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According to the survey, the central government's fiscal trajectory stands out for combining consolidation with sustained public investment, earning three sovereign rating upgrades this year
Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal says grants to local bodies based on the recommendations of the Central Finance Commission have declined sharply
Renault Duster returns at a time when Indias mid-size SUV segment is fiercely contested than ever. Re-imagined from the ground up, the new-generation Duster blends familiar toughness with modern technology, but its real test will begin once prices are revealed
The international-spec KTM 390 Adventure R arrives in India with a clear focus on off-road ability. It aims to balance touring comfort, modern electronics, and manageable performance in the sub-400 cc adventure segment.
Asked if he was upset or angry with the party over being not made the chief ministerial candidate in Kerala, the Thiruvananthapuram MP said he is not looking for any new job
Tesla said on Wednesday it will invest $2 billion in CEO Elon Musks AI company xAI
A total of 259.09 crore has been allocated for strengthening university activities under the Higher Education department
The actor addressed Quentin Tarantinos recent scathing remarks about his performance in There Will Be Blood while attending a Sundance anniversary screening
It is possible to stabilise domestic availability and prices while enabling farmers to tap global markets for better incomes, the Survey noted
Satheesan says LDFs political manifesto feigned populist, pro-development and welfare to dupe the electorate
Known for its Snapchat messaging app and animated filters, Snap has been doubling down on AR
The Netflix animated hit finished the year as the most-streamed movie in the U.S., outperforming every theatrical and streaming release despite a midyear debut
Airtel said that with Adobe Express Premium, valued at about 4,000, free for a year, its customers can express their creativity and produce professional-quality content
The court said, for the time being, theUniversity Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2012 would continue to be in force
In his Budget speech, Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal said 898 km of State highways have been upgraded to four lanes and 3,193 km to two lanes. Besides, 52 km of district roads have been developed into four lanes and 10,953 km into two lanes
Students in these schools have been unable to use the labs for computer classes, educational videos, online examinations, or career guidance sessions for the past year
Court emphasises the need for legislative action to protect domestic workers while cautioning against potential negative impacts of judicial intervention in labour policy
RAMP is a Central Sector Scheme of the Government of India, supported by the World Bank, aimed at improving the performance, competitiveness and resilience of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
The operation was carried out following specific intelligence inputs received by the Gujarat ATS and shared with the DCB Crime Branch, officials said
The survey is tabled ahead of the Union Budget and presents a backdrop for the policy actions to be taken in the next financial year
Thousands of people gathered for the Maharashtra Deputy CM's last rites chanted Ajit Dada amar rahe, when his mortal remains, draped in the national flag, were brought from his village Katewadi
The global conditions translate into external uncertainties rather than immediate macroeconomic stress, the survey said
The outlook, therefore, is one of steady growth amid global uncertainty, requiring caution, but not pessimism, said the pre-Budget document
The face-off started in the morning at a forest in the southern part of Bijapur when a team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) was out on an anti-Maoist operation based on the presence of armed cadres in the area
In the three-cornered contest, Mr. Joshi secured 18 votes, AAP candidate Yogesh Dhingra got 11 votes, while the Congress Gurpreet Singh Gabi secured seven votes
Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil, while responding to a supplementary question, said that based on complaints, teams were formed to investigate issues
According to the Ministry of Defence, cadets from the Karnataka and Goa Directorate delivered exceptional performances in drill, firing, and cultural competitions, decisively outperforming 16 other directorates
Madhu Gottumukkala allegedly uploaded sensitive documents to a public version of ChatGPT in May 2025, according to sources cited by the Politico outlet
Both Pro models support Google Gemini and Circle to Search with Google, and Xiaomi HyperAI
Kerala Devaswom Recruitment Board has sought a stay of the High Court decision while submitting that its functions were limited to affairs of recruitment and did not intervene in the religious duties concerning temples
Bumble, Match Group , and CrunchBase were hit by cyberattacks, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday
Google said it has taken action to remove domains belonging to one of the largest residential proxy networks in the world
Police and fire authorities were immediately informed, triggering evacuation protocols and anti-sabotage checks
Located across the southern slopes of the Khasi and Jaintia Hills of the northeastern state, the nominated property represents a living cultural landscape shaped over centuries by indigenous Khasi and Jaintia communities
Jairam Ramesh said PM Modi would not sit in Parliament and respond to the concerns of the Opposition leaders, but will instead make election rally speeches in both Houses
The Budget 2026-27 will be presented on February 1, 2026 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The financial document has had a long and interesting history.
During an informal chat with mediapersons after distributing free laptops to students on Wednesday, Mr. Appavu said the BJP and the TVK were enacting a well-planned drama in Tamil Nadu, trying to break the minorities confidence in the DMK
The Galaxy A07 5G is goign to ship with a 6,000 mAh battery supported by 25W fast charging
Finance Minister Balagopal promises a massive 14,500-crore boost to help social security pensioners and fund a series of new community programmes
In the State and Union Territories tableau category, Jammu and Kashmir won the second prize, followed by Kerala in third place
Sheikh Hasina warned in an email to The Associated Press last week that without inclusive and free and fair elections, Bangladesh will face prolonged instability

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