Budget 2026: Khelo India Push Aims to Transform Sports Infrastructure Nationwide
New Delhi, February 1, 2026 – The Union Budget 2026–27 placed renewed emphasis on strengthening India’s sports ecosystem, with a targeted push to expand and upgrade infrastructure under the Khelo India programme. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced enhanced allocations to develop modern stadiums, training centres and grassroots facilities, particularly in
Budget 2026: Three New Ayurveda Institutes to Boost Traditional Medicine Education
New Delhi, February 1, 2026 – In a major policy push for traditional health systems, three new Ayurveda institutes are set to be established under the Union Budget 2026–27, aimed at strengthening institutional capacity in indigenous medical education and research. The announcement was part of a series of healthcare and
Union Budget 2026: ₹10,000 Crore Lifeline Powers MSME Growth
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a robust ₹10,000 crore package for MSMEs in Union Budget 2026, targeting future job creators and micro-enterprises with enhanced financial support. This strategic infusion strengthens India’s entrepreneurial backbone through innovative funding and liquidity mechanisms. SME Growth and Self Reliant Funds Boost The package launches a
Union Budget 2026-27: Comprehensive Textile Sector Revival Programme
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a transformative integrated programme for the labour-intensive textile sector during Union Budget 2026-27 presentation. This five-pronged strategy promises self-reliance, modernization, and global competitiveness while generating employment for millions. National Fibre Scheme for Self-Reliance The National Fibre Scheme targets self-sufficiency in natural fibres like silk, wool,
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?
