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Modi Takes Aim at Trumps Threats With Budget to Shield India

For Modis government, the focus for now is on steering the economy through uncertain times, with little space to veer from fiscal targets

2 Feb 2026 10:04 am
Ligue 1: Paris Saint-germain Reclaims Top Spot, Nartey Scores For Lyon on Debut

Defending champion PSG holds a two-point lead over Lens, with Marseille and Lyon nine points adrift

2 Feb 2026 10:02 am
Real Madrid's Bellingham Set For Month Out With Hamstring Injury

Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said a potential Bellingham absence would be a ig absence but that he has an extraordinary squad to help fill in for the midfielder

2 Feb 2026 9:57 am
CM Pinarayi Seeks Judicial Probe Over Real Estate Tycoon CJ Roy's Death

Vijayan said while being in complete agreement that tax evasion is a serious problem and every effort has to be taken to curb it, no action leading to loss of a precious human life can be justified

2 Feb 2026 9:54 am
Djokovic Hints At Retirement As Time Seeps Away On History Bid

After losing to Carlos Alcaraz in four sets in the Australian Open final on Sunday, Djokovic suggested he may not be back in Melbourne

2 Feb 2026 9:49 am
LS to Take Up Motion of Thanks on President Murmu's Address Today

The House has allotted 18 hours for the discussion, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reply on February 4

2 Feb 2026 9:26 am
Harry Potter TV Series Sets Early 2026 Premiere Date

Grammy-winning music composer Hans Zimmer was brought on board to helm the original score for HBO's much-awaited 'Harry Potter' TV series.

2 Feb 2026 9:23 am
Indonesia Lets Elon Musk's Grok Resume, Lifting Ban Over Sexualised Images

Indonesia suspended Grok from operating in the Southeast Asian nation three weeks ago, citing the risk of AI-generated pornographic content, becoming the first country to deny access to the AI tool

2 Feb 2026 9:20 am
WFI Chief Calls for India to Boycott Pakistan After T20 WC Decision

This came after Pakistan decided to boycott its group-stage match against India in the ICC World T20 World Cup, scheduled for February 15

2 Feb 2026 9:08 am
Our Abhinaya Chakravarthy Baadshah: Rishab Shetty Celebrates 30 Years of Kiccha Sudeepa in Cinema

Kiccha Sudeepa has featured in films like 'Huchcha', 'Nandhi', 'Eega', and 'Swathi Muthu'.

2 Feb 2026 9:06 am
Justin Timberlake Returns to Stage for First Time After Lyme Disease Diagnosis

Last year, Justin Timberlake revealed that he had been diagnosed with Lyme disease and opened up about the struggles he's faced while on his 'Forget Tomorrow World Tour,' reported Variety.

2 Feb 2026 8:55 am
Shefali Bagga Slams AI Posters of Her With Yuzvendra Chahal: This Is Disgusting

This is disgusting! The way these trolls treat girls is so shameful. Get a life. Classic representation of our mentality, Bagga wrote.

2 Feb 2026 8:45 am
Trump Says Closing Kennedy Center Arts Complex for Two Years

Since returning to office, Trump has launched a forceful takeover of the once non-partisan center, branding some of its programming too woke and adding his own name to the facade

2 Feb 2026 8:33 am
A List of Grammy Awards Winners, So Far

While the Grammys save the biggest categories for its telecast, which begins at 8 p.m.

2 Feb 2026 8:19 am
Russian Drone Hits Bus in Ukraine, Kills 15 Ahead of Peace Talks

The strike came days after U.S. President Donald Trump said the Kremlin had agreed to temporarily halt the targeting of the Ukrainian capital and other cities

2 Feb 2026 7:27 am
Russian Drone Hits Bus in Ukraines Dnipro, Kills 15 Ahead of Peace Talks

The strike came days after U.S. President Donald Trump said the Kremlin had agreed to temporarily halt the targeting of the Ukrainian capital and other cities

2 Feb 2026 7:27 am
Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Are Getting Married on Monday

Vijay and Rashmika, who have acted in Geetha Govindam and Dear Comrade in the past, got engaged in October 2025.

2 Feb 2026 7:21 am
Pakistan Busts Child Exploitation Network; 600+ Abuse Videos Seized

Authorities said Mahmood allegedly posed as a girl on social media platforms to lure underage boys and later blackmailed them using sexually explicit videos

2 Feb 2026 7:14 am
PM Modi Meets Sant Niranjan Dass at Dera Sachkhand Ballan

PM Modi visited the Dera Sachkhand Ballan, a Ravidassia dera based in the village of Ballan near Jalandhar in Punjab

2 Feb 2026 7:08 am
Trump Says He Hopes for Iran Deal after Khamenei Warns of Regional War

Asked about Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's warning, Trump told reporters: Of course he is going to say that

2 Feb 2026 6:48 am
Top US, Israeli Generals Hold Closed-Door Talks meet at Pentagon

The United States has ramped up its naval presence and hiked its air defences in the Middle East after President Donald Trump repeatedly threatened Iran

2 Feb 2026 6:37 am
At Least 200 Feared Dead in Congo Landslide: Govt

The Rubaya mine produces 15 to 30 percent of the world's supply of coltan, a key component in the production of electronics such as laptops and mobile phones

2 Feb 2026 6:26 am
KTR Calls SIT Probe of KCR a Diversionary Tactic

Rama Rao pointed to the shooting incident at Koti on Saturday, the killing of a woman constable by ganja smugglers, and alleged mismanagement at the Sammakka-Sarakka jatara as examples of incompetence.

2 Feb 2026 1:40 am
A Futuristic Budget for Defence

Defence manufacturers welcome capital-heavy approach, say stress on modernisation, indigenisation.

2 Feb 2026 1:37 am
Education Budget: Hostels a Plus, But Overall Vision And Funds 'Inadequate'

The proposal to set up a girls hostels in every district was welcome, Prof. Rao said, but it would be inadequate considering the large population and geographical spread of districts.

2 Feb 2026 1:34 am
Budgets Bond Push May End Funds Crunch for Basic Amenities in Outlying Municipalities

The HMDA that has proposed to raise Rs.2,144 crore has decided to mobilise another Rs.2,000 crore in the next five months.

2 Feb 2026 1:30 am
Aviation Budget: Duty Cuts for Parts, Push for Seaplanes and Drones to Lower Costs

The Budget also proposes revised international baggage clearance rules to raise duty-free allowances and clarify temporary carriage of goods, addressing passenger concerns alongside the broader aviation push.

2 Feb 2026 1:06 am
Shabbir Slams Centre's Meagre Minority Allocation

Shabbir Ali noted that Telangana alone had allocated 3,591 crore for its minorities welfare department in 2025-26, and Karnataka over 4,000 crore.

2 Feb 2026 1:02 am
Data Center Industry To See Major Boost With Tax Holiday, Say Experts

Move to spur data-centre investment and boost Hyderabads tech hub

2 Feb 2026 12:56 am
Telangana HC Rules Against Arbitrary Intervention by Regulators

The judge was hearing a writ petition challenging the action of the agriculture department in obstructing the licensed business operations of the company involving bio-products containing amino acids and seaweed extracts.

2 Feb 2026 12:51 am
AI in Schools: Telangana Plans Labs for 1,000 High Schools

For the secondary level education, the focus is more on physical labs and connectivity.

2 Feb 2026 12:47 am
BJP chief Nabin's Maiden Telangana Visit on Feb. 4

State-level leaders and office-bearers are also expected to meet the partys national president on his arrival at the airport. BJP state president N. Ramchander Rao will leave for Mahbubnagar on Monday afternoon to review arrangements for the public meeting.

2 Feb 2026 12:44 am
Two Laptop Lifters Arrested

On January 24, Anvesh allegedly stole two laptops from a PG hostel, and on January 26, another seven laptops from a different PG in the same area.

2 Feb 2026 12:38 am
AP To Opt for Ship Building, Repair Cluster Mentioned in Union Budget

Duggarajapatnam SPV, long coastline boosts states shipping prospects

2 Feb 2026 12:29 am
YSRC Says Union Budget Shortchanges Andhra Pradesh

Reddy said the primary highlight of the budget was fiscal consolidation.

2 Feb 2026 12:04 am
Union Budget 202627: Tourism Gets Intent, But Falls Short on Structural Reforms, Says Tourism Committee of FTCCI

D. Ramchandram pointed out that India still lacked a comprehensive and contemporary National Tourism Policy aligned with global best practices

1 Feb 2026 11:58 pm
DC Edit | Budget Underwhelming, A Huge Missed Opportunity

Except for offering a tax holiday for data centres set up by foreign investors, the Budget had nothing worthwhile, either in terms of incentives or reforms. The finance minister could have undertaken various steps to improve the operational efficiency of companies without spending from the public exchequer

1 Feb 2026 11:17 pm
Health Profile: CM Unveils Plan for Medical Tests for 72 Lakh People

Digital health profiles and early diagnosis to drive Healthy Andhra Pradesh

1 Feb 2026 11:09 pm
Fiscal Deficit of States to be Capped at 3 Percent: Finance Commission

The Commission has recommended that States should completely discontinue the practice of incurring off-budget borrowings bringing all such borrowings on their budgets

1 Feb 2026 11:08 pm
TGSRTC Wraps Up Medaram Operations

City services are expected to gradually go back to normal

1 Feb 2026 11:00 pm
Congress Rebel Candidates Likely To Hurt Winning Prospects of Party Nominees

Multiple nominations and ticket confusion threaten vote split across wards

1 Feb 2026 10:50 pm
16th Finance Commission Report: A Setback for TG, Tax Devolution Increased by Just 0.072%

Centre's tax devolution to all states for 2026-27: `15,26,254.58-crore

1 Feb 2026 10:45 pm
Union Budget Gives Major Push To Natural Farming, Infrastructure in AP

The minister said the Centres strong emphasis on natural farming, with an allocation of 155.32 crore for its expansion in AP, reflected the central governments vision for the future

1 Feb 2026 10:40 pm
SANJAYOVACHA | Modi-Sitharaman Budgets Miss The Woods For Trees | Sanjaya Baru

The annual Economic Survey, prepared by the Union governments chief economic adviser and his team, who work within the portals of the Union finance ministry, in fact offers an excellent account of the global and national economic context and environment and the challenges and opportunities that these present

1 Feb 2026 10:36 pm
Jogi Rameshs House Torched, Jagan Alleges Jungle Raj

Flames and thick smoke were seen billowing into the skies, spreading panic among residents

1 Feb 2026 10:36 pm
High-Speed Rail To Link Hyderabad, Pune Could Be a Reality

High-speed rail corridors promise faster, more affordable travel and an economic boost

1 Feb 2026 10:35 pm
Budget 2026 Lays Strong Foundation For Indias Biopharma Growth

The Budget proposes setting up three National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education And Research, upgrades to seven existing institutes, and over 1,000 clinical trial sites, aimed at accelerating research, innovation and regulatory capacity: Reports

1 Feb 2026 10:34 pm
Budget 2026: Health, AYUSH Get Push, Public Health Gaps Remain, Say Experts

Experts noted that public health spending continues to remain below the target of 2.5 per cent of the GDP, with limited focus on health and wellness, immunisation outreach, screening for non-communicable diseases (NCD) and community-level prevention

1 Feb 2026 10:30 pm
RSS Chief Vows Bharat Will Shine in 15 Years

Individual change key to national transformation

1 Feb 2026 10:27 pm
Statewide BRS Protests Against SIT Questioning of KCR

In Hyderabad, police detained more than 10 BRS workers who tried to march towards Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddys residence and staged a protest at the Jubilee Hills checkpost and released them later

1 Feb 2026 10:25 pm