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Union Budget: No benefit for Karnataka, meant to benefit BJP, says Shivakumar

Published on Feb 2, 2026 09:30 IST

DK Shivakumar called for the restoration of MGNREGA, highlighted local issues, and questioned the central government's commitment to Karnataka's development.

Union Budget ignores Kerala, CPI(M) to observe Feb 3 as 'Black Day'

Union Budget ignores Kerala, CPI(M) to observe Feb 3 as 'Black Day'

Published on Feb 2, 2026 08:43 IST

Intelligence Bureau allocated 74% more funds than last year

The allocation aims to bolster infrastructure and enhance national security capabilities, with other paramilitary forces also receiving increased budgets.

Published on Feb 2, 2026 04:05 IST

What changes for Income Tax payers from April 1: Explained in simple terms

The Income Tax Act, 2025, is revenue-neutral and introduces no change in the tax slab rates.

Updated on Feb 2, 2026 06:58 IST

Special ecologically sustainable mountain trails to come up in J&K, Himachal, Uttarakhand

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman shows the digital tablet, enclosed in a traditional red 'bahi-khata' style pouch, on the Parliament premises before presenting the Union budget in New Delhi on Sunday. (PTI)

chandigarh news

Published on Feb 2, 2026 01:14 IST

Kerala’s key demands stay unmet, says state finance minister

Kerala’s key demands stay unmet, says state finance minister

Published on Feb 2, 2026 24:58 IST

Ladakh’s ₹4,869-crore allocation sees 33% dip

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman during a news conference in New Delhi. (Bloomberg)

chandigarh news

Published on Feb 2, 2026 24:38 IST

Maharashtra to get over ₹1 lakh crore from union budget

New Delhi, India - Feb. 1, 2026: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman outside the Finance Ministry prior to the presentation of the 'Union Budget 2026-27 at Kartavya Bhavan in New Delhi, India, on Sunday, February 1, 2026. (Photo by Arvind Yadav/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

Published on Feb 2, 2026 24:26 IST

Modi: Union budget focuses on empowering country’s ‘annadata’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi being felicitated by Sant Niranjan Dass during 649th Sant Ravidas Ji Jayanti celebrations in Jalandhar on Sunday. (ANI)

chandigarh news

Published on Feb 1, 2026 23:12 IST

CM MK Stalin slams Union Budget, calls allocations for TN ‘disappointment’

TN CM Stalin highlighted the lack of mention of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>3,548 crore proposed allocation for education, which he said was due to non-compliance with the three-language policy.

Published on Feb 1, 2026 21:35 IST

Budget 2026: Reform Express takes Kartavya path

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman outside the finance ministry prior to the presentation of the Budget 2026 at Kartavya Bhavan in New Delhi. (Hindustan Times/Arvind Yadav)

Updated on Feb 2, 2026 01:37 IST

Seven high-speed rail corridors on cards, Railways gets ₹2.77 lakh crore

Infrastructure work is underway at the metro and Ahmedabad-Mumbai High-Speed Rail Bullet Train project in Ahmedabad (ANI)

Updated on Feb 1, 2026 17:17 IST

Bihar: NDA hails Union budget, Oppn says directionless

Bihar deputy chief minister Samrat Choudhary with BJP leaders looking on TV screen during Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s presentation of the Union Budget 2026-27 at the BJP office in Patna on Sunday. (Santosh Kumar/HT)

Published on Feb 1, 2026 16:54 IST

Budget 2026: Govt plans rare earth corridors to counter global supply chains

The mineral-rich states will receive support to promote mining, processing, research and manufacturing of rare earths.

Updated on Feb 1, 2026 17:36 IST

Budget to give new speed to India ‘Reforms Express’: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives to address the media during the Budget session of Parliament (PTI FILE)

Updated on Feb 1, 2026 16:26 IST

What the Union Budget 2026-27 means for Fiscal

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at a press conference after the presentation of the Union Budget 2026

Updated on Feb 1, 2026 16:46 IST

What the Union Budget 2026-27 means for: Reforms

New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at a press conference after the presentation of the Union Budget 2026–27 Times) (Hindustan Times/Arvind Yadav)

Updated on Feb 1, 2026 16:11 IST

Union Budget: No big bang proposal for poll-bound states

The minister has also announced the setting up of a new National Institute of Design to boost design education and development

Updated on Feb 1, 2026 23:50 IST

Union Budget positive step for healthcare, say Kolkata hospital officials

Union Budget positive step for healthcare, say Kolkata hospital officials

Published on Feb 1, 2026 14:28 IST

Budget 2026: 7 high-speed rail corridors; ₹277830 cr for capital expenditure

The high-speed rail corridors seek to promote environmentally sustainable passenger systems. (PTI)

Updated on Feb 1, 2026 14:28 IST

Delhi receives budget allocation of ₹1348 crore, same as last year

According to the Budget document, Delhi received <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>951 crore as Central assistance for Union Territories.

Published on Feb 1, 2026 14:05 IST

Mayawati for genuine implementation of 2026 Union Budget announcements

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati. (HT file)

Updated on Feb 1, 2026 14:04 IST

Did Budget 2026 make any announcement on 8th Pay Commission? What we know

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, during a press conference after the presentation of the Union Budget 2026-27 at the National Media Centre, in New Delhi. (Photo by Arvind Yadav/ Hindustan Times)

Updated on Feb 1, 2026 13:31 IST

Over ₹95,000 cr allocated for VB-G RAM G; MGNREGA gets ₹30,000 cr in Budget

Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the overall Budget of the Department of Rural Development has increased by around 21 per cent

Published on Feb 1, 2026 12:41 IST

Tharoor says Kerala ‘invisible’ in budget, bats ‘as a Malayali’ in election year

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor after the presentation of the Union Budget 2026-27 at Parliament in New Delhi on Sunday, February 1, 2026.

Published on Feb 1, 2026 12:36 IST

Akhilesh Yadav criticises budget, calls it depressing for middle classes, poor

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav. (X)

Published on Feb 1, 2026 11:47 IST

TMC vs BJP over Union Budget allocation to Bengal ahead of assembly polls

The Centre's announcement of major infrastructure projects in West Bengal is being criticized by the ruling TMC as a ploy for votes rather than genuine support for the state's development. (File photo)

Published on Feb 1, 2026 11:34 IST

Sitharaman announces India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 under Union Budget: Details

The India Semiconductor Mission aims to build a strong semiconductor and display ecosystem.

Published on Feb 1, 2026 11:19 IST

New income tax act, easier TDS, STT hike: What Union Budget changed, and didn't

Finance Minister Sitharaman, during her Budget speech, said the Income Tax Act, 2025 will come into effect from April 1.

Updated on Feb 1, 2026 13:51 IST

Union Budget: Ranchi set to emerge as mental healthcare hub

Union Budget: Ranchi set to emerge as mental healthcare hub

Published on Feb 1, 2026 10:37 IST

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