Important topics and their relevance in UPSC CSE exam for February 2, 2026. If you missed the February 1, 2026 UPSC CSE exam key from the Indian Express, read it here. UNION BUDGET 2026-27 FRONT Bets on new economy, manufacturing, but no push for foreign capital Syllabus: Preliminary Examination: Current events of national and international…

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma addressed the media shortly after the Union Budget presentation, expressing heartfelt gratitude to PM Narendra Modi. He stated that the budget, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, is not just a document but a strong declaration of intent to create a…

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Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], February 2 (ANI): Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma addressed the media shortly after the Union Budget presentation, expressing heartfelt gratitude to PM Narendra Modi. He stated that the budget, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, is not just a document but a strong declaration of intent to create a new India, a…

The Union budget for 2026-27 promises cheaper cancer medicines, a large push to train allied health workers, and expanded mental health care, but experts say the modest rise in outlay risks leaving public healthcare services as underfunded as before. The budget has proposed an outlay of ₹1,01,709 crore for the health department in 2026-27, a…

Egypt’s Deputy Prime Minister for Human Development and Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar announced the release of the first edition of a procedural guide for the state-funded medical treatment programme, dated January 2026, as part of efforts to standardise services and streamline approval processes.   The health ministry said the move reflects Egypt’s commitment to…

Addressing journalists after the presentation of the Union Budget 2026, the FM Nirmala Sitharaman said: ‘The Budget focuses on building an ecosystem with structural reforms to improve productivity and create an environment that ensures employment generation across sectors. It is designed to maintain growth momentum through sustained economic expansion.’

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday rebutted Rahul Gandhi’s criticism of the Union Budget, saying it focuses on MSMEs, farmers, women entrepreneurs, and rural workers amid global uncertainty. She said political criticism is welcome but must be backed by facts. Gandhi had termed the Budget blind to issues like unemployment, farmers’ distress, and falling manufacturing.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday rebutted Rahul Gandhi’s criticism of the Union Budget, saying it focuses on MSMEs, farmers, women entrepreneurs, and rural workers amid global uncertainty. She said political criticism is welcome but must be backed by facts. Gandhi had termed the Budget blind to issues like unemployment, farmers’ distress, and falling manufacturing.

The Union Budget 2026-27 signals a calibrated but strategic shift in India’s healthcare priorities, with a clear focus on tackling the rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) while building a long-term ecosystem for research, innovation, and skilled manpower. For the first time, the healthcare Budget crossed the Rs 1 trillion mark. However, as a percentage…