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Economic Survey flags fault lines in labour reforms, as gig workers, women lag

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- Even as the Centre moves to overhaul India's labour regime through four new labour codes, the Economic Survey 2025-26 flags a widening gap between reform intent and labour-market... Read More


"SC has stayed the UGC Regulations and kept them in abeyance," says petitioner's counsel Vishnu Shankar Jain

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- Counsel for the petitioner challenging the newly introduced University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations, Vishnu Shankar Jain, on Thursday said that the Supreme Court has staye... Read More


"SC has stayed the UGC Regulations and kept them in abeyance," says petioner's counsel Vishnu Shankar Jain

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- Counsel for the petitioner challenging the newly introduced University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations, Vishnu Shankar Jain, on Thursday said that the Supreme Court has staye... Read More


Last Rites of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar Today, Accidental Death Report Lodged by Police

India, Jan. 29 -- The final rites of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar will take place today, Thursday, at around 11 A.M. The ceremony will be held at the Vidya Pratishthan Grounds in Baram... Read More


Mass killing of canines continues in Telangana: 200 more poisoned to death, toll crosses 1,200 in a month

Hyderabad/IBNS, Jan. 29 -- The large-scale killing of street dogs in Telangana has continued unchecked over the past month, with animal welfare activists estimating that more than 1,200 dogs have been... Read More


Union Budget 2026: Date, Time, Full Schedule, Live Streaming Details, 'Halwa' Tradition & What is the Blue Sheet; Here's All You Need to Know

India, Jan. 29 -- India's Union Budget for the 2026-27 financial year will be presented to Parliament on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 11 AM. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will table the document... Read More


Govt employee accuses Jana Sena MLA of sexual assault

Hyderabad, Jan. 29 -- Jana Sena Party president and Andhra Pradesh deputy chief minister Pawan Kalyan on Wednesday ordered an internal inquiry into serious allegations of sexual assault and intimidati... Read More


'No question of resignation, I'm with Chief Minister,' says Karnataka Minister KJ George in Karnataka Assembly

Bengaluru, Jan. 29 -- Karnataka Energy Minister KJ George on Thursday categorically dismissed speculation about his resignation, asserting in the State Assembly that there was "no question of resignat... Read More


Palakkad MLA Mamkootathil gets bail in third rape case

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan. 29 -- Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, accused of raping multiple women, was granted bail in the third rape case filed against him on Wednesday and is set to walk out of jail ... Read More


Pregnant Delhi SWAT commando hit with dumbbell by husband, dies week later

Hyderabad, Jan. 29 -- A 27-year-old, four-months-pregnant woman who was a Delhi Police Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) commando died on Tuesday, January 27, after her husband allegedly assaulted he... Read More