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Excise Constable Death: Telangana Govt Announces 1 Cr Ex-gratia, Job to Kin

Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao expressed grief over Soumyas death and said the government would extend all possible support to her family. H

AP Govt. Transfers TTD EO Singhal

The Andhra Pradesh government appointed M Ravi Chandra, who is presently working in CMO, as TTD EO

Budget 2026 Shows No Policy Vision, Offers No Answers: Kharge

Kharge highlighted that inequality in India has surpassed British Raj levels, yet the Budget ignores this issue and offers no help to vulnerable

Historic Budget Reflects Aspirations Of 140 Crore Indians: PM Modi

NEW DELHI, Feb 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday described the Union Budget 2026-27 as historic, saying it reflected the aspirations of 1

Budget Blind To Indias Real Crises: Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, Feb 1: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said the Union Budget for 2026-27 is blind to Indias real crises, and

Supreme Court To Hear Plea Challenging Sonam Wangchuks Detention

New Delhi, Feb 1: The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Monday a plea filed by Gitanjali J Angmo, the wife of jailed climate activist Sonam Wang

Budget 2026: Government pegs fiscal deficit a tad lower at 4.3% of GDP for FY27

The debt-to-GDP ratio is estimated to be 55.6% of GDP in Budget Estimate (BE) 2026-27, compared to 56.1% of GDP in Revised Estimate (RE) 2025-26

Decoding Budget 202627 | What the numbers mean

Our reporters join us live to decode the Union Budget 202627. We break down sector-wise allocations, policy signals, and what the budget means fo

LIVE | FM Nirmala Sitharaman addresses media after Union Budget 2026-27

Rs 1,102 crore allocated in Budget for ministers' salaries, entertainment of state guests, ex-governors

The Union Budget 2026-27 earmarks Rs 1,102 crore for key government offices. This includes substantial funds for the Council of Ministers, the Pr

Tiger crosses river Godavari, returns to human habitations from Papikonda National Park

The same tiger was last sighted entering into Papikonda National Park via Eluru district on January 29

Union Budget 2026: Will bolster Indias global image as attractive investment destination, says Amit Shah

The Union Home Minister said the Budget reflects the vision of a developed India by 2047 and the roadmap for the next 25 years

Infra gets a leg up in Budget 2026-27

The government is launching an Infrastructure Risk Guarantee Fund to support lenders and boost private developer confidence. Capital expenditure

India to borrow record 17.2 lakh crore rupees in fiscal year 2027

MUMBAI, Feb 1 (Reuters) Indias central government will borrow a record 17.2 lakh crore rupees ($187.6 billion) in fiscal year 202627, with the b

Budget 2026: Roads and highways allocation rises to Rs 3.10 lakh crore

The government is significantly boosting funds for roads and highways. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways receives Rs 3.10 lakh crore fo

What a 12-hour work day can do to your metabolic, mental and reproductive health

While 12 hours over four days may sound beneficial in terms of commutes and flexibility, the reality is that extended work hours can have detrime

If US initiates war, itll be regional, says Irans supreme leader

Dubai: Irans supreme leader warned the United States on Sunday, February 1 that if they start a war, this time it will be a regional war. The com

Government allocates Rs 2,000 Cr for UPI, RuPay incentives in Union Budget 2026

The incentives have become crucial for digital payment companies as UPI and RuPay debit card transactions currently operate under a zero merchant

ACB Catches JE Red-Handed Taking 8000 Bribe In J&Ks Reasi

Jammu, Feb 1: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Sunday trapped and arrested Rahul Gandotra, Junior Engineer posted as TA in t

Panchaganga Express to continue to run with five additional coaches for a month

The Railways had augmented two 3-tier AC Economy, two general second class and one second class sleeper coaches from June 11 from Bengaluru-end a

Budget 2026-27 focuses on skilling and upskilling across healthcare and tourism

Union Budget, presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, shows 62% increase in budgetary allocation to the ministry of skills de

'Budget 2026 roadmap for Vikshit Bharat': PM Modi highlights empowered feminine strength

Statue of Ramasamy Reddiyar to be installed on Omandurar Govt. Medical College campus: Stalin

Budget 2026-27 Sets 25-Year Growth Roadmap, Reinforces Economic Stability: Amit Shah

New Delhi, Feb 1: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that the Union Budget 2026-27 lays down a long-term development framework for the

Hotter, drier February looms over India, putting winter crops at risk

India faces a warmer and drier February after an unusually warm January. This weather pattern poses risks to key winter crops like wheat, rapesee

Budget 2026: No allocation for Chabahar port project in Union Budget

India has not allocated funds for the Chabahar port project in its Union Budget. This move comes as the US has imposed sanctions on Iran. India h

Budget 2026 trims food, fertiliser and fuel subsidy outgo by 4.47% in FY27

The government's annual subsidy expenditure on food, fertilizer, and fuel is projected to decrease by 4.47% to Rs 4,10,495 crore in FY27. This re

Budget 2026-27 Charts Path To $5 Trillion Economy Milestone Within Few Years: LG Sinha

LG Manoj Sinha Hails The Budget 2026-27 The budget promises unprecedented empowerment for youth, women, and farmers: LG Jammu, Feb 1: Lieutenant

Union Budget 2026: Here is what gets cheaper, what gets costlier

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, in the 2026 Union Budget presentation, proposed changes in duty cuts, making some item

'High flight toward Viksit Bharat': PM Modi hails Union Budget 2026 as 'historic'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the Union Budget 2026 as historic, charting a roadmap for a Viksit Bharat by 2047 and boosting India's reform

Yaksha Rangayana to stage Somiya Soubhagya on Feb 2

Budget places infra at heart of India's journey towards 'Viksit Bharat2047': Nitin Gadkari

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday presented the Union Budget 2026-27 in the Lok Sabha.

Govt to train 20,000 vets, push fisheries: Sitharamans Budget 2026

New Delhi: In a major push to diversify rural incomes and create employment opportunities beyond traditional farming, Finance Minister Nirmala Si

India Budget 2026: Affordable housing allocation rises, but industry left wanting more

The Union Budget 2026-27 has boosted funding for government housing initiatives. However, the affordable housing sector did not receive new secto

Union Budget 2026: Govt to set up SHE Marts for women entrepreneurs

New Delhi: Building on the success of the Lakhpati Didi scheme, community-owned retail shops will be set up for the women entrepreneurs from self

India trashes Pakistan's allegations of Indian hand in disturbing peace in Balochistan

India has strongly denied Pakistan's claims of Indian interference in Balochistan. New Delhi stated these allegations are a tactic to divert atte

Union Budget 2026 puts Rs 5,000 crore bet on city economic regions to drive urban growth

India Budget 2026: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a significant urban development push, creating city economic regions (CERs

J&K | Two PDD Employees Dies In Poonch Road Accident

Poonch, Feb 1 : Two employees of the Power Development Department (PDD) lost their lives in a road accident that occurred in the Jandrola area of

India dismisses Pakistans allegations of role in Balochistan unrest

New Delhi: India on Sunday, February 1, categorically rejected as baseless Pakistans allegations of an Indian hand in attempts to disturb peace i

Kankanady Old Road cleaned during Ramakrishna Missions monthly cleanliness drive

Volunteers cleared three black-spots and created awareness among local residents about keeping their surroundings clean

Over Rs 95,000 Crore Allocated For VB-G RAM G, MGNREGA Gets Rs 30,000 Crore In Budget

New Delhi, Jan 1: As the VB-G RAM G scheme is set to be rolled out, the Centre has allocated Rs 95,692.31 crore for it, while an allocation of Rs

'Woefully short of the hype': Congress slams 'completely hollow' Union Budget 2026

Cool change brings relief across South-east Australia after record-breaking heatwave

A powerful cool change is sweeping across Australia's south-east. This brings relief to millions after a brutal heatwave shattered temperature re

Dedicated rare earth corridors in TN, Kerala, would promote mining: CII

The Union Budget 2026 proposal towards establishment of Rare Earth Corridors would help promote mining, processing, research and manufacturing an

Union Budget 2026: Securities Transaction Taxes for derivatives on futures and options trade increased

The Budget also proposed changes in taxation of buybacks, which involves companies repurchasing their own shares from existing shareholders usual

PM Modi terms Union Budget 2026-27 'highway of opportunities', says it reflects empowered presence of nation's feminine strength

Budget 2026-27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the Union Budget 2026-27 as historic and a roadmap for Viksit Bharat 2047. He highlighted its

Sitharaman extends tax sops to cooperative societies

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced tax benefits for cooperatives, extending profit deductions to cattle feed and cotton seed supply. I

LIVE | Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation post Union Budget 2026-27

Union Budget 2026: what gets costlier, what gets cheaper?

Umbrellas and their parts will now attract a specific minimum duty, making cheap imports costlier.

Union Budget 2026: Where the money comes from and goes | Infographics

The key sources of revenue and the allocation of funds in the Union Budget.

Ladakh Gets Rs 4,869.31 Crore Allocation In Union Budget 202627

NEW DELHI, Feb 1: The Union government on Sunday proposed an allocation of Rs 4,869.31 crore for the Union Territory of Ladakh for the financial

Budget 2025 vs 2026: How far has India come since the last money manual

Budget 2026 sets a transformative blueprint, prioritizing robust public investment and forward-thinking reforms. This marks a clear departure fro

The Night Manager Season 2 Finale Episode 6 release time, schedule and how to watch: Global streaming timings for all regions and what to expect

The Night Manager Season 2 Finale Episode 6 release time, schedule and how to watch details when the final episode airs in the US and UK, where t

Kerala for All conclave: Kerala urged to build world-class accessibility model in tourism

Suman Billa, Additional Secretary and Director General, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, stresses the need to think about accessibility

Budget 2026: 10 key announcements for India Inc

Budget 2026 Key Announcements: The Union Budget 2026-27 reshapes Corporate India with ten key moves. Infrastructure spending rises significantly.

Union Budget 2026-27: J&K Gets Rs 43290 Crore, Nearly Rs 2000 Crore More Than Current Year

JAMMU, Feb 1: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed Rs 43290.29 crore for Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory in the Union Bud

Sensex crashes over 2,300 points after Budget; Nifty down over 600 points

The Sensex crashed more than 2,300 points from the day's high, while Nifty slipped over 600 points during intra-day trading as investors turned c

Budget 2026: Major Tourism Push in Northeast; 5 New Hubs, Buddhist Circuits to be developed

Budget 2026-27: Medicines, Mobile phones, solar panels cheaper; alcohol, cigarettes costlier, here's what FM Nirmala Sitharaman says

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday presented her ninth consecutive Union Budget, and with this, all eyes are now on the items th

1 crore ex-gratia to young Constable Sowmyas family; Telangana CM orders stringent against those responsible for her death

Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao also announced a Government job to Somwyas brother and the constables salary payment till her scheduled retir

Ram Charan hospital visit with daughter turns chaotic, video viral

Hyderabad: Telugu star Ram Charan and his wife Upasana Konidela have welcomed twins, a baby boy and a baby girl, on Saturday, January 31. The hap

Anand Mahindra wonders why the world is not flocking to this The Dalai Lama-linked Key Monastery: Check how to reach, best time to visit

Anand Mahindra Sunday Wanderer: Industrialist Anand Mahindra recently shared details about the stunning Key Monastery in Himachal Pradesh's Spiti

Union Budget 2026: push for technology, planetary science in space programme

Capital expenditure is projected to grow by 20% compared to the revised estimates of 2025-2026, signalling a renewed push for hardware and missio

Budget 2026: Heres all that India Inc gets from Sitharamans budget

Union Budget: India's General Budget 2026-27 offers significant policy packages for Indian industry. FM Sitharaman has proposed relief and long-t

Budget 2026: Girls' hostel in every district, university townships, FM proposes slew of measures

6 Times John Abrahams Shirtless Moments Broke the Internet

Across films, photoshoots, and vacations, John Abrahams shirtless moments became cultural events, proving discipline, confidence, and charisma ne

Bengaluru woman murdered, domestic help found dead at home in Mico Layout

Though the incident occurred around midnight, the matter came to light at around 4.30 a.m. when the victims husband, who had returned from Dubai

BRS Cadres Protest across Telangana over SIT Notice to KCR in Phone Tapping Case

The case pertains to allegations of widespread unauthorised and illegal phone surveillance and interception involving politicians, businessmen, j

FM Proposes Extending Deadline for Revised I-T Returns to March 31

New Delhi, Feb 1: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed extending the deadline for filing revised income tax (I-T) returns from

Union Budget: FM proposes tax holiday for global cloud, data centre companies for 20 years

During the Union Budget 2026 presentation, the Minister also proposed providing a safe harbour of 15% on cost, in case the company providing data

Budget: Tax holiday till 2047 for foreign cloud firms using data centers in India

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, proposed tax holiday till 2047 for foreign companies that provide cloud ser

Union Budget 2026-27: Lower TCS on foreign education, tours and medical visits

All amounts transferred or remitted become taxable, unlike the exemption limits which were available earlier

Union Budget 2026: 5 regional medical hubs to be set up to boost medical tourism

New Delhi: Giving an impetus to medical tourism, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed launching a scheme to support state

Bhaskar Hegde had a profound impact on shaping the future of journalism students: Shraddha Amith

Hegde, who retired from service after 33 years as a lecturer and head of journalism department at SDM College, Ujire, was felicitated

Finance Minister Proposes One-Time Concession for SEZs Selling to Domestic Market

Eligible SEZ units can sell limited products domestically, improving capacity utilization and ensuring fairness with DTA units.

Union Budget 2026: Eleven mentions of AI in Nirmala Sitharamans address are the highest ever for an FMs speech

The Union Budget 2026 speech saw the term Artificial Intelligence (AI) mentioned a record eleven times by the Finance Minister

PFC, REC rallies 6 pc as FM Sitharaman unveils restructuring plan in Budget

New Delhi: Shares of PFC and REC surged up to 6 per cent on Sunday, February 1, after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the restructu

Union Budget 2026 industry reactions LIVE: FM Sitharaman raises STT for futures trading

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth Union Budget in Parliament on Sunday (February 1, 2026)

Sensex, Nifty Tumble as Budget Raises Securities Transaction Tax

After fluctuating in early trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex later bounced back but pared all gains amid the Budget presentation.

Budget 202627: Centre Announces Sustainable Mountain Trails for J&K

New Delhi, Feb 1: The Centre on Sunday announced the development of ecologically sustainable mountain trails in Jammu and Kashmir as part of the

Nandyal MP Shabari condemns Ambati Rambabus remarks against Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu

Nandyal MP Byreddy Shabari said it has become a habit for the YSRCP leaders to make humiliating and disparaging remarks against the ruling party

Union Budget: National Destination Digital Knowledge Grid to be set up

National Institute of Hospitality aims to connect academia, industry, and government to enhance tourism by improving hospitality management educa

Sea Of Colour As Malaysia's Hindus Mark Thaipusam With Piercings And Prayer

The festival is also celebrated in India, Singapore and other areas with large Hindu Tamil communities.

FM Nirmala Sitharaman proposes duty-free imports of certain specified inputs for leather exports sector

Union Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced measures to boost exports. Duty-free imports for leather inputs will be allowed.

Budget 2026: Check what gets cheaper in Union Budget this year

Union Budget 2026 Cheaper List: The Budget announced a series of duty cuts and tax rationalisations aimed at easing costs for consumers, exporter

Amrit Udyan To Open for Public From Feb 3

New Delhi, Feb 1: The iconic Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan will open for public viewing from Tuesday, February 3, President Droupadi Murmu in

Ashes of Creation future in jeopardy: CEO of Intrepid Studios Steven Sharif steps down, boards WARN Act sends video game in cold storage; heres what you need to know

Ambitious MMORPG Ashes of Creation faces an uncertain future after its lead designer resigned over ethical disagreements with the board. This tri

Centre to Develop Mountain Trails in APs Araku Valley, J&K

Turtle trails along key nesting sites in the coastal areas of Odisha, Karnataka and Kerala; and Bird watching trails along the Pulikat lake in An

Budget 2026: FM announces 'Lakpati Didi' Expansion, NIMHANS 2.0 planned in north India

Union Budget: Govt Brings IT Services Under Single Category

Sitharaman also said that safe harbour approvals for IT services will now be processed through an automated, rule-based system