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Australian Open: Carlos Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic in final, becomes youngest to complete Career Grand Slam

Melbourne, Feb. 1 -- The World No. 1, Carlos Alcaraz, scripted history as he became the youngest player to complete the Career Grand Slam after lifting his maiden Australian Open title on Sunday, acco... Read More


India's focus should be 8-9% growth, not stock market volatility: Amitabh Kant says Budget "responsible, fiscally prudent"

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- India's former G20 Sherpa and ex-NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant on Sunday highlighted how the Union Budget is "very responsible and fiscally prudent," saying it strikes the right bal... Read More


Trump orders DHS not to participate in protests in Democratic-led cities "until they ask us for help"

Washington DC, Feb. 1 -- US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) directed the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) not to intervene in "protests and/or riots" in Democratic-led cities u... Read More


Pollution a top priority for govt: DEA Secretary Anuradha Thakur on Union Budget

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Anuradha Thakur, Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs, on Sunday said that pollution remains a key focus for the Union government, with significant budgetary provisions... Read More


Excluding Kerala from High-Speed Rail Corridors "indefensible": Shashi Tharoor on Union Budget

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Sunday criticised the Union Budget 2026-2027 for excluding Kerala from the new High-Speed Rail Corridors announced across India, calling it "inde... Read More


"Mere rhetoric not enough...": BSP chief Mayawati on Union Budget

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati on Sunday urged the government to focus on actual implementation rather than rhetoric while evaluating the Union Budget 2026-2027, war... Read More


Tripura emerges as leading state in development: CM Manik Saha

Agartala, Feb. 1 -- Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday said that Tripura is moving ahead in all areas of education, culture, sports, industry, and commerce and has already reached a special... Read More


"Historic budget, special attention given to North East region": Union Minister Scindia

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Sunday said that the Union Budget 2026 has given special emphasis on the development of North Eastern states with the allocation of a budget... Read More


"It embodies vision and mission of 'Viksit Bharat'...": CM Yogi Adityanath on Union Budget 2026

Lucknow, Feb. 1 -- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday highlighted that the Union Budget focuses on common people and is women-centric. He further underlined that it aims to achieve... Read More


'Budget 2026-27 focuses on youth employment, sports infra development', says Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday said the Budget 2026-27 focuses on creating jobs for youth and boosting sports. Through the Khelo India Mission, the government aims to ... Read More