February 1, 2026

Seven High-Speed Rail Corridors Announced in Budget 2026 for Greener Travel

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced seven new high-speed rail routes to boost growth and promote eco-friendly transport across India. Major city pairs like Mumbai-Pune and Delhi-Varanasi will be connected. Kerala’s awaited project missed out this time.

February 1, 2026

Union Budget 2026: New Mountain, Turtle & Birdwatching Trails to Boost Ecotourism

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveils plans to develop eco-friendly mountain, turtle, and birdwatching trails across India in Budget 2026-27. New trekking routes in Himachal, Uttarakhand, and more aim to offer world-class outdoor experiences while protecting nature.

February 1, 2026

India to Host First Global Big Cat Summit with 95 Countries on Conservation

India will host the first-ever Global Big Cat Summit in 2026, bringing together ministers from 95 countries to plan big cat conservation. This was announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during the Union Budget presentation.

February 1, 2026

Tax Holiday Till 2047 for Foreign Cloud Firms Using Indian Data Centres Announced in Budget 2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a tax holiday until 2047 for foreign companies offering global cloud services through Indian data centres. Other key moves include creation of National Institutes in hospitality and mental health, plus turtle trail development across three states.

February 1, 2026

Moderate 5.3 Earthquake Shakes Southern Iran; UAE Unaffected

A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck southern Iran early Sunday, causing minor damage but no injuries. The UAE did not feel the tremor and reported no effects.