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Sitharaman Lays 16th Finance Commission Report In Lok Sabha

NEW DELHI, Feb 1: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday laid the 16th Finance Commission report for tax revenue devolution between Centre

Gas Leak Caused Blast In Iran's Bandar Abbas, Iranian Media Say

Four people killed in second explosion in city of Ahvaz, Both blasts caused by gas leaks, according to local media

FM proposes to increase outlay on electronic manufacturing to Rs 40,000 cr in FY27 budget

FM proposes to increase outlay on electronic manufacturing to Rs 40,000 cr in FY27 budget The post FM proposes to increase outlay on electronic m

Recommit To Teachings Of Equality, Compassion: LG Sinha On Guru Jayanti

JAMMU, Feb 1: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday extended greetings on Guru Ravidas Jayanti, highlighting the saints tea

Rs 40,000 Crore For Semi-Conductor Push, Says Nirmala Sitharaman

Presenting the Union Budget 2026 today, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a Rs 40,000 crore outlay for semiconductors.

Union Budget 2026: Sixteenth Finance Commission report for 2026-31 tabled in Parliament

The 16th FCs recommendations would apply for a period of five years beginning on April 1, 2026

We have three kartavyas towards people: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

The Finance Minister said this is first budget prepared in Kartavya Bhavan

Sitharaman Announces Rare Earth Corridors In 4 States, Including Tamil Nadu

Taking a big step to reduce India's dependence on China for rare earths, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that dedicated corridors w

Budget 2026: Sitharamans six-point plan to propel Indias next growth phase

Union Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has presented a six-point plan to boost India's economy. The strategy prioritizes manufact

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman lays 16th Finance Commission report in Lok Sabha

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the 16th Finance Commission report in the Lok Sabha. This report outlines tax revenue devolution be

Budget 2026-27 approved by Cabinet

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth record Budget in the Lok Sabha

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Excise Constable Run Over by Ganja Smugglers Succumbs, Revanth Reddy Condoles

G Soumya, suffered injuries when she was run over by a car driven by ganja smugglers on January 23 in an apparent attempt to flee after being sto

Budget 2026: Sitharaman sets 3 Kartavya agenda for India's growth, inclusion and reform push

Union Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026, detailing a vision focused on the poor and underprivilege

2019 to 2026: Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget Looks

As she prepares for her ninth budget presentation, Nirmala Sitharaman's saree choices have become a yearly tradition, sparking discussions nation

Sitharaman Creates History With 9th Consecutive Budget, Longest Serving FM

This will take Sitharaman closer to the record of 10 budgets that were presented by former Prime Minister Morarji Desai over different time perio

GHMC collects 10,225 metric tons of waste in month-long sanitation drive

Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), through its month long sanitation drive across the newly formed 300 wards collecte

India to buy Venezuelan oil instead of Iranian crude, claims Trump

India had been a major buyer of Iranian oil until 2019, when imports were significantly reduced following the reimposition of U.S. sanctions on T

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India has finalised eight FTAs covering 37 developed countries: Commerce Minister Goyal

India has secured eight free trade agreements with 37 developed nations. Talks are progressing with Chile, Peru, and Canada. New pacts are also b

Canada is not Minnesota: Canadian Minister makes big claim on immigration, opens up on US immigration raids weeks after Good and Prettis killing; heres what he said

Canadian Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree stated Canada's immigration removal process aligns with Charter values and due process, diffe

We want Ishan to be a game-changer: Suryakumar Yadav

Ishan Kishan scored his maiden T20I hundred against New Zealand on Saturday (January 31, 2026)

K-pop fans, this Madhapur spot feels like a mini Seoul in Hyderabad

Hyderabads fascination with Korean culture is no longer just a trend, its a movement. From binge-watching K-dramas to following K-pop bands and t

With 9th Consecutive Budget, N Sitharaman Becomes Longest Serving Finance Minister

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday makes history as she presents a record ninth consecutive Budget that is expected to unveil measures

Boy, 13, Murdered, Body Hidden In Bed Box, Grandmother Made To Sleep Above

In Madhya Pradesh's Indore, the chilling murder of a 13-year-old boy has stunned everyone. The suspect strangled the child eight times with a nyl

Cabinet approves Union Budget 2026 ahead of Parliament presentation

Following the Cabinets nod, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to table the Budget in the Lok Sabha, marking her ninth consecutive Budget

Akhilesh Yadav flags massive conspiracy in SIR, questions use of pre-printed form 7 in UP villages

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav claims a conspiracy is underway to delete opposition voter names in Uttar Pradesh. He alleges selective targ

Arijits Singh new track teaser from O Romeo drops amid chatter over his retirement

Mumbai: A teaser from the new track from producer Sajid Nadiadwalas ORomeo has been unveiled in Saturday. Titled as Ishq Ka Fever, and sung by Ar

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman meets President ahead of Budget speech

The auspicious offering of 'dahi-chini' highlights cultural practices intertwined with political duties.

India and Nepal can demonstrate a model of heritage diplomacy: Harsh V Shringla

Civilisational diplomacy thrives on shared heritage and cooperation. The India-Nepal partnership in Buddhist heritage demonstrates this. This sha

In place of BNSS, CrPC is still being used in Jharkhand, says former Congress MLA Amba Prasad

She pointed out that a dead law is still being used in official government documents throughout the state, and ironically, everyone, from the adm

Trump says U.S. is 'starting to talk to Cuba' as he moves to cut its oil supplies

It comes in the wake of his moves in recent weeks to cut off supplies of oil from Venezuela and Mexico.

Fresh Snowfall In Higher Reaches Of South Kashmir

Srinagar, Feb 1: Parts of Kashmir received fresh snowfall while rains lashed the plains as the night temperature rose above the freezing point at

Cabinet approves Union Budget 2026-27

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday, February 1, approved the Union Budget 2026-27. Following the app

Air India Express Grounds Aircraft After Aviation Body Flags Safety Concern

The airline described the move as proactive saying the aircraft was grounded to address the issue highlighted by the aviation regulator and under

Judge orders U.S. to release 5-year-old, dad taken into custody in Minnesota crackdown

Images of Liam Conejo Ramos, with a bunny hat and Spiderman backpack being surrounded by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Officers,

Modi to rename Adampur Airport, where the S-400 is stationed, after Guru Ravidas in dalit outreach move

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will rename Adampur airport as Sri Guru Ravidas Ji Airport. This move honors the revered saint Guru Ravidas and reac

FM Nirmala Sitharaman presents Budget 2026, continues record-breaking tenure

FM Nirmala Sitharaman will present her record ninth consecutive Union Budget on February 1, Sunday, outlining the government's revenue and expend

PM Modi reiterates Indias continued support for Palestinians

Foreign Ministers of Arab countries called on PM Narendra Modi, who appreciated their role in supporting peace and stability in West Asia

Phone-tapping case: KCR reaches Hyderabad ahead of SIT examination

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) president and former Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao reached his residence in Hyderabad on Sunday ahe

Budget 2026 gets PM Modi-led Cabinet's approval

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Union Cabinet has approved the Union Budget 2026-27, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman set to present it in

Grains to gigabytes: Unboxing India through Finance Ministers Budget speeches

A timeline tracing the five decisive phases of India through Finance Ministers Budget speeches

Will be a historic Budget, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju as Cabinet meet to approve budget gets underway

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday arrived in Parliament ahead of the Union Budget 2026-27, which will be presented today by U

Delhi AQI stays `very poor` as IMD issues yellow alert for thunderstorms

According to the IMD, the rainfall marks the onset of an active weather phase, with thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds and hail expected to im

Economic Offences Wing Kashmir chargesheets two in fake international prize scam

The man who got scammed was asked to deposit money into different accounts to win a prize of 2.35 crore along with a car

Union Budget 2026 Speech PDF Download: FM Nirmala Sitharamans full budget text

Union Budget 2026 Speech PDF: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2026, carrying the documents on a digital t

Finance Department, HoDs To Remain Open On Weekend Ahead Of Budget Session

Jammu, Feb 1: In view of the ensuing Budget Session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, the Government has ordered that the Finance De

Budget 2026: Gold, silver futures plummet 9% to hit lower circuit levels

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Budget 2026-27 in Parliament

Kin await ex-gratia months after Hyderabad Umrah pilgrims died in Madinah

Hyderabad: Nearly two months after the tragic bus fire incident in Saudi Arabia that claimed the lives of 45 Umrah pilgrims from Hyderabad, the f

FM Nirmala Sitharaman picks Kanjeevaram silk as she steps out to present Union Budget 2026

This year, Sitharaman has headed out to present the Budget wearing a magenta-coloured Kattam Kanjeevaram (Kancheepuram) silk saree from Tamil Nad

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Episode 3 release time, schedule and how to watch worldwide: Global streaming timings for all regions, Season 2 renewal update

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Episode 3 release time, schedule and how to watch details are now confirmed. The new episode titled The Squire str

Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo Chapter 20 release date and time: When and where to read it for free in India , spoilers, and what's next?

SynopsisJujutsu Kaisen Modulo Chapter 20 sees an aged, god-tier Yuji Itadori battle the extraterrestrial Simurians in 2086 Tokyo. As Yuka and Tsu

Budget 2026 key announcements for common man: Big wins for aam aadmi that will directly impact your wallet

Budget 2026 Key Announcements for Common Man: Union Budget 2026 has arrived, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presenting her ninth consec

Ahead of Union Budget 2026, Nirmala Sitharaman meets President Droupadi Murmu

Ahead of the crucial address, Sitharaman was seen carrying her now-familiar digital bahi-khataa tablet wrapped in a red cloth embossed with the n

Shashi Tharoor shares key expectations for Budget 2026

Nirmala Sitharaman creates history, to present 9th consecutive Union Budget

With the presentation of the Union Budget for 2026, Sitharaman becomes the first finance minister in independent India to deliver nine budgets in

Congress takes dig at govt after Trump's 'India to buy Venezuelan oil' remark'

President Trump continues to give us information on what our own government has done or will be doing, Mr. Ramesh said

President offers dahi-cheeni to Nirmala Sitharaman ahead of Budget 2026

15 Pakistani soldiers, 92 militants killed in security operations in Balochistan

The Pakistani Army said the militants attempted to disturb peace by carrying out terrorist activities in and around Quetta, Mastung, Nushki, Dalb

Budget 2026: Stock markets fluctuate in narrow range

The Union Budget for 2026-27 will be presented in Parliament later in the day.

Budget 2026: Nirmala Sitharaman opts for a traditional Kanjeevaramsaree from Tamil Nadu

Kanjeevaram sarees are traditional handwoven silk sarees and the silk weaving tradition of Kancheepuram dates back several centuries

Gross GST collections rise 6.2% to over 1.93 lakh crore in January

Net Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenues, however, grew 7.6% to about 1.71 lakh crore in January

Section 87A Stands Between You And Zero Tax Year. Will The Finance Minister Push It Higher?

The rebate wipes out tax after the calculation is done, with marginal relief preventing a sudden spike for someone who crosses the threshold by a

Balance Of Power Is Changing: Musk As India, China Lead Global GDP Growth

China and India have been placed at the top of the global real GDP growth chart and are projected to contribute 26.6% and 17%.

Markets Swing Ahead Of Budget, Exchanges Open On Rare Sunday

The Indian markets swing marginally after having opened slightly lower ahead of Union Budget 2026, reflecting a cautious approach among investors

Konaseema: Gas Leak in Turpu Palem, Officials Act Swiftly

Pipeline gas leak in Turpu Palem village raises alarm among residents; authorities take immediate measures to contain the leak and ensure public

9 Budgets, 9 Sarees: A Look At Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget Day Attire

Finance Minister Niramala Sitharaman will present here ninth consecutive Union Budget today.

Finance Minister Poses With Budget Tablet In Red Sleeve, Meets President

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, set to present a record ninth straight Budget, posed with the tablet containing the all-important document i

Weather alert: Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir to see more snowfall as IMD predicts rain and snow across North India

Weather Today: Fresh rain and snowfall are predicted for Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu & Kashmir from February 1. Temperatures will dr

Indias GST collections rise 6.2% to 1.93 lakh crore in January

Indias goods and services tax (GST) collections reached 1,93,384 crore in January, up 6.2% from the same month last year, the government said on

Kerala for All conclave Day 2: Final day to deliberate on future of Kerala tourism

Day Two brings policymakers, administrators, practitioners and industry leaders together to outline pathways to embed inclusive thinking into the

Printmaking in the age of AI

A Print Biennale and exhibitions in Kolkata and Delhi underline how the practice is not threatened by AI and may well add it to its tool kit

Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman meets President for a customary pre-Budget presentation meeting

India Budget 2026: Every rupee earned and every rupee spent by Modi govt

Budget 2026 Rupee Source and Spending: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will outline revenue sources and expenditure plans amidst global geopo

IND U19 vs PAK U19 playing XI: Focus on Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Ayush Mhatre in Asia Cup revenge clash, weather and pitch report

India U19 vs Pakistan U19 Playing 11: India and Pakistan U19 teams face off in a vital Super Six match. A semi-final spot is at stake for Pakista

Commercial LPG price hiked by 49, domestic cylinder rates unchanged

In the national capital, the retail price of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder has been revised to 1,740.50, while the price of the 14.2 kg domesti

Union Budget 2026-27: Nirmala Sitharaman dons handwoven Kancheevaram silk saree. How is it linked to Tamil Nadu?

Budget 2026-27: For this year's Budget, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman opted for a handwoven Kancheevaram silk saree, honoring Tamil N

Why is Bitcoin falling down by 6.53% and will it continue to drop below $78,719 or make a comeback? Bitcoin and Ether fall explained. Here's what the analysts say and what should investors do now

Why is Bitcoin falling down by 6.53% and will it continue to drop below $78,719 or make a comeback? Bitcoin fell as liquidity concerns increased

The Great Nicobar project | Between the sea and the state

The 72,000-crore mega-infrastructure initiative, which envisions transforming the remote outpost into a major transshipment and defence hub, has

Gold, Silver Slide 9% After Global Overnight Sell-Off Ahead Of Union Budget 2026

Budget speculation now centres on whether a trim from six percent to around four percent is coming.

Octogenarian woman who urged Hizbul Mujahideen son to surrender dies

Kishtwar: An octogenarian woman who had repeatedly appealed to her Hizbul Mujahideen commander son through social media to shun violence and surr

Cigarettes, Pan Masala Get Costlier From Today As New Excise Duty Kicks In

According to the new rules, the excise duty will now range from Rs 2,050 to Rs 8,500 per 1,000 non-standard or uniquely designed cigarettes.

KCR To Arrive at Nandini Nagar Amid SIT Phone-Tapping Probe

Former Telangana CM K. Chandrashekar Rao to be questioned by SIT at 3 PM; tight security and barricades set up around his residence, with access

US Police Officer Gives Woman A Rise To Cemetery, Learns She Had Been Sleeping On Husband's Grave

Her husband, Reverend Eddie Holmes, was a pastor and musician, and also worked as a security guard.

Watch: Budget 2026: Nirmala Sitharaman poses with budget tablet

Trump Says India has Made Deal to Buy Venezuelan Oil

Weve already made a deal. India is coming in and theyre going to be buying Venezuelan oil as opposed to buying it from Iran, Trump said

Fake International Lottery Scam Exposed As EOW Kashmir Chargesheets Two Accused

Srinagar, Feb 1: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch, Jammu and Kashmir, has filed a chargesheet against two individuals

Union Budget 2026: FM Nirmala Sitharaman to present her ninth Budget in Lok Sabha

Welcome to our live coverage of Union Budget 2026, where we bring you real-time updates, expert insights, and key takeaways.

Firing Outside Filmmaker Rohit Shettys Mumbai Residence; Probe Underway

MUMBAI, Feb 1: Unidentified persons opened fire outside filmmaker Rohit Shettys residence in Mumbais Juhu area early on Sunday, officials said. T

Why have the new UGC regulations been stayed? | Explained

Why have there been protests? How have the regulations defined caste-based discrimination? Why were new regulations introduced? What was the main