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Union Budget: Turtle trails to be developed along Karnataka coast

Sitharamans nineth budget speech promised a world-class development of turtle trail along coastal areas of Odisha, Karnataka, and Kerala

Walkathon for millets in Mysuru

Rupee fastest falling Asian currency, faith of investors shaken: Cong's Amitabh Dubey

The rupee is falling. It has been the fastest-falling Asian currency in the past year, and there's a combination of reasons behind it, says Congr

Union Budget 2026: Allocation to major central schemes

The VB-G RAM G scheme receives an allocation of 95,692 crores, with four other schemes and areas receiving higher allocations

Owaisi campaigns for party candidates in Nalgonda ahead of civic polls

Industry bodies welcome growth-oriented Budget announcements

The proposals accelerate economic momentum and provides a strong push to infrastructure development, they say

Air India launches Shanghai-Delhi flight after gap of about six years

Beijing: Air India on Sunday launched the Shanghai-Delhi direct flight, resuming its services between the two cities after a gap of about six yea

Law Ministry allocation cut to 4,509 crore in Union Budget

Election Commission, Supreme Court, and digital judiciary initiatives see higher allocations

First aid workshop organised for forest guides at Ponmudi

Avid readers throng Tirupati Book Festival-2026

Union Budget: hike in divisible tax pool to 2.38% brings relief to Kerala

However, 16th panel, headed by Arvind Panagariya, has decided not to recommend any revenue deficit grants to States

Union Budget has neglected farming sector, say Southern Districts Farmers Association

Fourth volume of book series on Raja Ravi Varma released

Inspector of police injured during BRS protest in Khammam

Indias budget boosts infrastructure spending while vowing fiscal discipline

NEW DELHI, February 1, 2026 (AP) Prime Minister Narendra Modis government presented its annual budget to Parliament on Sunday, focusing on susta

Thai Poosam festival draws lakhs of devotees to Tiruchendur

Chennai gets two High Speed Rail corridors in Union Budget 2026

People-centric Budget with focus on MSMEs, infra, says Pawan Kalyan

Emphasis on employment generation, innovation, city economic regions and high-speed rail corridors will reshape growth across regions and sectors

Cameras being installed at non-interlocked level crossing gates to ensure safety of train operations

Cameras have been installed at 13 non-interlocked gates in Tiruchi Division; the system will enable station master to monitor the condition of ea

Muslim panel seeks suo motu action against Assam CM

Kuppam model becomes Andhra Pradesh blueprint, says Chandrababu Naidu

Chief Minister says development and welfare initiatives first piloted in Kuppam are now being replicated across the State, citing TDPs four-decad

Over 1,200 people take part in cancer awareness walk

Union Budget is stable and balanced, says KKCCI

Though the Budget maintains fiscal discipline and policy continuity, Kalyana Karnataka needs targeted support to grow faster, according to the Ch

Tiruchi Corporation readies funds to complete long-pending Puthur complex

Space gets 1,000-cr more, allocation forspace sciencesquadrupled

The allocationtowards capital expenditure forspacesciences,to 428.31 crore from 98.95 crore

Iran's Khamenei says recent anti-government protests akin to 'coup'

They [rioters] attacked the police, government centres, IRGC centres, banks, and mosques, and burned the Koran. It was like a coup, says Mr. Kham

Nagapattinam district police hold modern weapons handling training

Budget gives strategic push to manufacturing sector

Budget signals shift to high-value, tech-intensive, low-carbon manufacturing and exports; for labour-intensive sectors, there is a focus on the e

Budget 2026 draws praise from farm sector, edible oil industry unhappy

New Delhi: Agriculture and allied sectors broadly welcomed the Union Budget 2026 on Sunday, February 1, praising government plans to add 20,000 v

Budget evokes mixed reactions

Budget 2026-27 laid a roadmap for long-term economic growth: CII-A.P. and A.P. Chambers

Maaya leads a strong Indian contingent in the WTA 125 Mumbai Open

Phonetapping probe stalled for two years, alleges Kishan Reddy

You wont believe where this iconic Tere Naam scene was actually shot

Hyderabad: Bollywood fans still remember Tere Naam as one of the most iconic romantic dramas of the early 2000s. With Salman Khan and Bhumika Cha

Budget ignored interests of Tamil Nadu: Chief Minister Stalin

AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami stated that the allocation of 2,000 crore for credit access and 10,000 crore for MSME growth will benefit e

Union Budget 2026-27: Telangana doctors welcome pharma push; flag neglect of prevention and affordability

MP criticises Union Budget, claims it ignores key issues of Karnataka, Hassan

The Budget neglected Karnataka by failing to sanction an IIT for Hassan or funds to address human-elephant conflict, says Shreyas M. Patel

Vizags Tuna Industry At Crossroads As Catches Swing And Sustainability Concerns Mount

Landings of other tuna species (including Thunnus, Sarda and Auxis) remained modest but volatile, spiking to 568 tonnes in 202425, compared to ju

Land assets of CPSEs to be monetised via REIT route

In 2021, the FM had announced setting up a special purpose vehicle that would handle the monetisation of the land and non-core assets of governme

Karnataka to benefit from sandalwood revival plan amidst shortfall in supply

The announcement comes at a time when Karnataka, a pioneer in regulating sandalwood cultivation, is struggling to meet demand despite being the l

Naidu hails Union Budget as forward-looking, balanced and a growth catalyst for A.P.

Welcoming rail corridor, rare earth corridor and other proposals beneficial to Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu says the Budget aligns with Stat

Hyderabad Metro Rail phase II funds only after Telangana Govt clears phase I merger, submits proper DPR: Kishan Reddy

Chief Minister proposes multimodal cargo network with CIAL as primary hub

The Chief Minister stated that CIAL is striving to create a business environment favourable to the States economic growth beyond just functioning

Kerala for All conclave: Tourist is no longer the king, environment is, says Jose Dominic

It must benefit the community it serves and fulfil a larger purpose, says founder of CGH Earth

Over 690 booked in Hyderabad and Cyberabad drunken driving enforcement drives

Why Actors Are Walking Away From Talent Agencies

Jahnvi has quit Dharma Talent Agency, other actors too have left YRF. When their careers do not take off, actors look for other managers. Both Dh

Karnatakasays no meaningful commitments on infra, farms in Union Budget

Congress leaders termed the budget a betrayal,saying it offeredlittle in infrastructure funding, support for cities,farmersor job creation, even

Business acumen on display at regional finale of The Hindu BL Cerebration Corporation Quiz

Man attacking friend over defeat in online game gets 4-year jail term

Union Budget ignored Andhra Pradeshs financial needs: CPI(M)

Centre has failed to allocate adequate funds to the State for key commitments, alleges party State secretary Srinivasa Rao

Budget accelerates Visakhapatnams emergence as Andhra Pradeshs industrial hub: industry honchos

CII leaders say thrust on pharma, cloud services, logistics, aerospace and agri-tech will attract investments, create jobs and strengthen the por

MP: Barely 100 Mt to Finishing Line in 'Indore Marathon', Youth Suffers Cardiac Arrest, Dies

Doctors in the hospital declared him dead, Indore additional deputy commissioner of police (DCP) Rajesh Dandotiya said

German tech to augment Auroville drinking water supply

Samuel, a technical lead from Germany, is in Auroville to spearhead the implementation of Atmosbox, a pioneering decentralised water solution tha

Seethakka rejects allegations of mismanagement of Sammakka-Saralamma Maha Jatara

Four-member gang from Odisha arrested for selling ganja in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: In a major operation, the Prohibition and Excise Department, on Saturday, January 31, arrested a four-member gang from Odisha, alleged

Union Budget neglected States farming community: AIKS Kerala

Union Budget evokes contrasting reactions in Puducherry

Chief Minister N. Rangasamy terms it progressive and development-oriented, while CPI State secretary A.M. Saleem says the Union Governments 2026-

Union Budget: Kerala among States picked for Dedicated Rare Earth Corridor scheme

Proposal had featured high on Keralas Union Budget wish list and in the State Budget

Union Budget 2026: Building Indias green capacity for the next decade

Overall, the Budget balances near-term macro stability with long-term strategic direction. Growth and job creation remain central, but without co

Tourism Minister to inaugurate ayurveda conclave

Union Budget is a roadmap for Viksit Bharat, say BJP leaders

It lays focus on long-term growth through major investments in manufacturing, technology, and infrastructure, they say

Assumption of nominal GDP at 10 pc for FY27 realistic: FM

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, said that the estimate for nominal gross domestic product (GDP) at 10 per c

Budget unfair to Chamarajanagar farmers: MP

Risk capital support is a big relief for MSMEs: Jyoti Vij, Director General, FICCI on Budget 2026

KPCTA raises concerns over administrative actions

Rupee fastest falling Asian currency, faith of investors shaken: Congs Amitabh Dubey

New Delhi, Feb 1 (PTI) Congress leader Amitabh Dubey on Sunday claimed the Budget was just a series of flashy announcements and alleged that the

Elaborate Arrangements Underway For Maha Shivaratri At Srisailam

Goods vehicles banned on Nallamala ghat road for 20 days

Union Budget 2026: Govt raises TCS on coal, lignite to 2%

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has increased the tax collected at source on coal and lignite sales. The rate will now be 2%, up from 1%. Thi

Assam CM sticks to his Miya remarks

Referring to his earlier remark that if a Miya rickshaw-puller charges 5 as fare, he should be paid 4, CM Sarma said, I had, in fact, spoken for

Shivamogga MP hails Union Budget as a landmark for Viksit Bharat

Sai Kishore laments inability to bowl out opponents

CII Salem zone welcomes Union Budget 2026

Forest Department intervenes as moving head beam light operated at Marudhamalai

Vivekananda Center for Human Excellence a Beacon of values and nation-building: Venkaiah Naidu

Major boost to MSME sector in Union Budget: Mysore Industries Association

Odisha CM Mohan Majhi Hails Budget Push to Operationalise National Waterway-5

CM says inland waterway will transform Odishas logistics, boost industry and cut carbon footprint

Protest against PRASHAD works on Chamundi hills gains momentum

Subhash Palekar: A crusader for sustainable, spiritual Zero Budget Natural Farming

His model, now called as the Subhash Palekar Krushi, consists of seven steps no cultivation, seed treatment with Beejamrut, nutrition with Jeeva

Union Budget a roadmap to Viksit Bharat, says IIM Kozhikode director Debashis Chatterjee

Harassment of Kashmiris outside J&K: AIP MLA Khursheed seeks all-party meet

The Langate MLA also raised concerns over the termination of government employees by the L-Gs administration, calling it a violation of natural j

Budget is growth-oriented and people-centric, says BJP

BJP spokesperson M.A. Mohan welcomes women empowerment schemes like Lakhpati Didi and She Mart, which support women in starting and running local

Defence budget strengthens security-development-self-reliance balance: Rajnath Singh

Enhanced allocation is expected to drive growth for the defence industry, foster innovation, and contribute to Indias strategic self-reliance, sa

Visakhapatnam MP rebuts YSRCP allegations on GITAM land deal

Sribharat says YSRCP is misleading the public on Rushikonda land value, asserts GITAM is ready to pay the price fixed by the government

Education sector gets 1.39 lakh crore allocation, TCS for education cut to 2%

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the creation of five university townships near industrial corridors, one girls hostel per district,

Union Budget 2026 offers no new hope: KRRS

Budgets focus on skilling healthcare professionals a big plus: Dr Harsh Mahajan, FICCI

Spoke for their benefit, claims Assam CM on controversial Miya remark

Goalpara (Assam): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday, February 1, said Miyas will face trouble as long as he remains in power, as

Otter menace: Greens hold mass bathing programme, swimming event

Manipur NDA MLAs Fly To Delhi Amid Buzz Over Government Formation

MLAs of the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Manipur flew to Delhi today to meet the party leadership, amid buzz over government form

Nara Lokesh calls Union Budget well-balanced

Andhra Pradesh will benefit significantly from the Critical Minerals Corridor and high-speed rail connectivity, he says