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Union Budget 2026-27: Seems to have missed the ball, Shashi Tharoor slams with cricketing analogy

Shashi Tharoor asserted that the biggest unanswered question remains jobs, noting that there was little in the Budget speech to indicate how employment would be generated

1 Feb 2026 3:49 pm
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, and industrial corridors

1 Feb 2026 3:48 pm
Minister conducts whirlwind tour of Banaganapalle

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

1 Feb 2026 3:25 pm
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 for auction for exploration

1 Feb 2026 3:23 pm
AIs errors may be impossible to eliminate what that means for its use in health care

Common sense and the precautionary principle suggest that it is too early for AI to prescribe drugs without human oversight

1 Feb 2026 3:22 pm
Union Budget 2026: Government to allow persons resident outside India to invest in domestic equities

Experts said the step can help increase inflows as well as stabilise the rupee

1 Feb 2026 3:18 pm
Budget 2026 reflects clarity of thought, compassion, conviction: Andhra Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav

Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav said the Budget is the best possible under the present global political turbulence and economic challenges

1 Feb 2026 3:17 pm
Union Budget 2026-27 is growth-oriented, says CII-Southern Region deputy chairman

There has been a focus on infrastructure for the past three to four years and some of the announcements made in the Union Budget, such as the high-speed railway corridor, freight corridor, and waterways, among others, would boost connectivity, P. Ravichandran said

1 Feb 2026 3:14 pm
PGIMER doctors achieve major breakthrough in deadly Celphos poisoning

The findings clearly demonstrate that early administration of this therapy can significantly alter the clinical course of aluminium phosphide poisoning

1 Feb 2026 3:10 pm
Fear of free-roaming elephants keeps children away from this anganwadi in Sringeri taluk

An Anganwadi centre at Bhalekadi in Sringeri taluk has a teacher and a worker, but only one child attending it

1 Feb 2026 3:08 pm
Union Budget 2026-27 highlights: Key announcements from FM Nirmala Sitharamans speech

Our government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has decisively and consistently chosen action over ambivalence, reform over rhetoric and people over populism, Nirmala Sitharaman said in Parliament

1 Feb 2026 3:02 pm
'Historic' Budget reflects aspirations of 140 crore Indians: PM Modi

PM Modi said this year's budget presents an ambitious roadmap to give new momentum to the 'Make in India' and 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiatives

1 Feb 2026 2:55 pm
Budget 2026: Government pegs fiscal deficit a tad lower at 4.3% of GDP for FY27

The debt-to-GDP ratio is estimated to be 55.6% of GDP in Budget Estimate (BE) 2026-27, compared to 56.1% of GDP in Revised Estimate (RE) 2025-26

1 Feb 2026 2:55 pm
Decoding Budget 202627 | What the numbers mean

Our reporters join us live to decode the Union Budget 202627. We break down sector-wise allocations, policy signals, and what the budget means for states facing elections in 2026.

1 Feb 2026 2:54 pm
Tiger crosses river Godavari, returns to human habitations from Papikonda National Park

The same tiger was last sighted entering into Papikonda National Park via Eluru district on January 29

1 Feb 2026 2:52 pm
Union Budget 2026: Will bolster Indias global image as attractive investment destination, says Amit Shah

The Union Home Minister said the Budget reflects the vision of a developed India by 2047 and the roadmap for the next 25 years

1 Feb 2026 2:51 pm
Three college students killed, three others injured as car collides with bus at Ezhuthur

As the car approached Ezhuthur, the driver lost control of the wheel, and the vehicle jumped the median and landed on the opposite lane

1 Feb 2026 2:47 pm
What a 12-hour work day can do to your metabolic, mental and reproductive health

While 12 hours over four days may sound beneficial in terms of commutes and flexibility, the reality is that extended work hours can have detrimental effects on the short- and long-term health of employees

1 Feb 2026 2:46 pm
Panchaganga Express to continue to run with five additional coaches for a month

The Railways had augmented two 3-tier AC Economy, two general second class and one second class sleeper coaches from June 11 from Bengaluru-end and from June 12 from Karwar-end.

1 Feb 2026 2:43 pm
Kankanady Old Road cleaned during Ramakrishna Missions monthly cleanliness drive

Volunteers cleared three black-spots and created awareness among local residents about keeping their surroundings clean

1 Feb 2026 2:23 pm
Dedicated rare earth corridors in TN, Kerala, would promote mining: CII

The Union Budget 2026 proposal towards establishment of Rare Earth Corridors would help promote mining, processing, research and manufacturing and thus help build India's leadership in rare earth magnets

1 Feb 2026 2:21 pm
Union Budget 2026: Securities Transaction Taxes for derivatives on futures and options trade increased

The Budget also proposed changes in taxation of buybacks, which involves companies repurchasing their own shares from existing shareholders usually from the open market or through a tender offer

1 Feb 2026 2:18 pm
Union Budget 2026: what gets costlier, what gets cheaper?

Umbrellas and their parts will now attract a specific minimum duty, making cheap imports costlier.

1 Feb 2026 2:09 pm
Union Budget 2026: Where the money comes from and goes | Infographics

The key sources of revenue and the allocation of funds in the Union Budget.

1 Feb 2026 2:05 pm
Kerala for All conclave: Kerala urged to build world-class accessibility model in tourism

Suman Billa, Additional Secretary and Director General, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, stresses the need to think about accessibility beyond hard infrastructure and to incorporate assistive technologies powered by artificial intelligence

1 Feb 2026 2:00 pm
1 crore ex-gratia to young Constable Sowmyas family; Telangana CM orders stringent against those responsible for her death

Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao also announced a Government job to Somwyas brother and the constables salary payment till her scheduled retirement

1 Feb 2026 1:51 pm
Union Budget 2026-27: Finance Minister Sitharaman proposes incentives of 100 crore for single bond issuance by municipal corporations

The Finance Minister also announced restructuring of REC Limited and PFC as part of the government's public sector financial institution strengthening

1 Feb 2026 1:49 pm
Union Budget 2026: push for technology, planetary science in space programme

Capital expenditure is projected to grow by 20% compared to the revised estimates of 2025-2026, signalling a renewed push for hardware and mission development in the coming year

1 Feb 2026 1:49 pm
Bengaluru woman murdered, domestic help found dead at home in Mico Layout

Though the incident occurred around midnight, the matter came to light at around 4.30 a.m. when the victims husband, who had returned from Dubai on February 1, reached the house to find her dead.

1 Feb 2026 1:36 pm
Bhaskar Hegde had a profound impact on shaping the future of journalism students: Shraddha Amith

Hegde, who retired from service after 33 years as a lecturer and head of journalism department at SDM College, Ujire, was felicitated

1 Feb 2026 1:22 pm
Union Budget 2026: Eleven mentions of AI in Nirmala Sitharamans address are the highest ever for an FMs speech

The Union Budget 2026 speech saw the term Artificial Intelligence (AI) mentioned a record eleven times by the Finance Minister

1 Feb 2026 1:22 pm
Union Budget 2026 industry reactions LIVE: FM Sitharaman raises STT for futures trading

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth Union Budget in Parliament on Sunday (February 1, 2026)

1 Feb 2026 1:22 pm
Union Budget 2026-27: Totally lacklustre, says Congress

The speech was also non-transparent since it gave no idea whatsoever of budgetary allocations for key programmes and schemes, Jairam Ramesh said

1 Feb 2026 1:21 pm
Nandyal MP Shabari condemns Ambati Rambabus remarks against Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu

Nandyal MP Byreddy Shabari said it has become a habit for the YSRCP leaders to make humiliating and disparaging remarks against the ruling party leaders

1 Feb 2026 1:18 pm
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 sanctorum

1 Feb 2026 12:57 pm
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

1 Feb 2026 12:55 pm
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 form 2019 onwards

1 Feb 2026 12:50 pm
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 especially millets to consumers.

1 Feb 2026 12:49 pm
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 Kerala, are set to go to Assembly elections in 2026

1 Feb 2026 11:55 am
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 party for petty gains with an understanding with AAP

1 Feb 2026 11:48 am
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

1 Feb 2026 11:31 am
The worlds first handheld scientific calculator

On February 1, 1972 just a day before a year was completed from the official go-ahead for the product HP-35 was made available to the world. Now recognised as the worlds first scientific pocket calculator, the gadget revolutionised the way we looked at handheld equipment. A.S.Ganesh punches some keys to give you the tale of these number crunchers

1 Feb 2026 11:24 am
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

1 Feb 2026 11:22 am
We have three kartavyas towards people: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

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

1 Feb 2026 11:21 am
Budget 2026-27 approved by Cabinet

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

1 Feb 2026 11:16 am