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Heritage in peril: Damage to Bidars karez water system after unauthorised alteration raises alarm

The NaubadAliyabad karez, believed to have been built in the 15th century by the Bahmani Sultanate, is an ancient underground water-harvesting sy

Crackdown on illicit liquor trade: 18 arrested in Nagapattinam and searches conducted in lodges

SC to Hear Plea Against Sonam Wangchuks Detention on Monday

New Delhi, Feb 1: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a plea challenging the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the

Reopening of Gaza's Rafah crossing expected Monday, officials say

Israel has said the crossing would open under stringent security checks only for Palestinians who wish to leave the war-ravaged enclave and for t

14 women devotees sustain injuries in road accident near Ariyalur

PM Modi renames Adampur airport after Guru Ravidas, inaugurates Halwara airport civil terminal in Punjab

The prime minister would also be visiting Dera Sachkhand Ballan on the occasion of the 649th birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas

Government proposes 38% higher outlay for telecom to 73,990 crore, BSNL gets 28,473 crore

When asked about the reason for increased allocation for the Telecom Ministry, especially BSNL, Mr. Scindia said the government is trying to grow

Govt sees people of Bengal as Bangladeshis: TMC on Union Budget 2026

New Delhi: Trinamool Congress National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Sunday, February 1, accused the Centre of branding people of West B

Union Budget allocates Rs 6,000 crore for Census 2027

New Delhi: The Union Budget on Sunday, February 1, allocated Rs 6,000 crore for Census 2027, with the 16th edition of the mega population head co

FM Sitharaman proposes Khelo India Mission to boost talent development, coaching, infra

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced the launch of the Khelo India Mission while presenting the Union Budget 202627

Govt raises defence spending to Rs 7.85 lakh crore

New Delhi: India on Sunday, February 1, set aside Rs 7,84,678 crore as defence outlay for 2026-27 over the current fiscals allocation of Rs 6.81

A Budget for health, capability, and global responsibility

The Union Budget 2026 underscores a commitment to building strong institutions, nurturing human capital, and creating systems that serve both pre

Irans Khamenei likens protests to coup, warns of regional war

The Iranian authorities deadly response to the protests sparked threats of intervention from U.S. President Donald Trump, who dispatched an aircr

SRKs role in Rajinikanths Jailer 2 revealed in latest report

Hyderabad: Jailer 2 is one of the most awaited films of the year. The action comedy is directed and written by Nelson Dilipkumar and is the seque

How does the Union Budget 2026 affect common people?

The Union Budget 2026, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, offers selective relief across sectors, while raising taxes on certain i

BJP hails Budget 2026 as historic, Congress calls it lacklustre

The Union Budget 2026-27 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, received mixed reactions, with the ruling Bharat

PM Modi describes Union Budget 2026-27 as historic

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the Union Budget 2026-27 presents an ambitious roadmap to give new momentum to the Make in

Pakistan forces kill 145 militants after attacks in Balochistan

Pakistans military said the attacks were carried out by Indian-sponsored militants; MEA rejects baseless allegations

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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.

Tirupati laddu row: TTD EO transferred, Special CS Ravichandra appointed in-charge EO

Mr. Singhal was at the helm of affairs in the TTD when the ghee was suspected to be adulterated during the YSR Congress Party regime

Apple to benefit as Centre to allow foreign firms fund equipment for manufacturers

In India, Apple was concerned that if it paid for machines for its contract manufacturers, Indian law could consider that a so-called business co

Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas: Budget 2026 prioritises peoples development

The Union Budget 2026-27, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, in the Parliament, places a strong emphasis on

Tiruvottiyur highway to be called Vallalar Nedunchalai: Stalin

Mr. Stalin announced that a conference on Vallalar will be held in Chennai on February 15

India hands Apple a win by letting foreign firms fund equipment for manufacturers

NEW DELHI, Feb 1 (Reuters) Indias government on Sunday handed a major win to Apple by allowing foreign companies to freely provide machines to t

Capgemini to sell U.S. unit linked to ICE

CapGemini said the process of divestment would be initiated immediately but did not say whether the sale was due to CGS' contract with ICE.

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 iss

Building Indias future through a youth-driven roadmap for education, jobs

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented a youth-driven budget focusing on university townships, AI-integrated learning, and expanded job in

Cements India's Path To Huge Economic Growth: Jyotiraditya Scindia On Budget

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia welcomed the budget 2026 today saying it is a forward looking budget crafted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi,

STT hike in F&O intended to discourage speculative trade, handle systemic risk in derivatives: Revenue Secretary

The Budget has proposed an increase in the STT on futures contracts to 0.05% from 0.025%. STT on options premium and exercise of options are prop

Union Budget turns election spotlight on West Bengal with freight corridors, industry push

In recent years, Union Budgets preceding Assembly elections have often carried pronounced regional emphasis

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,

Sitharaman hints at hidden forces behind the rupees fall

Global uncertainty is impacting the Indian rupee. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated domestic fundamentals remain strong. The Economic Su

FM Sitharaman explains Budget 2026: Key decisions and rationale

The Rise And Rise Of Budget For Key Sectors. See The Numbers

There has been a consistent rise in expenditure on major Union Budget items such as defence, education and health, according to data from FY26 an

Highest-ever capex of Rs 12.22 lakh crore in FY27, 4.4% of GDP: Sitharaman

India's capital expenditure is set for a record high. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced Rs 12.22 lakh crore for 2026-27. This signifi

PDP MLA Proposes Bill To Heal Trauma Due To Decades Of Violence In J&K

PDP MLA Waheed Ur Rehman Para has given a notice to move a private member bill seeking to recognise and address psychological trauma and social h

Photo of BJP Leader Krishna Kumar With Daughters Shared With Misleading Claim

The image dates back to 2022 and show's Kumar's daughters following a dress code to visit a mosque in Abu Dhabi.

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 af

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

Union Budget 2026: Sitharaman fully committed to privatisation drive, says all approved disinvestments to go through

India Budget 2026: The government aims to raise 47,000 crore from disinvestment and asset monetisation in FY26, shifting focus from targets to im

Aus Open Final LIVE: Djokovic Suffers Break, Alcaraz Leads 5-3 In 3rd Set

Australian Open 2026 Men's Singles Final LIVE Updates, Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic: World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz has levelled the final agains

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

India budget tactical, not breakthrough, Moodys Ratings says

MUMBAI, Feb 1 (Reuters) Indias annual federal budget was tactical but not a breakthrough, Moodys Ratings said in its reaction to a government ro

'Seems to have missed the ball': Shashi Tharoor's cricketing analogy to slam Budget

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor expressed disappointment with the Union Budget. He stated the Finance Minister missed the ball, highlightin

Union Budget 2026: KCCI flags absence of dedicated Coastal Economic Corridor for West Coast

The exclusion of coastal Karnataka from the proposed high-speed rail growth corridors limits connectivity-led development, the Chamber said.

Swachh Bharat Mission Budget Slashed by 50%, Major Cuts Hit Urban Schemes

The Union Budget 2026-27 has introduced significant cuts to important urban development programs.

Mans body retrieved from Porur Lake

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

Buying property from NRIs gets easier under new rules

New Delhi: To ease compliance burden, the government on Sunday, February 1, proposed that an individual purchasing immovable properties from non-

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

Industry bodies in Northeast hail Union Budget 202627 as balanced, growth-oriented

Industry groups in North East India praise the Union Budget 2026-27. They highlight its focus on growth, fiscal prudence, and infrastructure deve

Taxes to bring in 64 paise of every rupee govt earns: Union Budget 2026

New Delhi: For every rupee in the governments coffers, the largest slice of 64 paise will come from direct and indirect taxes, according to the U

Union Budget disappoints Kerala; 16thFinance Commission raises States tax share

Rare earth corridor only major gain; key demandsremainunaddressed

Catherine OHara revealed the role she wanted to be remembered which she valued more than anything else. Netizens call her 'icon' and 'favourite TV mom'

Catherine O' Hara, who died at the age of 71, was once asked which was her best role performed by her. In a surprising turn of events, the Home A

Budget has never been a constraint for DRDO: Joint director BK Das

DRDO Joint Director Binoy Kumar Das stated that budget is not a constraint for the organization, emphasizing the Union government's unconditional

Private resort in Ooty fined for illegal dumping of waste

Anti-ICE Protests Spread After Judge Allows Operation Metro Surge In Minnesota To Continue

Protests against the Trump administration's immigration crackdown spread across the United States on Saturday, as a federal judge declined to imm

Ukraine Hit By Mass Power Outages After 'Technical Malfunction'

Ukraine's power grid experienced mass outages for several hours on Saturday after a echnical malfunctioncaused electrical lines between Moldova,

Watch: NDA hails Budget, while Opposition slam disappointing Budget 2026

The Union Budget 2026 has triggered sharp political reactions. While the NDA has hailed the budget as growth-oriented and future-ready, Oppositio

'Blind to Indias real crises': Rahul Gandhi hits out at Centre after Union Budget

Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge have strongly criticized the Union Budget 2026-27, labeling it as out of touch with India's critical issues.

Married CEO's 27cr offer to female employee ends her 12-year marriage; Aggrieved husband sues the mogul for 45cr in damages

In a shocking federal case, Real Brokerage CEO Tamir Poleg is accused of offering employee Paige Steckling over 27 crore ($3.2M) to end her marri

Budget 2026: The 14 States mentioned by Finance Minister and a breakdown of related projects

While 14 States received direct mentions, the Budgets footprint expands to 24 States and territories through strategic projects in rail, heritage

Meet the 95-year-old who has spent over 65 years in the same job

In an era where job-hopping is common and loyalty to one workplace is increasingly rare, the story of a 96-year-old Japanese woman has captured g

Netizens turn fiscal policy into comedy gold with Budget 2026 memes

While FM Nirmala Sitharaman outlined the government's fiscal plans, social media was already cooking up hilarious reactions. Here are the best me

Stock markets plummet on Union Budgets STT hike

The increase in securities transaction tax announced in the Union Budget was a sentiment dampener for the Indian stock markets, which declined sh

India strikes a powerful chord at the Grammy Awards 2026

Hyderabad: Indian music is not just travelling, it is triumphing. At the Grammy Awards 2026, Indias finest artists are standing shoulder to shoul

Why Markets Are In Red After Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget Speech

The Indian equity markets witnessed a sharp sell-off on Budget day as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's fiscal roadmap for 2026-27 failed to

Rare Earth Corridors, Rail And Freight: Budget Takeaways For Poll-Bound States

The expected big-ticket announcements ahead of crucial elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Assam may not have happened, but the Unio

FIRST TAKE | Budget 2026: Structurally Sound, Tactically Timid

By Shivanand Pandit Budget 2026 reinforces confidence among markets and long-term investors by sustaining high capital expenditure of 12.2 lakh c

Budget 2026 redraws Indias NBFC map, bets on fewer lenders to drive credit growth

Budget 2026 is being seen as a structural reset for Indias credit system. By consolidating public sector NBFCs into larger, sovereign-backed lend

Quote of the Day by Margaret Thatcher: If you want something said, ask a man, if you want

Quote of the day today encapsulates a leadership philosophy rooted in action. Margaret Thatchers career demonstrated that authority, once assumed

Union Budget 2026: No benefit for Karnataka, says Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar

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

Budget 2026: Law ministry gets Rs 250 crore for voter I cards, Rs 500 cr to settle LS poll expenditure

India's Union law ministry has received significant funding for voter identity cards and to settle Lok Sabha election expenses. With a voter base

Industry Reaction to Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2026

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

NATOs ability to deter Russia takes hit with trans-Atlantic infighting

BRUSSELS, Feb 1: European allies and Canada are pouring billions of dollars into helping Ukraine, and they have pledged to massively boost their

Chinas 2026 Spring Festival travel rush to begin

BEIJING, Feb 1: Chinas annual Spring Festival travel rush will begin on Monday, with inter-regional trips expected to hit a record 9.5 billion. T

Poll-bound Bengal in Budget 2026 spotlight

Kolkata: With West Bengal bracing for a fiercely contested assembly election in the coming months, the Union Budget presented on Sunday has unmis

Budget 2026 introduces penalties for crypto reporting lapses

Reporting entities will face a penalty of Rs 200 per day for failing to furnish required statements on crypto asset transactions. Those providing

Blast in Iran port city kills 1, wounds 14 before Strait of Hormuz naval drill watched by US

DUBAI, Feb 1: An explosion tore through an apartment building Saturday in Irans port city of Bandar Abbas, killing a 4-year-old girl as local med

Husky's desi tantrums go viral: Dog refuses to eat food without ghee; netizens say 'Yeh pakka Punjabi tha pichle janam'

A video has gone viral on social media which shows a Siberian Husky refusing to eat food unless ghee is added to the bowl. Once the owner adds gh

Minister conducts whirlwind tour of Banaganapalle

Resolving the grievances of the public top priority of the NDA government, the Minister said

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 k

N Sitharaman Proposes Rs 10,000 Crore Scheme To Boost Container Manufacturing

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed a scheme for container manufacturing, with a budgetary allocation of Rs 10,000 crore over

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,

A.P.s Budget boost rare earth corridor, high-speed rail

The Ministry of Mines found significant reserves of rare earth elements in Andhra, and in 2024, some blocks were given to the State government fo

Epstein files lead to resignation in Slovakia, calls in UK for former prince to cooperate

NEW YORK, Feb 1: Newly disclosed US government files on Jeffrey Epstein have prompted the resignation of a top official in Slovakia and revived c

Koti ATM shooting: Hyderabad police form 4 teams to nab suspects

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad police on Saturday, January 31, constituted four teams to nab the suspects in the Koti ATM armed robbery case, where a 2

Budget 2026: Funding Slump For Pollution Control Amid Climate Crisis

India's fight against toxic air just took a hit. The 2026-27 Budget allocated only Rs 1,091 crore to pollution control - down from Rs 1,300 crore