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Union Budget 2026-27: Strong emphasis on youth empowerment, lauds MP

Mysore/Mysuru, Feb. 2 -- The Union Budget 2026-27 presented yesterday by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has placed strong emphasis on youth empowerment and technology-driven sectors, in line with... Read More


From Japan to Brazil, voters could shake markets in key election year

India, Feb. 2 -- From Japan to Brazil, elections could add yet more uncertainty this year to markets already whipped by U.S. policy gyrations and heightened geopolitical tension. Japan's election this... Read More


Mysuru industries welcome growth-oriented provisions

Mysore/Mysuru, Feb. 2 -- The Union Budget has announced a bumper package for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), earning praise from the Mysuru Industries Association (MIA). MIA President P.... Read More


"Why should Army General's words and book not be quoted in Parliament?": Congress Manickam Tagore

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Monday slammed the disruption in Parliament, saying Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi was blocked from speaking. He raised concerns over minist... Read More


Union Budget: Textiles, leather, seafood gain in big export focus

India, Feb. 2 -- New Delhi India's labour-intensive industries such as textiles, seafood, footwear and leather goods received a boost from budget proposals that cut customs duty on scores of inputs, ... Read More


"Deep truths in the book, which is embarrassing government": Karti Chidambaram on Naravane memoir row

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on Monday slammed the government in the Lok Sabha over its opposition to Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, quoting from the unpublished memoir of fo... Read More


"Childish behaviour": Union Minister Giriraj Singh slams Rahul Gandhi's remarks in Parliament

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Monday slammed Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his remarks in Parliament, calling his conduct "childish behaviour" and accusing hi... Read More


Kollegal's groom stabbing case: Bride, lover arrested for attempted murder

Kollegal, Feb. 2 -- Unwilling to marry, bride asked lover to attack groom on the way to wedding hall The Kollegal Police have arrested three persons, including the bride and her alleged lover, on cha... Read More


What is Oppn for if LoP not allowed to speak?: Jothimani backs Rahul Gandhi on ex-Army Chief's unpublished memoir row

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Congress MP Jothimani on Monday alleged that Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi was not allowed to speak in Parliament on issues related to China and national security, c... Read More


Banking sector strong, resilient; credit expansion and capital needs in focus: DFS Secretary

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- India's banking sector is "very robust and resilient," with asset quality at its best-ever levels and strong credit growth across key segments, said M. Nagaraju, Secretary, Depart... Read More