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Defence, education, railways, income tax & more: 10 big announcements in Union Budget 2026

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Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-27, her ninth consecutive, with major announcements across defence, railways, income tax, and healthcare. Prime Minister Modi ...

Union Budget 2026: Rs 95,692.31cr allocated for VB-G RAM G, Jal Jeevan Mission outlay raised to Rs 67,670cr

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The Centre is launching the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar Aajeevika Mission (Grameen) with a Rs 95,692.31 crore allocation, replacing the MGNREGA which sees a reduced ...

Union Budget 2026: Defence budget jumps to Rs 7.85 lakh crore, Rs 2.19 lakh crore earmarked for modernisation – key points

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The Union Budget 2026 significantly boosts defence spending to Rs 7.85 lakh crore, a substantial rise from last year. Modernisation efforts will receive Rs 2.19 ...

Budget 2026 income tax: Top announcements made by FM Sitharaman – check list

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled the Union Budget 2026. New rules simplify tax filing and reduce burdens. Key changes include extended deadlines for revised returns ...

Gross GST collections in January rise 6.2% to Rs 1.93 lakh crore, net revenue up 7.6%

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India’s GST collections in January 2026 rose to Rs 1,93,384 crore, up 6.2% from last year. Net revenue after refunds reached Rs 1,70,719 crore, a ...

From 2019 to 2026: A look at Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget Day sarees

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Nirmala Sitharaman’s budget day sarees are thoughtfully selected handloom pieces that celebrate India’s regional weaves, often carrying symbolic messages of growth, prosperity, and cultural pride ...

LPG gas prices go up: Commercial cylinder to cost Rs 49 more from February 1

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Commercial LPG prices have been revised upwards by Rs 49 for a 19-kg cylinder, bringing the Delhi price to Rs 1,740.50. This follows a previous ...

Adani agrees to receive notice in US SEC fraud case

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