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MGNREGA was transformative law, new scheme is flawed: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Monday reiterated his tirade against the VB-G RAM-G Act, on the 20th anniversary of MGNREGA, saying that the "new law guarantees only centralisati... Read More


Opposition protests in Kerala Assembly over rejected adjournment motion

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb. 2 -- Kerala Assembly Speaker AN Shamseer on Monday rejected an adjournment motion notice moved by the opposition in the Legislative Assembly, stating that the issue does not h... Read More


Finance Commission's tax devolution formula sparks mixed reactions from states

India, Feb. 2 -- The 16th finance commission's decision to tweak the formula for devolution of taxes to states received a mixed response on Sunday with some states welcoming the changes that resulted ... Read More


Naik's 'Sunday ambush': Loyalist's wife is Navi Mumbai mayor pick

India, Feb. 2 -- The bitter rivalry between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena in Navi Mumbai intensified on Sunday with both parties fielding candidates for the mayo... Read More


FY27 Budget balances fiscal consolidation with growth push: Jefferies

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- The Union Budget for FY27 has adopted a calibrated approach to fiscal consolidation while prioritising higher government spending and sector-specific incentives, according to a re... Read More


"Disappointing Budget": MDMK's Vaiko alleges discrimination against Tamil Nadu

Coimbatore, Feb. 2 -- Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) General Secretary Vaiko on Monday criticised the Central government over the "disappointing" Union Budget 2026-27 and alleged "discr... Read More


Maharashtra: CM Fadnavis rubbishes talk of NCP merger

India, Feb. 2 -- Rubbishing claims made by some leaders of the NCP (SP), including Sharad Pawar, regarding talks of merger with the other NCP faction headed by the late Ajit Pawar, who died in a plane... Read More


Jammu and Kashmir budget session to commence today, police heighten security outside legislative assembly

Jammu, Feb. 2 -- Jammu and Kashmir will start its budget session today. In preparation for the proceedings, stringent security checks are being conducted at the legislative Complex in Jammu to ensure ... Read More


Hours after firing at Bollywood director's Juhu home, four arrested from Pune

India, Feb. 2 -- Hours after unidentified assailants fired five rounds outside a 10-storeyed building in Juhu owned by Bollywood director Rohit Shetty, four young men were arrested for allegedly abett... Read More


HC slams state for 'gross abuse of power' in Borivali slum scheme

India, Feb. 2 -- The Bombay High Court on Thursday came down heavily on the Maharashtra government and slum rehabilitation authorities, terming their decision to appoint a new developer for a long-sta... Read More