<h1>Union Budget 2025-26 praised for boosting middle class with Rs 12 lakh tax exemption, focusing on tourism and reforms.</h1> The Union Budget 2025-26, described as historic by a Union minister, has been praised for its focus on the middle class and salaried individuals, offering an Income Tax exemption of Rs 12 lakh. The opposition did not criticize the budget, marking a rare occurrence. The budget aims to boost the economy by increasing consumption demand and follows the government's reform agenda. It addresses challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, international conflicts, and climate change. Goa is highlighted as a major beneficiary, with emphasis on tourism, air connectivity, and the pharmaceutical industry, promoting eco and beach tourism through public-private partnerships.