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A capex focus and a change in fiscal anchor

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

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

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

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

Building towards a Viksit Bharat

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

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

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 cultur

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

Mixed reaction to Budget from industries, sectors in southern districts

Cricket: Pakistan to boycott T20 World Cup match against India

While Islamabad has cleared the Pakistan cricket team to participate in the tournament, it has specifically barred the February 15 match against

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

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

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 ca

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

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

Ongole bull breed faces extinction due to mechanisation

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

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

Union Budget 2026-27: Viewpoint

A collection of articles by eminent personalities decoding the Budget.

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

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

SSLC examinations to be held from March 5 to 30; results on May 8

The SSLC IT examinations will be held from February 2 to 13, while model examinations are scheduled from February 16 and 20

A.P.s first Pain Clinic opens at KGH in Vizag

Budget: CAPFs, special forces under MHA get marginal hike, highest for ITBP at over 14%

Union Budget 2026-27 allocated a three percent hike to Central Armed Police Forces, with the ITBP seeing over a 14 percent increase. The CRPF rec

Progressive in intent but short on immediate relief: Hyderabadis

Union Budget Pushes Research in Semiconductors and Rare Earths

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the launch of India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0, building on the gains of ISM 1.0

Andhra posts highest Jan GST collections, outpaces national growth

Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh recorded its highest-ever January GST collections since the rollout of the tax in 2017, with net GST revenue rising 6.

UDF will come to power in Kerala after Assembly polls, says Thangal

RPF returns Russians left-behind bag

Mixed reactions to Union Budget from trade chambers and archaeology enthusiasts

Textile stocks surge post Budget announcements

New Delhi: Textile sector stocks rallied on Sunday after the government announced the setting up of Mega Textile Parks in a challenge mode with a

At LDFs northern region development rally, CM Pinarayi Vijayan slams Centres neglect of Kerala

HR&CE Minister inaugurates 5.20-crore lift facility at Marudhamalai temple in Coimbatore

Employment and the Budgets strategic choices

Amid global uncertainty, the emphasis on scaling up strategic and frontier sectors, alongside labour-intensive industries, reflects an attempt to

AP Chambers Says Union Budget Balanced, Pragmatic

We congratulate Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on presenting the Union Budget for a record ninth time: AP Chambers president Potluri Bhaskar

Elderly man killed at temple car accident in Kazhugumalai

Wajid Ali Khan Memorial Cricket Tournament held in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the KW Foundation and Trust, a solemn tribute was paid to late Nawab Wajid Ali Khan, former

Union Budget disappointing: K.N. Balagopal

Budget proposes high-speed rail links to Bengaluru; rail activists flag lack of clarity

The announcement has been welcomed by rail activists and urban mobility experts, though they remain cautious about the timeline and execution of

Union Budget Initiatives to Help STs Indirectly: AERC

Among the highlights are plans to develop eco-friendly mountain and nature trails in Araku Valley, as well as bird-watching trails around Pulicat

SCR fast-tracks 18 rail projects worth 27,342 crore across Telangana, AP

Delay in sanction for new tank at Thammanam likely to worsen water crisis in Kochi

The Kerala Water Authority had earlier submitted the design for a new 35-lakh-litre tank at Thammanam to address the shortage, but, according to

Pakistan To Boycott T20 World Cup Match vs India, But Play In Tournament

Pakistan announced on Sunday that they will participate in the T20 World Cup 2026 but will boycott the match against India.

Venkaiah Naidu Wants Youth To Embrace Service, Sacrifice And Spiritual Discipline

The former Indian vice president attended a discourse by the Ramakrishna Mission president Gautamananda Maharaj on devotion and patriotism: Repor

T20 World Cup: Pakistan decides to boycott India

Lahore: Pakistan on Sunday, February 1, formally announced its decision to boycott its marquee ICC T20 World Cup group league match against India

State womens team bags National Junior Ball Badminton Championship

Left, Congress leaders slam Union Budget for ignoring Kerala

M.A. Baby says Union Budgetexposes blind commitment of Modi government to a few big corporate houses; M.V. Govindan calls it a declaration of war

Thrissur Collector Arjun Pandian wins ICDS Award

District bags 10 honours for exemplary child and women welfare initiatives under ICDS 202425

Pakistan to boycott T20WC game against India but compete in tournament

Pakistan will participate in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. However, the national team will not play its scheduled match against India on February 1

Union Budget evokes mixed reactions from TG trade, industry bodies

Global defence majors hail Rs 7.85 lakh crore defence budget, strategic tax waiver

The nearly 22 per cent hike in capital budget combined with the government's decision to scrap basic customs duty on components and parts for pro

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

New Delhi: The government has allocated over Rs 1471 crore in the Union Budget 2026-27 for the modernisation of forensic capabilities, with a num

MP: Union Budget Embodies Spirit Of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas: Mohan Yadav

Emphasis has been laid on reforms in the textile sector in the Union budget, which will also benefit Madhya Pradesh: Madhya Pradesh chief ministe

BNP claims unusual voter migration ahead of Bangladesh polls

Dhaka: The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Sunday, February 1, alleged it found an unusual voter migration in Dhaka and other parts of Bang

Futures STT hike rattles markets as Sensex, Nifty slide nearly 2 pc

Mumbai: Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty dived sharply by nearly 2 per cent on Sunday, February 1, logging their worst decline in years o

Justice Mittal Suggests Vulnerable Witness Deposition Centres in All Courts

Justice Mittal made it clear that the identity of vulnerable witnesses should be protected in every way, including their names, addresses, school

Astroguide for Monday, February 2, 2026

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Centre expects Rs 3.16 lakh cr dividend from RBI, banks in FY27

The Centre anticipates Rs 3.16 lakh crore in dividends and surpluses from the RBI, nationalised banks, and financial institutions for 2026-27, a

Government school at S. Ammapatti celebrates centenary year

Sangh Parivar deliberately poisoning society to keep India divided: Rahul

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday, February 1, expressed support for a man who stood up to a mob that was threatening a 70-year-o

Killing of stray dogs continues in Telangana village, case booked

Medico dies in road accident near Rajamahendravaram

Hyderabad: Love Scam Drains Techie's 38 Lakh Savings

The platform showed profits exceeding 1.08 crore but the victim was allowed to withdraw only 31,758

Ranji Trophy MUM vs DEL | Doseja stands out with a sublime century as the match ends in a draw

The southpaw, in his first match as skipper, notches up his fourth hundred of the campaign as the visitor finishes the day at 407 for six; Himans

Leaders from poll-bound Kerala, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu slam Union Budget, Assam CM welcomes it

While Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman did not make any big-ticket announcements for the poll-bound states in her Budget speech, there were pr

Call to grow Miyawaki urban forests to improve green cover in Nellore