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Diwali 2024

India
Diwali Added To UNESCO Intangible Heritage List, PM Modi Calls It A Tribute To India’s Civilisational Spirit
Diwali Added To UNESCO Intangible Heritage List, PM Modi Calls It A Tribute To India’s Civilisational Spirit
India
Deepavali Enters UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List; A New Landmark After Durga Puja
Deepavali Enters UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List; A New Landmark After Durga Puja
Entertainment
Amitabh Bachchan Gives ₹10,000 To Staff For Diwali, Internet Says 'Too Little'
Amitabh Bachchan Gives ₹10,000 To Staff For Diwali, Internet Says 'Too Little'
Personal Finance
Spent A Lot During The Festive Season? Here’s How To Bounce Back Financially
Delhi NCR
Delhi Court Orders 3-Day Police Custody For ISIS Operatives Planning Diwali Terror Attack
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Wish your loved ones a happy Diwali!

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May your life be illuminated by the sacred light of lamps, and your home be blessed by the divine grace of Maa Lakshmi. Wishing you a Diwali filled with joy, prosperity, and peace.
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May the sacred festival of Diwali fill your life with new energy, dispel every shadow of darkness, and spread light in all directions. May the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha, and Lord Kuber always be with you.
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May this Festival of Lights bring a message of joy to your home, May every heart glow with love and every soul shine with faith. Wishing you and your family a very Happy Diwali!
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May your life shine bright like the flame of a lamp — Each day bring you joy, each night the gift of peace. May the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi always stay with you.
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Light the lamps of affection, reverence, and truth this Diwali, May God make every day of your life shine like Diwali. Wishing you a festival filled with love, light, and progress.
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May the lamps of goodness shine bright, driving all darkness away, And may Goddess Lakshmi’s blessings pour upon you abundantly. Wishing you a luminous and prosperous Diwali, with light spreading in every direction!
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When Will Artificial Rain Fall Over Delhi? CM Rekha Gupta Announces Date
When Will Artificial Rain Fall Over Delhi? CM Rekha Gupta Announces Date
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Madhya Pradesh: 14 Children Go Blind After Playing With ‘Carbide Gun’ During Diwali
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India
Delhi-NCR Air Chokes Into ‘Severe’ Category 3 Days After Diwali; GRAP 2 In Effect
Delhi-NCR Air Chokes Into ‘Severe’ Category 3 Days After Diwali; GRAP 2 In Effect
India
‘Apologise To Sikhs Of Punjab’: AAP Slams BJP After Delhi Minister Alleges ‘Parali Burning Ploy’ On Diwali
‘Apologise To Sikhs Of Punjab’: AAP Slams BJP After Delhi Minister Alleges ‘Parali Burning Ploy’ On Diwali
Cities
Delhi Air Quality Remains ‘Very Poor’ After Diwali, But Two Haryana Cities Hit ‘Severe’ AQI
Delhi Air Quality Remains ‘Very Poor’ After Diwali, But Two Haryana Cities Hit ‘Severe’ AQI
Cities
Delhi Chokes After Diwali: Hazardous Air Pollution Poses Risk Of Asthma, Lung Disease, And Respiratory Illness
Delhi Chokes After Diwali: Hazardous Air Pollution Poses Risk Of Asthma, Lung Disease, And Respiratory Illness
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India Skips Diwali Sweets Exchange With Pakistan Amid Political Standoff
India Skips Diwali Sweets Exchange With Pakistan Amid Political Standoff

FAQ

Union Budget 2026: How many times has Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the budget?

This year’s Budget will be Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s ninth Budget in a row. She has presented seven budgets till now, including an interim Budget in 2024. Stay tuned for our full coverage!

Which Finance Minister of India presented the shortest Union Budget?

Former Finance Minster Hirubhai M. Patel presented the shortest Budget in 1977, which was just 800 words long.

Who presented the first Union Budget of independent India?

Independent India’s first Budget was presented by Finance Minister RK Shanmukham Chetty on 26 November 1947.

In what year was the railway Budget merged with the general Budget?

The Railway Budget was merged with the General Budget in Budget 2017–18. Up until 2016, the Railway Budget was presented separately every year.

Why is the 2026 Budget called a "Paperless Budget"?

Continuing the trend started in 2021, the 2026 Budget will be entirely digital. The Finance Minister will read the speech from a digital tablet, and all documents will be made available on the "Union Budget Mobile App" immediately after the speech.

Why is the Union Budget 2026 important for citizens and businesses?

The Union Budget 2026 impacts taxation, government spending, subsidies, infrastructure development, and welfare schemes, directly influencing individuals, businesses, and the overall economy.

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