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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.

Three, including BRS Khammam city unit president, arrested for obstructing police on bandobust duty

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

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

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

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

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.

RPF returns Russians left-behind bag

Mixed reactions to Union Budget from trade chambers and archaeology enthusiasts

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

Textile stocks surge post Budget announcements

New Delhi: Textile sector stocks rallied on Sunday after the government announced the setting up of Mega Textile Parks in a challenge mode with a

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

Elderly man killed at temple car accident in Kazhugumalai

Union Budget disappointing: K.N. Balagopal

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

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

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

State womens team bags National Junior Ball Badminton Championship

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

Union Budget evokes mixed reactions from TG trade, industry bodies

Budget 2026-27: Over Rs 1300 crore allocated for forensic related schemes

New Delhi: The government has allocated over Rs 1471 crore in the Union Budget 2026-27 for the modernisation of forensic capabilities, with a num

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

Suspected TDP activists attack Jogi Rameshs house in Ibrahimpatnam

Agitators allegedly set fire to furniture and damage property after accusing the YSR Congress Party leader Jogi Ramesh of making objectionable re

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

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

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

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?

Watch: What is cheaper and costlier?

Union Finance MinisterNirmala Sitharaman has again laidout customs duties and import tariffs changes for the upcoming fiscal year.

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,

340 held for drunk driving over the weekend in Cyberabad

Hyderabad: As many as 340 individuals were caught for drunk driving across the city during a special enforcement drive over the weekend, the Cybe

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

US Man Arrested For Threatening Murder After Being Denied Pepsi

Brian Champagne, 47, was arrested in Seymour, Missouri, for attempting to enter a bedroom and harassing a woman whilst demanding Pepsi.

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

Two-day Malappuram Science Fest concludes

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

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

Union Budget: Turtle trails to be developed along Karnataka coast

Sitharamans nineth budget speech promised a world-class development of turtle trail along coastal areas of Odisha, Karnataka, and Kerala

Walkathon for millets in Mysuru

Tech sector welcomes tax proposals that bring clarity and stability

The Budget proposals on safe harbour margin and advance price mechanism are expected to bring clarity, predictability and stability in the tax re

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

Dhanush To Romance Sreeleela in His Next

Kollywoods current shortage of leading actresses opens opportunities for fresh faces

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

Air India launches Shanghai-Delhi flight after gap of about six years

Beijing: Air India on Sunday launched the Shanghai-Delhi direct flight, resuming its services between the two cities after a gap of about six yea

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

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

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

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

45-Year-Old Man Kills Wife, 2 Daughters In UP, National Security Act Invoked

The district administration has invoked the stringent National Security Act against the accused in a triple murder case in Shamli district, autho

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

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