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Union Budget 2026-27 Raises Allocation for Council of Ministers and PMO

February 02, 2026

Budget 2026–27: Higher Outlay for Top Executive Offices

The Union Budget 2026–27 has provided a combined allocation of Rs 1,102 crore for expenditure related to the Council of Ministers, the Prime Minister’s Office, the Cabinet Secretariat, and official hospitality and entertainment. The higher provision compared to the previous year’s revised estimate points to increased administrative, protocol, and coordination-related spending at the highest levels of the Union government.

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Devika Sihag Wins Maiden BWF Super 300 Title at Thailand Masters

February 02, 2026

Devika Sihag Claims First BWF Super 300 Crown

Young Indian badminton player Devika Sihag achieved a major career milestone by clinching her maiden BWF Super 300 title at the Thailand Masters. The 20-year-old from Haryana secured the women’s singles crown after her opponent was forced to retire in the final, marking her biggest success on the international badminton circuit so far.

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Budget 2026 Allocates Rs 95,600 Crore for Revamped Rural Job Scheme VB-G RAM G

February 02, 2026

Budget 2026 Revamps Rural Employment with New Scheme and Altered Funding

The Union Budget 2026-27 has earmarked Rs 95,600 crore for the newly restructured Viksit Bharat-G RAM G (VB-G RAM G) rural employment initiative, highlighting a reinforced focus on job creation amidst persistent agrarian sector stress. This allocation marks an increase of nearly Rs 10,000 crore from the Rs 86,000 crore provided for MGNREGA in the previous fiscal year, but accompanies a major shift in financial responsibilities between the centre and states.

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Union Budget FY27 Recalibrates India’s Foreign Aid With Focus on Neighbours

February 02, 2026

Budget FY27 Redraws India’s Foreign Aid Map

India’s Union Budget for FY27 reflects a strategic recalibration of the country’s foreign assistance programme, combining selective diplomatic signalling with tighter fiscal discipline. Presented by Nirmala Sitharaman, the Budget reveals a pattern of targeted increases for key neighbours alongside sharp cutbacks in other regions, underscoring New Delhi’s effort to manage geopolitical risk while conserving resources.

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Union Budget 2026 Pushes Rural Diversification Through Livestock, Fisheries and Allied Sectors

February 02, 2026

Budget 2026 Lays Out Rural Diversification Roadmap

The Union Budget 2026–27 places strong emphasis on rural diversification by strengthening livestock, fisheries and allied agricultural activities. Presenting the Budget in Parliament, Nirmala Sitharaman said the strategy is designed to raise non-farm incomes, generate employment, and build resilient value chains beyond traditional crop agriculture.

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