West Bengal’s budget bets on infra push, welfare, jobs and fiscal repair
The BJP-led West Bengal government and journalist-turned-politician Swapan Dasgupta’s maiden budget attempts an ambitious political and economic balancing act.
The BJP-led West Bengal government and journalist-turned-politician Swapan Dasgupta’s maiden budget attempts an ambitious political and economic balancing act.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a post-Budget webinar on Monday, March 9, on the theme “Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas – Fulfilling Aspirations of People”, as the government begins the process of translating the announcements made in the Union Budget into actionable strategies across key sectors of the economy.
Mayor Goutam Deb on Friday tabled the Budget of the Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC) for the financial year 2026-27, proposing an outlay of over Rs 638 crore.
CPI Rajya Sabha MP P Sandosh Kumar pointed out that Union minister JP Nadda had once promised an AIIMS for Kerala, but even after 10 Budgets, there is no AIIMS in the southern state.
India’s tourism sector is entering a pivotal moment. The recently presented Union Budget 2026–27 lays out an ambitious vision - from enhanced connectivity and cultural circuit development to job creation and workforce skilling.
In its Budget suggestions for 2025-26, industry body CII has recommended lowering the excise duty on fuel to boost consumption, especially at the lower-income level.
The Ministry of Railways has sanctioned Rs 509 crore for the construction of two major railway flyovers in the Cuttack and Rayagada districts of Odisha, said officials on Monday.
The Ladakh MP, Mohammad Haneefa Jan ,on Monday expressed concern on cutting by Rs. 976 crores Ladakh’s revised budget allocation for the capital component for the current financial year 2024-2025 that might slow down the region's progress.
The YSRCP boycotted the Budget session in the Assembly to protest against the Speaker who did not recognise YS Jagan Mohan Reddy as the Leader of the Opposition.
French President Emmanuel Macron’s efforts to break the political deadlock in France have taken on a sense of urgency as he narrows down his search for a new Prime Minister.
