Union Ministers Piyush Goyal and Nirmala Sitharaman today slammed the Gandhi family, alleging that they have a bigger conspiracy to repeatedly compromise national interests.
The Union Budget 2026–27 announces seven high-speed rail corridors linking major cities, marking a renewed focus on rail-led connectivity and sustainable economic growth.
Presenting Union Budget 2026, the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today highlighted that the government is inspired by three ‘Kartavyas’, to deliver a ‘yuva shakti budget' in the Kartavya Bhawan for the first time.
Nirmala Sitharaman has set a new benchmark with nine consecutive Union Budgets, but India’s all-time record for most Budget presentations belongs to another finance minister.
Budget 2026 will be presented on February 1. Here’s when and where to watch the Finance Minister’s speech and how the public can access official Budget documents.
“Banks must deepen and widen credit flow to productive sectors to promote growth,” she said, adding that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate cuts will spur demand and investment.
The atmosphere of Brihaspati Kund located in Tedhi Bazaar was filled with the sacred spirit of devotion and music when the Union minister and the chief minister began the unveiling ceremony with prayers as per South Indian tradition.
Hailing their contribution, she said the women had nurtured the industry while balancing household responsibilities.
“The previous rates were imposed neither by former FM Arun Jaitley nor PM Narendra Modi or the NDA government. It was the decision of the Empowered Committee, comprising finance ministers of all states, from all parties," said Nirmala Sitharaman
The endorsements came in the wake of Sitharaman’s four-day visit to the state from July 10–13, during which she engaged with grassroots stakeholders and reviewed various central and state-supported initiatives, a statement said.
