Actress Jayamala has been elected as the new President of the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) in the recently held elections. She has now officially assumed office. Former President Narasimhulu handed over the charge to her.

Jayamala has vast experience in the film industry. She has been active as an actress since the 1970s. This is not the first time she has held this position, as she previously served as the President of the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce.

Many members of the film fraternity have congratulated Jayamala on her appointment. Producer K. Manju welcomed her leadership and expressed hope for the growth of the film industry.

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“A new president has taken charge with the welfare of the film industry in mind. Let us all support her so that good work can be done this year and the film industry can develop further,” he said.

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the development of seven high-speed rail corridors while presenting the Union Budget 2026–27. The project aims to strengthen connectivity between major cities and promote faster, environmentally sustainable passenger transport.

The proposed corridors include Mumbai–Pune, Pune–Hyderabad, Hyderabad–Bengaluru, Hyderabad–Chennai, Chennai–Bengaluru, Delhi–Varanasi, and Varanasi–Siliguri. These routes are expected to connect financial centres, technology hubs, manufacturing regions, and emerging urban areas across the country.

Sitharaman described the corridors as “growth connectors” that will reduce travel time, lower carbon emissions, and support balanced regional development.

The government believes the new rail network will improve inter-city travel and create economic opportunities in the regions along the routes. The initiative is part of a broader infrastructure push focused on rapidly growing cities and long-term economic expansion.

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Officials expect the high-speed corridors to enhance business travel, ease congestion, and encourage sustainable mobility, marking a major step forward in modernizing India’s transport system.

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget 2026 in Parliament today. This will be her ninth consecutive budget, marking a record in India’s parliamentary history.

The budget is scheduled to be presented at 11 a.m. after receiving approval from the Union Cabinet.  Notably, this is the first time the Union Budget is being presented on a Sunday.

Ahead of the presentation, Sitharaman arrived at the Finance Ministry and later proceeded to Parliament with the budget documents on a tablet.  The move continues the government’s shift toward digital documentation.

According to the Economic Survey tabled earlier in Parliament, India’s economy is projected to grow 7.4 percent in FY26, reaffirming the country’s status as one of the fastest-growing major economies.  The survey also estimates growth between 6.8 percent and 7.2 percent in FY27, supported by reforms, macroeconomic stability, and strong domestic demand despite global uncertainties.

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The Union Budget is expected to outline the government’s fiscal priorities and policy direction for the coming financial year. Businesses, investors, and taxpayers across the country are closely watching the announcements.