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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

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

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

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

A capex focus and a change in fiscal anchor

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

Phone tapping case: SIT questions KCR for almost 5 hours in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) supremo and former chief minister K Chandrashekhar Rao (KCR) was questioned for nearly five hours on Sund

Textile industry welcomes integrated package announced in the Budget

TDP keeping ghee issue alive despite clean SIT report, says Chevireddy

Ustad Allah Rakha Khan: The Tabla Legend Who Took Indian Rhythm to the World

A tribute to the Padma Shri maestro from Jammu on his 25th death anniversary 3 February 2026 By Ravi Rohmetra Padma Shri Ustad Allah Rakha Khan

VACB seizes unaccounted money from Bevco staff in Ernakulam

Aerial Yoga in Hyderabad: Benefits and 5 best studios to try

In a city that rarely slows down, Hyderabadis are discovering a new way to stretch, strengthen and unwind while gently floating in the air. Aeria

Karnataka is set to lose about 10,000 to 15,000 crore due to 16th FCs recommendation, says Siddaramaiah

Trumps deliberate harassment of US FED Chairman invites backlash from eminent economists

Presidents trusted Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell in May this year R By Anjan Roy President Donald Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh, as the

Can law and policy manage the environmental costs of digital growth?

Rush for Data Centres has posed relevant questions needing answers By Harsh Gour Digital infrastructure is the spine of modern innovation from

Andhra Pradesh records highest-ever January GST collections, beats national growth

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

Modi Govt Challenges Revanth Administration To Get Urban Infra Projects

Besides, the proposed high-speed rail corridors and tax incentives to data centres and global capability centres (GCC), for which Hyderabad is em

Government Proposes Slew of Financial Reforms, Restructure PFC, REC

High-level banking review, capital market boost, NBFC roadmap and digital push unveiled

Building towards a Viksit Bharat

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

Security Guard Dies After Fall Into Lift Pit

For now, it appears that Srinivas may have fallen accidentally. As construction was halted around lunchtime, the area was not cordoned off: Gachi

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

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

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 cultur

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

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 Lank

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 pre

Fadnavis Dismisses NCP Merger Talk

Fadnavis said that a political development of such magnitude could not have moved forward without discussions with the BJP

Budget has prioritised industry and education: BJP

Hyderabads highspeed rail corridors likely to follow new elevated alignment

CM Reviews Kuppam Party Affairs, Calls for Strong Grassroots Outreach

Addressing party workers, the chief minister said programmes first implemented in Kuppam were now being replicated across the state

Stray Dogs Killing Continues In Telangana Village, Case Booked

An FIR was registered in connection with the fresh incident that allegedly occurred at Abbapur village of Gollapalli mandal, a police official sa

High security, drama as SIT questions KCR for nearly five hours in phone tapping case

Budget 2026 has ignored Andhras funding needs: YSRCP

Amaravati: The opposition Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) in Andhra Pradesh on Sunday said the Union Budget 2026-27 presented by Fi

Candidates Waiting For Party B Forms Doubt Credibility Of Surveys In Congress

Several Congress leaders who filed nominations and are waiting for the party B Forms expressed their anger against the survey results in Adilabad

Industry forums in Kerala welcome development proposals in Union Budget

The FICCI and the Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Cochin, praised initiatives aimed at bolstering manufacturing, with significant funding

India March into U-19 World Cup Semifinals as Pakistan Miss NRR Mark

Under sustained pressure from the Indian bowlers, Pakistan reached only 167/4 at the 33.3-over mark, effectively ending their qualification hopes

Nirmalas Push for Healthcare; From Cancer Drugs to Biopharma

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman's proposal to waive Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on 17 specified cancer drugs aims to reduce treatment cost

Telangana CII welcomes Union Budget 2026-27

Hyderabad: The Union Budget 2026-27, presented on Sunday, February 1, by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, is a futuristic budget and is expec

Ongole bull breed faces extinction due to mechanisation

Budget contradicts Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas slogan: Sridhar Babu

Mah Laqa Bai Stepwell on Osmania University campus restored

Curtain comes down on 16th International Theatre Festival of Kerala

Eight-day festival featured 47 performances, including 8 international and 14 national productions

Union Budget 2026: Jammu and Kashmir fund allocation marginally up; Ladakh sees around 27% increase

The modest increase of 2,000 crore in Central allocations falls far short of addressing the regions long-standing developmental gap or providing

Budget: Funds to combat Naxalism up by 20% in final push ahead of March deadline

The Union Budget has significantly increased funding for anti-Naxalism efforts. Over Rs 3,600 crore is allocated for security and infrastructure

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

Spice Things Up on Your Next Vacation

Flavour is the new travel souvenir, tourists are joining spice trails to cherish culinary delights and return home with local herbs and spices

Toddler sets two Guinness World records for snooker trick shots

Jude Owens, a two-year-old boy from Manchester, England, is gaining traction after setting two Guinness World Records for two trick shots in snoo

AKAORI to File HC Contempt Plea Over Status Quo Breach

The unlocking of the sealed premises of the Niaz Khana and handing it over to Shahi Masjid on January 27 has triggered uproar

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 Chie

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 2026-27: Over Rs 1300 crore allocated for forensic related schemes under MHA

The Union Budget 2026-27 earmarks over Rs 1471 crore for upgrading forensic capabilities. Funds will boost safety of women initiatives, modernize

Budget answers Congress criticism as it provides 63,049 crore to Karnataka, says HDK

Five Crocodiles Die At Odisha Zoo, Probe Ordered

Series of deaths at Nandankanan over eight days triggers veterinary intervention and laboratory tests: Reports

Union Budget 2026: Despite sharp dip in actual spends, Jal Jeevan mission retains allocation at 67,600 crore

Although the allocation last year was significant, the Jal Shakti Ministry, according to the Union Budget documents, expects to spend only about

SSLC examinations to be held from March 5 to 30; results on May 8

The SSLC IT examinations will be held from February 2 to 13, while model examinations are scheduled from February 16 and 20

Union Budget: Experts say main focus should be on wildlife conservation, not summits

A.P.s first Pain Clinic opens at KGH in Vizag

Budget: CAPFs, special forces under MHA get marginal hike, highest for ITBP at over 14%

Union Budget 2026-27 allocated a three percent hike to Central Armed Police Forces, with the ITBP seeing over a 14 percent increase. The CRPF rec

Progressive in intent but short on immediate relief: Hyderabadis

Union Budget Pushes Research in Semiconductors and Rare Earths

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the launch of India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0, building on the gains of ISM 1.0

Andhra posts highest Jan GST collections, outpaces national growth

Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh recorded its highest-ever January GST collections since the rollout of the tax in 2017, with net GST revenue rising 6.

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

AP Chambers Says Union Budget Balanced, Pragmatic

We congratulate Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on presenting the Union Budget for a record ninth time: AP Chambers president Potluri Bhaskar

Elderly man killed at temple car accident in Kazhugumalai

Union Budget disappointing: K.N. Balagopal

Jagan condemns attacks on YSRCP leaders, alleges collapse of law and order in Andhra Pradesh

YSR Congress Party chief speaks to injured leaders, accuses TDP government of vindictive politics and police misuse as tension erupts after attac

Budget proposes high-speed rail links to Bengaluru; rail activists flag lack of clarity

The announcement has been welcomed by rail activists and urban mobility experts, though they remain cautious about the timeline and execution of

Union Budget Initiatives to Help STs Indirectly: AERC

Among the highlights are plans to develop eco-friendly mountain and nature trails in Araku Valley, as well as bird-watching trails around Pulicat

SCR fast-tracks 18 rail projects worth 27,342 crore across Telangana, AP

Delay in sanction for new tank at Thammanam likely to worsen water crisis in Kochi

The Kerala Water Authority had earlier submitted the design for a new 35-lakh-litre tank at Thammanam to address the shortage, but, according to

Pakistan To Boycott T20 World Cup Match vs India, But Play In Tournament

Pakistan announced on Sunday that they will participate in the T20 World Cup 2026 but will boycott the match against India.

Venkaiah Naidu Wants Youth To Embrace Service, Sacrifice And Spiritual Discipline

The former Indian vice president attended a discourse by the Ramakrishna Mission president Gautamananda Maharaj on devotion and patriotism: Repor

T20 World Cup: Pakistan decides to boycott India

Lahore: Pakistan on Sunday, February 1, formally announced its decision to boycott its marquee ICC T20 World Cup group league match against India

State womens team bags National Junior Ball Badminton Championship

Pakistan Cleared To Play T20 World Cup But Boycott India Match: Govt

Pakistan will compete in the Twenty 20 World Cup starting from February 7

Left, Congress leaders slam Union Budget for ignoring Kerala

M.A. Baby says Union Budgetexposes blind commitment of Modi government to a few big corporate houses; M.V. Govindan calls it a declaration of war