India, Feb. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu will visit Odisha and Chhattisgarh from February 2 to 7, 2026. She will reach Bhubaneswar in the evening of February 2, 2026. On February 3, the President will grace the convocation ceremony of Fakir Mohan University at Balasore and inaugurate its newly constructed Auditorium. On February 4, the President will unveil the statue of Bhanjbir Sunaram Soren and interact with students at Govern...
India, Feb. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Budget was announced today in Parliament by the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman. Presenting a transformative roadmap for India's education and skills ecosystem, the Finance Minister outlined key initiatives to promote the Orange Economy and strengthen the country's creative industries. Highlighting the rapid growth of India's animation, visual effects, gaming and comics (AVGC) sec...
India, Feb. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-2027 in the Parliament today. Presenting the Budget, the Finance Minister said that India is a global leader in software development services, IT enabled services, knowledge process outsourcing services and contract R&D services relating to software development. These business segments are quite inter-connected with each othe...
India, Feb. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Chemical and Fertilizers, Sh. J. P. Nadda, has lauded the Union Budget 2026-27 presented by Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament today as a 'Vikasit Bharat Budget' with a long-term vision under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Commending the emphasis on advancing the Biopharmaceutical ecosystem in the country, the Minister has stated, "Under t...
India, Feb. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Budget 2026-27 was presented in Parliament today by Union Finance Minister, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman. Commending the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav called it a youth-centric budget that advances a developed India by balancing economic growth with ecological sustainability. Shri Yadav highlighted that the Budget lays a strong f...
India, Feb. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for AYUSH and MoS for MoHFW, Shri Prataprao Jadhav, has commended the Union Budget 2026 presented by the Hon'ble Union Finance Minister, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, describing it as a visionary, inclusive, and forward-looking budget that strongly reinforces the Government's commitment to 'Health for All' and 'Viksit Bharat'. The Minister stated that under the dynamic leadership of Prime...
India, Feb. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: NEW DELHI, February 1: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh said the Union Budget 2026-27 announcement of "Biopharma Shakti" will catalyse India's global role in the next industrial revolution and also India as a global biomanufacturing hub. ...
India, Feb. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi stated that the inauguration of a terminal building at the Halwara Airport is a moment of immense joy for the people of Punjab, especially Ludhiana and surrounding areas. Shri Modi added that Ludhiana is a vital industrial and commercial hub in Northern India and the Government is working tirelessly to improve air connectivity for this city, reflecting in the ongoing works for a modern airport....
India, Feb. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Paradip Port Authority (PPA) has begun the year 2026 with a landmark achievement by recording its highest-ever cargo handling for the month of January. The Port handled 14.44 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo during the month, surpassing its previous January record of 14.32 MMT achieved in 2024. This record-breaking performance reinforces Paradip Port's position as one of India's leading Major Ports and reflects the steady growt...
India, Feb. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Budget 2026-27 places international trade and exports at the heart of India's growth strategy, reaffirming the Government's commitment to building a competitive, resilient, and globally integrated economy. Anchored in macroeconomic stability, fiscal discipline, and sustained public investment, the Budget advances a comprehensive reform and investment agenda aimed at strengthening India's position as a trusted global tradin...