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Guterres warning of 'UN financial collapse' rings alarm bells in Nepal

Kathmandu, Feb. 1 -- Secretary General Antonio Guterres has warned that the United Nations faces "imminent financial collapse" amid unpaid annual dues and other issues that have drawn global reactions... Read More


Panjab University honours its oldest living alumnus at 104

Chandigarh, Feb. 1 -- Aged 104, the oldest surviving alumnus of Panjab University (PU), Sahi Ram Bishnoi, was honoured by the varsity on Saturday at his residence in Sakta Khera village near Dabwali. ... Read More


Chandigarh: PGI clears long-pending arrears of contractual staff after protests

Chandigarh, Feb. 1 -- The Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) has released pending arrears amounting to over Rs.12 crore to its contractual workers. Office orders issued... Read More


Chandigarh: UT administrator Kataria reviews civic amenities across city

Chandigarh, Feb. 1 -- Punjab governor and administrator, UT Chandigarh, Gulab Chand Kataria, on Saturday undertook a series of surprise visits across the city to review healthcare facilities, sanitati... Read More


Union Budget 2026 set to lay down India's 'Reform Express' path

India, Feb. 1 -- The Union Budget to be presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday is expected to accelerate regulatory reforms by dismantling compliance burdens for citizens, business... Read More


Budget 2026: Govt to set up high-powered Education to Employment panel to assess AI impact on jobs

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The government on Sunday announced the setting up of a high-powered Education to Employment and Enterprises Standing Committee to strengthen employment outcomes and assess the imp... Read More


Yogi calls industry biggest partner in state's prosperity, seeks CSR push

Lucknow, Feb. 1 -- Calling Industry the biggest partner in the state's prosperity, chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday asked industry groups to participate in the state's development through co... Read More


FM Sitharaman launches India's Semiconductor Mission 2.0 with Rs 40,000 cr outlay

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced the launch of India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0, with a Rs 40,000 crore outlay, aiming to boost the country's semicondu... Read More


Delhi govt schools to witness 10 'bagless' days, quizzes, street plays among activities planned

India, Feb. 1 -- Street plays, gardening, cooking competition and quizzes are amongst the activities that the Delhi government school students are participating in as the "10 Bagless Days" initiative ... Read More


Union Budget 2026-27: What could be in for poll-bound West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, Puducherry

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- All eyes are on the Union Budget 2026-27 to be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1. While she is expected to outline the government's revenue an... Read More