Union Budget 2026: Record ₹12.2 Lakh Crore Capex Fuels Infrastructure Momentum
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed a substantial hike in public capital expenditure to ₹12.2 lakh crore for FY 2026-27, up from ₹11.2 lakh crore in BE 2025-26 and a manifold increase from ₹2 lakh crore in 2014-15. This ambitious allocation sustains infrastructure momentum, driving economic growth and job creation nationwide.
Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman’s ‘Reform Express’ Accelerates India’s Growth Journey
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman declared during her ninth consecutive Union Budget 2026 presentation that the government’s “Reform Express” will continue unabated to fulfill national duties (kartavya). This dynamic initiative underscores sustained commitment to structural transformation and economic advancement. Reform Express Momentum The “Reform Express” symbolizes accelerated regulatory easing, compliance reduction
Union Budget 2026 Live Updates
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is presenting the Union Budget 2026 on February 1, marking her ninth consecutive budget under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Economic Survey 2026, tabled on Thursday, projects India’s economy to grow at 7.4% in FY26 and 6.8-7.2% in FY27, fueled by regulatory reforms, a strong macroeconomic
Petrol Prices Forecast 2026: What Motorists Can Expect at the Pump
As the world’s energy markets continue to fluctuate, motorists and policymakers are turning their attention to the latest petrol price outlook for February 2026, with analysts suggesting a modest upward trend could be on the cards driven largely by international crude movements and global supply-demand dynamics. According to recent reports
Ayushman Card 2026: Government Opens Registration for Cashless Health Cover
The Government of India has ramped up enrollment for the Ayushman Card 2026, the health protection document under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY), offering families access to up to ₹5 lakh in cashless hospital care annually. Officials say the expanded registration drive aims to bring more
T20 World Cup 2026 Chaos: PCB Abruptly Cancels Pakistan Kit Launch Amid Boycott Drama—Final Verdict Monday
With the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 kicking off February 7 in Colombo, Pakistan’s participation hangs by a thread after the PCB shockingly cancelled their official kit unveiling, fueling boycott speculation despite squad announcement and Colombo flights booked for February 2. Kit Launch Scrapped: Boycott Signals or Logistics Hitch?
India’s 17% Global Growth Share Positions it as 2026’s Economic Superstar: IMF Projects China-India Duo to Lead World at 43.6%
Fresh IMF forecasts crown India as the world’s growth engine, contributing 17.0% of global real GDP expansion in 2026—second only to China’s 26.6%—as the duo powers 43.6% of worldwide gains, leaving the US trailing at 9.9% amid Asia-Pacific’s dominant 50% share. India’s Unmatched Growth Engine Roars Ahead India’s stellar 17%
India-US Mega Trade Deal on Horizon: Piyush Goyal Confirms No Sticky Issues Left as Negotiations Race to Closure
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal declared India-US bilateral trade talks a “positive, good deal” nearing completion, with no remaining “sticky issues” to resolve—signaling a landmark pact poised to supercharge bilateral commerce amid fresh EU and UK FTAs. Breakthrough Momentum in Strategic Partnership Goyal emphasized active, friendly engagements, stating, “We can
US-Iran Standoff Intensifies: Trump Deploys Armada, Russia Steps In as Mediator Amid Nuclear Deadline
US President Donald Trump has escalated pressure on Iran with a massive naval armada deployment toward the region and a strict deadline for nuclear and missile talks, while expressing confidence that Tehran prefers a deal over military confrontation. Trump’s Ultimatum and Armada Deployment Trump revealed a “large armada, flotilla—call it
Mira Nair’s Name Appears in Newly Released Epstein Files, No Wrongdoing Implied
A fresh tranche of documents released by the United States Department of Justice in connection with the Jeffrey Epstein case has drawn attention for the appearance of Indian-American filmmaker Mira Nair’s name in a 2009 email, linking her to a social gathering co-hosted by Ghislaine Maxwell, a long-time associate of
