic strategy, government discarded Economic Survey’: Congress

  • February 1, 2026

Veteran Congress leader P Chidambaram on Sunday sharply criticised the government over Union Budget 2026-27 and said that it has cut funds for crucial sectors and programmes, significantly reducing the capital expenditure. The budget, the...

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‘Usual tactic to deflect attention from internal failings’: India junks Pakistan’s claim on Balochistan attack

  • February 1, 2026

India on Sunday categorically rejected Pakistan’s allegations that New Delhi is involved in the recent terror attacks in the Balochistan province, calling them ‘baseless’. In a statement, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal...

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Rahul Gandhi slams Budget 2026 as ‘blind to India’s real crises’

  • February 1, 2026

Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Sunday came down heavily on the Union Budget 2026, accusing the Narendra Modi government of ignoring India’s deepening economic and social crises and refusing to undertake...

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‘Focus on improving productivity, generating employment’: Sitharaman after presenting Budget 2026

  • February 1, 2026

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday presented the Union Budget 2026. Addressing the press conference after her 85-minute-long budget speech, Sitharaman said the government was focusing on economic growth by building an ecosystem through...

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Budget 2026 reflects aspirations of 140 crore Indians, strengthens reform path: PM Modi

  • February 1, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday described the Union Budget 2026 as “historic,” saying it reflects the growing empowerment of women and the country’s expanding opportunities. Praising Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for presenting the Budget...