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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 retirement

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 1:51 pm

Union Budget 2026-27: Finance Minister Sitharaman proposes incentives of 100 crore for single bond issuance by municipal corporations

The Finance Minister also announced restructuring of REC Limited and PFC as part of the government's public sector financial institution strengthening

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 1:49 pm

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 mission development in the coming year

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 1:49 pm

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 on February 1, reached the house to find her dead.

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 1:36 pm

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

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 1:22 pm

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

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 1:22 pm

Union Budget 2026-27: Totally lacklustre, says Congress

The speech was also non-transparent since it gave no idea whatsoever of budgetary allocations for key programmes and schemes, Jairam Ramesh said

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 1:21 pm

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 leaders

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 1:18 pm

Thai Poosam festival: Devotees get a glimpse of Jyothi Darshan at Vadalur

Devotees from Tamil Nadu and neighbouring Puducherry thronged the Sathya Gnana Sabha to catch a glimpse of the holy light placed in the sanctum sanctorum

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 12:57 pm

Union Budget 2026: India set to host first ever Global Big Cat summit

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) was set up last year

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 12:55 pm

Union Budget 2026-27: Government proposes launch of Khelo India mission to transform sports sector

On January 31, 2018, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Khelo India school Games at Delhi. It was rebranded as Khelo India Youth Games form 2019 onwards

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 12:50 pm

Pre-event for International Trade Fair launched in Bengaluru

At the fair, scheduled to be held from February 6 to 8 at Palace Grounds, Bengaluru, farmers will directly showcase and sell their produce especially millets to consumers.

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 12:49 pm

Navjot Kaur Sidhu quits Congress, takes dig at Punjab party chief

She criticised Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, blaming him for damaging the organisation and blamed him of selling the party for petty gains with an understanding with AAP

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 11:48 am

Anurag Kashyaps long-delayed Kennedy to finally land on OTT in India

The neo-noir thriller, which premiered at Cannes in 2023, will finally stream in India following years of delays

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 11:31 am

The worlds first handheld scientific calculator

On February 1, 1972 just a day before a year was completed from the official go-ahead for the product HP-35 was made available to the world. Now recognised as the worlds first scientific pocket calculator, the gadget revolutionised the way we looked at handheld equipment. A.S.Ganesh punches some keys to give you the tale of these number crunchers

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 11:24 am

Union Budget 2026: Sixteenth Finance Commission report for 2026-31 tabled in Parliament

The 16th FCs recommendations would apply for a period of five years beginning on April 1, 2026

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 11:22 am

We have three kartavyas towards people: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

The Finance Minister said this is first budget prepared in Kartavya Bhavan

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 11:21 am

Budget 2026-27 approved by Cabinet

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth record Budget in the Lok Sabha

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 11:16 am

India to buy Venezuelan oil instead of Iranian crude, claims Trump

India had been a major buyer of Iranian oil until 2019, when imports were significantly reduced following the reimposition of U.S. sanctions on Tehran

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 11:11 am

In place of BNSS, CrPC is still being used in Jharkhand, says former Congress MLA Amba Prasad

She pointed out that a dead law is still being used in official government documents throughout the state, and ironically, everyone, from the administration to the opposition, is silent.

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 10:55 am

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, sparked outcry

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 10:49 am

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

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 10:47 am

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

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 10:43 am

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

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 10:21 am

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, Dalbandin, Kharan, Panjgur, Tump, Gwadar and Pasni

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 10:17 am

Budget 2026: Stock markets fluctuate in narrow range

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

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 10:16 am

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

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 10:12 am

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 future of Keralas tourism landscape

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 9:55 am

Printmaking in the age of AI

A Print Biennale and exhibitions in Kolkata and Delhi underline how the practice is not threatened by AI and may well add it to its tool kit

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 9:53 am

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 domestic LPG cylinder remains unchanged

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 9:49 am

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 sparked procedural, ecological and displacement concerns

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 9:46 am

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 thrust of the 2026 regulations on grievance redressal mechanisms as opposed to the 2012 ones?

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 9:27 am

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.

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 9:26 am

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 484 voters have beencategorisedas untraceable or absent. For a community that began coming to the city since the 1840s, and has dealt with racism in many forms, the dwindling numbers in the SIR are a reflection of many leaving the country, reports Shrabana Chatterjee

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 9:23 am

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 economy from global trade frictions, including U.S. tariffs

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 8:21 am

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 challenge

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 7:58 am

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 of injuries to anybody

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 7:49 am

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

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 7:12 am

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 investigators whatever he knows about Epsteins activities

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 6:38 am

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

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 6:33 am

Professors, students protest against apex court stay on UGC equity rules

Protesters question opposition to new regulations by some general category studentsand their call for a Bharat Bandh today; instances of caste bias on college campuses flagged; this is the beginning of a movement for social justice: JNUSU president

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 1:03 am

Full respect for Djokovic but Nadal tips Alcaraz for Melbourne title

A two-time Australian Open champion himself, Nadal believes world number one Alcaraz is the clear favourite, but would not be surprised if 38-year-old Djokovic caused an upset

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 1:00 am

Negotiations with DMK progressing well: TNCC president

He criticises the pointless speculation in the media over the alliance, linking the Congress and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 12:56 am

Hoax bomb threat to Vellore Collectorate

Police said the threat, received through an email to Vellore Collectorate around 2.45 p.m., warned of a possible explosion at the Collectorate office

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 12:54 am

Special package for Amaravati is on wishlist of CII A.P. ahead of Union Budget

Confederation of Indian Industry also expects approval of revised cost for Polavaram project, special fund for backward districts and support for MSMEs

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 12:33 am

Ranji Trophy | Pragnay hits ton as Hyderabad piles the pressure on Chhattisgarh

The home team eyes a strong finish to the season after securing a 348-run first-innings lead; it is eight wickets away from victory

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 11:56 pm

Watch: UGC equity regulations controversy | Explained | Talking Politics

This week on Talking Politics, we will discuss all about the controversy over new UGC equity regulations and how it has become a political hot potato

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 11:47 pm

Anitha demands YSRCP apology over Tirumala prasadam issue

Home Minister alleges corruption worth crores, questions the partys faith in Sanatana Dharma

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 11:36 pm

CM attends wedding reception in Madurai

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 11:22 pm

Delhi Aerocity metro station to emerge as major interchange hub on Airport Express Line

The new Aerocity interchange will feature platform-to-platform connectivity on one side and concourse-to-concourse paid area connectivity between the Airport Express Line and the Golden Line, with the platforms expected to be located at a depth of around 22 metres, says the official

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 11:20 pm

YSRCP leader Ambati Rambabu arrested for creating hurdles for police

Wife files a house motion petition in the High Court alleging illegal detention and failure of the police to provide protection

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 11:16 pm

Countdown forcleanlinessaudit begins in Chennai

As Chennai gears up for the 10th edition of Swachh Survekshan, a reminder that participation of its residents will go a long way in improving its ranking

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 11:10 pm

Manoj Tiwari files complaint against fake Facebook account in his name

The complaint was filed after a strong worded criticism of the now-stayed UGC regulations was posted from the said Facebook ID using his photo

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 11:09 pm

YSRCP leader condemns attack on Ambati Rambabu

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 10:58 pm

NGT pulls up cricket stadiums for using groundwater

It imposed a fine of 5,000 each on Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi and 11 other stadiums for not submitting the required details about theirwater usage to the Central Ground Water Authority

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 10:54 pm

Indias media sector undergoing rapid transformation: Union Minister L. Murugan

Speaking at BES Expo 2026, the Minister said technology has completely changed the way content is created, distributed, and consumed

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 10:50 pm

BJP demands Supreme Court-monitored SIT probe into Anandapur warehouse fire

At a press conference, BJP spokesperson Guru Prakash Paswan said that 27 people had lost their lives so far and that several others were still missing

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 10:48 pm

The bins are still the best bet at Therkupattu

For Chennai residents given to long drives on ECR, the beachside expanse at Therkupattu is a familiar bivouacking spot. The patch is plagued by littering, particularly during weekends. The garbage bins are largely ignored by visitors but the solution ironically lies in having more of these bins

The Hindu 31 Jan 2026 10:37 pm