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Praising the station redevelopment programme, the survey stated that 1,337 stations have been identified for phased redevelopment under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. Work has been completed at select stations, while progress is underway nationwide to improve capacity, accessibility, and multimodal integration

Gold prices surged to a fresh record near USD 5,600 on Thursday as investors flocked to safe-haven assets after former US President Donald Trump threatened military action against Iran over its nuclear programme. Rising geopolitical tensions also pushed oil prices higher, while a softer US dollar added momentum to precious metals

Jadhavs mortal remains were taken to his village Taradgaon in Phaltan taluka of Satara district around 8.30 pm on Wednesday. His cremation was carried out there around midnight in the presence of family members, local residents, and police, and government officials

The Supreme Court order came after various pleas were filed contending that the University Grants Commission (UGC) adopted a non-inclusionary definition of caste-based discrimination and excluded certain categories from institutional protection

Union Budget 2026: Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan urged members to maintain the highest standards of parliamentary decorum during the 270th session, focusing on the Union Budget 202627 and key legislative proposals, calling for disciplined debate and meaningful contributions in the House and committees

Indian demand for gold bars, coins, and ETFs is set to stay strong in 2026 as investors shift from jewellery to investment amid high prices, a weak rupee, and subdued equity markets, says the World Gold Council.

Shashi Tharoor met Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and LoP Rahul Gandhi to address his grievances ahead of the Kerala Assembly polls. He described the meeting as constructive and said all is good, signalling reconciliation with the party

The Supreme Court reserved its verdict on pleas seeking modification of its stray dogs orders, while urging faster action on shelter approvals and reviewing state compliance amid rising dog-bite cases. Concerns over stray dogs in institutional areas and on highways were also addressed

According to people familiar with the matter, the call was received on Wednesday afternoon from a person claiming to be an official of the Mumbai Police. The caller alleged that financial fraud had been committed using Radhakrishnans Aadhaar number and that a case had been registered

Kerala will set up specialised menopause clinics in district hospitals with Rs 3 crore funding, offering medical consultations, mental health support, and health screenings for women, following Maharashtras lead

Traditionally held at Vijay Chowk in the national capital, the `Beating Retreat` ceremony marks the culmination of Republic Day festivities. The ceremony, rooted in military tradition, features massed bands of the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force performing patriotic and classical tunes

The Trump administration is battling mounting political and public backlash after federal immigration agents fatally shot nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, with the officers involved placed on administrative leave

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday tabled the Economic Survey of India for FY 2025-26 in Parliament, setting the stage for the Union Budget to be presented on February 1. The Survey, prepared by the Department of Economic Affairs under the Chief Economic Adviser, offers a comprehensive review of the economys performance

With an apparent eye on the upcoming Assembly elections, the LDF government on Thursday presented a people-centric Kerala Budget for 2026-27, announcing a Rs 14,500 crore allocation for social security pensions and a slew of welfare measures

Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan on Thursday called on members to maintain the highest standards of decorum and ensure productive deliberations as the 217th session of the Upper House began

The Lok Sabha was adjourned on Thursday and will meet again on February 1 at 11 am, ahead of the presentation of the Union Budget. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey 2025-26 in Parliament, setting the stage for her record ninth consecutive Budget

The Economic Survey 2025-26, tabled in Parliament on Thursday, pegged Indias potential growth rate at 7 per cent, up from 6.5 per cent three years ago, citing sustained domestic reforms and higher public investment. It highlighted infrastructure expansion, improving logistics, stable fiscal consolidation and state-level deregulation as key drivers

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh calls PM Modis address usual hypocrisy-laden, `desh ke naam sandesh` with Parliament as his backdrop. Todays performance is part of this series as Modi touts economic reforms and EU FTA at the 2026 Budget Session

Karnataka Minister MC Sudhakar criticized the Centre ahead of Union Budget 2026, alleging unpaid funds for schemes like Jal Jeevan Mission are burdening states and called the budget as misleading. Meanwhile, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Economic Survey 2025-26 as the Budget Session begins

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the Budget Session of Parliament signals renewed momentum towards achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, with the Centre focused on reforms and long-term solutions. Addressing mediapersons, he highlighted Indias growing global role, progress on the IndiaEU Free Trade Agreement, and the government

The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to entertain IRS officer Sameer Wankhedes defamation suit against Netflix and Shah Rukh Khans production house Red Chillies Entertainment, citing lack of jurisdiction. The court returned the plea, allowing Wankhede to approach a competent court

Trump, now back in office, continues to push false claims that he won the 2020 election. The FBIs recent search in Fulton County, Georgia, reflects his ongoing effort to challenge the results, raising concerns about federal power being used for political revenge ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh and Revenue Minister A Satya Prasad reached Baramati to attend the last rites of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, who died in a tragic plane crash. The funeral is being held with full state honours amid emotional scenes across Baramati

Five schools in Delhi received bomb threats on Thursday morning, prompting immediate evacuation and extensive security checks by police, bomb disposal squads and fire services. Authorities said no suspicious objects have been found so far and investigations are underway to trace the source of the threats

India is hosting the 2nd India-Arab Foreign Ministers Meeting in New Delhi after a 10-year gap, co-chaired with the UAE. All 22 Arab League countries are participating to strengthen cooperation in economy, energy, education, media, and culture, reinforcing diplomatic and people-to-people ties

Indian equity markets opened flat on Tuesday as investors stayed cautious ahead of the Union Budget, with volatility easing. While benchmark indices showed marginal gains, sectoral and broader markets were mixed amid global cues, commodity price movements and geopolitical concerns

Kerala Finance Minister K N Balagopal on Thursday presented the 2026-27 budget, earmarking Rs 14,500 crore for social security pensions and announcing an increase in honorariums for ASHA, Anganwadi workers and helpers. The budget also provides Rs 3,700 crore for the Chief Ministers Stree Suraksha Scheme and raises wages for pre-primary teachers

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday called for a stronger, long-term relationship with China during talks with President Xi Jinping in Beijing. The UK leader emphasized the need for cooperation on global stability, climate change, and trade, while leading a delegation of over 50 business executives

The IndiaEU Free Trade Agreement, concluded on January 27, is described by EY as one of Indias most ambitious trade deals. The report noted that the agreement has the potential to significantly impact several key sectors, including automobiles, defence, aerospace, textiles and information technology

The president renewed his warning early Wednesday, saying any future action would be far worse than last summer`s US strikes on Iran`s nuclear facilities.

A partial US government shutdown appears increasingly likely as Senate Democrats threaten to block funding for the Department of Homeland Security unless the Biden administration agrees to sweeping reforms of ICE operations, including accountability measures and identification requirements for federal agents

During the address, the Chief Minister also spoke about development initiatives in Singur, highlighting the inauguration of multiple projects and alleging a lack of cooperation from the Central government

The Mohali police booked foreign-based gangster Goldy Brar in connection with the murder of Gurwinder Singh alias Lambbad, who had come to a court along with his wife for a hearing in an opium recovery case when the assailants fired several rounds at him, killing him on the spot

Satena, the state-owned airline that operated the flight, said local officials in the community of Curasica notified authorities about where the plane had gone down and a rescue team was deployed to assess the condition of the passengers

According to the official announcement, three separate panels of judges evaluated the performances of marching contingents and tableaux displayed at the parade held on Kartavya Path

While pedestrian ease is key in a traffic-choked city, people must take the skywalk rather than hunting for shortcuts through traffic snarls.

Remembering the recently-deceased former BCCI president, who once said, The media makes cricket so great. You have to reach them. They shouldnt reach you

The bail was granted by the Pathanamthitta District Sessions Court, which was considering an appeal filed by him against a judicial magistrates court that had denied him relief, stating that the allegations against him were serious.

The owner, Gangadhar Das, was arrested from the Garia area of Kolkata and will be produced before a Baruipur court, police said; earlier, an FIR was lodged against Das in connection with the fire that broke out late Sunday night at the factory and warehouse in Anandapur`s Nazirabad area

The color shift is visible to the naked eye, but the system goes further by allowing users to quantify radiation doses by scanning the film and capturing its image with a smartphone. Mobile image-processing applications are then used to analyse the change.

The victim, believed to be his wife, is yet to be formally identified. At around 4.00 am on Tuesday, January 27, officers were called to an address in Applegarth Drive. Upon arrival, they found a woman dead at the property, the Met Police said in a statement.

Slogans such as Ajit dada amar rahe and Ajit dada parat ya (long live Ajit dada, Ajit dada come back) echoed through the premises of Vidya Pratishthan, Pawars home turf, where people gathered in large numbers to pay their last respects

Ajit Pawar, a prominent figure in Maharashtras politics, was being remembered for his long-standing public service, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembering him as a leader with grassroots connections

Ajit Pawar death: The Indian Air Force deployed a dedicated team of Air Warriors to Baramati Airport after the tragic plane crash, providing ATC and meteorological support for emergency operations

The latest reductions follow a round of job cuts in October, when Amazon said it was laying off 14,000 workers. While some Amazon units completed those organisational changes in October, others did not finish until now, Galetti said

CM Fadnavis had earlier stated that during these three days, the national flag will be flown at half-mast at all the buildings in Maharashtra where the national flag is regularly hoisted

CM Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday claimed that all other agencies have been compromised and that only a probe under the apex court would be credible

Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh expressed grief over Ajit Pawar death in the Baramati plane crash and urged the DGCA to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident

According to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the aircraft made first contact with Baramati at 8:18 a.m. and was cleared by Pune approach while inbound. During the approach to Runway 11, the pilots reported limited visibility and carried out a go-around after failing to sight the runway

Leaders across the country expressed grief over the death of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar in a plane crash, as the AAIB launched an investigation and Maharashtra announced a state holiday and three days of mourning