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I Want To Carve My Own Path

Actor Medha Rana aims to explore diverse roles and build her career on her own terms

1 Feb 2026 8:03 pm
Cgarh: Budget Strengthens Resolve Of A Developed India: Sai

The budget seeks to bring every section of society into the mainstream of development: Vishnu Deo Sai

1 Feb 2026 8:02 pm
Actor Venkatesh Hosts RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat

Meet draws attention, sparks curiosity. No details shared

1 Feb 2026 7:57 pm
Champion MSMEs May Incentivise Dwarf MSMEs To Grow

Creating Champion MSMEs through dedicated equity support, alongside continued growth capital for micro enterprises directly addresses the challenge of helping firms move to the next stage of growth: Reports

1 Feb 2026 7:56 pm
Certain Tariffs Eliminated Ahead Of US Trade Deal

For the sake of US aerospace firms, the Budget eliminated country-neutral duties on aircraft components and MRO inputs

1 Feb 2026 7:56 pm
Dhanush To Romance Sreeleela in His Next

Kollywoods current shortage of leading actresses opens opportunities for fresh faces

1 Feb 2026 7:53 pm
Capital Gains Exemption In SGBs Not For Secondary Buyers, Premature Sales

Capital gains exemption will be applicable only to those who subscribe them at the time of original issue and hold continuously until redemption on maturity, which is eight years: Reports

1 Feb 2026 7:48 pm
Amnesty for Small Oversights: FM Announces One-Time Foreign Asset Disclosure Window

The Budget also provided relief to taxpayers in the form of TCS cuts on foreign travel and money sent abroad for education

1 Feb 2026 7:45 pm
The Sour Truth of Culinary Art

Whether its dressing up salads or adding that zing in meals, vinegar has a sweet and sour romance in the culinary world

1 Feb 2026 7:44 pm
Strange Hair Colour Puts Odisha Cop In The Spotlight

DSPs naturally reddish hair sparks memes, internal queries and a debate on appearance versus personal circumstance: Reports

1 Feb 2026 7:42 pm
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 just 146 tonnes the previous year: Reports

1 Feb 2026 7:26 pm
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 Dharma and YRF are facing many setbacks too with their recent films

1 Feb 2026 7:20 pm
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

1 Feb 2026 7:19 pm
Elaborate Arrangements Underway For Maha Shivaratri At Srisailam

Goods vehicles banned on Nallamala ghat road for 20 days

1 Feb 2026 7:06 pm
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

1 Feb 2026 7:01 pm
Tax Holiday, Safe Harbour for Data Centres, Safe Harbour Limit Up for IT Services

Overall investment in the sector, estimated at $60 billion between 2019 and 2024, is set to hit $100 billion by 2027, according to consultancy Deloitte

1 Feb 2026 6:52 pm
Budget Focuses on Containing Fiscal Deficit at 4.3 Pc in FY27

In line with the new fiscal prudence path of debt consolidation, the fiscal deficit in BE 2026-27 is estimated to be 4.3 per cent of GDP

1 Feb 2026 6:32 pm
Tirupati Laddu Controversy: NDDB Lab Report Confirmed Presence of Animal Fat: Naidu

Naidu attacked the opposition party for allegedly dragging Sri Venkatweswara Swamy into controversies

1 Feb 2026 6:28 pm
YSRCP Leader's House Vandalised, Set on Fire in Andhra

The incident came a day after the party claimed of a murder attempt on senior YSRCP leader Ambati Rambabu

1 Feb 2026 6:22 pm
Budget Makes Big Proposals For Biopharma, Textiles, Rare Earth Without Required Allocations

The Budget said that a scheme for Rare Earth Permanent Magnets will support Odisha, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu to establish dedicated Rare Earth Corridors

1 Feb 2026 6:19 pm
Vijay Punjabi Crowned Champion

Vijay made a strong come back with 5 strikes in a row in Game 2 (217 179) to beat Akaash ( 407 - 393 ) by 14 pins to clinch the title

1 Feb 2026 6:18 pm
Pat Cummins Left Out of Australias T20 World Cup Squad

Selector Tony Dodemaide expressed confidence in Ben Dwarshuis, who will step in to provide vital left-arm pace and batting depth, enhancing the squad's overall structure.

1 Feb 2026 6:14 pm
UPI Transactions Hit Record High Number In January

The growing acceptance of UPI by merchants and service providers has made it the preferred digital payment method.

1 Feb 2026 6:12 pm
Asian Influences Meet Hispanic Artistry at Agite Club X Opium Bar BKK in Hyderabad

Her philosophy 'Apagamos el fuego' emphasizes customer satisfaction and educating patrons about cocktail artistry.

1 Feb 2026 6:07 pm
Union Budget Ignores Andhra's Funding Needs: YSRCP

YSRCP Parliamentary Party leader YV Subba Reddy said allocations for the Polavaram irrigation project were reduced and the project's height was limited to 41.15 metres, creating serious difficulties for the state

1 Feb 2026 5:59 pm
Parents Allege Medical Negligence after Kid's Death in Kamareddy

A few minutes after the staff administered the vaccine to her, the girl died forcing the family members to stage a protest demanding action against those responsible for the incident

1 Feb 2026 5:53 pm
U19 World Cup Ind vs Pak: India 252 All Out in 49.5 Overs

Pakistan in order to qualify for the semi-final, will need to score the required runs in 33.4 overs which will enable them to pip India's net run-rate

1 Feb 2026 5:43 pm
NASA Begins A Practice Countdown For Its First Moonshot With Astronauts

First mission to launch to the moon in more than 50 years

1 Feb 2026 5:43 pm
Alcaraz Beats Djokovic to Win Australian Open

The top-ranked Alcaraz dropped the first set Sunday as Djokovic went out hard in pursuit of a record 25th major title, but he rallied to win 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5

1 Feb 2026 5:34 pm
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

1 Feb 2026 5:24 pm
227 Gun Licences Cancelled In Kadapa After Police Review

Based on a comprehensive scrutiny carried out by the police, the office of the Superintendent of Police submitted a report to the district collector recommending the cancellation of licences

1 Feb 2026 5:18 pm
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 under suspended animation since February 13, 2025

1 Feb 2026 5:14 pm
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 comparison. Its like jumping off your balcony, hoping you will be saved.

1 Feb 2026 4:59 pm
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.

1 Feb 2026 4:26 pm
Rani Mukerji Is Goddess Of Acting : Akshay Kumar

Mardaani 3 takes a thunderous start at the box office.

1 Feb 2026 4:24 pm
Celebrity Astrologer Acharya Praveen Chauhan Earns PhD in Mental Health

Exploring the full moon's effect on anxiety and depression highlights the value of interdisciplinary studies in tackling modern mental health issues.

1 Feb 2026 4:20 pm
Having Two Daughters And A Son Fills Us With Immense Gratitude: Ram Charan

With the arrival of the twins, joy has multiplied manifold in the Mega family,

1 Feb 2026 4:15 pm
Missed the Ball: Tharoor Uses Cricket Analogy to Attack Budget

Tharoor noted Kerala received little attention in the Budget, with key projects like the All India Institute of Medical Sciences still pending after years.

1 Feb 2026 4:10 pm
Ram Charan Expresses Uneasiness Over Mobbing At Hospital

Even as Charan requested them to make way for him to go inside, fans crowded the place and shoved him in an attempt to take selfies. In the chaos, Charan lost his cool which is a rare sight, even in the worst situations

1 Feb 2026 4:08 pm
356 Persons Held in Hyderabad for Driving in Drunken Condition

Hyderabad Joint Commissioner of Police, Traffic, D. Joel Davis, made it clear that there would be zero tolerance on drunken and drive violations and the special drive will continue

1 Feb 2026 4:06 pm
Industry Status Request Is A Long Due For Telugu films, Says Vijayender Reddy

Introduce a uniform GST rate for all tickets instead of different slabs : Vijayendar Reddy, president of the Telangana Controllers and Exhibitors Association.

1 Feb 2026 4:04 pm
Union Budget 2026 Draws Sharp Political Divide; Opposition Slams, BJP-Ruled States Welcome Proposals

Congress, regional leaders call it directionless and anti-people; BJP leaders hail growth push, infra boost and Viksit Bharat vision

1 Feb 2026 4:03 pm
Bengal Left Out of Budget, Govt Labels Us Bangladeshis: Abhishek Banerjee

Banerjee criticized the Budget for not addressing youth employment and farmers' income, claiming it lacked real solutions.

1 Feb 2026 3:43 pm
Union Budget Brings No Benefit to Karnataka: Deputy CM Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar criticized the recent union budget, claiming it provides no benefits to the state despite ongoing observations.

1 Feb 2026 3:32 pm
Industry Reaction to Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2026

Experts hail focus on semiconductors, data centres, real estate liquidity and workforce readiness

1 Feb 2026 3:30 pm
Union Budget Offers Nothing Concrete for Affordable Housing: CREDAI

While welcoming infrastructure investments, CREDAI's President Shekhar Patel criticized the budget for failing to address affordable housing, a key economic driver.

1 Feb 2026 3:24 pm
Union Budget Focuses On Growth, Long-term Aspirations: Andhra IT Minister

The Minister said that the budget offers significant opportunities for Andhra Pradesh through initiatives such as the critical minerals corridor, high-speed rail connectivity, tax incentives for data centres, a stronger push for electronics manufacturing, and renewed focus on tourism

1 Feb 2026 3:23 pm
Rahul Gandhi Says Budget Ignores Indias Real Crises

He called out the government's lack of response to critical economic challenges, urging for a more responsive fiscal approach.

1 Feb 2026 3:17 pm
India's Budget Boosts Infrastructure Spending While Vowing Fiscal Discipline

India will continue to take confident steps towards Viksit Bharat (Developed India), balancing ambition with inclusion, Sitharaman said

1 Feb 2026 3:13 pm
Excise Constable Death: Telangana Govt Announces 1 Cr Ex-gratia, Job to Kin

Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao expressed grief over Soumyas death and said the government would extend all possible support to her family. He also assured that weapons would be provided to excise personnel engaged in field duties to ensure their safety.

1 Feb 2026 3:10 pm