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Rupee fastest falling Asian currency, faith of investors shaken: Cong's Amitabh Dubey

The rupee is falling. It has been the fastest-falling Asian currency in the past year, and there's a combination of reasons behind it, says Congr

Union Budget 2026: Allocation to major central schemes

The VB-G RAM G scheme receives an allocation of 95,692 crores, with four other schemes and areas receiving higher allocations

Owaisi campaigns for party candidates in Nalgonda ahead of civic polls

Industry bodies welcome growth-oriented Budget announcements

The proposals accelerate economic momentum and provides a strong push to infrastructure development, they say

Naidu clarifies ghee scam remarks, stresses Tirumala sanctity

Chief Minister says his statements were based on the NDDB report and the ongoing SIT probe is examining alleged irregularities in the TTD during

Law Ministry allocation cut to 4,509 crore in Union Budget

Election Commission, Supreme Court, and digital judiciary initiatives see higher allocations

First aid workshop organised for forest guides at Ponmudi

Avid readers throng Tirupati Book Festival-2026

Union Budget: hike in divisible tax pool to 2.38% brings relief to Kerala

However, 16th panel, headed by Arvind Panagariya, has decided not to recommend any revenue deficit grants to States

Union Budget has neglected farming sector, say Southern Districts Farmers Association

Fourth volume of book series on Raja Ravi Varma released

Inspector of police injured during BRS protest in Khammam

Space gets 1,000-cr more, allocation forspace sciencesquadrupled

The allocationtowards capital expenditure forspacesciences,to 428.31 crore from 98.95 crore

You wont believe where this iconic Tere Naam scene was actually shot

Hyderabad: Bollywood fans still remember Tere Naam as one of the most iconic romantic dramas of the early 2000s. With Salman Khan and Bhumika Cha

Budget ignored interests of Tamil Nadu: Chief Minister Stalin

AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami stated that the allocation of 2,000 crore for credit access and 10,000 crore for MSME growth will benefit e

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 ju

Land assets of CPSEs to be monetised via REIT route

In 2021, the FM had announced setting up a special purpose vehicle that would handle the monetisation of the land and non-core assets of governme

Karnataka to benefit from sandalwood revival plan amidst shortfall in supply

The announcement comes at a time when Karnataka, a pioneer in regulating sandalwood cultivation, is struggling to meet demand despite being the l

Naidu hails Union Budget as forward-looking, balanced and a growth catalyst for A.P.

Welcoming rail corridor, rare earth corridor and other proposals beneficial to Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu says the Budget aligns with Stat

Hyderabad Metro Rail phase II funds only after Telangana Govt clears phase I merger, submits proper DPR: Kishan Reddy

Chief Minister proposes multimodal cargo network with CIAL as primary hub

The Chief Minister stated that CIAL is striving to create a business environment favourable to the States economic growth beyond just functioning

Over 690 booked in Hyderabad and Cyberabad drunken driving enforcement drives

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 Dh

Budget 2026: 3,400 crore for educational, skill, infrastructure development schemes for six minorities

The budget for Prime Minister-Viraasat Ka Samvardhan, an initiative for socio-economic empowerment of minority communities through education, wom

Karnatakasays no meaningful commitments on infra, farms in Union Budget

Congress leaders termed the budget a betrayal,saying it offeredlittle in infrastructure funding, support for cities,farmersor job creation, even

Business acumen on display at regional finale of The Hindu BL Cerebration Corporation Quiz

Man attacking friend over defeat in online game gets 4-year jail term

Union Budget ignored Andhra Pradeshs financial needs: CPI(M)

Centre has failed to allocate adequate funds to the State for key commitments, alleges party State secretary Srinivasa Rao

Budget accelerates Visakhapatnams emergence as Andhra Pradeshs industrial hub: industry honchos

CII leaders say thrust on pharma, cloud services, logistics, aerospace and agri-tech will attract investments, create jobs and strengthen the por

German tech to augment Auroville drinking water supply

Samuel, a technical lead from Germany, is in Auroville to spearhead the implementation of Atmosbox, a pioneering decentralised water solution tha

Seethakka rejects allegations of mismanagement of Sammakka-Saralamma Maha Jatara

Yet another disappointing year for Telangana in Union Budget

Regional Ring Road, Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase II, and Musi Riverfront Development were among the 47 projects awaiting Centres funding, but none

Four-member gang from Odisha arrested for selling ganja in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: In a major operation, the Prohibition and Excise Department, on Saturday, January 31, arrested a four-member gang from Odisha, alleged

Union Budget neglected States farming community: AIKS Kerala

Union Budget evokes contrasting reactions in Puducherry

Chief Minister N. Rangasamy terms it progressive and development-oriented, while CPI State secretary A.M. Saleem says the Union Governments 2026-

Union Budget: Kerala among States picked for Dedicated Rare Earth Corridor scheme

Proposal had featured high on Keralas Union Budget wish list and in the State Budget

Union Budget 2026: Building Indias green capacity for the next decade

Overall, the Budget balances near-term macro stability with long-term strategic direction. Growth and job creation remain central, but without co

Union Budget is a roadmap for Viksit Bharat, say BJP leaders

It lays focus on long-term growth through major investments in manufacturing, technology, and infrastructure, they say

Assumption of nominal GDP at 10 pc for FY27 realistic: FM

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, said that the estimate for nominal gross domestic product (GDP) at 10 per c

Jogi Rameshs house in Vijayawada attacked

Budget unfair to Chamarajanagar farmers: MP

Risk capital support is a big relief for MSMEs: Jyoti Vij, Director General, FICCI on Budget 2026

KPCTA raises concerns over administrative actions

Elaborate Arrangements Underway For Maha Shivaratri At Srisailam

Goods vehicles banned on Nallamala ghat road for 20 days

Union Budget 2026: Govt raises TCS on coal, lignite to 2%

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has increased the tax collected at source on coal and lignite sales. The rate will now be 2%, up from 1%. Thi

Shivamogga MP hails Union Budget as a landmark for Viksit Bharat

Tiger sighted in Turkapally mandal, cattle killings reported

Hyderabad: The elusive tiger of Telanganas Yadadri Bhuvangiri has reached Gandamalla village and reportedly killed a calf on Sunday, February 1,

Sai Kishore laments inability to bowl out opponents

CII Salem zone welcomes Union Budget 2026

Forest Department intervenes as moving head beam light operated at Marudhamalai

Vivekananda Center for Human Excellence a Beacon of values and nation-building: Venkaiah Naidu

Major boost to MSME sector in Union Budget: Mysore Industries Association

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

Subhash Palekar: A crusader for sustainable, spiritual Zero Budget Natural Farming

His model, now called as the Subhash Palekar Krushi, consists of seven steps no cultivation, seed treatment with Beejamrut, nutrition with Jeeva

Budget proposals benefit the coastal region: Captain Brijesh Chowta

The MP says the Budget opens multiple avenues for growth, provided regions proactively align themselves with the opportunities on offer

Union Budget a roadmap to Viksit Bharat, says IIM Kozhikode director Debashis Chatterjee

Harassment of Kashmiris outside J&K: AIP MLA Khursheed seeks all-party meet

The Langate MLA also raised concerns over the termination of government employees by the L-Gs administration, calling it a violation of natural j

Budget is growth-oriented and people-centric, says BJP

BJP spokesperson M.A. Mohan welcomes women empowerment schemes like Lakhpati Didi and She Mart, which support women in starting and running local

Defence budget strengthens security-development-self-reliance balance: Rajnath Singh

Enhanced allocation is expected to drive growth for the defence industry, foster innovation, and contribute to Indias strategic self-reliance, sa

Visakhapatnam MP rebuts YSRCP allegations on GITAM land deal

Sribharat says YSRCP is misleading the public on Rushikonda land value, asserts GITAM is ready to pay the price fixed by the government

Education sector gets 1.39 lakh crore allocation, TCS for education cut to 2%

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the creation of five university townships near industrial corridors, one girls hostel per district,

Budgets focus on skilling healthcare professionals a big plus: Dr Harsh Mahajan, FICCI

Spoke for their benefit, claims Assam CM on controversial Miya remark

Goalpara (Assam): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday, February 1, said Miyas will face trouble as long as he remains in power, as

Otter menace: Greens hold mass bathing programme, swimming event

Manipur NDA MLAs Fly To Delhi Amid Buzz Over Government Formation

MLAs of the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Manipur flew to Delhi today to meet the party leadership, amid buzz over government form

Nara Lokesh calls Union Budget well-balanced

Andhra Pradesh will benefit significantly from the Critical Minerals Corridor and high-speed rail connectivity, he says

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 De

Tenant farmers demand special budgetary allocations

Telangana EAGLE team arrests 14 people in multiple narcotics cases

Hyderabad: The Telangana Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE) team arrested 14 persons who are involved in multiple narcotics case

Govt. will not tolerate politics of hatred, say TDP MPs

Terming YSRCP leader Ambati Rambabus comments against the Chief Minister as disgraceful, they say that the opposition party has institutionalised

Further Russia-Ukraine talks scheduled for next week, says Zelenskyy

Elsewhere, Russian attack drones struck a maternity hospital in southern Ukraine on Sunday (February 1, 2026) morning, wounding three women, acco

Kerala for All conclave: Accessibility should not be an afterthought, say experts

Empathy should be developed towards the differently abled from the school level itself by making it part of the curriculum, so that future innova

Watch: Elderly Woman, 89, Sells Bracelets In Mumbai Local Train, Inspires Internet

Kamalaben Mehta, 89, sells bracelets on Mumbai local trains to pay her family, inspiring many with her strength and resilience.

JanAI Summit underscores need for AI-driven economic and social progress

JanAI is not just an initiative but a statement of intent for Indias AI future, says Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, Mysuru MP

Astonishing In Election Year: Shashi Tharoor Says Kerala Neglected In Budget

Congress's Shashi Tharoor, who has been making headlines lately over what many see as his softened stance towards the NDA government, was extreme

Plenty of gains for the Men in Blue

Fiscal discipline, focus on implementation: What Budget 2026 signals

Fiscal restraint, protected infrastructure spending and regulatory certainty anchor a budget designed to reassure long-term capital.

DMDK entitled to seek double-digit seats, says Premallatha

A majority of the people in Tamil Nadu lived below poverty line, and the schemes and the grants provided by the current government helped in impr

Budget proposes tax holiday for foreign cloud service provider till 2047 operating in India says Piyush Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal hailed the 2026-27 Budget as a future-ready Bharat initiative, designed to bolster exports and domest

Tirupati laddu row: NDDB report confirms animal fat, says CM Naidu

Addressing political criticism, Naidu accused YSRCP of dragging Sri Venkateswara Swamy into controversies and defended his call for a Special Inv

Bill Gates, Elon Musk and many more earth-shaking names - List of powerful men in Epstein files

Jeffrey Epstein drafted notes to and about Bill Gates, the billionaire co-founder of Microsoft, suggesting that he engaged in extramarital sex, a

Union Budget 2026: Government allocates Rs 13,705 crore for Department of Space

ISRO's ambitious space station and human spaceflight goals receive a significant boost. The Union Budget 2026-27 allocates Rs 13,705.60 crore to

U19 World Cup: Kanishk-Khilan duos power hitting takes India to 252 against Pakistan

Bulawayo: All-rounders Kanishk Chouhan and Khilan Patels quickfire 50-run stand was the only silver lining in Indias par score of 252 against arc

Hyderabad hospital launches AI-enabled clinic as experts flag rising head, neck cancer burden in India

Union Budget allocates 500 cr to boost sports goods manufacturing ahead of Olympics bid

Sports goods equipment and apparel manufacturing is valued at $ 6.7 billion in 2025 and is projected to touch $ 10 billion by 2030

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

A Budget for resilience in a fractured world

Nirmala Sitharamans ninth Budget in a row seeks to build resilience and relevance in an age of weaponised trade and geopolitical uncertainty.

'Nothing for Bengal': Centre snub WB in Budget? Mamata Banerjee takes 'Humpty Dumpty' jibe

Budget 2026 builds confidence but defence misses spotlight: Anant Goenka, President , FICCI