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Thai Poosam festival: Devotees get a glimpse of Jyothi Darshan at Vadalur

Devotees from Tamil Nadu and neighbouring Puducherry thronged the Sathya Gnana Sabha to catch a glimpse of the holy light placed in the sanctum s

Jr NTR congratulates RRR co-star Ram Charan on the arrival of twins

Mumbai: Congratulations have been pouring in for Ram Charan and Upasana Konidela as the couple welcomed their twins- a girl and a boy. Ram Charan

Union Budget 2026: India set to host first ever Global Big Cat summit

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) was set up last year

Union Budget 26 raises securities transaction tax despite industry hopes for relief

Brokerage executives had cautioned ahead of the Union Budget that repeated increases in transaction taxes risk dampening further activities.

Union Budget 2026-27: Government proposes launch of Khelo India mission to transform sports sector

On January 31, 2018, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Khelo India school Games at Delhi. It was rebranded as Khelo India Youth Games

Pre-event for International Trade Fair launched in Bengaluru

At the fair, scheduled to be held from February 6 to 8 at Palace Grounds, Bengaluru, farmers will directly showcase and sell their produce espec

Budget 2026: 10,000 crore SME fund set up to revive MSMEs

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a 10,000 crore SME Growth Fund in the Union Budget to improve credit access, modernise industrial c

Budget 2026-27: Major proposals by FM Sitharaman across sectors

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, presented the Union Budget 202627, outlining the governments plans on growth, taxation

Union Budget 2026: Govt sharpens focus on farmer income, fisheries, and high-value crops

The Union Budget 2026-27 will prioritise income growth for farmers through productivity enhancement and diversification into high-value crops, fi

FM proposes 7 high speed railway corridors, one freight corridor in Budget

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, proposed seven high-speed corridors among various cities and a new dedicate

FM Proposes To Exempt Minimum Alternate Tax For Non-Residents Paying Tax On Presumptive Basis

New Delhi, Feb 1: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed to exempt Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) for non-residents who pay tax on p

Income Tax Law Comes Into Force From April 1: FM

New Delhi, Feb 1: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said the Income Tax Act, 2025 will be implemented from April 1 and rules and tax

India to Host First-Ever Global Big Cat Summit: FM Sitharaman

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

Reform Express is on its way, says FM

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, said the Reform Express is on its way and the government will keep the mome

UPI transactions hit record high of Rs 28.33 lakh crore in January

New Delhi: Transactions through the popular Unified Payments Interface (UPI) touched a record Rs 28.33 lakh crore and 21.70 billion in value and

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 ce

Hyundai sales up 11.5 pc to 73,137 units in Jan

NEW DELHI, Feb 1: Hyundai Motor India on Sunday said its total sales increased 11.5 per cent year-on-year to 73,137 units in January. The company

Eight FTAs finalised in last few years, covering 37 developed countries: Goyal

New Delhi: India has finalised eight free trade agreements (FTAs), covering 37 developed countries in the last few years, Commerce and Industry M

J&K | Stranded Monkeys Rescued, Fed By Highway Workers During Heavy Snowfall

Jammu, Feb 1: A group of monkeys stranded due to heavy snowfall in Jammu and Kashmirs Patnitop area were rescued and fed by highway maintenance w

Union Budget 2026: Govt targets lower debt, backs city regions and social initiatives

Union Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the India Budget. The Centre's debt-to-GDP ratio will decrease. Rs 5,000 crore i

India Budget 2026-27: Sitharaman unveils initiative for high-quality sports manufacturing

The Union Budget 2026-27 introduces dedicated initiatives for high-quality sports goods manufacturing and research. A scheme will revive 200 indu

Budget 2026 | Big push for medical tourism: FM Sitharaman proposes five regional Ayush hubs

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 governmen

Railways: FM Proposes Seven High-Speed, One Dedicated Freight Corridors In Union Budget

New Delhi, Feb 1: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed seven high-speed corridors among various cities and a new dedicated frei

Budget 2026: India to borrow 17.2 lakh crore in 2026-27

Union Budget of India 2026: The Indian government is poised to embark on a significant borrowing spree in the 2026-27 fiscal year, as highlighted

Budget 2026: Government to deploy 15,000 animation labs in schools

The budget also proposes establishing a new National Institute of Design through a challenge route to address shortages in the design sector, whe

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says, I propose to extend time available for revising returns from December 31 to up to March 31 with the payment of a nominal fee.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says, I propose to extend time available for revising returns from December 31 to up to March 31 with t

Budget 2026 Proposes To Rationalise Prosecution Framework In Income Tax Act

At the centre of the overhaul is a onetime, sixmonth foreign asset disclosure window targeted at small taxpayers, including students, NRIs and yo

Nirmala Sitharaman Announces 5 University Townships, One Girls' Hostel Per District In 2026 Budget

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced five university townships near major industrial and logistics corridors in the Union Budget 2026 to

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 gove

AI Tools To Help, Advise Farmers To Reduce Risks: Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget

Nirmala Sitharaman in her speech further highlighted the government's focus on strengthening agricultural diversification and rural livelihoods.

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.

Union Budget 2026: Govt announces one girls hostel in every district

New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Union Budget 2026-2027 on Sunday, February 1, announced the setting up

Union Budget 2026 proposes setting up of rare earth corridors in 4 states

Indias dependence on imports of rare earth magnets was spotlighted last year when China imposed export restrictions on these critical components,

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 m

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 Pun

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.

Budget 2026: Finance Minister proposes Rs 40,000-crore Electronics PLI

Budget 2026 key announcements for electronics manufacturing: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a Rs 40,000 crore outlay in FY 2026-27

Budget 2026 bonus for Tamil Nadu: From rare earth corridor to high-speed rail, what Sitharaman proposed for the poll-bound state

Budget 2026: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-27. The budget includes significant proposals for Tamil Na

Budget 2026-27 memes: As Nirmala Sitharaman presents her 9th budget, netizens use iconic Panchayat dialogue, 'Apke fund se thoda paise mil jaata toh...'

Budget 2026 memes: As Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth budget on February 1, 2026, social media was flooded with mem

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 gi

Industry Season 4 Episode 4 release time, schedule and how to watch in UK and US: Global streaming timings for all regions

Industry Season 4 Episode 4 release time, schedule and how to watch details when the new episode airs in the UK and US. The episode focuses on Wh

Budget 2026: Govt bets Rs 20,000 crore on carbon capture drive

At the Union Budget 2026-27, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled a significant Rs 20,000 crore is allocated for carbon capture and utili

Budget 2026: Nirmala Sitharaman unveils Rare Earth corridor to power Indias chip push

Union Budget 2026: From coconut to sandalwood, Government bets on high-value crops to boost farm incomes

Agriculture Budget 2026: The Union Budget 2026-27 prioritizes high-value agriculture and technology. Initiatives will boost incomes for farmers,

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says,We will develop ecologically sustainable mountain trails in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and J&K

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says,We will develop ecologically sustainable mountain trails in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and J&K

Budget 2026: Sitharaman trims FY27 fiscal deficit target to 4.3%

Union Budget of India: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday set the fiscal deficit target at 4.3% of GDP for 2026-27 while presenting th

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 ele

Call centre at Telanganas Medaram Jatara handles 500 emergencies

Hyderabad: The emergency helpline 112, set up by the Telangana police from January 18-31, handled 500 emergencies during the 14-day Medaram Jatar

Grammy Awards 2026: Star nominees, power-packed performances & more

Hyderabad: The global music industry is gearing up for the spectacular Grammy Awards 2026, which will unfold at the iconic Crypto.com Arena in Lo

Budget 202627: Key announcements for education, youth

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, said the Union Budget 202627 is a yuva shaktidriven budget, placing renewed emphasis o

FM Proposes Incentives Of Rs 100 Cr For Single Bond Issuance By Municipal Corporations

New Delhi, Feb 1: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed incentives of Rs 100 crore for single bond issuance by municipal corpora

Budget 2026: Odisha, T.N., Andhra, Kerala to get dedicated rare earth corridors to promote research and mining

Budget 2026: The move comes as India looks to reduce its dependence on China for rare-earth minerals. Two of the four states, Tamil Nadu and Kera

Sitharaman Tables 16th Finance Commission Report in Lok Sabha

NEW DELHI, Feb 1: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday tabled the 16th Finance Commission report in the Lok Sabha, outlining the framewo

Govt Announces Setting Up Of One Girls Hostel In Every District

New Delhi, Feb 1: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced setting up of one girls hostel in every district of the country. There

Budget 2026: Nirmala Sitharaman unveils plan to hit a sixer on a slippery global pitch

Union Budget: FM Sitharaman unveiled a comprehensive industrial plan in Budget 2026-27. Six key sectors will receive focus to boost domestic manu

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

Union Budget 2026 live updates: Capex target raised to Rs 12.2L crore

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, said the target for capex will be raised to Rs 12.2 lakh crore for FY27 fro

Navjot Kaur Sidhu quits Congress, takes dig at Punjab party chief

She criticised Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, blaming him for damaging the organisation and blamed him of selling the pa

Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman announces Rs 10,000 cr MSME growth fund to tariff-proof sector

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

Union Budget 2026: FM Nirmala Sitharaman outlines three kartavyas in first Budget speech at Kartavya Bhavan

This is the first time in the history of India that the Union Budget is being presented on a Sunday

Union Budget 2026-27 | Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says, In 2026-27, I propose to increase public capex to Rs 12.2 lakh crores.

Union Budget 2026-27 | Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says, In 2026-27, I propose to increase public capex to Rs 12.2 lakh crores. The

Quote of the day on truth and threat by Snoop Dogg: I tell the truth and

Snoop Dogg, a renowned artist with an IQ of 147 and a net worth of $135 million, began his music career in 1992 after being discovered by Dr. Dre

Outlay On Electronics Manufacturing To Be Increased To Rs 40,000 Crore In FY27: FM

New Delhi, Feb 1: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed to increase the outlay on electronics manufacturing to Rs 40,000 crore i

Budget Proposes Rs 10,000 Cr Investment In Biopharma Over Next 5 Years

NEW DELHI, Feb 1: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed Rs 10,000 crore investment in the biopharma sector over the next five ye

Budget 2026: Foreigners Can Buy Indian Stocks Directly Now. Here's the Fine Print

In a complementary move, the Finance Minister proposed raising the ceiling on how much a single person resident outside India can own in an India

India To Set Up Textile Parks, Mahatma Gandhi Gram Samaj Initiative To Support Khadi: Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday unveiled a major push for India's textile sector, proposing the establishment of mega textile

Akshay Kumar refused to refund fee after Rs 85 crore movie flopped, claims producer Shailendra Singh, calls him 'money-minded, businessman first, actor later'

Akshay Kumar refused to refund the fee after '8x10 Tasveer' movie flopped, claims producer Shailendra Singh, adding that he lost Rs 85 crore as t

Budget 2026: Propose to set up infrastructure risk guarantee fund for infra sector: FM Sitharaman

Budget 2026: Propose to set up infrastructure risk guarantee fund for infra sector: FM Sitharaman The post Budget 2026: Propose to set up infrast

Anurag Kashyaps long-delayed Kennedy to finally land on OTT in India

The neo-noir thriller, which premiered at Cannes in 2023, will finally stream in India following years of delays

'PM Modi Chose Action Over Ambivalence, Reforms Over Rhetoric': Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget Speech

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026 on Sunday.

India To Develop 7 High-Speed Rail Corridors: Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget

Union Budget 2026: India To Develop 7 High-Speed Rail Corridors: Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget

Sitharaman Lays 16th Finance Commission Report In Lok Sabha

NEW DELHI, Feb 1: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday laid the 16th Finance Commission report for tax revenue devolution between Centre

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

Quote of the day by Novak Djokovic: Luck falls on not just the brave but also the ones who

Serbian tennis sensation Novak Djokovic, a legend of the sport, has redefined modern tennis with his exceptional athleticism and mental fortitude

FM proposes to increase outlay on electronic manufacturing to Rs 40,000 cr in FY27 budget

FM proposes to increase outlay on electronic manufacturing to Rs 40,000 cr in FY27 budget The post FM proposes to increase outlay on electronic m

Cabinet Approves Union Budget 202627

NEW DELHI, Feb 1: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday approved the Union Budget for 202627, paving the way for

Recommit To Teachings Of Equality, Compassion: LG Sinha On Guru Jayanti

JAMMU, Feb 1: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday extended greetings on Guru Ravidas Jayanti, highlighting the saints tea

Rs 40,000 Crore For Semi-Conductor Push, Says Nirmala Sitharaman

Presenting the Union Budget 2026 today, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a Rs 40,000 crore outlay for semiconductors.

Union Budget 2026: Sixteenth Finance Commission report for 2026-31 tabled in Parliament

The 16th FCs recommendations would apply for a period of five years beginning on April 1, 2026

Gross GST Collections Rise 6.2 Pc To 3-Month High Of Rs 1.93 Lakh Cr In January

New Delhi, Feb 1: Gross GST collections rose 6.2 per cent to a three-month high of over Rs 1.93 lakh crore in January, indicating increased consu

We have three kartavyas towards people: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

The Finance Minister said this is first budget prepared in Kartavya Bhavan

Sitharaman Announces Rare Earth Corridors In 4 States, Including Tamil Nadu

Taking a big step to reduce India's dependence on China for rare earths, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that dedicated corridors w

Budget 2026: Sitharamans six-point plan to propel Indias next growth phase

Union Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has presented a six-point plan to boost India's economy. The strategy prioritizes manufact

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman lays 16th Finance Commission report in Lok Sabha

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the 16th Finance Commission report in the Lok Sabha. This report outlines tax revenue devolution be

Budget 2026-27 approved by Cabinet

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth record Budget in the Lok Sabha

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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 sto

Budget 2026: Sitharaman sets 3 Kartavya agenda for India's growth, inclusion and reform push

Union Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026, detailing a vision focused on the poor and underprivilege