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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, Charan lost his cool which is a rare sight, even in the worst situations

Hyderabad Joint Commissioner of Police, Traffic, D. Joel Davis, made it clear that there would be zero tolerance on drunken and drive violations and the special drive will continue

Introduce a uniform GST rate for all tickets instead of different slabs : Vijayendar Reddy, president of the Telangana Controllers and Exhibitors Association.

Congress, regional leaders call it directionless and anti-people; BJP leaders hail growth push, infra boost and Viksit Bharat vision

Banerjee criticized the Budget for not addressing youth employment and farmers' income, claiming it lacked real solutions.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar criticized the recent union budget, claiming it provides no benefits to the state despite ongoing observations.

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

While welcoming infrastructure investments, CREDAI's President Shekhar Patel criticized the budget for failing to address affordable housing, a key economic driver.

The Minister said that the budget offers significant opportunities for Andhra Pradesh through initiatives such as the critical minerals corridor, high-speed rail connectivity, tax incentives for data centres, a stronger push for electronics manufacturing, and renewed focus on tourism

He called out the government's lack of response to critical economic challenges, urging for a more responsive fiscal approach.

India will continue to take confident steps towards Viksit Bharat (Developed India), balancing ambition with inclusion, Sitharaman said

Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao expressed grief over Soumyas death and said the government would extend all possible support to her family. He also assured that weapons would be provided to excise personnel engaged in field duties to ensure their safety.

The Andhra Pradesh government appointed M Ravi Chandra, who is presently working in CMO, as TTD EO

Kharge highlighted that inequality in India has surpassed British Raj levels, yet the Budget ignores this issue and offers no help to vulnerable groups.

The case pertains to allegations of widespread unauthorised and illegal phone surveillance and interception involving politicians, businessmen, journalists, members of the judiciary, and other prominent individuals during the previous BRS government

Eligible SEZ units can sell limited products domestically, improving capacity utilization and ensuring fairness with DTA units.

After fluctuating in early trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex later bounced back but pared all gains amid the Budget presentation.

National Institute of Hospitality aims to connect academia, industry, and government to enhance tourism by improving hospitality management education.

The festival is also celebrated in India, Singapore and other areas with large Hindu Tamil communities.

Turtle trails along key nesting sites in the coastal areas of Odisha, Karnataka and Kerala; and Bird watching trails along the Pulikat lake in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu will also be developed

Sitharaman also said that safe harbour approvals for IT services will now be processed through an automated, rule-based system

As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivered the Union Budget 2026, memes galore on social media platforms

Sitharaman announced three new All India Institutes of Ayurveda to boost research in traditional medicine, highlighting global acceptance of Ayurveda post-Covid.

Finance Minister plans to exempt basic customs duty on sodium anti Monet imports for solar glass production, aiding renewable energy sector growth.

This restructuring is part of a larger effort to enhance the capabilities of public sector financial institutions amidst a declining market.

Sitharaman proposes extending leather export timeline from six months to one year to support the struggling sector.

This initiative will focus on developing training centres and enhancing coaching systems over the next decade.

To avail the tax holiday, companies need to provide services to Indian customers through an Indian reseller entity.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 202627 with a clear focus on sustaining economic growth, strengthening infrastructure, boosting manufacturing and maintaining fiscal discipline, while continuing support for key social sectors

Sitharaman raised the safe harbour threshold for IT services from Rs 300 crore to Rs 2,000 crore, significantly benefiting the tech industry.

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

The government also proposed reduction in TCS rate for pursuing education and medical education under liberalised remittance scheme from 5 per cent to 2 per cent

Nirmala Sitharaman confirmed the government will keep a 41% tax devolution formula as per the 16th Finance Commission, supporting state governments and ensuring fiscal stability.

Union Budget 2026-27 introduces a framework for improved access to funds and derivatives linked to corporate bond indices, demonstrating the government's commitment to enhancing financial markets.

These schemes are expected to create jobs and promote sustainable practices in the textile industry.

The proposed corridors will focus on strengthening domestic capabilities across the rare earth value chain, covering extraction, processing and manufacturing activities. The finance minister said the initiative aims to enhance domestic production and reduce import dependence.

The high speed rail corridors will ensure connectivity between Pune and Hyderabad, Hyderabad and Chennai, Hyderabad and Bengaluru, Mumbai and Pune, Chennai and Bengaluru, Delhi and Varanasi, Varanasi and Siliguri.

Newly released files show more Epstein links, British PM Starmer insists former prince should explain all Epstein ties.

Presenting the Union Budget for 2026-27, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said high-tech tool rooms will be established at two locations to give a push to capital goods manufacturing

The government plans to create three chemical parks to enhance domestic production and decrease import reliance, aiming to strengthen India's electronics manufacturing sector.

The Hyderabad police tightened security at Nandinagar and its surroundings in view of SIT questioning and prevent untoward incidents

The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha also said that the Union Budget must put real resources behind real solutions

Four people killed in second explosion in city of Ahvaz, Both blasts caused by gas leaks, according to local media

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 stopped by the excise team

As she prepares for her ninth budget presentation, Nirmala Sitharaman's saree choices have become a yearly tradition, sparking discussions nationwide.

This will take Sitharaman closer to the record of 10 budgets that were presented by former Prime Minister Morarji Desai over different time periods

The auspicious offering of 'dahi-chini' highlights cultural practices intertwined with political duties.

Elon Musk, Britain's Andrew Mountbatten-WindserMusk claims he rejected Epstein's invitations, but records indicate interactions that contradict his statements about cutting ties with the financier.

Pipeline gas leak in Turpu Palem village raises alarm among residents; authorities take immediate measures to contain the leak and ensure public safety.

Former Telangana CM K. Chandrashekar Rao to be questioned by SIT at 3 PM; tight security and barricades set up around his residence, with access restricted to family and officials.