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Alliances, ambitions and the battle for power

India, Feb. 6 -- As the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections approach, the main political parties feature two coalitions: the ruling DMK-led alliance with Congress and Left parties, and the AIADMK coalition ... Read More


Budget bets on growth and green transition

India, Feb. 6 -- Amid global uncertainties and geo-political tensions causing supply chain constraints and trade disruptions, the budget presented by India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has ma... Read More


18 dead in Meghalaya coal mine blast; Prez, PM express grief over tragedy

SHILONG, Feb. 6 -- AT least 18 workers have been killed in a coal mine blast in the Thangsko area of East Jaintia Hills district of Meghalya on Thursday morning. Several others are still trapped insid... Read More


Chandrababu Naidu alleges leaders of YSR Congress Party spreading false campaigns to defame Tirumala temple

India, Feb. 6 -- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has alleged that leaders of the YSR Congress Party are spreading a false campaign to defame the Tirumala Venkateswara Swamy temple a... Read More


SC directs West Bengal to pay DA dues; BJP slams Mamata Govt

India, Feb. 6 -- The BJP on Thursday hailed the Supreme Court's directive to West Bengal to pay dearness allowance to State Government employees and called the order a "major blow" to Chief Minister M... Read More


NDA spent Rs 40,000 cr to defeat us: Tejashwi Yadav

India, Feb. 6 -- RJD working president Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday claimed that the ruling NDA in Bihar had spent a staggering Rs 40,000 crore to defeat the Mahagathbandhan, led by him, in the 2025 Ass... Read More


India closely monitoring situation in Iran

India, Feb. 6 -- New Delhi is "closely monitoring" the situation in Iran, and there are no reports of any Indian national missing or being killed during recent protests in that country, the Government... Read More


Efforts on to create model tourist circuit in Northeast: Government tells Rajya Sabha

India, Feb. 6 -- Efforts are on to create a model tourist circuit in the Northeast and the Government is working in coordination with all eight States in the region for creating such a sustainable, in... Read More


Odisha police declares Koraput district Naxal-free

India, Feb. 6 -- Odisha Police on Thursday declared Koraput district "Naxal-free" following the surrender of an area committee member of the banned CPI (Maoist), officials said. The surrendered cadre ... Read More


Bengal Govt tables Rs 4.06 lakh cr interim Budget

India, Feb. 6 -- The West Bengal Government on Thursday tabled a Rs 4.06 lakh crore interim Budget in the State Assembly for the 2026-27 financial year, rolling out cash support and allowance hike mea... Read More