There has been a consistent rise in expenditure on major Union Budget items such as defence, education and health, according to data from FY26 and the allocation for FY27 announced today by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

PM Modi expressed happiness over the renaming of the airport, which will now be known as Guru Ravidas Ji Maharaj Ji Airport, describing it as a tribute to the saint’s legacy.

With the Union Budget 2026, the Centre aims to create a more taxpayer-friendly environment while reducing the complexities historically linked with the Indian tax system