India U17 girls gear up for stringent Bangladesh test
A victory against Bangladesh, coupled with Bhutan failing to beat Nepal in the later kick-off, will confirm Indias spot in the title clash
Devika Sihag secures maiden Super 300 title at Thailand Masters
Different surfaces, day games in T20 WC are new challenges but we can adapt: NZ captain Santner
I think were obviously tested a lot throughout the series. We knew that was going to be the case. We know how good India are, especially their record at home. But for us it was a great series, great prep, Santner said
Pakistan trounces Australia by 111 runs to complete a 3-0 T20 series sweep
Pakistans commanding 111-run win in the third and final game eclipsed Australias previous biggest defeat when England registered a 100-run win at Southampton in 2005
U19 World Cup: All-rounder Kanishk stars in Pakistan rout as India reaches semis
It was all-rounder Kanishk, whose quickfire 29-ball-35 and a 50-run stand for the eighth wicket with Khilan Patel (21 not out off 15 balls) took India U-19 to a decent 252 in 49.5 overs
Alcaraz hails Djokovic, savours first Australian Open title
Youre talking about how Im doing the things, amazing things, but what youre doing is really inspiring, Alcaraz told Djokovic
Police to get 12,846 cr. allocation
Issues such as air pollution, jobs, health care ignored, says Oppn.
Budget will help Capital scale new heights: Gupta
Delhi-Varanasi high-speed rail corridor to be a game changer, boost citys financial activity, says CM; BJP MP Khandelwal terms Budget a fine blend of practical policymaking, economic empowerment
Step up efforts to save native fish in Yamuna: NGT to States, authorities
Union Budget 2026 falls short of expectations in poll-bound West Bengal
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that the Budget had nothing to offer to people of the State. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leadership said that the infrastructure push through rail and freight corridors will push economy of the State.
Assam government accused of letting corporate houses take over tribal lands
Political parties and social organisations in Dima Hasao district cite the allotment of more than 9,000 bighas of land for limestone mining to feed cement plants and a proposed mega hydropower project
What the new fiscal rule means for growth and spending
Deficit reduction in FY27 is driven largely by cuts in development expenditure, particularly in the rural and agricultural sectors
Pushing welfare towards the States
The arena of welfare spending has now shifted to the States, while the Centre continues to drive the agenda by legislating and setting norms
Budget 2026-27 falls short of expectations in poll bound West Bengal
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that the Budget had nothing to offer to people of the State. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leadership said that the infrastructure push through rail and freight corridors will push economy of the State.
T.N. Assembly poll: Congress identifies 70seats to field candidates
No force can destroy unity in DMK-led alliance: Stalin
Building on a tax gamble that did not pay off
The government should have gone back to the drawing board if its existing strategies were not working
Debating Union Budget 2026 as turning point or tinkering
Budget 2026-27 needs to be read in the context of much geopolitical turmoil
Himachal CM Sukhu terms Union Budget inequitable, raises concerns over Finance Commission report
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said the Budget overlooked the concerns and priorities of Himachal Pradesh, even as he raised serious concerns regarding the recently tabled 16thFinance Commission
Vizags Koney Sridhar appointed member of Hindi Advisory Committee
Union Budget an inspiring blueprint for building Viksit Bharat, says U.P. CM
Budget will provide opportunities to the youth, security to farmers, encouragement to entrepreneurs, relief to the middle class, respect to workers, and new impetus for innovation, says Adityanath
The government is facilitating mineral extraction by large corporate houses without taking a long-term view of resource sustainability, says Lingaraj, a prominent rights activist
Pointing out that fly ash has REEs at 0.04% by weight, they say monazite sand is a better alternative as it has REE content up to 60%
Srinagar youth providebrave new voice amid silence, despair: Mehbooba Mufti
Scores of girls also attended the PDP initiative and highlighted the issues the new generation was facing when it comes to employment and political aspirations. The meeting was held in the old citys Babadembarea.
Ambati Rambabu remanded to 14 days judicial custody
Mamata Banerjee to meet CEC Gyanesh Kumar
The Chief Minister has written six letters to the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on the issue of SIR over the past few months. In the last letter dated January 31, Ms. Banerjee said that SIR has resulted in as many as 140 deaths and was being carried out in blatant disregard of human rights and humanitarian considerations
Watch: No specific giveaways for poll-bound states in Budget 2026 The Hindu Reporters Explain
The Hindus reporters across these States to understand the allocations and the political reactions on the ground.
Budget 2026 moots several proposals to rejuvenate indigenous shipping
In todays speech, the Finance Minister spoke about the governments aim to develop inland and coastal shipping so that its share in total cargo carried through road, rail and water increases from 6% to 12%
Resist efforts to revive unscientific practices: Kerala CM
Watch: Union Budget 2026 | The big economic priorities explained
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1st presented her ninth Union Budget and the third of the Narendra Modi governments third term
Union Budget 2026: Low-income families contend with low earnings and high spending
Union Budget 2026: no big relief for middle-class tax payers
Union Budget 2026: CPI protests lack of allocations to Andhra Pradesh
Myanmar junta calls coup-protesting civil servants back to work
After the military snatched power in a coup on February 1, 2021, tens of thousands of public workers, including doctors and government administrators, left their posts in a surge of civil disobedience
Budget 2026: Allocation for Labour Ministry intact; Budget ignored unemployment, say trade unions
Trade unions said the Budget reduced capital investment to corporate investment
New scheme for coconut, cocoa, cashew and sandalwood announced in Budget
Allocation for the scheme was 350 crore with farmers organisations like All India Kisan Sabha stating that the new initiative was just another rhetoric
Belligerent and uncomplicated pocket-dynamite Kishan is here to stay
The 27-year-old, with a whirlwind outing against New Zealand, has overtaken Samson in the race to be Indias wicketkeeper-batter/opener for the T20 World Cup; his blistering century in Thiruvananthapuram proved to be the icing on the cake
Coimbatore industries say Budget should have addressed raw material issues
Ranji Trophy | Devdutt Padikkals incredible century powers Karnataka into quarterfinals
The skipper leads from the front with an unbeaten 120; the visitors, desperate for a win to stay alive, chase down 250 in under 28 overs
Praful Patel denies Piyush Goyals claim that he has been appointed NCP chief
Completely baseless, says Mr. Patel; Mr. Goyal later apologises; CM Devendra Fadnavis refutes Sharad Pawars claims of an NCP merger; DCM Sunetra Pawar reaches Baramati for Ajit Pawars last rites
Address longstanding demands of Baloch people, India tells Pakistan
The remarks from the official spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) came after Pakistans Interior Minister Mohsin Raza Naqvi alleged that the latest attacks were carried out with help from India
Union Budget bets on long-term wealth over short-term gains
The intention behind raising STT is likely to reduce speculative trading, especially short-term, high-frequency trades in derivatives like options
Marathon held to create awareness of blood donation
Budget 2026: Substantial increase in livestock, fisheries outlay
Credit-linked subsidies, start-upsupportand veterinary expansion announced
Woman kills three children, before bid to end life in Bagalkot district
A growth-oriented and sector-enabling Budget for micro and small scale industries that balances capital infusion, infrastructure expansion and proposescluster modernisation, and policy reform to support global competitiveness and sustainable employment generation in the MSE sector
Files expose alleged links between Epstein, Anil Ambani and Delhi leadership
Anil Ambani appears to have met with Epstein on May 23, 2019, following which Epstein messaged Steve Bannon that he had met Prime Minister Modis guy
Madurai MP Su. Venkatesan accuses Centre of neglecting Tamil Nadu
Union Bank focuses on home, education loans in Vizianagaram
One of the best days weve had on the field: Padikkal
NDA Alliance leaders protests Ambati Rambabus alleged remarks against A.P. CM Naidu
Rajenthra Bhalaji begins poll campaign in Sivakasi
Watch: Union Budget 2026: whats in it for textile and MSME?
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had announced a fresh allocation of 10,000 crore to the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) growth fund in the Budget speech on Sunday (February 1, 2026), in a bid to give fresh incentives to lakhs of small businesses and enterprises in the country.
Scores of devotees witness Theppa Thiruvizha in Madurai
Union Budget 2026: A budget for difficult times
Budget 2026 sets the Centres capital expenditure target at 12.2 lakh crore, proposes dedicated rare earth corridors, construction of new national waterways and measures to improve industrial productivity; poll-bound States such as Kerala and Tamil Nadu find mention
Textile industry welcomes integrated package announced in the Budget
TDP keeping ghee issue alive despite clean SIT report, says Chevireddy
VACB seizes unaccounted money from Bevco staff in Ernakulam
Budget draws mixed reactions from common people
While some say Budget aligns with long-term vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, some express concerns about implementation of proposed initiatives and highlight unaddressed gaps in scholarships, education loans, teacher upskilling and campus-level mental health support
BRS cadre stage protests across Telangana against SIT examination of KCR
Police prevent different forms of protests at various places; Party ranks scuffle with police at Telangana Bhavan
Watch: What does the Union Budget 2026 say on direct taxes?
The Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharamans direct tax announcements during the Budget 2026 speech marked a major overhaul in Indias tax system. At the heart of the reforms is the new Income Tax Act of 2025, which will replace the decades-old law, from April 2026, with simpler rules and redesigned forms to make compliance easier for ordinary taxpayers.
A big disappointment for Karnataka says Minister
Mixed reaction to Budget from industries, sectors in southern districts
Pakistan to boycott T20 World Cup game against India but compete in tournament
The decision brings an end to days of speculation over Pakistan's participation in the tournament, which is being co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, and comes amid heightened political tensions in the region.
Tadobas tiger swims two rivers, kills three cattle in A.P.
The Male tiger had moved via the Polavaram Irrigation project before swimming the river Godavari to enter into human habitations in search of prey.
Budget has prioritised industry and education: BJP
Hyderabads highspeed rail corridors likely to follow new elevated alignment
High security, drama as SIT questions KCR for nearly five hours in phone tapping case
Marvari Sammelana Samakhya marks 91st formation day with blood donation camp
Cong. leader Venkatesh slams Budget as anti-people
Union Budget 2026-27: Viewpoint
A collection of articles by eminent personalities decoding the Budget.
Three, including BRS Khammam city unit president, arrested for obstructing police on bandobust duty
YSRCP leader Ambati Rambabu held for 19 hours in police custody
The Guntur police detained the former Minister from Saturday night till Sunday evening in connection with alleged derogatory remarks against Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and disruption of police duties
Government to fix school staff strength based on students UID: Minister
Sivankutty says this is to curb fake admissions that cause major financial loss to the exchequer
Budget answers Congress criticism as it provides 63,049 crore to Karnataka, says HDK
Although the allocation last year was significant, the Jal Shakti Ministry, according to the Union Budget documents, expects to spend only about 17,000 crore when this financial year ends
Union Budget: Experts say main focus should be on wildlife conservation, not summits
A.P.s first Pain Clinic opens at KGH in Vizag
Progressive in intent but short on immediate relief: Hyderabadis
UDF will come to power in Kerala after Assembly polls, says Thangal
RPF returns Russians left-behind bag
Mixed reactions to Union Budget from trade chambers and archaeology enthusiasts
Union Budget: IIA to oversee development and upgrade of four telescope infrastructure facilities
At LDFs northern region development rally, CM Pinarayi Vijayan slams Centres neglect of Kerala
HR&CE Minister inaugurates 5.20-crore lift facility at Marudhamalai temple in Coimbatore
Employment and the Budgets strategic choices
Amid global uncertainty, the emphasis on scaling up strategic and frontier sectors, alongside labour-intensive industries, reflects an attempt to advance economic growth, strategic security and self-reliance, while expanding employment.
Elderly man killed at temple car accident in Kazhugumalai
Union Budget disappointing: K.N. Balagopal
