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Budget session 2026: AITC MPs to back no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla

The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) MPs will support the no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in accordance with the direction of the party chairperson, Mamata Banerjee.... read..

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"It is a let-down": BJP's Ashwath Narayan calls Karnataka budget "disappointing"

BJP leader CN Ashwath Narayan on Friday criticised the Karnataka Budget 2026 presented by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, calling it "disappointing" and lacking clear priorities.... read..

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BJP opposing Karnataka Budget politically: CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday rejected the criticism made by the BJP, calling "political" remarks after the BJP criticised the government over the financial proposals made.... read..

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Goa CM Pramod Sawant set to present state budget for seventh time

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant will present the budget for the year 2026-2027 on Friday, the first day of the budget session of the Goa legislative assembly. This is the seventh time he will be presenting the budget.... read..

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Disappointing: BJP MP Basavraj Bommai criticises Karnataka state budget

BJP MP and former Karnataka CM Basavraj Bommai on Friday termed the state budget "disappointing," alleging that the government's finances are under strain despite heavy borrowing and increased taxation.... read..

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Maharashtra budget: Farm loan waiver up to Rs 2 lakh announced; focus on infra, green energy

Maharashtra Chief Minister and state Finance Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday announced a farm loan waiver scheme under which eligible farmers with overdue crop loans will receive relief of up to Rs 2 lakh.... read..

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Goa: CM Sawant to present 2026-27 Budget in Assembly

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant will present the state Budget in the Assembly on Friday.... read..

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"Directionless, zero progress budget by Siddaramaiah govt": Former Karnataka CM Bommai

Former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said on Friday state budget presented by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is a directionless, zero-progress budget, which will take the state to the brink of debt, and will have a far-reaching impact on the stat... read..

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Maharashtra Budget: Focus on pilgrimage sites, tourism boost among key initiatives

The Maharashtra government, in the state Budget has made several important announcements aimed at promoting tourism, religious, and cultural development.... read..

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Budget 2026 positions India's policy around stability amid global uncertainty: Department of Economic Affairs

At a time of heightened global uncertainty and shifting economic dynamics, the Union Budget 2026-27 positions India's policy framework around stability, resilience and inclusive growth, according to monthly economic review by Department of Economic Affair... read..

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PM Modi to address post-Budget webinar on education, skills, university townships on March 9

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a post-Budget webinar on March 9 focusing on education, skills, and university townships, as part of discussions on key initiatives announced in the Union Budget 2026-27.... read..

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"Budget hides more than what it shows": YSRCP

YSRCP on Friday reiterated the "financial indiscipline" of the ruling coalition here, saying that the state budget "hides more than what it shows".... read..

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Budget Session: Congress MPs to move resolution seeking removal of LS Speaker Om Birla

As the second phase of the budget session begins on March 9, three Congress MPs in the Lok Sabha are set to move a resolution demanding the removal of Speaker Om Birla for disallowing Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi and other leaders from the oppo... read..

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Siddaramaiah to present record 17th state budget, hopeful it benefits everyone: Karnataka MLA Konappa Reddy

Karnataka Congress MLA Konappa Reddy on Friday said that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah would present the record 17th state budget, adding that he has worked for properity of all communities.... read..

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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah tables historic 17th state budget worth Rs 4.48 lakh crore

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday presented the 2026-27 State Budget in the Vidhana Soudha, marking his historic 17th Budget.... read..

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Karnataka budget: CM Siddaramaiah announces Rohith Vemula Act, Hajj Bhavans in Hubballi and Kalaburagi

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah on Friday tabled the 2026-27 State Budget, focusing on several developmental projects and new initiatives aimed at the overall growth of the state.... read..

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"Budget reflects aspirations of five crore people": Andhra Pradesh DyCM Pawan Kalyan

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan said that the budget presented by Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav reflects the aspirations of five crore people of Andhra Pradesh.... read..

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"Special programs for women cowherds, poultry farmers...": Maharashtra CM Fadnavis on state Budget

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday emphasised that this year's state budget will have a special focus on women cowherds, poultry farmers, and goat farmers, underlining that this is the International Year of Women Farmers.... read..

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"Siddharmaiah will give resignation after budget...": BJP MLA Arvind Bellad claims DK Shivakumar will take over as Karnataka CM

BJP MLA Arvind Bellad on Thursday claimed that Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah might resign after the Budget Session and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar will take over as the new Chief Minister of the state.... read..

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"Our budget, coming on Women's Day on March 8th, will be historic": Punjab Finance Minister Cheema

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday said that the Punjab government's upcoming state budget, to be presented on March 8, will be a "historic" one, highlighting gains in excise and GST revenues over the past four years.... read..

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Deferred customs duty payment introduced for Eligible Manufacturer Importers as announced in Budget 2026

As announced in the Union Budget for 2026-27, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has introduced a new facilitation measure for trusted manufacturers by enabling the facility of deferred payment of Customs duty to a new category of impo... read..

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Goa CM Pramod Sawant holds pre-budget consultations with industry, stakeholders

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant chaired Pre-Budget Consultation Meetings on Friday ahead of the Goa State Budget 2026-27 with a wide cross-section of stakeholders and industry bodies.... read..

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