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Jairam Ramesh flags zero allocation for Chabahar in Union Budget, calls it "strategic setback" to Central Asia outreach amid US-Israel-Iran conflict

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Sunday criticised the Union government over the handling of the Chabahar Port project and claimed that the initiative launched during the previous Congress-led government had been repackaged as a new policy under Prime Min... read..

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Infrastructure push, Budget support fuel realty growth in Tier-2 cities

India's real estate sector is witnessing a structural shift as infrastructure expansion and policy support begin to unlock the growth potential of Tier-2 cities, industry experts noted. Improved connectivity through highways, industrial corridors, metro n... read..

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'Budget 2026-27 will lead Uttarakhand towards prosperity': CM Dhami

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday stated that the state's 2026-27 budget is aimed at boosting balanced growth across sectors such as agriculture, industry, youth employment and women's empowerment, adding that the financial plan w... read..

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Gujarat govt allocates Rs 2,902 crore for skill development, employment, labour welfare in 2026-27 budget

Under the leadership of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, the state government has resolved to strengthen skill development among youth and ensure the comprehensive welfare of workers, the release said.... read..

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Himachal budget on March 21 will be self-reliance budget without cuts, says CM Sukhu

The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday said the state government's upcoming budget scheduled to be presented on March 21 will be a self-reliance budget aimed at the welfare of all sections of society and will not involv... read..

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Budget session: AAP MP Sanjay Singh seeks discussion on "LPG shortage", submits 267 notice in Rajya Sabha

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh on Friday submitted a notice of motion under Rule 267 in the Rajya Sabha, seeking to suspend the day's business to discuss the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) shortage, rising prices of commercial gas and the impact on ... read..

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Parliament budget session: Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to move Appropriation Bill 2026 in Lok Sabha, House to vote on grants

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to move the Appropriation Bill, 2026, for introduction, consideration and passing in the Lok Sabha today, according to the List of Business.... read..

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Total Supplementary Demands reach Rs 4.13 lakh crore; Expenditure within Budget limits, says FM

The total supplementary demand for grants, combining both the first and the second supplementary demands, comes to Rs 4.13 lakh crore, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman informed the Lok Sabha today.... read..

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Parliament Budget Session: TMC and other opposition MPs protest against centre over shortage of LPG cylinders

The Trinamool Congress (TMC), along with other opposition MPs, staged a protest at Makar Dwar on the Parliament premises over the shortage of LPG cylinders across the country on Thursday.... read..

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"Developed Arunachal by 2047": CM Pema Khandu hails State Budget 2026-27, describes focus on sustainable growth, employment

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu hailed the State Budget 2026-27, saying that it consolidated the work accomplished over the past decade while charting the course for a developed Arunachal by 2047.... read..

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Tripura Assembly budget session begins today; state budget to be presented on March 16

The Budget Session of the Tripura Legislative Assembly begins on Friday and will continue till March 25. The session will commence with the address of Indrasena Reddy Nallu, Governor of Tripura.... read..

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Budget Session of Tripura Assembly to begin on March 13

Tripura Legislative Assembly's upcoming Budget Session will be held from March 13 to March 25, announced Ratan Lal Nath, Parliamentary Affairs Minister of Tripura, following a meeting of the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) at the Assembly.... read..

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Parliament Budget Session: Lok Sabha adjourned till 12 noon amid sloganeering by Oppn

The proceedings of the Lower House of the Parliament were adjourned till 12 noon on Thursday amid sloganeering by the Opposition MPs.... read..

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Chamoli: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami attends 4th day of Budget Session in Gairsain

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday arrived at the Assembly to participate in the proceedings of the fourth day of the budget session being held in Uttarakhand's summer capital, Bhararisain (Gairsain).... read..

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Parliament Budget Session: Opposition continues to protest, alleges LPG shortage

Led by Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Congress leaders continued their protests in the Parliament premises over the reports of nationwide shortage of LPG gas cylinders on Thursday.... read..

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Budget Session 2026: CPI MP P Sandosh seeks parliamentary discussion on LPG cylinder shortage

Communist Party of India (CPI) MP P Sandosh Kumar on Wednesday submitted a suspension of business notice in Rajya Sabha to discuss the reported shortage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders across the country amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia.... read..

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Parliament Budget Session: Congress MPs protest against Centre over shortage of LPG cylinders

Congress MPs on Wednesday protested in the Parliament premises over the alleged shortage of commercial LPG cylinder across the country. Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also joined the protest. The Opposition MPs carried the banners saying, "PM is compro... read..

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Efforts for women's welfare will gain further momentum with this year's budget: Uttarakhand CM

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has said that just a day after International Women's Day and on the very first day of the budget session, the state government has reassured Matri Shakti (women) that it is serious about their welfare. Whethe... read..

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Parliament Budget Session: Oppn likely to bring resolution to move No Confidence Motion against LS Speaker today

Congress MPs are scheduled to bring in a resolution to move the No-Confidence Motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday. 118 Opposition MPs have signed the motion, alleging "partisan" behaviour by the Speaker after the Leader of the Opposition,... read..

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Parliament Budget Session: Oppn MPs stage protest at Makar Dwar, hold 'PM is compromised' banner

Opposition MPs staged a protest on Tuesday on the second day of the ongoing second leg of the Budget Session, on the staircase of Makar Dwar, the entrance to Parliament, raising slogans against PM Narendera Modi and the Government's handling of the confli... read..

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Uttarakhand CM allocates Rs 289.98 crore in state budget to ensure equal pay for equal work for former UPNL employees

The Uttarakhand government has taken an important step in the 2026-27 budget towards ensuring equal pay for equal work for former UPNL employees, with Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami allocating Rs 289.98 crore in the budget for this purpose, a release ... read..

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Parliament Budget Session: 10 hours allotted to debate no confidence motion against LS Speaker

Congress MP Mohammad Jawed on Tuesday moved the resolution to table the no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.... read..

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Post-Budget Webinar discusses strengthening of emergency & trauma care centres across district hospitals

As part of the Post-Budget Webinar series on the theme "Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas - Fulfilling Aspirations of People", a breakout session was held on the Budget Announcement under Para 88: "Strengthening of Emergency & Trauma Care Centres".... read..

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Parliament Budget Session resumes today; EAM Jaishankar to make statement on West Asia situation

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is scheduled to deliver a statement regarding "The Situation in West Asia" in the Lok Sabha as the second phase of the Budget Session of Parliament will begin on Monday.... read..

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US gold revaluation could wipe out 70 per cent of budget deficit amid West Asia conflict

The United States could potentially eliminate a massive portion of its budget deficit by changing how it values its gold reserves as the West Asia conflict continues.... read..

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"Should instead provide full amount of Rs 60,000 to women": Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu questions Punjab budget

Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu on Sunday accused the AAP-led Punjab government of "deceiving the people" over the announcement of the Rs 1000 monthly transfer scheme to women, stating that Punjab wants "double engine government."... read..

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Post-Budget webinar breakout session on 'Scale-up Allied Health Professionals' discusses strategy to expand allied Healthcare Workforce

As part of the Post-Budget Webinar series on the theme 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas - Fulfilling Aspirations of People', a breakout session was held on the Budget Announcement under Para 53: 'Scale-up Allied Health Professionals', Ministry of Health and Famil... read..

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Historic budget for women's dignity and empowerment: Punjab Minister Baljit Kaur

Punjab's Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Baljit Kaur lauded the Budget presented in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha, stating that it marks a historic step towards ensuring dignity and empowerment for every section of society, particularly wo... read..

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Uttarakhand CM Dhami presents state budget of Rs 1.11 lakh crore

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, while presenting the Budget for the financial year 2026-27, said that the state government is committed to advancing the overall development of Uttarakhand through the GYAN model.... read..

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Parliament Budget Session to resume today: EAM Jaishankar to make statement on West Asia, Cong MPs likely to move No Confidence Motion against LS Speaker

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is scheduled to deliver a statement regarding "The Situation in West Asia" in the Lok Sabha as the second phase of the Budget Session of Parliament will begin on Monday.... read..

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Uttarakhand: CM Dhami meets sanitation workers, police staff ahead of Budget Session

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday interacted with sanitation workers, police personnel, and other staff contributing to the smooth conduct of the Assembly session during his morning walk at Bhararisain in Chamoli.... read..

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EAM to make statement on West Asia situation; Congress likely to move no-confidence motion against LS Speaker as Parliament Budget Session resumes

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is scheduled to deliver a statement regarding "The Situation in West Asia" in the Lok Sabha as the second phase of the Budget Session of Parliament will begin on Monday.... read..

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"Pretence of loan waiver": Maharashtra Congress MLA Vijay Wadettiwar criticises State Budget 2026-27

Maharashtra Congress MLA Vijay Wadettiwar on Monday slammed the Mahayuti government over the state budget, calling the farmer loan waiver scheme a "pretence".... read..

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Budget Session: Congress MP KC Venugopal seeks discussion on "energy security" amid West Asia conflict

Congress MP KC Venugopal on Monday submitted an Adjournment Motion notice in the Lok Sabha, seeking an urgent discussion on the "rapidly evolving situation in West Asia" and its direct impact on India's energy security.... read..

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Uttarakhand CM Dhami to present budget on same day as Governor's address for the first time

With the Uttarakhand Assembly's budget session commencing today, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami is set to create history by presenting the state budget in the Assembly on the same day as the Governor's address.... read..

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INDIA bloc leaders discuss floor strategy for second phase of Budget Session

INDIA bloc leaders held a meeting on Monday to discuss the floor strategy for the second phase of the Budget Session of the Parliament.... read..

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"Made for all sections of society": CM Dhami hails Uttarkhand budget ahead of Assembly session

As the Uttarakhand budget session begins today, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday highlighted that the state budget is prepared with diverse inputs, emphasising that the budget will be excellent.... read..

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Uttarakhand Governor addresses budget session, highlights efforts to take state to new heights

Uttarakhand Governor Lt Gen Gurmit Singh (retd), on Monday, highlighted the government's efforts to take Uttarakhand to new heights through transparent and accountable governance.... read..

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Strengthening Mental Health infrastructure and expanding advanced care discussed at Post-Budget Webinar 2026

As part of the Post-Budget Webinar series on the theme "Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas - Fulfilling Aspirations of People", a breakout session was convened to deliberate on the Union Budget announcement under Para 87, which focuses on strengthening mental health... read..

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Uttarakhand CM Dhami presents 'SANTULAN' state budget based on 8 core principles

Reflecting a vision that ranges from inclusive development to a just governance system, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, who also holds the finance portfolio, presented the state budget on Monday with a balanced approach based on eight core... read..

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