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Teenagers charged in Louisiana parade shootings that injured child, four others

The suspects, ages 19 and 15, are charged with attempted murder, obstructing justice and reckless discharge of a firearm, the East Feliciana Parish Sheriffs Office said

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 5:02 am

Washington scolds Cuba after crowds heckle U.S. diplomat

U.S. Charge dAffaires Mike Hammer posted a video describing alleged harassment following a meeting with local church leaders

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 4:42 am

U.K. wants closer EU defence ties with potential bid to join new SAFE fund

Asked if Britain would seek to join a new version of SAFE, Mr. Starmer said Europe needed to do more to rearm

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 4:36 am

Prominent Venezuelan activist released after over four years in jail

To cries of Freedom! Freedom! Freedom! and applause from Catholic faithful, the 43-year-old dissident was taken to the forecourt of a Caracas church after being released from Helicoide prison

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 4:31 am

Rajnath praises Coast Guards role during Operation Sindoor, urges it to prepare 2047 roadmap

Addressing an event to mark the Indian Coast Guards 50th Raising Day, Rajnath Singh said Operation Sindoor displayed seamless inter-service coordination within Indias multi-layered maritime security system, and reaffirmed the role of the ICG as a frontline force

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 4:23 am

Government raises limit for bringing duty-free imported goods to 75,000 under new baggage rules

Under the Baggage Rules, 2026, a resident or a tourist of Indian origin arriving in India other than by land, shall be allowed clearance free of duty articles, up to 75,000, if such articles are carried on the person or in the bona fide accompanied baggage of the passenger

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 3:49 am

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

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 2:18 am

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

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 2:11 am

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

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 2:04 am

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

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 1:57 am

Police to get 12,846 cr. allocation

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 1:36 am

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.

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 1:22 am

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

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 1:19 am

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

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 1:08 am

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

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 12:58 am

Indias defence budget: a case for higher allocation

In the context of Indias rapidly evolving security requirements, its defence budget is middling. Our security outlays must be assessed in the context of the resources committed by nations that pose a threat to India, rather than in isolation

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 12:56 am

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.

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 12:52 am

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

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 12:48 am

Marathon promotes cancer awareness

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 12:43 am

Debating Union Budget 2026 as turning point or tinkering

Budget 2026-27 needs to be read in the context of much geopolitical turmoil

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 12:41 am

TN gets 642 SHCs; more facilities coming soon: Ma Su

The Times of India 2 Feb 2026 12:39 am

Ramadoss moves HC as mango goes to son

The Times of India 2 Feb 2026 12:38 am

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

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 12:37 am

WRD razes four structures built on Parivakkam Odai

The Times of India 2 Feb 2026 12:36 am

In-house science, quiz, film clubs aid 21L govt school kids

The Times of India 2 Feb 2026 12:36 am

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 Hindu 2 Feb 2026 12:25 am

Credible and creditable: On Union Budget 2026-27

The Union Budget 2026-27 chose prudence over adventurism, and multipronged measures over Big Bang reforms

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 12:23 am

Activists express concerns over Odisha government turning a blind eye to depletion of mineral resources

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

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 12:22 am

Extracting rare earth elements from fly ash is akin to searching needle in a hay stack, say researchers

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%

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 12:20 am

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.

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 12:17 am

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

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 12:11 am

No freebies, only long-term support for poll-bound states in Budget 2026

The Union budget prioritizes long-term growth for poll-bound states. New projects include rare earth mineral corridors in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. High-speed rail corridors will benefit Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. Agriculture support targets coconut farmers in Kerala. Tourism development is a key focus with new circuits and destinations. Fisheries and women-led startups also receive attention.

The Economic Times 2 Feb 2026 12:01 am

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.

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 11:55 pm

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%

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 11:54 pm

Responding to the changing realities

A significant highlight of the Budget is its focus on bridging education with employment and enterprise

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 11:51 pm

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

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 11:32 pm

Budget 2026: Allocation for Labour Ministry intact; Budget ignored unemployment, say trade unions

Trade unions said the Budget reduced capital investment to corporate investment

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 11:23 pm

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

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 11:22 pm

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

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 11:22 pm

WPL-4: Capitals survive a minor scare, meet Giants in Eliminator

The loss pushes UP Warriorz to the last spot, and also knocks out defending champion Mumbai Indians

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 11:14 pm

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

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 10:45 pm

Tasmac to start bottle buy-back scheme this week in city

The Times of India 1 Feb 2026 10:37 pm

Thermal units revamped to beat summer demand

The Times of India 1 Feb 2026 10:37 pm

Elderly woman, son found dead; suicide suspected

The Times of India 1 Feb 2026 10:36 pm

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

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 10:34 pm

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

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 10:23 pm

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

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 10:21 pm

Budget 2026: Substantial increase in livestock, fisheries outlay

Credit-linked subsidies, start-upsupportand veterinary expansion announced

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 10:17 pm

Budget moots comprehensive review of financial sector, PFC, REC to be restructured

Indian banking sector today is characterised by strong balance sheets, historic highs in profitability, improved asset quality and coverage exceeding 98% of villages in the country, says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 10:11 pm

Trade bodies say Budget powers MSMEs, provides boost to domestic manufacturing and further simplifies doing business

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

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 10:10 pm

Opposition-ruled South has reasons to cheer with higher tax share on its way

The 16th Finance Commission's recommendations will increase central tax devolution to southern states in 2026-27, with Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu set to receive thousands of crores more. While some states acknowledge the increase, Karnataka's Chief Minister expressed disappointment, citing a reduced share of divisible taxes.

The Economic Times 1 Feb 2026 10:05 pm

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

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 9:58 pm

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.

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 9:47 pm

Union Budget 2026 does little to reduce out-of-pocket expenses, medical inflation: experts

While exempting 17 cancer medicines from basic customs duty was welcome, there is little evidence to suggest that companies passed on the benefit to the customers in earlier instances

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 9:47 pm

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

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 9:45 pm

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

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 9:24 pm

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

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 9:23 pm

Budget 2026: Govt. plans employment boost through tourism sector with upskilling of guides, Buddhist circuit in Northeast

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also said that a National Destination Digital Knowledge Grid to digitally document all places of cultural, spiritual and historic significance would be set up

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 9:20 pm

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.

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 9:20 pm

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.

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 9:15 pm

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.

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 9:15 pm