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Union Budget 2026-27 | Even on poll eve, Budget has disappointed Tamil Nadu: CM Stalin

The Budget is totally disappointing. It has ignored the States interests, and there are no schemes for the welfare of the poor, women, farmers, a

SASTRA hosts Indo-Taiwan conference on chip packaging, testing

Budget to boost economy, enhance India's global competitiveness: India Inc

Industry leaders welcomed steps announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, such as raising capital expenditure to 12.2 lakh crore for FY27

A Budget that underscores credibility and invests for competitiveness

With focus on fiscal prudence and improving ease of living citizens, the Budget announcements will help secure strategic materials through the Ra

State working on comprehensive plan for gender-inclusive tourism

The real issue is that barriers are not properly understood and many of them could be addressed through simple design decisions, says Monolita Ch

RANJI TROPHY | Kerala finishes its disappointing season on a winning note

CRICKET | The visitor romps home past Goa by nine wickets with pacer Nidheesh ninth First Class five-for the cornerstone; the host avoids an inni

Over 9% rise in Home Ministry budget; Intelligence Bureau sees enhanced allocation

The upcoming Population Census 2027 has been allocated 6,000 crore; the second phase of Vibrant Villages Programme gets 300 crore

Union budget huge disappointment: TN CM

The interests of Tamil Nadu have been completely ignored and the budget has got nothing for the poor, women, farmers and the marginalised, he sai

Solana and Eloquent impress

Union Budget: Not-so poll-driven, but signals focus on global headwinds

While the Budget did include announcements touching poll-bound States, the measures were packaged within broader multi-State initiatives that ref

Amrita Vidyalaya wins Inter-School Recycling Championship

Budget pitches for macro stability and growth resilience in an uncertain global environment

Though the immediate market reaction may reflect dashed expectations hitting short-term sentiment, the Budgets capex focus and support for key se

From Salman Khan to Rohit Shetty: Celebs in shooting cases

Hyderabad:In recent years, Bollywood has seen a worrying rise in firing incidents involving celebrities. Actors, filmmakers, singers, and even so

Australian Open 2026: Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic to win maiden title

Carlos Alcaraz clinched his seventh Slam title and cement himself as undisputed world number one

Advanced CT perfusion scan and stroke command centre opened in Tiruchi

Union Budget 2026 at a glance: Infographics

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the ninth budget of the Modi government in Parliament today. Here are the key numbers.

Union Budget 2026: States, UT going to polls this year get benefits

The central government has ensured all poll-bound states receive a substantial share in the Union Budget 2026-2027 presented by Finance Minister

Budget proposes incentives for manufacture of training aircraft, seaplanes

The Finance Minister has proposed removal of the 5% basic customs duty currently applicable on components and parts required for the manufacture

Panel recommends abolition of Malnad and Bayaluseeme boards, overhaul of KKRDB functioning

Panel recommends release of 29,009 crore to KKRDB from 2026-27 to 2030-31

LIVE | Sitharaman's budget fails test of economic strategy, says ex-FM Chidambaram

Casting Should Always be Script Driven: Vadh 2 Director

The buzz around the film and its content have increased manifold after the trailer launch earlier this week

Naveen Kumar wins Hyderabad Regional Round of The HindubusinesslineCerebration Corporate Quiz 2026

Naveen Kumar outperformed five other finalists to secure the top honours

T.N. CM Stalin, Deputy CM Udhayanidhi visit BJP leader H. Raja at hospital

Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic to clinch his first Australian Open title

Australian Open 2026 Final: Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 to clinch his first ever Australian Open title.

Budget 2026:Soaps, detergents, umbrellas likely to turn expensive; customs processes to be simplified

For better use of capacities of manufacturing units in Special Economic Zones that are hit by global trade disruptions, there will be a one time

Union Budget: Law Ministry's e-Courts project gets 1,200 crore

According to the budget document, the project has received 1,200 crore as against 1,500 crore in the budget estimate

Union Budget 2026: MEA gets 22,118 crore

Out of the total allocation under the Overseas Development Partnership portfolio, 4,548 crore has been earmarked for immediate neighbours

Telangana Municipal Polls 2026 | BJP warns rebel candidates to withdraw nominations or face action

Watch: 16th Finance Commission report tabled | Union Budget 2026

The Centres decision to retain States share in the common pool of taxes at 41% for 202631 has sparked criticism from opposition leaders. Finance

Chidambaram slams Union Budget 2026; flags job crisis, weakening rupee, more

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram has sharply criticized the Union Budget 2026-27. He stated that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman overlook

8 killed as passenger bus crashes in wet conditions in southern Turkiye

ISTANBUL, Feb 1: A passenger bus rolled off a road in southern Turkiyes Antalya province on Sunday, killing eight people, a senior official said.

Budget 2026 hikes capex to Rs 12.2 L crore in big push to infrastructure

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, announced a capital expenditure of Rs 12.2 lakh crore in the Budget for 2026-27 to boo

Manipur NDA MLAs Flown To Delhi Amid Speculation Over Government Formation

The proposed meeting has triggered speculation of the central government exploring the possibility of restoring the state assembly which has been

Hyderabad attracts substantial international patients, well positioned to get Regional Medical Hub: Hospital administrators

MEA gets Rs 22,118 cr in Union Budget for 2026-27

Bhutan receives the largest development aid of Rs 2,288 crore in India's Union Budget for 2026-27. Nepal and Maldives/Mauritius follow with signi

Over 2.5 lakh crore allocated to Union Home Ministry in Budget 2026

New Delhi: The Union Budget 2026-27 on Sunday allocated Rs 255233.53 crore to the Ministry of Home Affairs, with the majority of the funds Rs 17

Seems to have missed the ball: Tharoors cricketing analogy to slam Budget

New Delhi, Feb 1 (PTI) Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Sunday used a cricketing analogy to express his disappointment with the Union Bud

Union Budget: Law ministry's e-Courts project gets Rs 1,200 crore

The Union Budget has allocated Rs 1,200 crore for the e-Courts project's third phase. This ambitious initiative aims to digitise all subordinate

Centre Proposes Rs 43,290 Cr Transfer To J&K In FY27, Up 4.72 pc

New Delhi, Feb 1: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed transfer of over Rs 43,290 crore to Jammu and Kashmir for 2026-27, highe

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Reforms will boost tourism, healthcare, education: Northeastern states hail Union Budget 2026

The Union Budget 2026-27 is set to bring significant benefits to Assam and the Eastern region. It balances global ambitions with grassroots devel

Elderly woman alleges theft of gold, diamonds from baggage during trip from Bengaluru to US

The womans checked-in baggage allegedly contained approximately 790 grams of gold jewellery, diamond ornaments worth about 8 lakh, medicines valu

Andhra govt transfers TTD official after charge sheet in ghee case

Amaravati: A week after the SIT filed its charge sheet in a Tirupati court over adulterated ghee allegations during the previous YSRCP regime, TT

Union Budget 2026: What are the wins for common man and small taxpayers?

Union Budget 2026 brings relief for the common man with TCS cut to 2%, automated nil or lower TDS certificates, tax-free MACT interest, and exten

Budget 2026 proposes Rs 43,290 crores transfer to J&K in FY27, up 4.72 percent

Jammu and Kashmir will receive over Rs 43,290 crore in central assistance for 2026-27. This represents a significant increase from the previous f

Sarvam Maya ending explained: Did Maya really find peace? The truth behind movies emotional climax

Sarvam Maya's heartwarming horror-comedy explores Prabhendhu's unexpected bond with a ghost named Delulu, who is revealed to be Maya Mathew. Afte

Ankur Warikoo on Boundaries, Influence and the Cost of Saying Yes

The first thing most people do when they wake up is pick up the phone. You dont know what you will see. It could trigger jealousy, anxiety, or co

Budget 2026: Minister MB Patil among people asking for more, responding to FM's high-speed corridor announcement

Budget 2026: High-speed rail corridors announced in the budget have sparked debate, with Karnataka's minister and citizens questioning the limite

Climate Stress and Reverse Migration Are Forcing India to Rethink Growth

Reverse migration is not an anomaly. It reflects deeper economic, climatic, and demographic shifts.

Nirmala Sitharaman skips poetry, keeps focus on investments, growth in 85-min Budget speech

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget, draped in a Kanjivaram saree. The speech focused on investments and growth. Prime

Federalism on Trial: Why EDs Supreme Court Writ Blurs Constitutional Lines

When an investigative arm of the State invokes Article 32, a citizens safeguard risks becoming an executive tool.

Heritage in peril: Damage to Bidars karez water system after unauthorised alteration raises alarm

The NaubadAliyabad karez, believed to have been built in the 15th century by the Bahmani Sultanate, is an ancient underground water-harvesting sy

Bengal not mentioned in Budget, govt sees us as Bangladeshis: Abhishek Banerjee

New Delhi, Feb 1 (PTI) Trinamool Congress National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Sunday accused the Centre of branding people of West Be

SC to Hear Plea Against Sonam Wangchuks Detention on Monday

New Delhi, Feb 1: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a plea challenging the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the

Reopening of Gaza's Rafah crossing expected Monday, officials say

Israel has said the crossing would open under stringent security checks only for Palestinians who wish to leave the war-ravaged enclave and for t

14 women devotees sustain injuries in road accident near Ariyalur

PM Modi renames Adampur airport after Guru Ravidas, inaugurates Halwara airport civil terminal in Punjab

The prime minister would also be visiting Dera Sachkhand Ballan on the occasion of the 649th birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas

Union Budget 2026: Defence Budget pegged at 7.85 lakh crore; 15% increase over current fiscal

The increase in the defence outlay against the backdrop of historic success of Operation Sindoor has further strengthened our resolve to make Ind

Government proposes 38% higher outlay for telecom to 73,990 crore, BSNL gets 28,473 crore

When asked about the reason for increased allocation for the Telecom Ministry, especially BSNL, Mr. Scindia said the government is trying to grow

'STT hike hits high-frequency traders': Market experts opine on Budget 2026

Punjab: PM Modi renames Adampur airport after Guru Ravidas, inaugurates civil terminal of Halwara airport

Jalandhar (Punjab), Feb 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday unveiled the new name of the Adampur airport as Shri Guru Ravidass Maharaj Ji A

Union Budget 2026: Customs duty rationalisation to help boost exports, promote manufacturing, say experts

Budget 2026-27's customs duty rationalization is set to boost exports and domestic manufacturing by lowering costs for key sectors like clean ene

No Change In Tax Slabs In Budget. Plan Before March 31 To Save On Taxes

With the financial year ending on March 31, taxpayers still have a short window to legally reduce their tax outgo. Here's what you can do before

Govt sees people of Bengal as Bangladeshis: TMC on Union Budget 2026

New Delhi: Trinamool Congress National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Sunday, February 1, accused the Centre of branding people of West B

No Funds For Chabahar Port Project In Union Budget Amid US-Iran Tensions

Union Budget 2026: India has made no allocation for the Chabahar port project in the 2026 Union Budget, a decision that comes amid escalating ten

FM Sitharaman proposes Khelo India Mission to boost talent development, coaching, infra

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced the launch of the Khelo India Mission while presenting the Union Budget 202627

J&K | BRO Begins Snow Clearance On Pahalgam-Chandanwari Axis For Uninterrupted Movement Of Forces

Srinagar, Feb 1: The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has undertaken snow clearance operations on the Pahalgam-Chandanwari Road, the gateway of th

Irans Khamenei likens protests to coup, warns of regional war

The Iranian authorities deadly response to the protests sparked threats of intervention from U.S. President Donald Trump, who dispatched an aircr

Israel to terminate MSF work in Gaza for failing to provide Palestinian staff list

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said that they were unable to build engagement with Israeli authorities on the concrete assurances required, includ

Iran's supreme leader warns US that if 'they start a war, this time it will be a regional war'

Iran's supreme leader has issued a stark warning to the United States, stating any war initiated by them will escalate into a regional conflict.

9% Increase In Healthcare Budget Reflects Government's Commitment To Make It Accessible, Says Union Health Minister

Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda stated that the 176 per cent increase in the health sector budget over the past 12 years reflects the Modi gover

BJP hails Budget 2026 as historic, Congress calls it lacklustre

The Union Budget 2026-27 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, received mixed reactions, with the ruling Bharat

Budget 2026 full speech: FM Nirmala Sitharaman unveils reform push & growth roadmap

STT and F&O explained: Why has FM Nirmala Sitharamans proposed hike on Securities Transaction Tax in her Budget speech left traders worried? All FAQs answered

In the Union Budget 2026-27, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed a hike in Securities Transaction Tax (STT), on both futures and o

The Budget Tax Move That Makes It Easier For Students To Study Abroad

Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reduced the tax collection at source rate to two per cent for education remittances under the Li

'Not a big Bang Budget': EY's Pranav Sayta explains what FM Sitharaman got right in her budget

Pakistan forces kill 145 militants after attacks in Balochistan

Pakistans military said the attacks were carried out by Indian-sponsored militants; MEA rejects baseless allegations

Union Budget's Spending Boost To Counter Global Risks, US Tariffs

India's finance minister boosted spending in manufacturing and infrastructure projects while sticking to fiscal discipline, seeking to support an

MLA Seeks Assembly Resolution For Citizenship To PoJK Women In J&K Under Rehab Policy

Srinagar, Feb 1: Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) leader Sheikh Khurshid on Sunday said he has submitted a resolution in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly,

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Bihar Class 12 Board Exams 2026 Begin Tomorrow, Check Important Instructions

Bihar Class 12 Board Exams 2026: Strict guidelines include dual-level frisking, CCTV surveillance, and magistrates for law enforcement.

Union Budget Signals Push For Developed India, Shows Strong Focus On J&K: JCCI

Jammu, Feb 1: The Union Budget 2026 reflects a strong push towards building a developed India and an additional Rs 2,000 crore allocation for Jam

Positive Pressure in Chasing Back-to-Back World Cup Title at Home: Suryakumar Yadav

With a strong bowling core and versatile all-rounders, India is strategizing to maximize their strengths in high-pressure T20 matches.

Tirupati laddu row: TTD EO transferred, Special CS Ravichandra appointed in-charge EO

Mr. Singhal was at the helm of affairs in the TTD when the ghee was suspected to be adulterated during the YSR Congress Party regime

Apple to benefit as Centre to allow foreign firms fund equipment for manufacturers

In India, Apple was concerned that if it paid for machines for its contract manufacturers, Indian law could consider that a so-called business co

Big Budget Boost For Election Commission, 25% Hike Before Key Elections

Funding for the Election Commission increased by 25.33 per cent in the 2026 union budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Sunday

Rani Mukerji Is Goddess Of Acting : Akshay Kumar

Mardaani 3 takes a thunderous start at the box office.

Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas: Budget 2026 prioritises peoples development

The Union Budget 2026-27, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, in the Parliament, places a strong emphasis on