Defence, education, railways, income tax & more: 10 big announcements in Budget

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-27, her ninth consecutive, with major announcements across defence, railways, income tax, and healthcare. Prime Minister Modi hailed it as "historic" and a "high flight toward Viksit Bharat." Key proposals include a significant defence allocation, seven high-speed rail corridors, a simplified Income Tax Act, and support for rare-earth mineral development.

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Turning Point USA reveals platforms for rival Super Bowl halftime show

After months of silence, Turning Point USA has finally confirmed how fans can watch its alternative Super Bowl LX halftime show. The broadcast will stream on YouTube, X, Rumble, and several conservative TV networks. While distribution details are now clear, Turning Point USA has not revealed performers or production plans, which still leaves viewers with the question of what they will see when they tune in.

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Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-27, her ninth consecutive, with major announcements across defence, railways, income tax, and healthcare. Prime Minister Modi hailed it as "historic" and a "high flight toward Viksit Bharat." Key proposals include a significant defence allocation, seven high-speed rail corridors, a simplified Income Tax Act, and support for rare-earth mineral development.

Defence, education, railways, income tax & more: 10 big announcements in Budget

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-27, her ninth consecutive, with major announcements across defence, railways, income tax, and healthcare. Prime Minister Modi hailed it as "historic" and a "high flight toward Viksit Bharat." Key proposals include a significant defence allocation, seven high-speed rail corridors, a simplified Income Tax Act, and support for rare-earth mineral development.

The ICC has raised serious concerns over Pakistan’s decision to boycott its February 15 T20 World Cup 2026 match against India, saying selective participation goes against the spirit of global tournaments. While awaiting official word from the PCB, the ICC stressed that fairness, integrity and equal competition are core to its events. It warned of long-term consequences, urged a resolution, and said the boycott could harm the global game and fans, including those in Pakistan.

ICC reacts to Pakistan’s decision of boycotting T20 World Cup match vs India

The ICC has raised serious concerns over Pakistan’s decision to boycott its February 15 T20 World Cup 2026 match against India, saying selective participation goes against the spirit of global tournaments. While awaiting official word from the PCB, the ICC stressed that fairness, integrity and equal competition are core to its events. It warned of long-term consequences, urged a resolution, and said the boycott could harm the global game and fans, including those in Pakistan.

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Mick Jagger’s ode to Lucifer could very easily be retrofitted for Novak Djokovic, a figure for whom tennis fans have developed a begrudging sympathy over the years. But Carlos Alcaraz had no such sympathy. He had his own date with destiny.

No sympathy for the Djoker: Alcaraz dispatches Djokovic with ease

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Carlos Alcaraz won his first Australian Open, defeating Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 to deny him a record 25th Grand Slam. At 22, Alcaraz became the youngest man in the Open era to complete a career Grand Slam. After losing the first set, he dominated with pace and power, sealed his seventh major, and cemented his world number one status.

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Union Budget 2026, hailed as a "highway of immense opportunities," focuses on economic growth, meeting aspirations, and equitable resource distribution. Key proposals include infrastructure development, tourism promotion, pharmaceutical sector investment, and measures to boost women entrepreneurship and the textile industry. However, markets reacted negatively to increased Securities Transaction Tax, impacting traders and promoters.

Union Budget 2026–27 strengthens India’s central school systems with higher allocations for Kendriya and Navodaya Vidyalayas. Funding for KVS rises to ₹10,129.41 crore, while NVS receives ₹6,025 crore, signalling continued support for urban and rural learners. The increases, part of a wider school education budget expansion, focus on sustaining infrastructure, staffing, and residential facilities amid rising enrolment and operating costs.

Budget 2026: Central schools get funding boost; KVs see steady rise in allocations

Union Budget 2026–27 strengthens India’s central school systems with higher allocations for Kendriya and Navodaya Vidyalayas. Funding for KVS rises to ₹10,129.41 crore, while NVS receives ₹6,025 crore, signalling continued support for urban and rural learners. The increases, part of a wider school education budget expansion, focus on sustaining infrastructure, staffing, and residential facilities amid rising enrolment and operating costs.