Latest Union Budget 2026 News & Updates

New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will convene a Parliamentary Party meeting on Tuesday to deliberate on the Union Budget 2026 and the government’s vision for Viksit Bharat 2047.The meeting will be held at 9.30 a.m. in New Delhi and will be attended by top NDA leaders.Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, BJP National President Nitin Nabin, and all other NDA ministers and MPs will be present at the meeting.PM Modi wi…

Patna, Feb 3 (IANS) Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD) chief Tej Pratap Yadav has strongly refuted the allegations made by Bihar minister Lakhendra Paswan regarding missing amenities from the government residence at 26 M, Strand Road, Patna, calling the claims completely baseless. Tej Pratap categorically stated that the air conditioners, fans, bulbs, and other amenities used during his stay were purchased with his personal funds, leaving no question of removing government property.“We don’t do such…

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) A day after the presentation of the Union Budget 2026, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta shared key takeaways for the city in the proposals, highlighting that the Budget opens new opportunities for Delhi in areas including infrastructure and health.Addressing a press conference at the Delhi Secretariat, Chief Minister Gupta thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Home Minister Amit Shah for continued support in matters relating to Delh…

Patna, Feb 2 (IANS) BJP MLA Maithili Thakur on Monday lauded Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan’s address to the Bihar Assembly, saying it clearly reflected the state’s progress over the years while also outlining the present situation with supporting data. Speaking to IANS, Thakur said the Governor explained “very well how, over the past many years, many people have worked for Bihar and what the current situation is,” adding that the address was presented with relevant figures, making it…

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will hold a Parliamentary Party meeting on Tuesday morning to discuss the Union Budget 2026 and the vision of a Viksit Bharat 2047.The meeting will be held at 9.30 a.m. in New Delhi and will be attended by top NDA leaders.Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, BJP National President Nitin Nabin, and all other NDA ministers and MPs will be present at the meeting.PM Modi will also address…

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is set to hold its monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting from February 4-6 and according to economists, the MPC is expected to vote for a pause on a policy rate cut, while the central bank undertakes direct measures to tackle liquidity, bond stability and currency-related risks.The Central Bank has already lowered the repo rate by 125 basis points since February 2025 to 5.25 per cent.“With the government remaining on course its fiscal c…

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Congress MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla on Monday criticised the Union Budget 2026, alleging that the government has presented data only for media hype and failed to address key issues affecting the country. Speaking to IANS, Gurjeet Singh Aujla said that the budget offers no concrete solutions to the growing problem of unemployment.“In this budget, there is no solution for unemployment. There is no serious discussion on industry or how it will take the country forward. The all…

Washington, Feb 2 (IANS) A US-based disability advocacy non-profit welcomed India’s Union Budget 2026, saying new schemes focused on skills, jobs, and assistive support mark a major step toward empowering persons with disabilities.The Voice of Specially Abled People (VOSAP) said the budget strengthens efforts to bring Divyangjan into the economic mainstream through targeted programmes and policy support.“Our long-term roadmap, ‘Vision 2047 for Divyangjan,” has received a strong boost with …

Gandhinagar, Feb 1 (IANS) The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Gujarat on Sunday said the Union Budget 2026 provides a strong and positive framework for accelerating economic growth, strengthening manufacturing competitiveness and improving ease of living. Following a live budget viewing session held in Gandhinagar, CII Gujarat stated that the budget balances immediate economic stimulus with long-term capacity building, guided by the central theme of ‘Sankalp’ and the three stated prio…

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) Vice Chairperson Kuljeet Singh Chahal on Sunday lauded the 13th Union Budget 2026 as progressive and inclusive, and hoped it would help transform New Delhi into a world-class city. Chahal said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision, this Budget will significantly strengthen infrastructure, smart civic services, healthcare facilities, cleanliness initiatives, green development, and employment generation in the NDMC area, furth…