February 2026

Chennai, Feb 1 (IANS) Industry leaders in Tamil Nadu have welcomed the Union Budget 2026, describing it as growth-oriented, forward-looking and supportive of manufacturing, MSMEs and long-term industrial development. Senior office-bearers…
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Mumbai, Feb 1 (IANS) Indian stock markets witnessed a sharp fall on Budget Day as investors reacted negatively to the government’s decision to raise the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on futures and options trading.The benchmark indices…
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Jammu, Feb 1 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday hailed the Union Budget 2026-27, saying that it charts a path to a $5 trillion economy milestone within a few years, and added that the budget also takes the initiative…
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New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The government on Sunday said the intent behind the hike in the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on futures and options is to address systemic risks and curb excessive speculation.Addressing the media here after the…
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Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 1 (IANS) Kerala's ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the Opposition United Democratic Front (UDF) have criticised the Union Budget 2026-27 presented on Sunday, saying it left Kerala largely sidelined, as the…
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New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda stated that the 176 per cent increase in the health sector budget over the past 12 years reflects the Modi government's commitment to making healthcare accessible to all.Welcoming the…
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New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The Union Budget 2026-27 on Sunday enhanced the allocation for the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare to Rs 1,06,530.42 crore, reflecting an increase of 8.96 per cent over the Revised Estimates of FY 2025-26,…
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New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Sunday said the Union Budget 2026-27, with its next‑generation reforms, builds confidence, and its thrust on public capital expenditure will enhance private…
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Mumbai, Feb 1 (IANS) Actress Shanaya Kapoor reveals she spent her Saturday night in a mellow, musical mood, soaking in the emotions of the song ‘Jee Liya’, which she had on loop as she unwound over the weekend. Shanaya took to Instagram,…
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Chennai, Feb 1 (IANS) Ace music director Yuvan Shankar Raja has now met actor Ajith at the Dubai Autodrome, where the latter's racing team is gearing up for the Asian Le Mans Series. A video clip showing Yuvan Shankar Raja arriving at the…
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