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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 b

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 Congre

Hyderabad: Liquor Quarrel Ends in Wife's Death

Police identified the victim as Aruna and the accused as her husband, Kondanna, who has been arrested

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, Telan

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

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

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

Union Bank focuses on home, education loans in Vizianagaram

One of the best days weve had on the field: Padikkal

NDA Alliance leaders protests Ambati Rambabus alleged remarks against A.P. CM Naidu

Rajenthra Bhalaji begins poll campaign in Sivakasi

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 th

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

'Tax holiday till 2047 for firms setting up data centres...': Ashwini Vaishnav lauds Union Budget 2026

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

A capex focus and a change in fiscal anchor

Budgets capex focus and fiscal anchor changes to sustain economic growth and stability.

Rs 3,400 crore allocated for Ministry of Minority Affairs

The Union Budget for 2026-27 earmarks Rs 3,400 crore for the Ministry of Minority Affairs. This represents an increase from the previous year's e

Phone tapping case: SIT questions KCR for almost 5 hours in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) supremo and former chief minister K Chandrashekhar Rao (KCR) was questioned for nearly five hours on Sund

Textile industry welcomes integrated package announced in the Budget

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.

TDP keeping ghee issue alive despite clean SIT report, says Chevireddy

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

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:

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 obse

'Like A Coup': Khamenei On Recent Anti-Government Protests In Iran

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Sunday that recent anti-government protests that saw killings and vandalism were akin to a coup

VACB seizes unaccounted money from Bevco staff in Ernakulam

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. Aeria

Karnataka is set to lose about 10,000 to 15,000 crore due to 16th FCs recommendation, says Siddaramaiah

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 Say

Budget 2026 seen driving cyclical growth, nominal GDP growth pegged at 10% for FY27: Morgan Stanley

The Union Budget 2026-27 is set to boost economic growth. Morgan Stanley reports the budget balances fiscal consolidation with growth support. Ca

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

Budget allocation for 'control of pollution' increases

The Union Budget 2026-27 boosts funding for pollution control initiatives. Allocations for schemes like the National Clean Air Programme and the

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 r

Andhra Pradesh records highest-ever January GST collections, beats national growth

The state outperformed the national average GST growth of 5.8 per cent and ranked second among southern states

Mission Mausam gets Rs 1342 crore in Union Budget

India is significantly boosting its weather forecasting. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has allocated Rs 1,342 crore for Mission Mausam. Thi

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

Modi Govt Challenges Revanth Administration To Get Urban Infra Projects

Besides, the proposed high-speed rail corridors and tax incentives to data centres and global capability centres (GCC), for which Hyderabad is em

Government Proposes Slew of Financial Reforms, Restructure PFC, REC

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

Building towards a Viksit Bharat

The renewed emphasis on the need to improve manufacturing is a key component of Budget 2026.

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: Gachi

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 M

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.

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

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

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.

Protester Erfan Soltani Gets Bail, Days After Iran Denied Death Row Claim

Iranian protester Erfan Soltani has been released on bail, as per reports, after the United States warned he was due to be executed though Tehran

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

A big disappointment for Karnataka says Minister

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 Mountb

Mixed reaction to Budget from industries, sectors in southern districts

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 count

'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 parliamenta

We didn't protect Prez Trump: DoJ reveals stunning Epstein case details; Bill Gates, Musk named

'Alternative govt': Shashi Tharoor on his vision of Congress' role; dismisses rift rumours

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 Lank

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 pre

Fadnavis Dismisses NCP Merger Talk

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

Budget has prioritised industry and education: BJP

Hyderabads highspeed rail corridors likely to follow new elevated alignment

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

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 sa

High security, drama as SIT questions KCR for nearly five hours in phone tapping case

Delhi receives Rs 1348 crore from MHA for 2026-27, same as last year's budget allocation

Delhi's budget for 2026-27 stands at Rs 1,348 crore, unchanged from the previous year. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta welcomed the allocation. Funds

Budget blow for counter-terror data grid as NATGRID allocation drops 27%

National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) funding has been significantly reduced by 27.11% in the Union Budget 2026-27, with an allocation of Rs 108.9

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 Fi

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

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

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

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 cost

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 expec

Budget contradicts Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas slogan: Sridhar Babu

Youth held with 53.98 g of suspected MDMA

Mah Laqa Bai Stepwell on Osmania University campus restored

Curtain comes down on 16th International Theatre Festival of Kerala

Eight-day festival featured 47 performances, including 8 international and 14 national productions

Union Budget 2026: Jammu and Kashmir fund allocation marginally up; Ladakh sees around 27% increase

The modest increase of 2,000 crore in Central allocations falls far short of addressing the regions long-standing developmental gap or providing

Budget: Funds to combat Naxalism up by 20% in final push ahead of March deadline

The Union Budget has significantly increased funding for anti-Naxalism efforts. Over Rs 3,600 crore is allocated for security and infrastructure

Marvari Sammelana Samakhya marks 91st formation day with blood donation camp

Cong. leader Venkatesh slams Budget as anti-people

Three, including BRS Khammam city unit president, arrested for obstructing police on bandobust duty

CBI gets nearly Rs 1105 crore in Union Budget; increase of Rs 46.5 crore

New Delhi: The Centre allocated Rs 1,104.98 crore for CBI in the Budget 2026-27 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, a nom

Spice Things Up on Your Next Vacation

Flavour is the new travel souvenir, tourists are joining spice trails to cherish culinary delights and return home with local herbs and spices

Toddler sets two Guinness World records for snooker trick shots

Jude Owens, a two-year-old boy from Manchester, England, is gaining traction after setting two Guinness World Records for two trick shots in snoo

AKAORI to File HC Contempt Plea Over Status Quo Breach

The unlocking of the sealed premises of the Niaz Khana and handing it over to Shahi Masjid on January 27 has triggered uproar

YSRCP leader Ambati Rambabu held for 19 hours in police custody

The Guntur police detained the former Minister from Saturday night till Sunday evening in connection with alleged derogatory remarks against Chie

Government to fix school staff strength based on students UID: Minister

Sivankutty says this is to curb fake admissions that cause major financial loss to the exchequer

Budget 2026-27: Over Rs 1300 crore allocated for forensic related schemes under MHA

The Union Budget 2026-27 earmarks over Rs 1471 crore for upgrading forensic capabilities. Funds will boost safety of women initiatives, modernize

Budget answers Congress criticism as it provides 63,049 crore to Karnataka, says HDK

Five Crocodiles Die At Odisha Zoo, Probe Ordered

Series of deaths at Nandankanan over eight days triggers veterinary intervention and laboratory tests: Reports

Union Budgets 1.39 Lakh Crore Allocation Bets Big on Tech-Led Education

The move will be impactful in Andhra Pradesh, where female enrolment has gained momentum through state-supported fee-reimbursement schemes

Union Budget 2026: Despite sharp dip in actual spends, Jal Jeevan mission retains allocation at 67,600 crore

Although the allocation last year was significant, the Jal Shakti Ministry, according to the Union Budget documents, expects to spend only about