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Kolkata
Govt cuts borrowing target to Rs 11.54 lakh cr for FY26
The government has reduced its borrowings estimate for next financial year to Rs 11.54 lakh crore on net basis as it expects an improvement in tax collection.
1 min
Taliban Have No Legal Right to Bonanza Afghan Fund
The US has spent nearly $3.71 billion in Afghanistan since 2021
1 min
Tata Steel Chess: Pragg stuns Caruana
World champion D Gukesh maintained his half-point lead with an easy draw against Wei Yi of China, while R Praggnanandhaa outwitted top seed Fabiano Caruana of the United States to come within striking distance of the leader after the 11th round of Tata Steel Masters here.
1 min
Russia pounds Ukraine with missiles, 6 killed
At least six people died overnight as Russian drone and missile strikes pounded Ukraine's towns and cities, local officials said Saturday.
1 min
Misfiring SKY, Samson the odd ones out in dead rubber
INDIA VS ENGLAND
1 min
Davis Cup: India 'two good' for Togo on Day 1
Balaji and Bollipalli will look to secure India's place in the World Group I
1 min
Pak: 18 security personnel, 23 militants dead as bullets fly
Bodies mount in last 24 hours in Balochistan
1 min
Khelo India the winner as Sports Budget gets big Rs 350 crore boost
The ambitious scheme has been allocated Rs 1,000 crore for FY 2025-26
2 mins
Hamas releases 3 hostages, Israel frees over 100 Palestinians in return
FOURTH EXCHANGE OF CEASEFIRE
1 min
Ranji Trophy: Delhi end on a high but no second innings for Kohli
FANS BREACH SECURITY AT KOTLA
1 min
Min calls for fencing of Indo-Bangla border at all places in Murshidabad
Maintaining that unfenced border between India and Bangladesh at some places in Murshidabad is leading to unlawful activities by certain people from the neighbouring country, state minister Akhruzzaman on Saturday called for immediate steps to fence the international boundary.
1 min
Mayor Receives Request to Change Maa Canteen Timings
The Mayor explained that every afternoon many people from different parts of the state come to Kolkata and Maa Canteen offers them rice, dal, curry and egg at only Rs 5 during lunch. How can we serve lunch at 4 pm...
1 min
Circular Rly: Services will be regulated for 3 days
Circular Railway train services will be regulated for three days to facilitate the immersion of Goddess Saraswati idols, announced Eastern Railway (ER).
1 min
Fires in New Market & Gariahat spark panic, no injuries reported
Two separate fire incidents in Kolkata's New Market and Gariahat areas sparked panic on Saturday, although no injuries were reported in either case.
1 min
Budget: 'A boost for real estate sector but needs more reforms'
The real estate sector in the state termed the Union Budget 2025 as a boost for the sector but batted for more reforms.
1 min
Industry captains applaud Union Budget
The Union Budget today is progressive, balanced and inclusive. We, at CII, welcome the setting up of the 5 National Centres of Excellence for Skilling with global expertise and partnerships
2 mins
Ajay Thakur Replaces Alok Rajoria as New CP of Barrackpore
Within 24 hours after the murder of a Trinamool Congress (TMC) worker at Naihati in North 24-Parganas came to light, the Commissioner of Police of Barrackpore Commissionerate was removed.
1 min
Budget is an economic betrayal, financial blockade for Bengal
IT IS AN ELECTION STUNT: ABHISHEK
2 mins
South Bengal to experience warmer Saraswati Puja amid thick fog: MeT
Mercury in south Bengal will remain above normal in the next 4-5 days with the people experiencing comparatively warmer weather on Saraswati Puja that falls both on Sunday and Monday.
1 min
India Announces Plans to Amend Nuclear Liability Laws Ahead of Modi's Expected Visit to America
India on Saturday announced plans to amend its nuclear liability law and set up a nuclear energy mission, a move that came ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's likely visit to the US.
2 mins
Chhattisgarh: 8 Naxalites killed, 2 cops injured in encounter in Bijapur district
At least eight Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Saturday, a senior police official said.
2 mins
US: Seven dead, 19 injured in air ambulance crash in Philadelphia
AUTHORITIES CONDUCTING HOUSE-TO-HOUSE INSPECTIONS TO ASSESS THE DESTRUCTION
2 mins
CBI gets Rs 1,071 crore in Budget; increase of Rs 84.12 crore from ongoing fiscal
The Centre has allocated Rs 1,071.05 crore to the Central Bureau of Investigation in the Union Budget 2025-26 announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday, a nominal increase of Rs 84.12 crore from the ongoing fiscal.
1 min
Rs 2.33 Lakh Cr Allotted to MHA
With Majority of Funds Going to Police Forces
2 mins
CAPFs Under MHA Get Small Hike in Budgetary Allocation
The CAPFs that function under the Union home ministry to ensure security of various Indian land borders, apart from federal counter-terrorist forces such as the NSG, have been granted a marginal increase in their budgetary allocations in the Union Budget.
1 min
Record Rs 6.81 lakh cr allocations for modernisation, self-reliance
DEFENCE BUDGET 2025-26
3 mins
NPS Vatsalya contribution to get tax benefit up to Rs 50,000 per year under scheme
However, the tax benefit would be availed by those who opt for old tax regime
2 mins
Major allocations for nation's security, census and regional development in Budget
The Union Budget 2025-26 has allocated adequate funds for the nation's security, regional development, and necessary administrative activities.
1 min
Union Budget: Allocation of Rs 3,350 crore for Ministry of Minority Affairs
A total of Rs 3,350 crore has been allocated for the Ministry of Minority Affairs in the Union Budget this year, which is about Rs 166 crore more than the budgetary estimate of the previous financial year and Rs 1,481 crore more than the revised estimate of 2024-25.
1 min
Will revamp PM SVANidhi scheme for street vendors: Sitharaman
PM SVANidhi scheme for street vendors will be revamped with enhanced loans from banks and UPI-linked credit cards with Rs 30,000 limit, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday.
1 min
Food, fertiliser subsidy pegged marginally higher at Rs 3.71 lakh cr
Government subsidies on food and fertilisers have been pegged at Rs 3.71 lakh crore for 2025-26, marginally higher by 0.70 per cent than the estimated outgo in the current fiscal year.
1 min
Rural Development Budget up; MGNREGS allocation unchanged at Rs 86K cr
The Rural Development Ministry has been allocated Rs 1.88 lakh crore in the Union Budget for 2025-26, around 5.75 per cent more than the allocation in the previous Budget.
1 min
In major farm push, FM unveils 6 new schemes, raises KCC limit to Rs 5 lakh
UNION BUDGET 2025-26
2 mins
Farmer groups slam Budget for ignoring MSP, loan-waiver
Farmer organisations Saturday slammed the Union Budget for \"cruelly\" neglecting their longstanding demand for a legally guaranteed Minimum Support Price for all crops and farm loan-waiver, and announced a protest on February 5 against the \"anti-farmer, anti-worker, anti-poor and pro-corporate Budget\".
1 min
Disability Rights Groups Criticise Union Budget for ‘Neglecting’ Disabled Population
Despite a marginal increase in the overall allocation for the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), activists argue that it remains grossly insufficient
2 mins
I-cards, registration on e-Shram portal for 1 crore gig workers: FM
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced a social security scheme for one crore gig workers engaged with online platforms and said the Government will provide them identity cards and facilitate their registration on the e-Shram portal.
1 min
Govt Announces PM 'Dhan Dhyan Krishi Yojana'
Presenting her record eighth consecutive Budget, she also said that the scheme would benefit 1.7 crore farmers
1 min
Former CEC Navin Chawla passes away
Former Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Navin Chawla, whose tenure in the poll panel was mired in controversy over allegations of bias, passed away on Saturday. He was 79.
1 min
FM: 50,000 ATLs to be set up in next 5 years
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said 50,000 Atal Tinkering Labs will be set up in the next five years to cultivate scientific temper in young minds.
1 min
UP CM Yogi inspects Sangam Nose site
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday visited Prayagraj and sought detailed reports from officials on the Mauni Amavasya events at the Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj.
1 min
Himachal CM describes Budget ‘inequitable’
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu has criticized the Union Budget for 2025-26, calling it \"anti-poor\" and lacking a forward-thinking approach.
1 min
Japan visit strengthens investment prospects for Madhya Pradesh, says CM Mohan Yadav
Union budget is 'inclusive and growth-driven', and to 'strengthen' Madhya Pradesh's economy
2 mins
Budget Allocates Rs 74,226 Cr for Drinking Water, Sanitation
The allocation marks a substantial rise from the revised estimates of Rs 29,916 cr for 2024-25 for the department
2 mins
Environment Ministry budget increased by 9%
The Central government has allotted Rs 3,412.82 crore to the Union Environment Ministry in the 2025-26 Union Budget, an increase of 9 per cent from 3,125.96 crore in 2024-25.
1 min
Edu Budget: AI push, infra expansion at 5 new IITs, 10K extra medical seats
RS 1.28L CRORE ALLOCATED FOR EDUCATION MINISTRY
2 mins
Union Budget to Provide Boost to Country's Development: Hry CM
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that the Union Budget 2025-26, will provide a new boost to the country's development and play an important role in making Haryana self-reliant.
1 min
Jal Jeevan Mission extended till 2028 with enhanced Budget outlay
The Jal Jeevan Mission, which aims to provide tap water connection to all rural households, has been extended till 2028 with an enhanced Budget outlay, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday.
1 min
Centre to develop top 50 tourist destinations in partnership with states
The total Budget allocation for the Tourism ministry for 2025-2026 stands at Rs 2,541.06 crore
2 mins
Govt earmarks Rs 300 crore for prisons' modernisation
The Centre on Saturday proposed a budgetary allocation of Rs 300 crore for the modernisation of prisons during the next financial year, the same as the current fiscal but which was later revised to Rs 75 crore.
1 min
WCD Allocated Rs 26,889 Crore
The Union Budget 2025-26 has allocated Rs 26,889.69 crore to the Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD), an increase from the revised estimate of Rs 23,182.98 crore in 2024-25.
2 mins
'Safe Click': MP DGP launches 11-day cyber security awareness campaign
Madhya Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP), Kailash Makwana, launched an 11-day statewide cybersecurity awareness campaign, ‘Safe Click’, on Saturday in Bhopal.
1 min
Budgetary allocation for Health ministry increases by around 11%
MINISTRY GETS RS 99,858.56 CRORE IN UNION BUDGET
2 mins
Govt marginally expands Budget for social justice and disability welfare
The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment has received Rs 13,611 crore in the Union Budget announced on Saturday, while the allocation for disability welfare now stands at Rs 1,275 crore.
1 min
Govt to introduce new I-T bill next week
The government will introduce a new Income Tax bill in Parliament next week, replacing the six-decade-old income tax act of 1961.
1 min
Govt announces to revamp BIT to make it more investor-friendly
As proposed in Interim Budget, the country signed Bilateral Investment Treaties with two countries last year
1 min
Govt announces new Fund of Funds scheme with ₹10,000 crore corpus to promote startups
'Alternate Investment Funds for startups have received commitments of over Rs 91K crore'
1 min
States Can Take Interest-Free Loans of ₹1.5L Crore for Infra Development
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said Rs 1.5 lakh crore will be provided towards 50-year interest-free loans to states, for infrastructure development.
1 min
Govt to set up ₹1L cr Urban Challenge Fund to ramp up urban infrastructure
To boost urban infrastructure, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced that the government will set up an Urban Challenge Fund of Rs 1 lakh crore to implement the proposals for 'cities as growth hubs', 'creative redevelopment of cities' and 'water and sanitation'.
1 min
FM backs energy transition via EVs, nuclear mission & critical minerals
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced a Rs 20,000-crore nuclear mission and duty exemptions for crucial minerals and capital goods for electric vehicles to step up energy transition.
2 mins
Civil aviation ministry to get ₹2,400 cr, UDAN allocation falls to ₹540 cr
The budgetary allocation for the civil aviation ministry has been cut by nearly 10 per cent to Rs 2,400.31 crore for the next financial year, with the regional air connectivity scheme UDAN set to get a lower amount of Rs 540 crore.
1 min
Govt betters fiscal deficit target to 4.8% this fiscal, pegs 4.4% for FY26
GOVT HAS PROPOSED TO SPEND ₹11.21 LAKH CR TOWARDS CAPEX FOR FY26
2 mins
Power PSUs' investments to rise nearly 21% to ₹86,138 crore in FY26
The government has proposed to increase total investment by the nine state-owned power sector firms by nearly 21 per cent to Rs 86,138.48 crore in 2025-26 compared to the previous fiscal year.
1 min
Govt to exempt customs duty on ship making inputs for 10 yrs
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced continuation of customs duty exemption on inputs and components used for manufacturing of ships for another 10 years.
1 min
Export Promotion Mission to help promote shipments
The commerce, MSME and finance ministries will work together to identify sectors which will really need support measures under the export promotion mission to boost the country's outbound shipments, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday.
1 min
Govt Announces Scheme to Make India Global Toy Hub
The Union government in the FY25 Budget on Saturday announced a scheme to make India a global hub for toys by focusing on cluster development.
1 min
Aviation Turbine Fuel price hiked by 5.6%, commercial LPG rate down ₹7 per cylinder
ATF price was increased by Rs 5,078.25/kilolitre to Rs 95,533.72/kl in Delhi
1 min
Govt to Set Up National Manufacturing Mission
The government on Saturday announced to set up a National Manufacturing Mission to further promote Make in India initiative.
1 min
Budget Day: Equity Benchmarks End Flat in Highly Volatile Trade
From the 30-share blue-chip pack, Zomato surged over 7 percent. Maruti, ITC Hotels, ITC, Mahindra & Mahindra, Asian Paints, Titan and IndusInd Bank were among the biggest gainers
1 min
Budget announcements like sixer on full toss ball
Industry body PHDCCI on Saturday termed the announcements made in the Union Budget as a \"sixer on a full toss ball\" which will drive growth across sectors improving infrastructure and enhancing governance.
1 min
Railways get ₹2.52 lakh cr to boost infra, modernization, operations
The total capital expenditure for the Railways has been set at Rs 2,65,200 crore, with Rs 2,52,000 crore coming from General Revenues
3 mins
Govt to launch focused scheme for footwear, leather sectors: FM
The government on Saturday announced a focused product scheme for footwear and leather sectors to enhance its productivity, quality and competitiveness.
1 min
Budget announcements bold, to boost consumption
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has presented a \"bold\" budget which will boost consumption, particularly by the middle class.
1 min
FM Announces Rs 20k Crore Nuclear Mission
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced a slew of steps to boost atomic power in the country with a Rs 20,000-crore Nuclear mission, roping in private players by amending legal framework and development of five small modular reactors indigenously.
1 min
GAIL Increases Start-Up Fund to Rs 500 Crore
GAIL (India) Limited has announced a significant increase in its Start-up Investment Fund, increasing the corpus to be invested in start-ups from Rs 100 to Rs 500 crore.
1 min
India Post will be large logistic body: Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced the government's plan to transform India into a large logistics organisation with 1.5 lakh rural post offices.
1 min
Budget's emphasis on employment
Patton Group MD Sanjay Bhudia on Saturday hailed the Union Budget, saying it puts \"enhanced emphasis on employment and exports.
1 min
FM announces Rs 25K crore maritime development fund
Move likely to boost India's shipbuilding market
1 min
Now, 'track and trace' to check illicit trade of cigarettes, tobacco industry over moon
Illicit trade results in annual revenue loss of Rs 21,000 crore to the government
1 min
FM Sitharaman Proposes to Cut Duty on Capital Goods Used in Lithium-ion Battery Production
The move is aimed at aiding domestic manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries, a key component in electric vehicles and mobile phones
1 min
Gem, Jewellery Industry Lauds Customs Duty Cut
Gems and jewellery industry on Saturday welcomed the government's move to reduce the basic customs duty on platinum findings and slashing of jewellery duty in the Union Budget 2025-26.
1 min
Higher investment & turnover limit: Budget packs big reforms for MSMEs
SITHARAMAN SAYS MSMEs 2ND POWER ENGINE FOR DEVELOPMENT
2 mins
January best-ever month for NDMC production-wise; Budget to double joy
State-owned National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) produced 5.10 million tonnes and sold 4.48 million tonnes of iron ore in January 2025, its best-ever monthly production.
1 min
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