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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

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

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.

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 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 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

Union Budget: Experts say main focus should be on wildlife conservation, not summits

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

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

Mixed reactions to Union Budget from trade chambers and archaeology enthusiasts

Union Budget: IIA to oversee development and upgrade of four telescope infrastructure facilities

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

Jagan condemns attacks on YSRCP leaders, alleges collapse of law and order in Andhra Pradesh

YSR Congress Party chief speaks to injured leaders, accuses TDP government of vindictive politics and police misuse as tension erupts after attac

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

Pakistan Cleared To Play T20 World Cup But Boycott India Match: Govt

Pakistan will compete in the Twenty 20 World Cup starting from February 7

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

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

Tithi: Magha Bahula Padyami till 1.54 am (Tuesday)

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

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

Spanish Ambassador to visit SJEC on Tuesday

FynbosclaimsVillooC.PoonawallaIndian Derby in style

Free health tests for 72 lakh under Sanjeevani digital drive: Naidu

Chief Minister says the initiative marks a shift towards technology-enabled public healthcare, with AI-based advisories, regular screening and sp

Rehabilitation work on Kaleshwaram Barrages to be take up soon: Minister

Watch: Union Budget 20206: whats in it for Kerala?

FM peppered her speech with schemes, programmes, and hubs: Chidambaram slams Union Budget 2026

MSME Minister condemns Ambati Rambabus derogatory remarks on Chief Minister Naidu

Telangana government to tread cautiously in planning 2026-27 budget

Uncertainty over Central assistance for major infra projects forces the State to explore alternatives

Change in strategy pays dividends for Nidheesh

Watch: Union Budget 2026: Whats in it for VB-G RAM G?

Govt. to resume soon SLBC tunnel work aided by heli-borne AEM survey report: Uttam Reddy

Irrigation Minister says the report provided valuable geological data to aid assessing required tunnel support systems, in identifying any potent

Budget paves way for inequality elimination and livelihood creation: Veerendra Heggade

A.P. Health Minister flags rising cancer cases, urges early testing

Satya Kumar Yadav claims that all necessary steps are being taken by the government to reduce cancer cases, improve access to quality treatment,

Govt Scraps Tax on Motor Accident Compensation

Under the existing norms, the principal compensation amount was treated as a capital receipt, effectively making the interest earned on it taxabl

Watch: Union Budget 2026: On carbon capture and and utilisation scheme

Vizag police save vunerable woman from criminal

Kerala finds barely a mention in Union Budget; leaders across spectrum, except BJP, flay neglect

Union Budget 2026 emphasises the imperative of sustained growth as a key kartavya

Manufacturing remains central to Indias growth strategy given its role in large-scale employment generation, export competitiveness, supply chain

Excise constables funeral held with State honours

G.R. Indugopan wins D. Vinayachandran memorial literary award

New schemes to provide livelihood and assistive devices for persons with disabilities

National Platform for the Rights of the Disabled flags share of allocation for disability department; reduction in allocation for implementation

Budget provides for girls hostel in each district; SHE Marts for women entrepreneurs

Building on the success of Lakpati Didi programme, government plans to help women move from credit-linked livelihoods to becoming enterprise owne

Union Budget 2026: Accelerating the Reform Express in defence and national security

It is laudable that the Budget has given a boost to Indias defence funding, but the design and efficacy of follow-up reforms will be critical for

Tax sops for data centres, nuclear energy to help India attract $200B investments

In her budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a tax holiday for data centres and cloud service providers till 2047.

Ensure drinking water during summer: DDC

A.P. TDP president lauds Union Budget 2026

Palla Srinivasa Rao says 12.2 lakh crore allocation for public capital expenditure, along with proposals for new freight corridors, expansion of

I Want To Carve My Own Path

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

FM Nirmala Sitharaman explains why 10% nominal GDP growth for FY27 is realistic

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has called the 10 percent nominal GDP growth estimate for the financial year beginning April 1, 2026, realist

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

Weather forecast: Thousands flights cancelled, massive snowstorm blasts U.S. states, warning alert issued

Heavy snow fell in North Carolina and neighboring states on Saturday, as authorities urged residents to stay off the roads and warned oceanfront

Actor Venkatesh Hosts RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat

Meet draws attention, sparks curiosity. No details shared

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 challen

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