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Union Budget 2026-27 Boosts Defence Spending to Rs7.85 Lakh Crore

February 02, 2026

Defence Takes Centre Stage in Union Budget 2026–27

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has placed national defence at the heart of India’s fiscal and strategic planning in the Union Budget 2026–27, announcing a substantially higher allocation of Rs7.85 lakh crore. The enhanced outlay reflects the government’s priority on military readiness, rapid modernisation, and strengthening indigenous defence manufacturing in a complex regional security environment.

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Union Budget 2026 Pushes High-Value Agriculture With Focus on Coconut, Cashew and Cocoa

February 02, 2026

Budget 2026 Lays Out Strategy for High-Value Agriculture Growth

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a set of targeted interventions in the Union Budget 2026 to reposition Indian agriculture towards higher value, better returns, and stronger global competitiveness. The measures focus on crops such as coconut, cashew, cocoa, sandalwood, and select horticultural produce, alongside allied activities, to boost farmer incomes through productivity gains, diversification, and value addition.

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Union Budget 2026 Boosts Internal Security With Record Capital Outlay

February 02, 2026

Union Budget 2026 Signals Major Push for Internal Security Modernisation

The Union Budget 2026–27 marks one of the most substantial investments ever made in India’s internal security framework, reflecting the government’s intent to modernise policing, intelligence, and border management. Presented by Nirmala Sitharaman, the Budget places strong emphasis on technology, infrastructure creation, and capacity building to address evolving internal and external security challenges.

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India to Host Pioneering Global Big Cats Summit in 2026

February 02, 2026

India Set to Lead Pioneering Global Summit on Big Cat Conservation in 2026

India will host the world's first international summit dedicated exclusively to big cat conservation in 2026, solidifying its position as a global leader in wildlife protection and environmental stewardship. The landmark announcement was made by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during her presentation of the Union Budget 2026-27 in Parliament.

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NASA’s Perseverance Makes History With First AI-Planned Drives on Mars

February 02, 2026

NASA Achieves First AI-Planned Autonomous Rover Drives on Mars

NASA has marked a historic milestone in planetary exploration as the Perseverance rover successfully completed the first-ever autonomous drives on another planet that were fully planned by artificial intelligence. The breakthrough showcases how advanced AI can independently analyse terrain and chart safe routes on Mars, significantly reducing dependence on human operators on Earth.

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