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Union Budget: Major boost for defence, veterans, border infrastructure

In alignment with the vision of a 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047, the defence ministry's total allocation for FY 2025-26 stands at Rs 6,81,210.27 crore, a 9.53 percent increase over the previous fiscal. This amount includes a significant focus on modernisation, with Rs 1,80,000 crore allocated for Capital Outlay on Defence Services.

Defence veterans complain of not receiving pension for April

Lieutenant General DS Hooda (Retd) in a tweet said: "Veterans complaining of pension stopped without explanation. For most, this is the only source of income. Is this how the we say 'Thank you for your service to the nation'? Request @rajnathsingh to intervene."