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Vijay's father SA Chandrasekhar breaks silence on release delay of Jana Nayagan, says he is 'not afraid of anything'

India, Jan. 29 -- Jana Nayagan, starring Vijay, was set for a January 9 release, but the makers said that they had to postpone due to "unavoidable circumstances beyond our control." Meanwhile, on Tues... Read More


Economic Survey 2026: Centre cites stronger rural economy to replace MGNREGA with VB-GRAMG

India, Jan. 29 -- Government says a stronger rural economy justifies replacing MGNREGA with the new VB GRAMG Act Economic Survey points to rising rural incomes, consumption and falling demand for MGN... Read More


Economic Survey 2026: Cities can no longer bear the burden of rural migration

India, Jan. 29 -- Two-thirds of India's population still lives in villages. But for the rural youth migrating to cities for livelihood and a better life, the process of migration is extracting a huge ... Read More


28th Commonwealth speakers conference a grand success, says Lok Sabha Speaker

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday informed the House about the successful conduct of the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) 2026,... Read More


CM Yogi approves cashless treatment for teachers in private hospitals, to benefit 1.5 million teachers and staff

Lucknow, Jan. 29 -- In a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Uttar Pradesh government approved a significant welfare measure that allows teachers, non-teaching staff, and th... Read More


World will move from "thinking about buying Indian" to "buying Indian without thinking": Sitharaman

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday highlighted the Economic Survey and said the survey mentions that a progression from 'Swadeshi' to 'Strategic Resilience' to... Read More


'Mother of all deals': PM Modi says India-EU FTA is for 'ambitious India'

New Delhi/IBNS, Jan. 29 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the recently signed India-European Union (EU) Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is for an "ambitious India" and urged the manufacturer... Read More


Economic Survey 2026: Is India's Income Tax department moving from coercive enforcement?

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- India's government has underlined a significant shift in tax administration strategy in the Economic Survey 2025-26, tabled in Parliament on Thursday, as officials highlight the ... Read More


Economic Survey projects India's Growth at 6.8-7.2 pc in FY27, flags global headwinds

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- India's economy is expected to grow between 6.8 per cent and 7.2 per cent in 2026-27, maintaining its position as one of the fastest-growing major economies, according to the Eco... Read More


SC stays UGC's 2026 equity regulations, warns of social division and misuse

India, Jan. 29 -- The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday stayed the operation of the University Grants Commission's (UGC) 2026 equity regulations, warning that the new framework was capable of dividing so... Read More