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Union Budget 2026 LIVE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to present her ninth Budget today

The Budget is expected to unveil measures to sustain growth momentum, maintain fiscal discipline, and contain reforms that could buffer the econo

'No cops until they ask...': Trump pulls DHS back from protest hotspots in Democratic-led cities

Traffic restrictions in Hyderabad for birth anniversary of Sikh Guru

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad traffic police has announce traffic restrictions in view of a procession during 396th birth anniversary of Sikh Guru Sri

Powerful storm starts hitting East Coast, including parts unaccustomed to heavy snow

US storms: About 240 million people were under cold weather advisories and winter storm warnings, a forecaster said. The frigid cold was expected

Future of work: Indias youth under the new Codes

The four Labour Codes aim to promote formalisation of employment and improve ease of doing business; gap in coverage of benefits is a major chall

Budget for FY27 likely to be set at 54.1 lakh crore by govt, growth of 7.9% YoY: Report

India's Union Budget for FY2026-27 is projected at Rs 54.1 lakh crore, a 7.9 per cent increase. This signals a calibrated fiscal consolidation pa

Firing outside film maker Rohit Shettys Mumbai residence, probe launched

According to initial reports, four rounds were fired at the building by unidentified persons, the official said, adding that there were no report

Sydney man charged after allegedly exploiting young actors and children by posing as Disney casting agent

A Sydney man has been charged with multiple offences, including stalking and procuring a child for prostitution, after allegedly impersonating a

Weather Today Delhi, Ghaziabad, Gurgaon, Noida: IMD issues rain and yellow alert for NCR region, check latest forecast

Weather Today: Delhi is under a yellow alert for Sunday with forecasts of rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds due to a western distu

Iran Is Talking To Us; We'll See If We Can Do Something: Trump

Trump added that US allies in region were not being told of plans for possible strikes due to security reasons

FM Sitharaman to present Union Budget 2026-27 in Parliament today

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for 202627, marking a historic moment as it is being delivered on a

Hyderabad: Prashant Bhushan links SIR to Hindu Rashtra agenda

Hyderabad: Senior Supreme Court advocate Prashant Bhushan on Saturday, January 31, alleged that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral

Iran Is Negotiating, We'll See If We Can Do Something: Trump

President Donald Trump on Saturday said Iran was negotiating with the United States, even as the Islamic republic's army chief warned Washington

Rohit Shettys residence sees firing incident, security stepped up

Unidentified individuals fired four rounds outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty's Mumbai residence in Juhu early Sunday. Police and crime branch teams

India, Arab League back two-state solution for Palestine

New Delhi: India and the Arab League nations on Saturday, January 31, laid out a broader vision for deeper two-way ties, pitched for a sovereign

Andhra Ex Minister Arrested, Home Attacked Over Remarks Against Chandrababu Naidu

Clashes broke out between supporters of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) on Saturday, leading t

NASA's James Webb Telescope Reveals Helix Nebula In Stunning Detail, Showing How Dying Stars Seed Future Planets

Previous Spitzer studies have indicated the formation of complex molecules in the Helix Nebula.

New tales of the tiles

Veteran mahjong players and teachers share their views on Bombays current craze for the game

India Backs Palestinians, Trump's Gaza Peace Plan: PM Modi To Arab Ministers

The Prime Minister outlined his vision for the India-Arab partnership in the years ahead and reaffirmed India's commitment to further deepen coop

Stay Away from Protests in Democratic-Led Cities Unless Asked for: Trump to DHS

Cities must protect their own state and local properties, Trump wrote

Hydroponic ganja worth Rs 9.5 cr seized at Hyderabad airport, 7 held

Hyderabad: The officers of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) have seized 27.15 Kgs of hydroponic weed, worth approximately Rs 9.5 cro

'Your story isn't over': Stanley Richards named head of NYC Corrections under Mamdani administration

Over 34,000 pilgrims visit Char Dham winter seats in Uttarakhand since shrine closure

Uttarakhand's winter pilgrimage is gaining momentum, with over 34,000 pilgrims visiting the winter seats of Char Dham shrines since their closure

Union Budget 2026-27: Confident it will be very good, says Piyush Goyal

The government, he said, has been very conscious of the importance of the MSMEs

YSRCPs Ambati Rambabu arrested in AP over derogatory remarks on CM

Guntur: Andhra Pradesh Police on Saturday arrested senior YSRCP leader and former minister Ambati Rambabu here, following his alleged derogatory

BLA launches Op Herof 2.0, 12 security personnel dead

From Banking To FASTag: Key Financial Changes From February 1

Key changes from February 2026: FASTag KYC verification will be removed; banks will verify vehicle details at activation. Check the list

Budget: What is expected on debt, military, infrastructure?

Budget 2026: The government is likely to aim for a fiscal deficit at 4.2% of GDP for 2026-27, down from 4.4% this fiscal year. Gross borrowing is

Budget 2026 Live Streaming: When & where to watch FM Nirmala Sitharamans Budget speech online free

Union Budget 2026 Live Telecast Channels: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2026-27 on Sunday, February 1, at 11

India, Arab League nations back 2-state solution to Palestine issue

India and Arab League nations have agreed to deepen ties, advocating for a sovereign Palestine state alongside Israel and emphasizing UN Charter

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Australian Open 2026 Final: King of Melbourne eyes record 11th title as he faces Alcaraz challenge; check head-to-head and Grand Slam records

Melbourne is set for a historic Australian Open 2026 final as 38-year-old Novak Djokovic faces 22-year-old Carlos Alcaraz. Djokovic seeks his 11t

'Washington Sundar has almost...': Suryakumar Yadav provides injury update on Indian all-rounder

Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav shared positive news about injured all-rounder Washington Sundar. Sundar has nearly resumed bowling and batting.

Judge Orders Release of 5-Year-Old Detained in Minnesota ICE Raid

The Ecuadorean boy and his father, who entered the United States legally as asylum applicants, were sent to a family detention facility in Dilley

Morning Digest: Nirmala Sitharaman to present her ninth straight Budget; Centre denies Epstein claim about U.S. role in PM Modis 2017 Israel visit, and more

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If firm profits more from its scale, it has to bear more responsibility for environmental costs: Supreme Court

Observing that bigger operations signify a bigger footprint, the top court said a larger scale often means more resource use, more emissions and

Budget 2026 Date & Time: When will Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman present the Budget Speech

India Budget 2026 Speech Time: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present India's Union Budget for 2026-27 on Sunday, February 1, at 11 am

Firing Reported Outside Rohit Shetty's Residence in Mumbai

Officials said an investigation is underway and all possible angles are being explored to identify those responsible for the firing.

Children of the Sun god

From early Vedic times, the sun is also tied to humanity and death. Surya has two sons who frame the human condition

80 Killed in Different Ops Across Pakistan's Balochistan

Ten security personnel were also killed during the operations that came after 41 terrorists were killed in two different counter-terror measures

Epstein files lead to resignation in Slovakia and calls in Britain for former Prince to co-operate

Slovakia PM accepts the resignation of Miroslav Lajcak, former UNGA president; British PM suggests Prince Andrew should tell American investigato

About 60% of the backward taluks are concentrated in north Karnataka: Panel report

The most backward taluks are concentrated in Kalaburagi division, followed by Belagavi division

Four Shots Fired Outside Director Rohit Shetty's Mumbai Home, Probe On

It is not clear whether Rohit Shetty was inside his home when the incident took place.

Live: Union Budget 2026: Nirmala Sitharaman 9th Budget

In 2019, she did away with the colonial-era budget briefcase, opting instead for a Bahi Khataa traditional Indian ledger wrapped in red cloth

Budget 2026 Live Updates: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman To Present Union Budget Today, Her 9th

Union Budget 2026 Live Updates: India's economy is projected to grow 7.4 per cent in financial year 2026 (FY26), according to the Economic Survey

Nirmala Sitharaman To Present Her 9th Straight Budget Today: 10 Points

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her ninth Union Budget today. In fiscal 2027, the world's fastest-growing major economy is likel

Zero tolerance against terror: Delhi declaration slams Pahalgam

CJI hard-sells Indias business-friendly legal system in France

Budget 2026: Part B to spell out Indias long-term economic roadmap

Traditionally, Part A of the budget speech has carried the bulk of the policy announcements and economic details, while Part B was essentially fo

Budget 2026 Live Updates: FM Nirmala Sitharaman to Present 9th Union Budget at 11 am today

Union Budget 2026 Key Announcements, Budget 2026-27 Live Updates: Follow Union Budget 2026 live news from businessline for real-time updates on a

Rs 20 worth of acid can destroy an entire lifeglad SC has recognised the urgency

U.S. Ambassador arrives in Venezuela to reopen diplomatic mission after seven years

The move comes almost one month after a military action ordered by U.S. President Donald Trump removed the South American countrys then-leader Ni

FADA delegation meets lead banks to strengthen dealer-bank collaboration

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 31: To discuss ways to enhance business growth and improve the ease of doing business between automobile deale

SBI donates Rs 2 lakh to CHC Chenani

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 31: State Bank of India (SBI), Chenani, District Udhampur today donated Rs. 2 lakh under Corporate Social Resp

PhysicsWallah opens new Centre in Poonch

Excelsior Correspondent POONCH, Jan 31: PhysicsWallah (PW) has launched a new PW Tuition Centre in Poonch and the Centre will offer academic supp

Sharda University honours 150 teachers with Transformational Teacher Awards

Excelsior Correspondent GREATER NOIDA, Jan 31: Sharda University today organized the 7th edition of the Transformational Teacher Award 2026, hono

Patanjali organises Yoga Olympiad Orientation and Training Programme

Excelsior Correspondent HARIDWAR, Jan 31: Patanjali Research and Wellness Centre here organised a nine daylong event Yoga Olympiad Orientation an

Various delegations call on LG Manoj Sinha

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 31: To highlight their issues and the hardships being faced by them, various delegations called on LG Manoj Si

Technology a vital instrument to ensure timely Justice: CJ

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 31: Under the patronage of Justice Arun Palli, The Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (Pa

Iran says progress made towards U.S. talks despite attack jitters

Contrary to the hype of the contrived media war, structural arrangements for negotiations are progressing, said Ali Larijani, head of Irans Supre

LG Kavinder Gupta pays tribute to Praja Parishad martyrs at Jourian

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 31: Glowing tribute were paid to the martyrs of the 1953 Praja Parishad agitation during a solemn programme or

Dy CM lays foundation stone for road upgradation in Kalakote

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Jan 31: Deputy Chief Minister, Jammu and Kashmir, Surinder Choudhary, today laid the foundation stone for upgrad

Chickens Neck is Indias land, no one can lay hands on it: Amit Shah

SILIGURI, Jan 31: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday asserted that the strategically crucial Siliguri Corridor, often referred to as the C

No need to panic after Nipah virus outbreak in India: South Africa

JOHANNESBURG, Jan 31 : South Africa has called the public to not panic in view of the two cases of the deadly Nipah virus reported from India, ad

Centre, Haryana govts committed to antyodaya inspired by Guru Ravidas ideals: CM Saini

KURUKSHETRA, Jan 31: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday reaffirmed that the central and state governments are firmly committed

Kerala Kumbh Mela draws lakhs of devotees every day

THIRUNAVAYA, Jan 31 : The Mahamagha Mahotsavam, which is described as the Kumbh Mela of Kerala, being held on the banks of Bharathapuzha (Nila ri

Womans body carried home on pushcart for 12 kms; family claims Faridabad hospital refused aid

FARIDABAD, Jan 31: A 35-year-old woman battling tuberculosis died at the Badshah Khan Civil Hospital here, and her family said that they were for

APS Ratnuchak bags National Innoventure Award

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 31: Army Public School Ratnuchak was conferred the National Innoventure Award for its outstanding contribution

Uorfi Javed reacts to claims of being expelled from Islam

I myself left the religion long ago Uorfi Javed expelled from Islam, given Hindu name Geeta Bharadwaj Actress and social media personality Uorfi

Idyllic English village emerges as most popular shopping destination among Indians in UK

LONDON, Jan 31: An idyllic English village on the outskirts of London has emerged as one of the most popular destinations among Indians living in

DPS organises Budding Kalam Science Exhibition 2026

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 31: Delhi Public School (DPS) Jammu organised Budding Kalam Science Exhibition 2026 which showcased creative m

Salman responds to criticism over Battle of Galwan appearance

This is a Colonels look Actor Salman Khan has brushed aside online criticism surrounding his look from the upcoming film Battle of Galwan, saying

I wont be ashamed of my age: Halle Berry

Hollywood actress Halle Berry is not bending against age-shaming by society. The actress has said that she refuses to be ashamed of her age and f

SSLC porikka 2027-ko Dec-o ongatgen

SHILLONG: Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) Examinations 2027 ba porikkako December jao ongatgen ine Meghalaya sorkari parakaha. Educat

SWGH-o INC-na kam kagiparang party-oni ongkatgrima

TURA: South West Garo Hills District-o Indian National Congress (INC)-na kam kagipa agipi dilgiparang Sonibaro Party-oni ongkatgrimanga. South We

DC XI clinches thrilling 3-run win over GDC XI

Excelsior Sports Correspondent KATHUA, Jan 31: DC XI secured a thrilling three-run victory over GDC XI in a closely fought cricket match played h

Contact again established with foreign terrorists in Kishtwar forests; one hit in hand, injured

JeM commander Saifullah among those trapped *Helicopters, drones pressed into service Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Jan 31: A fresh encounter broke out b

Over Rs 40,000 cr spent on development, maintenance of NHs in J&K, Ladakh in 5 yrs

More than 1200 km of National Highway projects awarded *Allocation for cold desert region rises over 30 times Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Jan 31: The U

TMC rule in Bengal a national security threat, corruption institutionalised: Shah

State Govt not giving land to BSF for border fencing BARRACKPORE/SILIGURI (WB), Jan 31: Union Home Minister Amit Shah today mounted an all-out at

Adhoc executive body constituted merger of JKATA Working Committee into NGAGA

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 31: The Non-Gazetted Agricultural Graduates Association (NGAGA) has formally announced the merger of the JKATA

Shoukat Bakshi identified by eyewitness

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 31: After JKLF chief Yasin Malik, his close confidant Shoukat Bakshi was identified by an eyewitness before a

Adani agrees to receive legal notice in US SEC civil fraud case, to respond in 90 days

NEW YORK, Jan 31 : Billionaire Gautam Adani and his nephew, Sagar Adani, have agreed to receive a legal notice from the US Securities and Exchang

Delhi LG relieves 5 IAS officers, 2 to join J&K

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Jan 31: The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi has relieved 5 IAS officers, who were transferred earlier on January

GPF nominee can claim funds sans succession cert

To boost growing ties, Modi to visit Malaysia on Feb 7

PM to rename Adampur airport after Ravidas in dalit outreach

Most workers on NHAI projects come from 49 dists across 8 states

Conrad calls on Rijiju in Delhi; talks focus on devp initiatives

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 30: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Friday called on Union Minister Kiren Rijiju in New Delhi. Sources said the m

Meghalaya pays rich tributes to freedom fighters

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 30: Along with the rest of the country, Meghalaya on Friday observed the 78th Martyrs Day (Shaheed Diwas) with sole

Republic Day Beyond Parades

Dr Vikas Sharma drvikassharma20202020@gmail.com Every Republic Day, the country wakes up early, turns on the television, and congratulates itself

27-yr-old goes missing in city

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 30: A 27-year-old man from Shillong has been missing since January 27 from his residence. According to a lookout no