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Union Budget 2026: Centre proposes to develop 15 archaeological sites into experiential cultural destinations

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed to develop 15 archaeological sites, including Lothal, Dholavira, and Sarnath, into "vibrant, experiential cultural des... Read More


Rahul Gandhi refuses comment on Union Budget 2026-27, Congress dubs it "lacklustre"

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Sunday declined to comment on the Union Budget 2026-27, stating that he would speak on Monday from Parliament's platform. Earli... Read More


Genesys Int bags Rs 13-cr WAPCOS contract to develop urban digital twin platform for Guwahati

Mumbai, Feb. 1 -- The project involves creation of a 3D digital twin and will be executed over a period of four years, from February 5, 2026 to February 5, 2030, the company said in a regulatory filin... Read More


Asgiri Anunayaka Thero raises concerns over declining recognition of Maha Sangha, culture and history

Sri Lanka, Feb. 1 -- The Anunayaka Thero of the Asgiri Chapter, Venerable Wedaruwe Upali Thero, stated that there is widespread concern at present over the lack of proper recognition given to the Maha... Read More


Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman set to present ninth consecutive Union Budget

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 1 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for the financial year 2026-27 in Parliament today, creating history by delivering her ninth consecutive ... Read More


Medanta Chairman Naresh Trehan welcomes health-focused measures in Union Budget 2026, calling it "forward-looking"

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Chairman and Managing Director of Medanta, Naresh Trehan, has welcomed the health-focused measures announced in the Union Budget 2026-27, calling them "forward-looking". He descri... Read More


As Trump pushes for Gaza peace board, India and Arab League nations back 2-state solution on Palestine

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- India and the Arab League nations have laid out a broader vision for deeper two-way ties, pitched for a sovereign and viable Palestine state living side-by-side with Israel and un... Read More


As Trump pushes for Gaza peace board, India, Arab League nations back 2-state solution on Palestine

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- India and the Arab League nations have laid out a broader vision for deeper two-way ties, pitched for a sovereign and viable Palestine state living side-by-side with Israel and un... Read More


"Misusing majority": Congress MP Amar Singh slams Centre's Budget; alleges bias towards Punjab

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Congress MP Amar Singh on Sunday criticised the Union Budget 2026-27, accusing the Centre of misusing its majority and showing bias against Punjab. He also criticised the governm... Read More


Rohit Brijnath: Enjoying an Australian summer of flies, sweat and sport

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- House flies, bush flies, horse flies, fruit flies, hover flies, signal flies. Thirty-thousand species of them. Uninvited companions on my long walks, interrupting a friend's golf ... Read More