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Incentives for urban governance to improve quality of life

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has followed a stable trajectory in all her Union Budgets since 2019. This year's budget speech, though, was unusual in not mentioning allocati... Read More


"People of Delhi won't fall into his trap": Madhya Pradesh CM hits out at Kejriwal

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday launched a scathing attack on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, stating that the people of Delhi would n... Read More


Union Budget cuts funding for education schemes for tribal, minority students

India, Feb. 2 -- The Union Budget 2025 has introduced significant cuts to several education schemes supporting students from tribal and minority communities. The National Fellowship and Scholarship f... Read More


3 die inside Kolkata drainage line days after SC banned manual scavenging

India, Feb. 2 -- Three wage labourers died inside an underground drainage line at the Kolkata Leather Complex on Sunday morning. Kolkata mayor Firhad Hakim, who rushed to the spot, said that he has o... Read More


"Should take sip of Yamuna, will meet him in hospital after": Rahul Gandhi attacks Arvind Kejriwal

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- In a no-holds-bar attack at Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi pointed to the previous promise of the former Delhi Chief Min... Read More


Elon Musk shelled out nearly $300mn to support Trump in 2024 election; Check all details

India, Feb. 2 -- Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, shelled out over $290 million last year in a bid to assist GOP leader Donald Trump in the presidential race against former US VP Kamala Harris... Read More


Israel Embassy extends heartfelt wishes on Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- The Israel Embassy in India on Sunday extended wishes to people on the occasion of Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja. In a post on X, the Israel Embassy in India stated, "On the... Read More


Manipur Govt firm of border fencing: CM N Biren Singh

Imphal, Feb. 2 -- Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said the state government's commitment to fencing the borders, identifying new immigrants and eradicating drugs. Speaking at a public interactio... Read More


"Dil valo ki Delhi ko ab BJP Sarkar...": BJP releases song for Delhi polls sung by former MP Nirahua

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday released its poll song "Dil valo ki Delhi ko ab BJP Sarkar chahiye" for the Assembly elections scheduled on February 5. The song has been sung by... Read More


'Personal income tax buoyancy helped to offer relief; states may have deregulations as conditions for capex loans'

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Robust buoyancy in personal income tax revenue helped offering tax relief to individuals in the FY26 union budget and this is expected to offset the impact of the substantial tax ... Read More