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Cabinet approves Union Budget 2026 ahead of Parliament presentation

Following the Cabinets nod, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to table the Budget in the Lok Sabha, marking her ninth consecutive Budget

Akhilesh Yadav flags massive conspiracy in SIR, questions use of pre-printed form 7 in UP villages

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav claims a conspiracy is underway to delete opposition voter names in Uttar Pradesh. He alleges selective targ

Arijits Singh new track teaser from O Romeo drops amid chatter over his retirement

Mumbai: A teaser from the new track from producer Sajid Nadiadwalas ORomeo has been unveiled in Saturday. Titled as Ishq Ka Fever, and sung by Ar

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman meets President ahead of Budget speech

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

India and Nepal can demonstrate a model of heritage diplomacy: Harsh V Shringla

Civilisational diplomacy thrives on shared heritage and cooperation. The India-Nepal partnership in Buddhist heritage demonstrates this. This sha

Union Budget 2026: Ninth straight Budget cements Sitharamans place in history

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman makes parliamentary history presenting her ninth consecutive Union Budget. This achievement places her among

Trump says U.S. is 'starting to talk to Cuba' as he moves to cut its oil supplies

It comes in the wake of his moves in recent weeks to cut off supplies of oil from Venezuela and Mexico.

Fresh Snowfall In Higher Reaches Of South Kashmir

Srinagar, Feb 1: Parts of Kashmir received fresh snowfall while rains lashed the plains as the night temperature rose above the freezing point at

Cabinet approves Union Budget 2026-27

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday, February 1, approved the Union Budget 2026-27. Following the app

Judge orders U.S. to release 5-year-old, dad taken into custody in Minnesota crackdown

Images of Liam Conejo Ramos, with a bunny hat and Spiderman backpack being surrounded by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Officers,

Modi to rename Adampur Airport, where the S-400 is stationed, after Guru Ravidas in dalit outreach move

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will rename Adampur airport as Sri Guru Ravidas Ji Airport. This move honors the revered saint Guru Ravidas and reac

FM Nirmala Sitharaman presents Budget 2026, continues record-breaking tenure

FM Nirmala Sitharaman will present her record ninth consecutive Union Budget on February 1, Sunday, outlining the government's revenue and expend

From Musk to Prince Andrew: Key Powerful Figures Named in Epstein Files

Elon Musk, Britain's Andrew Mountbatten-WindserMusk claims he rejected Epstein's invitations, but records indicate interactions that contradict h

PM Modi reiterates Indias continued support for Palestinians

Foreign Ministers of Arab countries called on PM Narendra Modi, who appreciated their role in supporting peace and stability in West Asia

Delhi AQI stays `very poor` as IMD issues yellow alert for thunderstorms

According to the IMD, the rainfall marks the onset of an active weather phase, with thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds and hail expected to im

Economic Offences Wing Kashmir chargesheets two in fake international prize scam

The man who got scammed was asked to deposit money into different accounts to win a prize of 2.35 crore along with a car

Finance Department, HoDs To Remain Open On Weekend Ahead Of Budget Session

Jammu, Feb 1: In view of the ensuing Budget Session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, the Government has ordered that the Finance De

Kin await ex-gratia months after Hyderabad Umrah pilgrims died in Madinah

Hyderabad: Nearly two months after the tragic bus fire incident in Saudi Arabia that claimed the lives of 45 Umrah pilgrims from Hyderabad, the f

FM Nirmala Sitharaman picks Kanjeevaram silk as she steps out to present Union Budget 2026

This year, Sitharaman has headed out to present the Budget wearing a magenta-coloured Kattam Kanjeevaram (Kancheepuram) silk saree from Tamil Nad

Ahead of Union Budget 2026, Nirmala Sitharaman meets President Droupadi Murmu

Ahead of the crucial address, Sitharaman was seen carrying her now-familiar digital bahi-khataa tablet wrapped in a red cloth embossed with the n

Snake rescuer on social media held as kingpin in Rs 2.6 crore ganja bust

Police seized 520 kg of ganja and arrested nine people from Odisha and Maharashtra, uncovering a well-planned supply chain that used multiple rou

Shashi Tharoor shares key expectations for Budget 2026

Congress takes dig at govt after Trump's 'India to buy Venezuelan oil' remark'

President Trump continues to give us information on what our own government has done or will be doing, Mr. Ramesh said

President offers dahi-cheeni to Nirmala Sitharaman ahead of Budget 2026

15 Pakistani soldiers, 92 militants killed in security operations in Balochistan

The Pakistani Army said the militants attempted to disturb peace by carrying out terrorist activities in and around Quetta, Mastung, Nushki, Dalb

Budget 2026: Stock markets fluctuate in narrow range

The Union Budget for 2026-27 will be presented in Parliament later in the day.

Budget 2026: Nirmala Sitharaman opts for a traditional Kanjeevaramsaree from Tamil Nadu

Kanjeevaram sarees are traditional handwoven silk sarees and the silk weaving tradition of Kancheepuram dates back several centuries

Gross GST collections rise 6.2% to over 1.93 lakh crore in January

Net Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenues, however, grew 7.6% to about 1.71 lakh crore in January

Household LPG rates remain same, 19kg commercial LPG cylinder rise by Rs 49

Oil marketing companies have increased the price of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders by Rs 49, effective February 1, impacting hotels, restaurants

Section 87A Stands Between You And Zero Tax Year. Will The Finance Minister Push It Higher?

The rebate wipes out tax after the calculation is done, with marginal relief preventing a sudden spike for someone who crosses the threshold by a

Markets Swing Ahead Of Budget, Exchanges Open On Rare Sunday

The Indian markets swing marginally after having opened slightly lower ahead of Union Budget 2026, reflecting a cautious approach among investors

Konaseema: Gas Leak in Turpu Palem, Officials Act Swiftly

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

9 Budgets, 9 Sarees: A Look At Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget Day Attire

Finance Minister Niramala Sitharaman will present here ninth consecutive Union Budget today.

Finance Minister Poses With Budget Tablet In Red Sleeve, Meets President

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, set to present a record ninth straight Budget, posed with the tablet containing the all-important document i

Weather alert: Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir to see more snowfall as IMD predicts rain and snow across North India

Weather Today: Fresh rain and snowfall are predicted for Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu & Kashmir from February 1. Temperatures will dr

Indias GST collections rise 6.2% to 1.93 lakh crore in January

Indias goods and services tax (GST) collections reached 1,93,384 crore in January, up 6.2% from the same month last year, the government said on

Union Budget 2026 key features: Will Sitharaman deepen reforms or shift focus to relief?

Union Budget 2025-26, framed around Viksit Bharat, prioritized agriculture, MSMEs, and human capital investment. It focused on growth acceleratio

Kerala for All conclave Day 2: Final day to deliberate on future of Kerala tourism

Day Two brings policymakers, administrators, practitioners and industry leaders together to outline pathways to embed inclusive thinking into the

Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman meets President for a customary pre-Budget presentation meeting

India Budget 2026: Every rupee earned and every rupee spent by Modi govt

Budget 2026 Rupee Source and Spending: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will outline revenue sources and expenditure plans amidst global geopo

IND U19 vs PAK U19 playing XI: Focus on Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Ayush Mhatre in Asia Cup revenge clash, weather and pitch report

India U19 vs Pakistan U19 Playing 11: India and Pakistan U19 teams face off in a vital Super Six match. A semi-final spot is at stake for Pakista

Commercial LPG price hiked by 49, domestic cylinder rates unchanged

In the national capital, the retail price of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder has been revised to 1,740.50, while the price of the 14.2 kg domesti

Union Budget 2026-27: Nirmala Sitharaman dons handwoven Kancheevaram silk saree. How is it linked to Tamil Nadu?

Budget 2026-27: For this year's Budget, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman opted for a handwoven Kancheevaram silk saree, honoring Tamil N

Why is Bitcoin falling down by 6.53% and will it continue to drop below $78,719 or make a comeback? Bitcoin and Ether fall explained. Here's what the analysts say and what should investors do now

Why is Bitcoin falling down by 6.53% and will it continue to drop below $78,719 or make a comeback? Bitcoin fell as liquidity concerns increased

Jairam Ramesh questions Trump's claims over India's oil policy

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has sharply criticized US President Donald Trump's remarks on India's oil imports, suggesting Trump is revealing se

The Great Nicobar project | Between the sea and the state

The 72,000-crore mega-infrastructure initiative, which envisions transforming the remote outpost into a major transshipment and defence hub, has

Octogenarian woman who urged Hizbul Mujahideen son to surrender dies

Kishtwar: An octogenarian woman who had repeatedly appealed to her Hizbul Mujahideen commander son through social media to shun violence and surr

Cigarettes, Pan Masala Get Costlier From Today As New Excise Duty Kicks In

According to the new rules, the excise duty will now range from Rs 2,050 to Rs 8,500 per 1,000 non-standard or uniquely designed cigarettes.

KCR To Arrive at Nandini Nagar Amid SIT Phone-Tapping Probe

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

US Police Officer Gives Woman A Rise To Cemetery, Learns She Had Been Sleeping On Husband's Grave

Her husband, Reverend Eddie Holmes, was a pastor and musician, and also worked as a security guard.

Watch: Budget 2026: Nirmala Sitharaman poses with budget tablet

Trump Says India has Made Deal to Buy Venezuelan Oil

Weve already made a deal. India is coming in and theyre going to be buying Venezuelan oil as opposed to buying it from Iran, Trump said

Fake International Lottery Scam Exposed As EOW Kashmir Chargesheets Two Accused

Srinagar, Feb 1: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch, Jammu and Kashmir, has filed a chargesheet against two individuals

Union Budget 2026: FM Nirmala Sitharaman to present her ninth Budget in Lok Sabha

Welcome to our live coverage of Union Budget 2026, where we bring you real-time updates, expert insights, and key takeaways.

Why have the new UGC regulations been stayed? | Explained

Why have there been protests? How have the regulations defined caste-based discrimination? Why were new regulations introduced? What was the main

Union Budget 2026-27: Centre must fulfil promises to Kerala, including AIIMS, says Tharoor

The Congress MP also said unemployment was another major concern facing the country and hoped the budget would include measures to tackle it.

LA Olympic chief deeply regrets flirty Maxwell emails in Epstein files

Casey Wasserman says his 2003 email exchanges with Ghislaine Maxwell who is serving a 20-year sentence for trafficking underage girls for Epstei

Pakistan: 15 soldiers, 92 militants killed in Balochistan operations

Islamabad: At least 15 Pakistani soldiers and 92 militants were killed in multiple counter-terrorism operations carried out by security forces in

FM Nirmala Sitharaman leaves for Rashtrapati Bhavan with 'Digital Bahi-Khata' ahead of Union Budget presentation

Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for FY 2026-27. This marks her ninth consecutive budget. The Finance Minister carried her tradition

IIT Ropar Collaborates With Army For Advanced Defence Technology Education

IIT Ropar and the Indian Army have launched an MTech program in defence technology for Armoured Corps officers, focusing on practical learning an

Indias only Chinatown in Kolkata, fading away

The Chinese community in Kolkata now has only about 2,000 people, down from about 50,000 in the 1960s. In the SIR process in West Bengal 389 of 4

Experts Hope For Tax Lifeline For FPIs As Foreign Money Bolts

Foreign institutional investors pulled Rs 19 billion in 2025 and another Rs 4 billion in the first month of 2026, a steady exodus that has rattle

They said they weren't close to Epstein. New documents show otherwise.

New documents expose Jeffrey Epstein's deep ties to the world's wealthiest and most powerful. These revelations contradict years of denials from

Jumbling system introduced for Telangana inter practical exams

Hyderabad: The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (TG BIE) is set to introduce the jumbling system for the upcoming inter practical exams

Police on Alert as Intelligence Flags Possible BRS Protests Across Telangana

Anticipating law and order issues following the SIT summons to ex-CM K. Chandrashekar Rao, police have asked field officers to take precautionary

IND U19 vs PAK U19 Live Streaming: When and where to watch India U19 vs Pakistan U19 World Cup 2026 match for free

India U19 vs Pakistan U19 Live Streaming: India faces Pakistan in a crucial ICC U19 World Cup Super Six match on Sunday. A win will secure India'

Union Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrives at Kartavya Bhawan

Trump says US is 'starting to talk to Cuba' as he moves to cut its oil supplies

Amidst escalating geopolitical tensions, President Donald Trump has announced that the U.S. is initiating conversations with Cuba. This comes as

Delhi-NCR Gets Light Rain, Weather Body Predicts Warmer February

Several parts of Delhi and the wider National Capital Region (NCR) witnessed light rain during the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday. The

Breaking News Live Updates: Trump says US deal will shift Indias oil buys from Iran to Venezuela

Trump says his Fed nominee Kevin Warsh could pick up support from Democrats

President Donald Trump expressed confidence in his Federal Reserve nominee Kevin Warsh. Trump believes Warsh can secure votes from some Democrats

India Will Buy Venezuelan Oil Instead Of Iran: Trump Makes Big Claim

Donald Trump claimed that India has made a deal to buy Venezuelan oil, as opposed to purchasing it from Iran.

Navjot Kaur Sidhu quits Congress, launches attack on Punjab chief Raja Warring

Navjot Kaur Sidhu has quit the Congress party. She leveled serious accusations against Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring. Sidhu a

Delhi air stays 'Very Poor'; IMD issues yellow alert for thunderstorms

Delhi's air quality is in the 'very poor' category today. Isolated thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds are expected. Many airports acros

Pastel Perfection: Styling Secrets from TV Actresses

TV actresses embrace pastels for their versatility, elegance, and timeless appeal, effortlessly blending softness with strong fashion statements

Chinese Man Dies After Intensive Work, Receives Work-Related Text Hours After Death

The social media users were shocked when Gao's phone received a work-related message hours after his death.

Engineering student dies by suicide at Hyderabad campus

Hyderabad: In a tragic incident that was reported at the SVKM NMIMS Hyderabad campus located in Jadcherla, a first-year engineering student died

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Budget 2026 To Focus On Defence, Capex, Infrastructure, Fiscal Discipline

As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman gears up to table the Union Budget 2026-27 in Parliament on February 1, economists say the emphasis this y

Time And Tide obliges in Dr. S.C. Jain Sprinters Championship

Farmers Look To Budget 2026-27 For Relief And Guarantees

New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) When Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman rises to present her ninth consecutive budget on Sunday, February 1, farmers ac

HYDRAA asks shops in Hyderabad to meet fire safety norms in 1 month

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Protection Agency (HYDRAA) on Saturday, January 31, announced a pause on sealing of shops d

Why ITC Investors Should Closely Follow Nirmala Sitharaman's Speech Today

Nearly Rs 1 lakh crore has evaporated from the ITC's market value in a month as the stock plunged close to 20 per cent after the sharp cigarette

Will Novak Djokovic have enough LEFT in the tank?

After his marathon clash with Sinner, there will be many rooting for the Serb, but itll take another humongous effort to beat Alcaraz in a best o

BRS calls for Telangana wide protests against over notices to KCR

Hyderabad: The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has decided to organise statewide protests on Sunday, February 1, against what it termed as the Telan

Chhari-Dhand Bird Sanctuary becomes Gujarats fifth Ramsar site

An official release said more than 21 per cent of the countrys total wetland area is in Gujarat, the highest among all states. Gujarats wetlands

Hyderabad: Bike taxi driver dupes women of lakhs in digital arrests; held

The accused, identified as Jala Sai Ram Reddy, a resident of Telanganas Karimnagar district, was apprehended by the SR Nagar police following a c

Result of Didis corruption: Amit Shah attacks TMC over WOW! Momo fire

BJP demands an SC-monitored probe into West Bengal factory blaze, calls it man-made disaster; questions inaction by factory CEO, alleges close ti

After Supreme Court rap and ministry reminders, 65 medical colleges still off NMC records on intern stipends: RTI

Catherine OHara, Home Alone and Schitts Creek star, dies at 71

OHara died at her home in Los Angeles following a brief illness, according to a statement from her agency, Creative Artists Agency. Further detai