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BRS Cadres Protest across Telangana over SIT Notice to KCR in Phone Tapping Case

The case pertains to allegations of widespread unauthorised and illegal phone surveillance and interception involving politicians, businessmen, journalists, members of the judiciary, and other prominent individuals during the previous BRS government

1 Feb 2026 1:30 pm
Finance Minister Proposes One-Time Concession for SEZs Selling to Domestic Market

Eligible SEZ units can sell limited products domestically, improving capacity utilization and ensuring fairness with DTA units.

1 Feb 2026 1:22 pm
Sensex, Nifty Tumble as Budget Raises Securities Transaction Tax

After fluctuating in early trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex later bounced back but pared all gains amid the Budget presentation.

1 Feb 2026 1:21 pm
Union Budget: National Destination Digital Knowledge Grid to be set up

National Institute of Hospitality aims to connect academia, industry, and government to enhance tourism by improving hospitality management education.

1 Feb 2026 1:16 pm
Sea Of Colour As Malaysia's Hindus Mark Thaipusam With Piercings And Prayer

The festival is also celebrated in India, Singapore and other areas with large Hindu Tamil communities.

1 Feb 2026 1:15 pm
Centre to Develop Mountain Trails in APs Araku Valley, J&K

Turtle trails along key nesting sites in the coastal areas of Odisha, Karnataka and Kerala; and Bird watching trails along the Pulikat lake in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu will also be developed

1 Feb 2026 1:12 pm
Union Budget: Govt Brings IT Services Under Single Category

Sitharaman also said that safe harbour approvals for IT services will now be processed through an automated, rule-based system

1 Feb 2026 1:10 pm
Social Memes Over Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2026

As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivered the Union Budget 2026, memes galore on social media platforms

1 Feb 2026 1:08 pm
Union Budget: Five Medical Hubs Planned to Promote Tourism

Sitharaman announced three new All India Institutes of Ayurveda to boost research in traditional medicine, highlighting global acceptance of Ayurveda post-Covid.

1 Feb 2026 1:06 pm
FM Extends Tax Exemption on Capital Goods for Lithium-Ion Battery Production

Finance Minister plans to exempt basic customs duty on sodium anti Monet imports for solar glass production, aiding renewable energy sector growth.

1 Feb 2026 12:57 pm
Budget Boost: PFC, REC Rally 6% on Restructuring Plan Announcement

This restructuring is part of a larger effort to enhance the capabilities of public sector financial institutions amidst a declining market.

1 Feb 2026 12:52 pm
FM Proposes Duty-Free Imports of Selected Inputs for Leather Export Sector

Sitharaman proposes extending leather export timeline from six months to one year to support the struggling sector.

1 Feb 2026 12:45 pm
Budget: Govt Plans Khelo India Mission to Revamp Sports Sector

This initiative will focus on developing training centres and enhancing coaching systems over the next decade.

1 Feb 2026 12:38 pm
Govt to Provide Tax Holiday for Foreign Cos Offering Cloud Services Using India Data Centres

To avail the tax holiday, companies need to provide services to Indian customers through an Indian reseller entity.

1 Feb 2026 12:37 pm
Key Takeaways From Nirmala Sitharamans Union Budget 202627

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 202627 with a clear focus on sustaining economic growth, strengthening infrastructure, boosting manufacturing and maintaining fiscal discipline, while continuing support for key social sectors

1 Feb 2026 12:37 pm
MAT Exemption Proposed for Non-Resident Presumptive Taxpayers: FM

Sitharaman raised the safe harbour threshold for IT services from Rs 300 crore to Rs 2,000 crore, significantly benefiting the tech industry.

1 Feb 2026 12:32 pm
India to Host First-Ever Global Big Cat Summit: FM Sitharaman

The summit will focus on developing global strategies for big cat conservation.

1 Feb 2026 12:27 pm
Deadline for Filing Revised IT Returns Extended From Dec 31 to Mar 31

The government also proposed reduction in TCS rate for pursuing education and medical education under liberalised remittance scheme from 5 per cent to 2 per cent

1 Feb 2026 12:25 pm
Govt Proposes to Cut Debt-to-GDP Ratio to 55.6% in FY27: Sitharaman

Nirmala Sitharaman confirmed the government will keep a 41% tax devolution formula as per the 16th Finance Commission, supporting state governments and ensuring fiscal stability.

1 Feb 2026 12:21 pm
FM Says Individuals Living Abroad Will Be Allowed to Invest in Listed Indian Firms

Union Budget 2026-27 introduces a framework for improved access to funds and derivatives linked to corporate bond indices, demonstrating the government's commitment to enhancing financial markets.

1 Feb 2026 12:16 pm
Govt to Add 4,000 Cr to Self Reliant India Fund in FY27 for MSMEs

These schemes are expected to create jobs and promote sustainable practices in the textile industry.

1 Feb 2026 12:11 pm
Rare Earth Corridors in Odisha, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu

The proposed corridors will focus on strengthening domestic capabilities across the rare earth value chain, covering extraction, processing and manufacturing activities. The finance minister said the initiative aims to enhance domestic production and reduce import dependence.

1 Feb 2026 12:06 pm
Budget Proposes High Speed Bullet Trains Connecting Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Bengaluru

The high speed rail corridors will ensure connectivity between Pune and Hyderabad, Hyderabad and Chennai, Hyderabad and Bengaluru, Mumbai and Pune, Chennai and Bengaluru, Delhi and Varanasi, Varanasi and Siliguri.

1 Feb 2026 12:06 pm
UKs Starmer Says Ex-Prince Andrew Should Testify Before Congress Over Epstein Ties

Newly released files show more Epstein links, British PM Starmer insists former prince should explain all Epstein ties.

1 Feb 2026 12:06 pm
Electronic Manufacturing Stocks Jump 6 Pc as Budget Hikes Outlay to Rs 40,000 Cr

Presenting the Union Budget for 2026-27, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said high-tech tool rooms will be established at two locations to give a push to capital goods manufacturing

1 Feb 2026 12:04 pm
Electronics Manufacturing Outlay to Rise to 40,000 Crore in FY27: FM

The government plans to create three chemical parks to enhance domestic production and decrease import reliance, aiming to strengthen India's electronics manufacturing sector.

1 Feb 2026 12:00 pm
SIT Phone-tapping Probe: KCR Leaves For Nandinagar Residence from Erravelli

The Hyderabad police tightened security at Nandinagar and its surroundings in view of SIT questioning and prevent untoward incidents

1 Feb 2026 11:51 am
Pollution a National Health Emergency, Parliament Must Discuss: Rahul Gandhi

The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha also said that the Union Budget must put real resources behind real solutions

1 Feb 2026 11:46 am
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

1 Feb 2026 11:28 am
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 stopped by the excise team

1 Feb 2026 11:15 am
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 nationwide.

1 Feb 2026 11:14 am
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 periods

1 Feb 2026 11:12 am
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman meets President ahead of Budget speech

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

1 Feb 2026 10:59 am
From Musk to Prince Andrew: Key Powerful Figures Named in Epstein Files

Elon Musk, Britain's Andrew Mountbatten-WindserMusk claims he rejected Epstein's invitations, but records indicate interactions that contradict his statements about cutting ties with the financier.

1 Feb 2026 10:47 am
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 safety.

1 Feb 2026 10:05 am
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 restricted to family and officials.

1 Feb 2026 9:38 am
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

1 Feb 2026 9:35 am
Police on Alert as Intelligence Flags Possible BRS Protests Across Telangana

Anticipating law and order issues following the SIT summons to ex-CM K. Chandrashekar Rao, police have asked field officers to take precautionary measures and closely monitor BRS mobilisation, especially in view of the forthcoming municipal elections.

1 Feb 2026 9:15 am
Israel to Partially Reopen Gaza's Rafah Crossing

The reopening comes amid ongoing violence in the Palestinian territory, with Gaza's civil defence agency reporting dozens killed in Israeli attacks on Saturday

1 Feb 2026 9:06 am
Iran Is Talking To Us; We'll See If We Can Do Something: Trump

Trump added that US allies in region were not being told of plans for possible strikes due to security reasons

1 Feb 2026 7:43 am
Stay Away from Protests in Democratic-Led Cities Unless Asked for: Trump to DHS

Cities must protect their own state and local properties, Trump wrote

1 Feb 2026 7:18 am
Judge Orders Release of 5-Year-Old Detained in Minnesota ICE Raid

The Ecuadorean boy and his father, who entered the United States legally as asylum applicants, were sent to a family detention facility in Dilley, Texas

1 Feb 2026 7:02 am
Firing Reported Outside Rohit Shetty's Residence in Mumbai

Officials said an investigation is underway and all possible angles are being explored to identify those responsible for the firing.

1 Feb 2026 6:47 am
80 Killed in Different Ops Across Pakistan's Balochistan

Ten security personnel were also killed during the operations that came after 41 terrorists were killed in two different counter-terror measures

1 Feb 2026 6:39 am
Live: Union Budget 2026: Nirmala Sitharaman 9th Budget

In 2019, she did away with the colonial-era budget briefcase, opting instead for a Bahi Khataa traditional Indian ledger wrapped in red cloth

1 Feb 2026 6:24 am
Roy Collapsed Instantly From A Bullet Shot, Says The Preliminary Autopsy Report

C.J. Roy allegedly shot himself with his pistol at his private office at the Confident Groups Corporate Office near Richmond Circle of Bengaluru city on Friday at around 3.15 pm.

1 Feb 2026 1:50 am
TMC MP Slams Shah For Attacking Didi

Rejecting Mr Shahs complaint of corruption, the Diamond Harbour TMC MP alleged, They talk about investigating corruption but we have seen examples of BJPs so-called fight against corruption, from Suvendu Adhikari here to Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma to Narayan Rane in Maharashtra.

1 Feb 2026 1:37 am
Parties Explore Tactical Tie-Ups For Municipal Elections

The Congress is attempting to secure the support of the Communist Party of India, Communist Party of India (Marxist) and All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen, while the BRS is also exploring possible backing from Left parties.

1 Feb 2026 1:27 am
SCR GM Reviews Safety, Facilities

The inspection began at Tanuku, where the General Manager examined track safety at Point No.103B (KM 137/0410) and reviewed safety arrangements at Level Crossing Gate No.151.

1 Feb 2026 1:14 am
Ponnam Seeks Budget Funds for Telangana Projects

Addressing the media at Gandhi Bhavan, Ponnam said the BJP-led NDA government had remained unfair to Telangana over the past decade.

1 Feb 2026 1:12 am