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'Frontline Maritime Force': Rajnath Singh On Indian Coast Guard's Role During Operation Sindoor

Rajnath Singh praised Indian Coast Guards role in Operation Sindoor at its 50th Raising Day, highlighting its rapid response, surveillance, and growth.

News18 1 Feb 2026 10:58 pm

Budget 2026: Growth push with opportunities

Indias Budget 2026 comes at a decisive stage in the countrys development journey when policy focus is shifting from recovery and resilience toward structural expansion, innovation, and regional balance. The Budget presents a forward-looking growth framework that combines infrastructure, technology, entrepreneurship, and social investment. Importantly, its direction holds special relevance for frontier and strategic [] The post Budget 2026: Growth push with opportunities appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 1 Feb 2026 10:49 pm

Ranji Trophy | Devdutt Padikkals incredible century powers Karnataka into quarterfinals

The skipper leads from the front with an unbeaten 120; the visitors, desperate for a win to stay alive, chase down 250 in under 28 overs

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 10:45 pm

Praful Patel denies Piyush Goyals claim that he has been appointed NCP chief

Completely baseless, says Mr. Patel; Mr. Goyal later apologises; CM Devendra Fadnavis refutes Sharad Pawars claims of an NCP merger; DCM Sunetra Pawar reaches Baramati for Ajit Pawars last rites

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 10:34 pm

Budget 2026: Health, AYUSH Get Push, Public Health Gaps Remain, Say Experts

Experts noted that public health spending continues to remain below the target of 2.5 per cent of the GDP, with limited focus on health and wellness, immunisation outreach, screening for non-communicable diseases (NCD) and community-level prevention

Deccan Chronicle 1 Feb 2026 10:30 pm

Statewide BRS Protests Against SIT Questioning of KCR

In Hyderabad, police detained more than 10 BRS workers who tried to march towards Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddys residence and staged a protest at the Jubilee Hills checkpost and released them later

Deccan Chronicle 1 Feb 2026 10:25 pm

Address longstanding demands of Baloch people, India tells Pakistan

The remarks from the official spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) came after Pakistans Interior Minister Mohsin Raza Naqvi alleged that the latest attacks were carried out with help from India

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 10:23 pm

Doctor Duped Of Rs 30 Lakh In Share Scam

The accused had contacted a physiotherapist from Khammam through social media platforms, convincing him that investing in stock market trading would yield high profits: Khammam police commissioner Sunil Dutt

Deccan Chronicle 1 Feb 2026 10:22 pm

Union Budget bets on long-term wealth over short-term gains

The intention behind raising STT is likely to reduce speculative trading, especially short-term, high-frequency trades in derivatives like options

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 10:21 pm

Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | Budget 2026-27 Brings Back Old Populist Rhetoric, But Its Still Muted

For quite some time now, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Cabinet colleagues like commerce minister Piyush Goyal and railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw have avoided mentioning challenges and problems. Theirs was unqualified optimism that the Indian economy is doing well, and it can only do better

Deccan Chronicle 1 Feb 2026 10:20 pm

JK Govt assigns additional charge to two officers

JAMMU, Feb 1: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has assigned additional charge to two officers in the interest of administration till further orders. Click here to see complete order The post JK Govt assigns additional charge to two officers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 1 Feb 2026 10:17 pm

Budget 2026: Substantial increase in livestock, fisheries outlay

Credit-linked subsidies, start-upsupportand veterinary expansion announced

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 10:17 pm

CII-AP Hails Union Budget 2026 As Balanced, Growth-Oriented

The Budget has been termed confidence-building at a time of heightened global uncertainty, sending a strong signal of continuity, credibility and reform-driven governance: Reports

Deccan Chronicle 1 Feb 2026 10:14 pm

Budget 2026: Hyderabad To Get 3 High-Speed Rail Corridors

BioPharma and Textile Sectors To Surge

Deccan Chronicle 1 Feb 2026 10:13 pm

12-Year-Old Thane Boy Dies Weeks After Dog Bite, Hospital Says He Received Anti-Rabies Shots

According to IGM Hospital doctors, the boy was given anti-rabies and tetanus injections, but the exact cause of death is still unclear.

News18 1 Feb 2026 10:12 pm

Budget moots comprehensive review of financial sector, PFC, REC to be restructured

Indian banking sector today is characterised by strong balance sheets, historic highs in profitability, improved asset quality and coverage exceeding 98% of villages in the country, says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 10:11 pm

Trade bodies say Budget powers MSMEs, provides boost to domestic manufacturing and further simplifies doing business

A growth-oriented and sector-enabling Budget for micro and small scale industries that balances capital infusion, infrastructure expansion and proposescluster modernisation, and policy reform to support global competitiveness and sustainable employment generation in the MSE sector

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 10:10 pm

Bouquet of Goodies for AP in Central Budget

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that AP would be among the mineral-rich states linked for a set of rare earth corridors, aimed at boosting mining, processing, research and advanced manufacturing

Deccan Chronicle 1 Feb 2026 10:08 pm

Praful Patel Says NCP Chief Appointment Reports Baseless

It has come to my notice that some news reports are being circulated regarding my appointment as the National President of the Nationalist Congress Party. I want to state very clearly that all these reports are completely baseless and there is no truth to them: Praful Patel

Deccan Chronicle 1 Feb 2026 10:08 pm

CM remembers Sri Siddaramanand Puri Swami for his spirituality, secularism

He was addressing a gathering at a tribute function got up for the late swamiji at Tinthini Bridge in Deodurg taluk of Raichur district

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 10:00 pm

BRS Supporters Rally As KCR Faces SIT Probe

Anticipating this, the Gajwel and Hyderabad traffic police made elaborate arrangements at key locations, including the Erravalli farmhouse, Telangana Bhavan and the former CMs residence at Nandinagar to ensure traffic was not disrupted and to maintain security: Reports

Deccan Chronicle 1 Feb 2026 10:00 pm

Files expose alleged links between Epstein, Anil Ambani and Delhi leadership

Anil Ambani appears to have met with Epstein on May 23, 2019, following which Epstein messaged Steve Bannon that he had met Prime Minister Modis guy

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 9:58 pm

Union Budget 2026: No New IIM or Central University for Telangana

While there has been an overall rise in the education spending in the Union Budget 2026, Telangana did not figure in announcements on new marquee public institution

Deccan Chronicle 1 Feb 2026 9:58 pm

Minister Khandre Visits Blast Site and Injured Victims, Assures Legal Action

During interactions with villagers, they complained that chemical waste was polluting the surrounding environment and climate of the village

Deccan Chronicle 1 Feb 2026 9:55 pm

Beyond Cricket: Why Pakistan Decided To Skip India Match At T20 World Cup

According to sources, the decision came in view of the Pakistani government's stand to earn good relations with Bangladesh at the cost of a match with the Indian cricket team.

News18 1 Feb 2026 9:55 pm

Watch: Union Budget 2026: whats in it for textile and MSME?

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had announced a fresh allocation of 10,000 crore to the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) growth fund in the Budget speech on Sunday (February 1, 2026), in a bid to give fresh incentives to lakhs of small businesses and enterprises in the country.

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 9:47 pm

Union Budget 2026 does little to reduce out-of-pocket expenses, medical inflation: experts

While exempting 17 cancer medicines from basic customs duty was welcome, there is little evidence to suggest that companies passed on the benefit to the customers in earlier instances

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 9:47 pm

Union Budget 2026: A budget for difficult times

Budget 2026 sets the Centres capital expenditure target at 12.2 lakh crore, proposes dedicated rare earth corridors, construction of new national waterways and measures to improve industrial productivity; poll-bound States such as Kerala and Tamil Nadu find mention

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 9:45 pm

'Chicken's Neck' Corridor Is India's Land, No One Can Lay Hands On It: Amit Shah At Assam Rally

Amit Shah took aim at the INDIA bloc, accusing its members of supporting individuals who had allegedly raised slogans about cutting the strategic Siliguri Corridor.

News18 1 Feb 2026 9:45 pm

Woman Severs Partner's Penis And Stabs Him To Death In Spain

A 55-year-old woman was arrested in Bilbao for killing her partner, a 67-year-old man, by stabbing and mutilation.

NDTV 1 Feb 2026 9:43 pm

Ustad Allah Rakha Khan: The Tabla Legend Who Took Indian Rhythm to the World

A tribute to the Padma Shri maestro from Jammu on his 25th death anniversary 3 February 2026 By Ravi Rohmetra Padma Shri Ustad Allah Rakha Khan was a legendary tabla player and one of the greatest maestros of Hindustani classical music. He was born in Phagwal village of Jammu and went on to become [] The post Ustad Allah Rakha Khan: The Tabla Legend Who Took Indian Rhythm to the World appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 1 Feb 2026 9:40 pm

The great paradox of U.S. President suing his own tax collector internal revenue service

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is on the dock for explaining how Trumps tax records came out By T N Ashok WASHINGTON: Theres a delicious irony in watching a sitting president sue the Internal Revenue Service for $10 billion while his own Treasury Secretary simultaneously runs the agency. Welcome to the Trump administrations latest exercise [] The post The great paradox of U.S. President suing his own tax collector internal revenue service appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 1 Feb 2026 9:38 pm

CM Says Hes Targeted To Divert Attention From Ghee Adulteration

The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) report clearly indicated adulteration and action was being taken to protect the sanctity of Tirumala: Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu

Deccan Chronicle 1 Feb 2026 9:37 pm

Bhutan Gets Lion's Share Of Foreign Grants In Budget 2026, Uptick In Aid To Afghanistan: What This Means

The increased MEA allocation marks a strategic pivot under the 'Neighbourhood First' policy, where foreign aid will be used as a tool for regional balancing

News18 1 Feb 2026 9:37 pm

SLBC: Round-The-Clock Operations With Proper Safety Measures, Uttam Instructs

Uttam instructed that the remaining SLBC tunnel works be executed using scientific methodologies based on advanced tunnelling techniques and observational methods, ensuring continuous monitoring and adherence to international best safety practices

Deccan Chronicle 1 Feb 2026 9:37 pm

Aerial Yoga in Hyderabad: Benefits and 5 best studios to try

In a city that rarely slows down, Hyderabadis are discovering a new way to stretch, strengthen and unwind while gently floating in the air. Aerial Yoga is fast becoming one of the most exciting wellness trends in the city. Unlike traditional yoga practised on a mat, aerial yoga uses a strong silk hammock suspended from Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 1 Feb 2026 9:36 pm

Truly Sorry: Kolkata Restaurant Apologises For Serving Beef To YouTuber

Popular Park Street bar-cum-restaurant Olypub has issued a formal apology after unintentionally serving beef instead of goat meat to YouTuber Sayak Chakraborty, prompting him to withdraw his police complaint against the waiter involved.

NDTV 1 Feb 2026 9:35 pm

Trumps deliberate harassment of US FED Chairman invites backlash from eminent economists

Presidents trusted Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell in May this year R By Anjan Roy President Donald Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh, as the next chairman of the US Federal Reserve, the countrys centre bank, from May when the term of the present chair, Jerome Powell, ends. In the run-up to that [] The post Trumps deliberate harassment of US FED Chairman invites backlash from eminent economists appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 1 Feb 2026 9:35 pm

Can law and policy manage the environmental costs of digital growth?

Rush for Data Centres has posed relevant questions needing answers By Harsh Gour Digital infrastructure is the spine of modern innovation from the clouds that fuel e-commerce and artificial intelligence (AI), to the everyday apps. Yet, beneath the gleaming facades of hyperscale server parks lies a fast-unfolding crisis. Data centres have become the [] The post Can law and policy manage the environmental costs of digital growth? appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 1 Feb 2026 9:33 pm

Mamata Banerjee Approaches Supreme Court Against Poll Body's Bengal Roll Revision

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has taken her battle against the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to the highest court, filing a personal writ petition in the Supreme Court on Sunday.

NDTV 1 Feb 2026 9:32 pm

Union Budget 202627 Puts Araku, Pulicat on National Eco-Tourism Map

ASR district collector Dinesh Kumar said the project is already under way, with plans to develop double-line mountain trails

Deccan Chronicle 1 Feb 2026 9:30 pm

Government Proposes Slew of Financial Reforms, Restructure PFC, REC

High-level banking review, capital market boost, NBFC roadmap and digital push unveiled

Deccan Chronicle 1 Feb 2026 9:29 pm

Registration for JEE Mains Session 2 Begins on Feb. 1

Candidates with more than one application number will be treated as using unfair means, even if found at a later stage, and strict action will be taken against such individuals, the NTA said

Deccan Chronicle 1 Feb 2026 9:26 pm

Security Guard Dies After Fall Into Lift Pit

For now, it appears that Srinivas may have fallen accidentally. As construction was halted around lunchtime, the area was not cordoned off: Gachibowli inspector K. Balaraju

Deccan Chronicle 1 Feb 2026 9:25 pm

Iran warns of regional conflict if US attacks, designates EU armies 'terrorists'

Iran has warned of regional conflict if the United States attacks. This comes amid heightened tensions and increased U.S. naval presence in the Middle East. Iran also designated European Union armies as terrorist groups. This move is a direct response to the EU's earlier decision to label Iran's Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organization.

The Economic Times 1 Feb 2026 9:24 pm

Parts Of Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh Receive Fresh Snowfall, Rains

Parts of Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh received fresh snowfall and rains on Sunday, even as night temperatures rose across the northern states.

NDTV 1 Feb 2026 9:24 pm

Budget draws mixed reactions from common people

While some say Budget aligns with long-term vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, some express concerns about implementation of proposed initiatives and highlight unaddressed gaps in scholarships, education loans, teacher upskilling and campus-level mental health support

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 9:24 pm

BRS cadre stage protests across Telangana against SIT examination of KCR

Police prevent different forms of protests at various places; Party ranks scuffle with police at Telangana Bhavan

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 9:23 pm

28-Year-Old Woman Run Over By Train While Crossing Track In Jaipur: Cops

A 28-year-old woman was killed after she was run over by a train while crossing a railway track here on Sunday, police said.

NDTV 1 Feb 2026 9:22 pm

Budget 2026: Govt. plans employment boost through tourism sector with upskilling of guides, Buddhist circuit in Northeast

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also said that a National Destination Digital Knowledge Grid to digitally document all places of cultural, spiritual and historic significance would be set up

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 9:20 pm

Watch: What does the Union Budget 2026 say on direct taxes?

The Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharamans direct tax announcements during the Budget 2026 speech marked a major overhaul in Indias tax system. At the heart of the reforms is the new Income Tax Act of 2025, which will replace the decades-old law, from April 2026, with simpler rules and redesigned forms to make compliance easier for ordinary taxpayers.

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 9:20 pm

Epstein Accuser Spent Night With Ex-Prince Andrew, Was Given Buckingham Palace Tour: New Claim

A second Jeffrey Epstein accuser has alleged the late US sex offender sent her to Britain for a sexual encounter with former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, as per reports.

NDTV 1 Feb 2026 9:19 pm

First Passenger Flight Lands At Sudan Airport Nearly 3 Years Into War

A commercial flight landed in the Sudanese capital Sunday for the second time since a devastating war broke out in the northeastern African country nearly three years ago.

NDTV 1 Feb 2026 9:19 pm

'Unusual': BNP Flags Voter Migration Ahead Of Bangladesh Polls

The BNP on Sunday alleged it found an unusual voter migration in capital Dhaka and other parts of Bangladesh ahead of the February 12 parliamentary elections.

NDTV 1 Feb 2026 9:18 pm

Pakistan to boycott T20 World Cup game against India but compete in tournament

The decision brings an end to days of speculation over Pakistan's participation in the tournament, which is being co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, and comes amid heightened political tensions in the region.

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 9:15 pm

Tadobas tiger swims two rivers, kills three cattle in A.P.

The Male tiger had moved via the Polavaram Irrigation project before swimming the river Godavari to enter into human habitations in search of prey.

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 9:15 pm

Fadnavis Dismisses NCP Merger Talk

Fadnavis said that a political development of such magnitude could not have moved forward without discussions with the BJP

Deccan Chronicle 1 Feb 2026 9:14 pm

CM Reviews Kuppam Party Affairs, Calls for Strong Grassroots Outreach

Addressing party workers, the chief minister said programmes first implemented in Kuppam were now being replicated across the state

Deccan Chronicle 1 Feb 2026 9:14 pm

Stray Dogs Killing Continues In Telangana Village, Case Booked

An FIR was registered in connection with the fresh incident that allegedly occurred at Abbapur village of Gollapalli mandal, a police official said

Deccan Chronicle 1 Feb 2026 9:14 pm

Budget for common people, Opposition is blind: BJP

New Delhi: The BJP on Sunday hailed the Union Budget as a step forward towards making India developed as it slammed the opposition parties for calling it lacklustre and hollow, saying the government does not need any certificate from them because people trust Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The BJPs retort came after the opposition parties Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 1 Feb 2026 9:12 pm

Gold, silver prices in free fall! Silver hits lower circuit at Rs 2.65 lakh in futures trade; overspeeding leads to a crash

Over the last two sessions, silver has declined by a cumulative Rs 1,34,241, translating into a fall of 33.6%. On a weekly basis, the metal has dropped by nearly 21%, or Rs 69,047, from its level of Rs 3,34,699 per kg recorded on January 23.

The Times of India 1 Feb 2026 9:10 pm

Budget 2026 has ignored Andhras funding needs: YSRCP

Amaravati: The opposition Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) in Andhra Pradesh on Sunday said the Union Budget 2026-27 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman failed to allocate adequate funds to the state, particularly for key infrastructure and rural development. YSRCP Parliamentary Party leader YV Subba Reddy said allocations for the Polavaram irrigation project were Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 1 Feb 2026 9:10 pm

Candidates Waiting For Party B Forms Doubt Credibility Of Surveys In Congress

Several Congress leaders who filed nominations and are waiting for the party B Forms expressed their anger against the survey results in Adilabad municipality, which has a total of 49 wards: Reports

Deccan Chronicle 1 Feb 2026 9:09 pm

National Security Act Invoked Against UP Man Who Allegedly Killed Wife, Two Daughters

The National Security Act (NSA) of 1980 allows authorities to detain a person without formal charges for up to a year to prevent actions that could disturb public order.

News18 1 Feb 2026 9:09 pm

Industry forums in Kerala welcome development proposals in Union Budget

The FICCI and the Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Cochin, praised initiatives aimed at bolstering manufacturing, with significant funding for bio-pharma and electronic components.

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 9:07 pm

India March into U-19 World Cup Semifinals as Pakistan Miss NRR Mark

Under sustained pressure from the Indian bowlers, Pakistan reached only 167/4 at the 33.3-over mark, effectively ending their qualification hopes and confirming Indias progressionirrespective of the final result

Deccan Chronicle 1 Feb 2026 9:06 pm

Nirmalas Push for Healthcare; From Cancer Drugs to Biopharma

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman's proposal to waive Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on 17 specified cancer drugs aims to reduce treatment costs by lowering the import burden on critical life-saving medications

Deccan Chronicle 1 Feb 2026 9:05 pm

Telangana CII welcomes Union Budget 2026-27

Hyderabad: The Union Budget 2026-27, presented on Sunday, February 1, by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, is a futuristic budget and is expected to boost the economy in the long run. MSMEs have received particular attention as the measures mentioned are both timely and practical, R Sivaprasad Reddy, Chairman, CII Telangana, said. The Budget has a Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 1 Feb 2026 9:05 pm

Youth held with 53.98 g of suspected MDMA

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 9:04 pm