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Fifteen killed in Bihar road accidents, two children among dead

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary expressed deep grief over the road accidents terming it extremely heartbreaking

Union Budget failed to address unemployment issue, says Congress

MSMEs, farmers, and informal sector, which form the backbone of employment, are largely neglected, it says

Union Budget 2026-27 will ensure sustained economic growth: Edappadi Palaniswami

Highlighting the measures announced for MSMEs, Mr. Palaniswami said the allocation of 2,000 crore to ensure credit access and 10,000 crore for MS

Union Budget 2026-27: Space budget recovers but misses crucial private sector reforms

The Indian government has opened the door to the private sector legally, but financially it has yet to clear the path

Mother, daughter killed in road accident

Union Budget 2026-27: Community-owned SHE Marts to be set up for women SHG entrepreneurs, says Sitharaman

Building on the success of the Lakhpati Didi programme, I propose to help women take the next step from credit-linked livelihood to being owners

Farmer groups flag gaps in Union Budgets response to agriculture sector

Kerala for All conclave: Kerala best suited in India to build a new model for inclusive, accessible tourism, says Suman Billa

Time has now come to look at making a paradigm shift by creating destinations 100% disabled-friendly, says the additional director, Union Ministr

Exclusive: World Cup Win Had a Huge Impact on WPLs Growth, Says Anjum Chopra

In an exclusive interaction with The Quint, Anjum shares her views on all things WPL 2026.

Asian Influences Meet Hispanic Artistry at Agite Club X Opium Bar BKK in Hyderabad

Her philosophy 'Apagamos el fuego' emphasizes customer satisfaction and educating patrons about cocktail artistry.

Telangana phone tapping case: KCR appears before SIT for questioning

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) President K Chandrashekhar Rao (KCR) on Sunday, February 1, appeared before the Special Investigation Tea

Union Budget Ignores Andhra's Funding Needs: YSRCP

YSRCP Parliamentary Party leader YV Subba Reddy said allocations for the Polavaram irrigation project were reduced and the project's height was l

33rd Sri Raghavendra Sapthaha Mahotsava in Coimbatore from February 18

Jammu and Kashmir join Mumbai in Ranji Trophy quarterfinals from Elite Group D

Mumbai, Feb 1: Skipper Ayush Dosejas unbeaten 159 helped Delhi force a draw against table-toppers Mumbai, while Jammu and Kashmir joined the 42-t

SASTRA hosts Indo-Taiwan conference on chip packaging, testing

Union Budget 2026: No big-ticket announcements, but poll-bound states part of new initiatives

Budget to boost economy, enhance India's global competitiveness: India Inc

Industry leaders welcomed steps announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, such as raising capital expenditure to 12.2 lakh crore for FY27

A Budget that underscores credibility and invests for competitiveness

With focus on fiscal prudence and improving ease of living citizens, the Budget announcements will help secure strategic materials through the Ra

State working on comprehensive plan for gender-inclusive tourism

The real issue is that barriers are not properly understood and many of them could be addressed through simple design decisions, says Monolita Ch

Parents Allege Medical Negligence after Kid's Death in Kamareddy

A few minutes after the staff administered the vaccine to her, the girl died forcing the family members to stage a protest demanding action again

Food Safety Officer orders closure of 2 supermarkets, sweet shop for lack of licence in Sivakasi

FM Hits Back At Rahul Gandhi, Says Indias Economic Fundamentals Strong

New Delhi, Feb 1: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday hit back at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, saying that Indias economic fundamental

Scheme for Buddhist circuit in Northeast India announced in Budget

Union budget 2026-27- The Union Budget 2026-27 has proposed to launch a scheme for the development of Buddhist circuits in Arunachal Pradesh, Sik

RANJI TROPHY | Kerala finishes its disappointing season on a winning note

CRICKET | The visitor romps home past Goa by nine wickets with pacer Nidheesh ninth First Class five-for the cornerstone; the host avoids an inni

Overall Budget Progressive, But Falls Short Of J&Ks Expectations: Rahul Sahai

Jammu, Feb 1: Chairman of the Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industries in Jammu and Kashmir, Rahul Sahai, on Sunday said the Union Budget 2026-2

Budget 2026-27 decisive step towards Viksit Bharat: BJP

The 2026-27 Union Budget is being celebrated for its forward-thinking approach that prioritizes the average citizen. With a strategic focus on cu

Union budget huge disappointment: TN CM

The interests of Tamil Nadu have been completely ignored and the budget has got nothing for the poor, women, farmers and the marginalised, he sai

Solana and Eloquent impress

Amrita Vidyalaya wins Inter-School Recycling Championship

U19 World Cup Ind vs Pak: India 252 All Out in 49.5 Overs

Pakistan in order to qualify for the semi-final, will need to score the required runs in 33.4 overs which will enable them to pip India's net run

Manipur government formation: BJP MLAs called to delhi for crucial meeting

Manipur BJP MLAs are summoned to Delhi for crucial talks on forming a popular government, as President's Rule nears its one-year mark. Discussion

NASA Begins A Practice Countdown For Its First Moonshot With Astronauts

First mission to launch to the moon in more than 50 years

Budget 2026: Amid Rafale buys, govt allocates Rs 63,733 crore for aircraft, engines to give more air power against Pakistan, China

The Defence Ministry's budget has seen a 15% increase, reaching Rs 7.85 lakh crore for FY26-27. Capital expenditure, crucial for modernization, h

Union budget 2026-27: Centre proposes 500 crore package for families of former ULFA members

The government has allocated a 500 crore special package for former ULFA members' families as part of the Union Budget. This initiative, alongsid

From Salman Khan to Rohit Shetty: Celebs in shooting cases

Hyderabad:In recent years, Bollywood has seen a worrying rise in firing incidents involving celebrities. Actors, filmmakers, singers, and even so

Australian Open 2026: Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic to win maiden title

Carlos Alcaraz clinched his seventh Slam title and cement himself as undisputed world number one

'What course correction': FM Sitharaman's sharp reply to LoP Rahul Gandhi over Budget criticism

Carlos Alcaraz, 22-year-old, denied Novak Djokovic a 25th Slam in Australian Open final; Becomes youngest to win all four majors

Carlos Alcaraz made history at the 2026 Australian Open, defeating Novak Djokovic (2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5) to become the youngest man to complete a C

Alcaraz Beats Djokovic to Win Australian Open

The top-ranked Alcaraz dropped the first set Sunday as Djokovic went out hard in pursuit of a record 25th major title, but he rallied to win 2-6,

Humpty Dumpty budget: Mamata Banerjee attacks Centre over Union Budget

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has strongly criticized the Union Budget. She described it as a 'Humpty Dumpty Budget' and claimed it

Cryptocurrency trading: Bitcoin, Ether crash. Which is the best crypto to invest in 2026?

Best Crypto investment in 2026: Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are having a rough time in what was once hoped to be a golden era of flows and

HUA ministry gets Rs 85,522 crore in Union Budget; PM SVANidhi allocation up by 57%

The Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry receives a substantial Rs 85,522.39 crore in the Union Budget. The PM SVANidhi scheme for street ven

Budget 2026: What is 'Orange Economy', why the government is backing animation, gaming, VFX, comics and how is it linked to content creators?

Budget 2026-27: In a boost to Indias creative industries, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced government support for the coun

'Markets have reflected their disappointment': Naina Lal Kidwai explains the miss in Budget 2026

Union Budget 2026 at a glance: Infographics

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the ninth budget of the Modi government in Parliament today. Here are the key numbers.

Union Budget 2026: States, UT going to polls this year get benefits

The central government has ensured all poll-bound states receive a substantial share in the Union Budget 2026-2027 presented by Finance Minister

Panel recommends abolition of Malnad and Bayaluseeme boards, overhaul of KKRDB functioning

Panel recommends release of 29,009 crore to KKRDB from 2026-27 to 2030-31

LIVE | Sitharaman's budget fails test of economic strategy, says ex-FM Chidambaram

Casting Should Always be Script Driven: Vadh 2 Director

The buzz around the film and its content have increased manifold after the trailer launch earlier this week

High Income Group: The Budget is a study in contrasts

While the Budget delivers a major victory for our global aspirations, it remains stubbornly silent on the domestic tax relief required to combat

Naveen Kumar wins Hyderabad Regional Round of The HindubusinesslineCerebration Corporate Quiz 2026

Naveen Kumar outperformed five other finalists to secure the top honours

T.N. CM Stalin, Deputy CM Udhayanidhi visit BJP leader H. Raja at hospital

Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic to clinch his first Australian Open title

Australian Open 2026 Final: Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 to clinch his first ever Australian Open title.

Budget 2026:Soaps, detergents, umbrellas likely to turn expensive; customs processes to be simplified

For better use of capacities of manufacturing units in Special Economic Zones that are hit by global trade disruptions, there will be a one time

Union Budget 2026: MEA gets 22,118 crore

Out of the total allocation under the Overseas Development Partnership portfolio, 4,548 crore has been earmarked for immediate neighbours

Telangana Municipal Polls 2026 | BJP warns rebel candidates to withdraw nominations or face action

Watch: 16th Finance Commission report tabled | Union Budget 2026

The Centres decision to retain States share in the common pool of taxes at 41% for 202631 has sparked criticism from opposition leaders. Finance

227 Gun Licences Cancelled In Kadapa After Police Review

Based on a comprehensive scrutiny carried out by the police, the office of the Superintendent of Police submitted a report to the district collec

Chidambaram slams Union Budget 2026; flags job crisis, weakening rupee, more

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram has sharply criticized the Union Budget 2026-27. He stated that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman overlook

8 killed as passenger bus crashes in wet conditions in southern Turkiye

ISTANBUL, Feb 1: A passenger bus rolled off a road in southern Turkiyes Antalya province on Sunday, killing eight people, a senior official said.

Budget 2026 hikes capex to Rs 12.2 L crore in big push to infrastructure

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, announced a capital expenditure of Rs 12.2 lakh crore in the Budget for 2026-27 to boo

Manipur NDA MLAs Flown To Delhi Amid Speculation Over Government Formation

The proposed meeting has triggered speculation of the central government exploring the possibility of restoring the state assembly which has been

MEA gets Rs 22,118 cr in Union Budget for 2026-27

Bhutan receives the largest development aid of Rs 2,288 crore in India's Union Budget for 2026-27. Nepal and Maldives/Mauritius follow with signi

Over 2.5 lakh crore allocated to Union Home Ministry in Budget 2026

New Delhi: The Union Budget 2026-27 on Sunday allocated Rs 255233.53 crore to the Ministry of Home Affairs, with the majority of the funds Rs 17

Seems to have missed the ball: Tharoors cricketing analogy to slam Budget

New Delhi, Feb 1 (PTI) Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Sunday used a cricketing analogy to express his disappointment with the Union Bud

Union Budget 2026: Allocations to Ministries in graphics

Here is a look at the split-up of expenditure between Ministries in the 2026-27 Union Budget.

Evening news wrap: PM Modi hails Union Budget 202627 as historic; Capital expenditure rises to Rs 12.2 lakh crore & more

Prime Minister Modi lauded the Union Budget 2026-27 as historic, outlining a roadmap for a Viksit Bharat by 2047 and boosting India's reform agen

Union Budget: Law ministry's e-Courts project gets Rs 1,200 crore

The Union Budget has allocated Rs 1,200 crore for the e-Courts project's third phase. This ambitious initiative aims to digitise all subordinate

Centre Proposes Rs 43,290 Cr Transfer To J&K In FY27, Up 4.72 pc

New Delhi, Feb 1: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed transfer of over Rs 43,290 crore to Jammu and Kashmir for 2026-27, highe

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Reforms will boost tourism, healthcare, education: Northeastern states hail Union Budget 2026

The Union Budget 2026-27 is set to bring significant benefits to Assam and the Eastern region. It balances global ambitions with grassroots devel

Elderly woman alleges theft of gold, diamonds from baggage during trip from Bengaluru to US

The womans checked-in baggage allegedly contained approximately 790 grams of gold jewellery, diamond ornaments worth about 8 lakh, medicines valu

Union Budget 2026: What are the wins for common man and small taxpayers?

Union Budget 2026 brings relief for the common man with TCS cut to 2%, automated nil or lower TDS certificates, tax-free MACT interest, and exten

Budget 2026: FM plans Purvodaya tourism hubs, Buddhist Circuits in North-East

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed five new tourism destinations in the Purvodaya States, the launch of Buddhist Circuits across Arunac

Budget 2026 proposes Rs 43,290 crores transfer to J&K in FY27, up 4.72 percent

Jammu and Kashmir will receive over Rs 43,290 crore in central assistance for 2026-27. This represents a significant increase from the previous f

Sarvam Maya ending explained: Did Maya really find peace? The truth behind movies emotional climax

Sarvam Maya's heartwarming horror-comedy explores Prabhendhu's unexpected bond with a ghost named Delulu, who is revealed to be Maya Mathew. Afte

Union Budget 2026: Smartphones get cheaper, cigarettes and alcohol to cost more

Smartphones and sports equipment may become cheaper, while cigarettes, alcohol, and futures and options trading will see higher costs, even as in

Ankur Warikoo on Boundaries, Influence and the Cost of Saying Yes

The first thing most people do when they wake up is pick up the phone. You dont know what you will see. It could trigger jealousy, anxiety, or co

Climate Stress and Reverse Migration Are Forcing India to Rethink Growth

Reverse migration is not an anomaly. It reflects deeper economic, climatic, and demographic shifts.

Nirmala Sitharaman skips poetry, keeps focus on investments, growth in 85-min Budget speech

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget, draped in a Kanjivaram saree. The speech focused on investments and growth. Prime

Union Budget 2026: FAQs, key numbers, and themes to watch

In her first Budget in 2019, Sitharaman replaced the decades-old leather briefcase with a traditional red bahi-khata, symbolising a shift in pres

Federalism on Trial: Why EDs Supreme Court Writ Blurs Constitutional Lines

When an investigative arm of the State invokes Article 32, a citizens safeguard risks becoming an executive tool.

Heritage in peril: Damage to Bidars karez water system after unauthorised alteration raises alarm

The NaubadAliyabad karez, believed to have been built in the 15th century by the Bahmani Sultanate, is an ancient underground water-harvesting sy

Crackdown on illicit liquor trade: 18 arrested in Nagapattinam and searches conducted in lodges

Bengal not mentioned in Budget, govt sees us as Bangladeshis: Abhishek Banerjee

New Delhi, Feb 1 (PTI) Trinamool Congress National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Sunday accused the Centre of branding people of West Be

SC to Hear Plea Against Sonam Wangchuks Detention on Monday

New Delhi, Feb 1: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a plea challenging the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the

Reopening of Gaza's Rafah crossing expected Monday, officials say

Israel has said the crossing would open under stringent security checks only for Palestinians who wish to leave the war-ravaged enclave and for t

Union Budget 2026: Whats getting costlier, whats getting cheaper for you

Union Budget 2026 brings changes affecting household expenses and consumer choices. Smartphones, sports goods, select drugs, and capital equipmen

14 women devotees sustain injuries in road accident near Ariyalur

PM Modi renames Adampur airport after Guru Ravidas, inaugurates Halwara airport civil terminal in Punjab

The prime minister would also be visiting Dera Sachkhand Ballan on the occasion of the 649th birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas