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IAF airlifts paralysed woman, after snowfall blocks Himachal roads

Dhanderwari, Feb. 1 -- An Indian Air Force (IAF) Cheetah helicopter on Sunday carried out an emergency medical evacuation of an 85-year-old paralysed woman from the remote village of Dhanderwari in Hi... Read More


State Minister Vikramaditya Singh says Union Budget overlooks Himachal's fiscal challenges

Shimla, Feb. 1 -- Himachal Pradesh Public Works Minister Vikramaditya Singh on Sunday expressed deep disappointment with the Union Budget presented on Sunday. He stated that the absence of a provision... Read More


Kashmir EOW chargesheets two in fake international prize scam

Srinagar, Feb. 1 -- The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against two individuals, Jitu Raj Johari and Suresh Thakur, for their involvement in a fake international prize sca... Read More


Akhilesh Yadav flags "massive conspiracy" in SIR, questions use of pre-printed form 7 in UP villages

Lucknow, Feb. 1 -- Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav alleged a "massive conspiracy" to selectively delete voter names, claiming that opposition votes were being targeted under the ongoing Spec... Read More


"Railways a strong pillar of Viksit Bharat, this will be extraordinary budget": Union MoS Railways V Somanna

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Union Minister of State of Railways, V Somanna, on Sunday called the Railway sector a "strong pillar" of 'Viksit Bharat' and said that the Union Budget will be "extraordinary". S... Read More


India invited for observing Bangladesh polls: Interim govt

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- Chief Adviser of the Interim government of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus, on Sunday said that India has been invited as an international observer to their elections scheduled to be held ... Read More


Union Budget 2026: Tharoor flags 'zero allocation' for Chabahar Port; says move suggests Centre 'surrendered' to external geopolitical pressures

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Sunday raised concerns about the Union Budget 2026, noting that the "sharp drop" in funding for the Chabahar port is a sign of India's shifting strat... Read More


Industry leaders expect growth-oriented budget with focus on infrastructure, technology

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- As the Union Budget 2026 approaches, industry leaders are optimistic about the government's fiscal policy and its potential to drive economic growth. Ajit Mangrulkar, Director Gen... Read More


After US-Philippine joint drills, China conducts "combat readiness" patrols in South China Sea

India, Feb. 1 -- Beijing [China], February 1 (ANI) China has conducted "combat readiness" patrols in the maritime and aerial areas around Huangyan Dao, which the Chinese call the Scarborough Shoal, in... Read More


"Budget has special focus on mental health and combating mental illness..." Union Minister JP Nadda

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Union Minister JP Nadda on Sunday called the Union Budget 2026-27 "visionary," underlining that it has a special focus on mental health and combating mental illness. Nadda praise... Read More