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But, PLI for auto increased by more than 110 per cent to 5,940 crore in FY27

Budgets capex focus and fiscal anchor changes to sustain economic growth and stability.

The state outperformed the national average GST growth of 5.8 per cent and ranked second among southern states

The renewed emphasis on the need to improve manufacturing is a key component of Budget 2026.

While Islamabad has cleared the Pakistan cricket team to participate in the tournament, it has specifically barred the February 15 match against India

The allocationtowards capital expenditure forspacesciences,to 428.31 crore from 98.95 crore

AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami stated that the allocation of 2,000 crore for credit access and 10,000 crore for MSME growth will benefit entrepreneurs and small industries, especially in Tamil Nadus strong MSME sector

In 2021, the FM had announced setting up a special purpose vehicle that would handle the monetisation of the land and non-core assets of government owned companies

Congress leaders termed the budget a betrayal,saying it offeredlittle in infrastructure funding, support for cities,farmersor job creation, even as allocations under key schemes remained unclear

Enhanced allocation is expected to drive growth for the defence industry, foster innovation, and contribute to Indias strategic self-reliance, says SIDM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the creation of five university townships near industrial corridors, one girls hostel per district, and content creator labs in 15,000 schools and 500 colleges.

Addressing political criticism, Naidu accused YSRCP of dragging Sri Venkateswara Swamy into controversies and defended his call for a Special Investigation Team to probe the matter.

Sports goods equipment and apparel manufacturing is valued at $ 6.7 billion in 2025 and is projected to touch $ 10 billion by 2030

The interests of Tamil Nadu have been completely ignored and the budget has got nothing for the poor, women, farmers and the marginalised, he said

Naveen Kumar outperformed five other finalists to secure the top honours

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed five new tourism destinations in the Purvodaya States, the launch of Buddhist Circuits across Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Assam, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura, and provision of 4,000 e-buses

Defence Secretary RK Singh told businessline that the Ministry of Finance has agreed tothe unprecedented hike in the budget sought by the Ministry of Defence on the basis of improved absorption and strategic challenges

Last years Budget increased the minimum threshold for TCS collection for LRS remittances to 10 lakh from the earlier 7 lak

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

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

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Expressing confidence that good news would be announced soon, Goyal said trade agreements are not negotiated with deadlines and would be finalised in the interests of both countries

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Sun Pharma has recently been reported as looking for a major acquisition in the US, that would bolster its presence in womens health

On a pan-India basis, more than 58.36 lakh applications have been received so far with over 10.94 lakh applications being registered in Uttar Pradesh alone, reflecting the States active participation in expanding distributed renewable energy

Minister Riyas inaugurates two-day Kerala for All Conclave, a knowledge conclave on inclusive and accessible tourism organised by The Hindu Group in association with Kerala Tourism, in Kochi

Light to moderate rain with occasional lightning is expected in Jaipur, Bharatpur, Kota, Ajmer and Udaipur divisions, along with the Shekhawati belt

The 22nd edition of the marquee corporate quizzing challenge took place on January 31, 2026, at the MOP Vaishnav College for Women

The bill now heads to the House, which is expected to vote on it on Monday.

Discussions between EAM Jaishankar and Omans Foreign Minister underscore the growing strategic partnership, with a focus on enhancing trade links and collaboration on critical mineral resources amid evolving regional dynamics

Admissions will be through the Joint Admission Test for Masters

In a regulatory filing, the company stated that after the application was submitted on January 30, 2026 (New York time) / January 31, 2026 (India time), the court issued a procedural order regarding the application

The space agency plans three uncrewed missions before sending astronauts on a three-day orbital flight.

This collaboration aims to develop e-learning solutions, Novacs AXLE KLASS platform, an end-to-end digital learning infrastructure, with HCL GUVIs strengths in structured technical training and curriculum design

Araghchi told reporters that Iran has no plans to meet with the Americans. We are ready for fair and equitable negotiations, Araghchi said

The Ministry of External Affairs stated that the two leaders agreed to deepen the India-Venezuela partnership across various areas, including trade, energy, digital technology, health, agriculture, and people-to-people ties

In 1953, Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru led a team of parliamentarians against Vice President S Radhakrishnans XI in a historic exhibition cricket match to raise funds for flood victims

India plans to reduce Russian crude oil imports by several hundred thousand barrels per day following US tariff increases on such purchases

Under Modis leadership, Indias Ramsar network has expanded from 26 in 2014 to 98, boosting wetland conservation and wildlife protection.

About 40 NCP legislators will meet at Vidhan Bhavan at 2 pm to elect their leader, leading to Sunetra Pawars appointment as deputy chief minister

Chief Minister Dhami said the portal is designed for the quick review and resolution of projects, schemes, and public grievances, ensuring that development plans are implemented rapidly on the ground

Discussions covered bilateral cooperation, trade, energy, capacity building, education and regional developments in the Middle East.

The minister underlined that the trade between India and the Arab world defied geopolitical tensions and touched approximately $240 billion in FY 2024-25

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From blind tastings led by Indias youngest water sommelier to Bollywood-backed brands, demand for mineral-rich domestic and imported waters is surging.

The CJI underlined that a promising avenue lies in the establishment of joint arbitration and mediation panels, comprising professionals trained across civil and common law traditions

Addressing the gathering, Laurent Bili, French ambassador to the United States, said the FTA strengthens engagement between Europe and India across key sectors

The company has been a known name in media sponsorships, including several seasons of the Malayalam TV reality show Bigg Boss Malayalam

A key reason for approaching Japanese debt markets is the longer tenure funding sources available, lower costs as well as to de-risk its exposure.

In a letter to the Collector the villagers said, Lanco had assured to provide employment to the land losers