Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 3 (IANS) The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) has announced a statewide ‘Black Day’ on Tuesday to protest what it describes as the Central government’s “complete disregard” of Kerala in the Union Budget 2026-2027, party sources said. CPI-M workers will raise black flags at all booths, stage demonstrations, and mobilise public outrage over allocations that, they say, ignore the state’s long-standing developmental needs, they added on Monday.Irony is not lost on obs…
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Guwahati, Feb 1 (IANS) Gauhati University Vice-Chancellor Nani Gopal Mahanta, on Sunday, described the Union Budget 2026-2027 as a progressive and future-oriented roadmap that has the potential to reshape India’s higher education landscape in alignment with the national vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’. Reacting to the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Mahanta said the government’s renewed thrust on Viksit Shiksha clearly recognises education as a cornerstone of national pr…
Jaipur, February 1 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje, on Sunday, praised the Union Budget 2026-2027, saying it will give a major boost to India’s economy and employment while helping fulfil the dreams of every citizen. Sharing her views on the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Raje said the Budget reflects the true spirit of inclusive development and collective national effort. The former Chief Minister added that the Budget has been framed with …
Bareilly, Feb 1 (IANS) All India Muslim Jamaat (AIMJ) President Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi, on Sunday, welcomed the Union Budget 2026-2027, describing it as “impressive, inclusive and focused on the welfare of all sections of society”, adding that the Budget reflects a balanced approach towards development, social responsibility and economic relief. Speaking to IANS, Bareilvi said, “This is a very impressive Budget that takes into account the needs of people from all sections of society.”Highlig…
Mumbai, Jan 16 (IANS) Indian stock exchanges BSE and NSE on Friday announced that markets will be open for trading on February 1 (Sunday) on account of the Union Budget 2026-2027.The pre-open market would open from 9 am till 9:08 am while normal trading will run from 9:15 am till 3:30 pm.“On account of the presentation of the Union Budget, members are requested to note that Exchange shall be conducting live trading session on February 01, 2026, as per the standard market timings (9:15 am-3:30 …
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Apex business chamber FICCI on Tuesday listed its key expectations from Union Budget 2026-2027 regarding direct taxes and processes dealing with customs collections that include a reduction in the pendency of appeal cases, and tax neutrality for fast-track mergers.According to a FICCI statement, the reduction of pendency before the Commissioner of Income Tax, Appeals, is critical to the success of the new Faceless Appeal system and for alleviating hardships faced by taxp…