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Union Budget 2026-27: Congress MPs Tharoor, Venugopal say "nothing concrete" allocated for poll-bound Kerala

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Sunday expressed disappointment that Kerala has not figured prominently in the Union Budget 2026-27. Shortly after the Budget presentation by Financ... Read More


Budget 2026: High-level committee on Banking to be set up for India's next phase of growth

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Presenting the Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed setting up a "High Level Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat", to comprehensively review the sector and ... Read More


Armed groups, Baloch leaders back BLA's 'Operation Herof 2.0' as fighters hold ground across Balochistan

Balochistan, Feb. 1 -- Armed factions, political leaders and segments of the Baloch population on Saturday voiced backing for the Baloch Liberation Army's (BLA) ongoing "Operation Herof 2.0," as the o... Read More


Triple header featuring Sonipat Stars, Faridabad Fighters, Bhiwani Bulls sparks KCL Day 9 excitement

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The Kabaddi Champions League (KCL) promises a blockbuster evening on Day 9 (February 2), with a triple-header of high-intensity matches at the Sports University of Haryana, Rai, a... Read More


CMs Nayab Singh Saini, Manik Saha and Dy CM Jagdish Devda welcome Union Budget 2026

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha and Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda on Sunday welcomed the Union Budget 2026-27, des... Read More


Chhattisgarh: Police forces deployed in Dutkaiya after villagers set house on fire

Gariaband, Feb. 1 -- Heavy police forces have been deployed at Dutkaiya village in Chhattisgarh after two groups clashed with each other earlier on Sunday. SP Gariaband Vedvrat Sirmour said things es... Read More


USISPF welcomes Union Budget 2026-27, lauds trade, customs, sectoral reforms

Washington DC, Feb. 1 -- The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) on Sunday (local time) welcomed the Union Budget 2026-27, describing it as a progressive and comprehensive roadmap that stren... Read More


Budget 2026: Sitharaman announces tax holiday till 2047 to boost data centre ecosystem

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Recognising the need to enable critical infrastructure and boost investment in data centres, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed to provide tax holiday till 2047 to a... Read More


Operation Sindoor once again proves Coast Guard's role as frontline force in India's maritime security: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday praised the Indian Coast Guard for its role in Operation Sindoor last year against Pakistan, saying the operation once again proved ... Read More


Opposition playing politics: Kiren Rijiju hails Union Budget as people-centric

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Union Minister Kiren Rijiju accused the opposition of playing politics over the Union Budget 2026 speech of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, adding that the speech of the Fina... Read More