February 1, 2026

Union Budget 2026: Mixed Reactions on Jobs, Women Relief, and Education Support

India’s 2026 Union Budget has sparked mixed feelings. Youth see promise in tech jobs; women seek more relief. Experts stress needs in education, health, and rural reach. Some applaud job focus and healthcare aid amid rising costs.

February 1, 2026

Experts Call Union Budget 2026-27 Healthcare Allocation Minimal, Focused More on Pharmaceuticals than Primary Care

Experts say India’s Union Budget 2026-27 provides minimal healthcare relief. They expect better support for primary care and less focus on pharma and medical tourism. Key measures include customs duty cuts on cancer drugs but limited price benefits for patients.

February 1, 2026

Union Budget 2026 Focuses on Growth, Jobs and Infrastructure in Poll-Bound States

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented Budget 2026 to boost productivity, generate jobs, and invest heavily in infrastructure, targeting key states ahead of elections.

February 1, 2026

South Central Railway Accelerates 18 Big Projects Across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh Worth ₹27,342 Crore

South Central Railway is speeding up 18 major projects covering 1,763 km in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, costing ₹27,342 crore. These include new lines, doubling, tripling, and big upgrades to rail routes.

February 1, 2026

Seven High-Speed Rail Corridors Announced in Union Budget 2026-27, Bengaluru Gets Two Routes

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled seven proposed High-Speed Rail corridors, including Hyderabad-Bengaluru and Chennai-Bengaluru, to boost connectivity. Budget also allocates ₹500 crore for Bengaluru's Suburban Rail, stirring mixed reactions from rail experts and activists.