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Budgets Bond Push May End Funds Crunch for Basic Amenities in Outlying Municipalities

The HMDA that has proposed to raise Rs.2,144 crore has decided to mobilise another Rs.2,000 crore in the next five months.

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) lea

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 fe

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

Aviation Budget: Duty Cuts for Parts, Push for Seaplanes and Drones to Lower Costs

The Budget also proposes revised international baggage clearance rules to raise duty-free allowances and clarify temporary carriage of goods, add

Shabbir Slams Centre's Meagre Minority Allocation

Shabbir Ali noted that Telangana alone had allocated 3,591 crore for its minorities welfare department in 2025-26, and Karnataka over 4,000 crore

Census boost for Home Ministry in Budget 2026; intelligence bureau gets 74% hike

Budget 2026: India's internal security budget sees a major increase. The Union government has allocated 2.55 lakh crore, a rise of nearly 9.5%. C

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 con

Data Center Industry To See Major Boost With Tax Holiday, Say Experts

Move to spur data-centre investment and boost Hyderabads tech hub

Budget 2026: A slow-cooked recipe for wholesome consumption

The government has chosen to prioritise investment, productivity and job creation. Public capex remains the backbone of the budget, with continue

Union Budget trims TCS, simplifies TDS to ease burden on taxpayers

The budget simplifies tax collection with revised Tax Collected at Source (TCS) rates, significantly benefiting overseas travelers, students, and

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) lea

Budget skirts issues listed by economic survey, says Congress

Budget 2026: Opposition leaders P Chidambaram, Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee, and Kanimozhi have strongly criticized the Union Budget. They claim

Telangana HC Rules Against Arbitrary Intervention by Regulators

The judge was hearing a writ petition challenging the action of the agriculture department in obstructing the licensed business operations of the

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

AI in Schools: Telangana Plans Labs for 1,000 High Schools

For the secondary level education, the focus is more on physical labs and connectivity.

BJP chief Nabin's Maiden Telangana Visit on Feb. 4

State-level leaders and office-bearers are also expected to meet the partys national president on his arrival at the airport. BJP state president

Marathon promotes cancer awareness

Children recommend lessons on safe touch, life skills and AI in revamped T.N. curriculum

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

Vizags Koney Sridhar appointed member of Hindi Advisory Committee

A Budget of Calibrated Ambition: Reading FY27 fiscal tea leaves

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2026-27 prioritizes stability and resilience. The fiscal deficit remains controlled, while capital e

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan to boycott match against India

Pakistan will not play India in the T20 World Cup 2026. The Pakistan government has approved participation in the tournament but not the match ag

Madras Canine Clubs dog show concludes with grand finale

Phone Tapping case: After SIT questions KCR, KTR attacks Telangana govt

Hyderabad: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) later in the evening on Sunday, February 1, concluded questioning Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) pr

16th Finance Commission keeps states tax share at 41%

The Sixteenth Finance Commission proposes ending revenue deficit grants. States' share in divisible taxes remains 41% from April 1, 2026. A new c

AP To Opt for Ship Building, Repair Cluster Mentioned in Union Budget

Duggarajapatnam SPV, long coastline boosts states shipping prospects

Union Budget 2026 bets big on industrial growth

The Budget has a slew of long- and short-term measures with a view to maintain continuity over short-term policy stimuli

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 worke

Build, India, Build: Govt assures backing for infrastructure developers

A new partial credit guarantee fund will support private developers. This will help lenders by reducing risks. Investments will flow into long-ge

Elon Musk says steps to stop Russia from using Starlink seem to have worked

Elon Musk's SpaceX has reportedly halted Russia's unauthorized use of its Starlink internet system, a move confirmed by Ukraine's defence ministe

Giving wings to aspirations: Budget lays the groundwork for competitive manufacturing, resilient supply chains and inclusive growth

Budget 2026: India's latest budget prioritizes manufacturing and supply chain strength for Viksit Bharat. It boosts public spending and outlines

Credible and creditable: On Union Budget 2026-27

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

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 Ling

Ukraine talks set for next week as cold sweeps country

Ukraine and Russia will meet for U.S.-backed talks in Abu Dhabi next week. President Zelenskyy confirmed the February 4-5 dates. Ukrainians face

Budget 2026: Customs levy on personal imports halved to 10%; high-end electronic goods, apparel may see lower landed costs

The government has also signalled higher duty-free allowances for Indians returning from overseas travel, potentially widening the benefit for fr

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 politic

Ambati Rambabu remanded to 14 days judicial custody

Capex drive to power growth as Budget 2026 hikes investment to sustain growth & modernise logistics

Budget 2026: The government has proposed an 8.9% increase in capital spending for the next fiscal, reaching Rs 12.2 lakh crore, with a focus on a

MP Rashids party seeks citizenship for ex-militants kin from PoK

No trace of nuclear submarine near Moscow despite Trump's threat: Dmitry Medvedev

Dmitry Medvedev, Russia's Security Council deputy chairman, praised Donald Trump as an effective leader seeking peace, though Moscow has found no

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

Budget 2026: Job creation and skill development top the agenda

In an era of economic transformation, the Union Budget puts a spotlight on job creation and skill enhancement, laying the groundwork for a robust

Bangladesh aid cut by half; no fund for Chabahar Port in Union Budget 2026

India's budget reveals shifts in foreign aid. Assistance to Bangladesh is halved. No funds are allocated for the Chabahar Port project in Iran. O

National Fibre scheme to integrate various schemes for natural and man-made fibres under Textiles Ministry

We are aiming to double the countrys textile value chain from the existing $170 billion to $350 billion by 2030, P. Sivakumar says

Budget unveils wide-ranging steps to sustain growth momentum: FM

In her latest address, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled a budget dedicated to long-term growth strategies. Highlights include signifi

YSRC Says Union Budget Shortchanges Andhra Pradesh

Reddy said the primary highlight of the budget was fiscal consolidation.

Boost for BJP allies in Budget 2026; tax sops for TDP-led Andhra Pradesh, infra for Bihar

Andhra Pradesh's demands were met in the recent budget. A tax holiday for data centers until 2047 was announced. The Purvodaya scheme received st

Nearing one year of Presidents Rule in Manipur, BJP MLAs and alliance partners called to Delhi for meeting

Members of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from both Kuki-Zo and Meitei communities were headed to New Delhi to attend the meeting

Budget 2026: 'Historic budget lays road map for Viksit Bharat', says PM Modi

In a bold statement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the Union Budget as both groundbreaking and visionary. With a clear focus on uplifting w

Union Budget 2026: MSMEs get three-pronged support plan

India is launching a significant support plan for micro, small, and medium enterprises. This initiative will provide equity, liquidity, and profe

State Highways Dept. commences work on bridge across Palar river

The 17.65-crore high-level bridge across Viruthasiri river is expected to benefit residents of at least 28 surrounding villages

Union Budget 202627: Tourism Gets Intent, But Falls Short on Structural Reforms, Says Tourism Committee of FTCCI

D. Ramchandram pointed out that India still lacked a comprehensive and contemporary National Tourism Policy aligned with global best practices

80,000 crore disinvestment & asset lease target for FY27

With an eye on fiscal strength, the government is targeting a significant 80,000 crore through disinvestment and asset monetisation by the end of

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 ca

Resist efforts to revive unscientific practices: Kerala CM

Responding to the changing realities

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

Hunt for ultras intensified on Day 15 of Op Trashi-I

India hikes defence budget by 15% to 7.85 lakh crore; 'It's huge', says Rajnath Singh, thanks PM modi

Budget 2026: Marginal hike in allocations for Social Justice Dept., Tribal Affairs Ministry

The Social Justice Departments allocation for 2026-27 is 13,687.59 crore and the Tribal Affairs Ministry has been allocated 15,421.97 crore; the

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 administra

Budget allocation for PM E-DRIVE reduced to 1,500 crore

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

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

Trade unions said the Budget reduced capital investment to corporate investment

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 T2

DC Edit | Budget Underwhelming, A Huge Missed Opportunity

Except for offering a tax holiday for data centres set up by foreign investors, the Budget had nothing worthwhile, either in terms of incentives

Budget session | Not only post but seat of Dy Speaker also remains nameless in J&K Assy

Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Feb 01: The seating arrangement for the upcoming 2ndbudget session of the Legislative Assembly of the Union Territory (

STT hike to address systemic risks, curb excessive speculation in futures and options: Govt

Addressing the media here after the Budget 2026-27 was presented, Revenue Secretary Arvind Shrivastava said the intent to increase STT on futures

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

Centre allocates 43,290 crore for J&K in Union Budget 202627

The Union Budget 202627 has proposed an allocation of 43,290.29 crore for J&K, nearly 2,000 crore more than the current year. Finance Minister Ni

Budget 2026-27 gives nothing to Karnataka, no high-speed rail for Bengaluru: Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar

Shivakumar also accused the Centre of weakening MGNREGA, ignoring farmers' concerns, and failing to revise sugar prices and MSP, warning that sug

Budget 2026-27 aimed at empowering poor and increasing farmers' income: PM Modi [Watch]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the Union Budget 2026 will empower the poor, increase farmers' income and strengthen villages while b

Fiscal Deficit of States to be Capped at 3 Percent: Finance Commission

The Commission has recommended that States should completely discontinue the practice of incurring off-budget borrowings bringing all such borrow

Budget FY27: Indias growth, reforms, inclusive development take center stage

New Delhi, Feb 1: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for 2026-27 in the Lok Sabha on Sunday, emphasising Indias susta

Tharoor criticizes Union Budget 2026, says 'Honestly, this is an underwhelming budget'

Operation to track down 3 holed-up terrorists underway in Kishtwar

Jammu Tawi, Feb 1: Security forces on Sunday resumed their cordon and search operation in the snowbound area of Jammu and Kashmirs Kishtwar distr

TGSRTC Wraps Up Medaram Operations

City services are expected to gradually go back to normal

Coimbatore industries say Budget should have addressed raw material issues

Two men who opposed harassment of Muslim shopkeeper booked in Uttarakhand

FIR lodged against members of right-wing groups who blocked a national highway to express anger over the intervention of Deepak Kumar and Vijay R

Union Budget continuation of injustice to Telangana, say BRS leaders KTR, Harish Rao

Ranji Trophy | Rearguard effort helpsChhattisgarh denies Hyderabad a win

Amandeeps big unbeaten ton complemented by DevAdityashalf-century, and their unbroken 193 run stand for ninth wicket, forces a stalemate

Grammys 2026 live streaming: Where can I watch the Grammys 2026? What time does Grammy start? Who is performing at 68th Grammy Awards?

Grammys 2026: Grammy Awards 2026 is being held on Sunday night. Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter are set to rock the stage

KCR Questioned By Probe Team At His Hyderabad Home In Phone Tapping Case

Former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao was on Sunday questioned by the Telangana Police SIT at his residence here in connection with a case re

Mamata Banerjee moves Supreme Court against Bengal SIR; Election Commission and state poll body made parties in case