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Sitharaman Hits Back at Rahul Gandhi, Defends Budget and Targets TMC in Lok Sabha

‘With Due Respect…’: Sitharaman responds to Rahul Gandhi’s ‘youth without jobs’ remark on Union Budget 2026-27

After Rahul Gandhi slammed Budget 2026 for ignoring unemployment and distress, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman responded, saying the economy’s fundamentals are strong and asked critics to substantiate claims with data.

Union Budget 2026 Relief: Cancer, rare disease medicines to become cheaper

Giving big relief to patients, Finance Minister provided relief to patients, particularly those suffering from cancer, and proposed to exempt basic customs duty on 17 drugs or medicines.

Union Budget 2026: Income Tax filing to become easier; New IT Act to come into effect from 1 April

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in Union Budget 2026-27, announced a new IT Act effective from April 1, 2026, aimed at simplifying tax compliance. Key reforms include minor tax offenses payable via penalties, foreign assets under ₹20 lakh not required to be disclosed, revised returns filing by July 31, and reduced litigation.

Union Budget 2026: India to get 7 high-speed Rail Corridors, FM Nirmala Sitharaman announces

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the creation of seven new high-speed rail corridors in Budget 2026, connecting major cities like Pune, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, and Varanasi.

Nirmala Sitharaman highlights 3 key duties of Government in her Budget speech; Here’s what she said

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-27, highlighting three key duties of the government: accelerate economic growth, fulfill citizens’ aspirations, and ensure inclusive development.

Nirmala Sitharaman stuns in maroon Kanjivaram saree ahead of Budget 2026; Highlights Indian handloom

Ahead of Budget 2026-27, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman appeared in a maroon handwoven Kanjivaram silk saree, showcasing Tamil Nadu’s traditional craftsmanship. Featuring subtle golden-brown checks and a coffee-brown border, her saree symbolizes Indian culture, self-reliance, and support for local artisans.

Union Budget 2026 Updates: FM Nirmala Sitharaman Presents Budget 2026: Key Highlights from Her Speech

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2026 at 11 am, marking her ninth consecutive budget and setting a parliamentary record. The budget comes at a time of global economic uncertainty, trade tensions, and geopolitical stress.

Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to present her 9th Budget amid major economic challenges

In the 2026-27 Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will have to address nine key economic challenges, ranging from sustaining GDP growth and managing a weakening rupee to tackling IT sector layoffs, the widening trade deficit with China, and persistent inflation. Here’s a closer look at the government’s biggest economic tests.

Union Budget 2026–27 preparations enter final phase with Halwa ceremony at North Block

The Halwa Ceremony is a long-standing tradition that signifies the completion of the Budget’s preparation and precedes the physical isolation of officials until the Budget is presented in Parliament. The Union Budget 2026-27 will be presented on February 1, 2026.

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