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"Khelo India Mission will elevate nation's sports culture": Uttarakhand CM Dhami on Union Budget 2026

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami praised the launch of the 'Khelo India Mission' under the Union Budget 2026-27, describing it as a transformative step for India's s... Read More


TMC's Shatrughan Sinha calls Union Budget "phenku and lapetu," says its not for Viksit Bharat

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha on Sunday criticised the Union Budget, calling it a "phenku and lapetu" budget, asserting that it does not focus on employment, farmers' welfare, or the co... Read More


Manufacturing, MSMEs set for growth under Union Budget 2026-27, say Industry experts

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The Union Budget 2026-27 has drawn positive reactions from industry for its focus on manufacturing priorities, export competitiveness, and the transition to cleaner technologies. ... Read More


Union Budget 2026-27: Congress MPs Tharoor, Venugopal say "nothing concrete" allocated for poll-bound Kerala

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Sunday expressed disappointment that Kerala has not figured prominently in the Union Budget 2026-27. Shortly after the Budget presentation by Financ... Read More


Budget 2026: High-level committee on Banking to be set up for India's next phase of growth

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Presenting the Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed setting up a "High Level Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat", to comprehensively review the sector and ... Read More


Armed groups, Baloch leaders back BLA's 'Operation Herof 2.0' as fighters hold ground across Balochistan

Balochistan, Feb. 1 -- Armed factions, political leaders and segments of the Baloch population on Saturday voiced backing for the Baloch Liberation Army's (BLA) ongoing "Operation Herof 2.0," as the o... Read More


Triple header featuring Sonipat Stars, Faridabad Fighters, Bhiwani Bulls sparks KCL Day 9 excitement

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The Kabaddi Champions League (KCL) promises a blockbuster evening on Day 9 (February 2), with a triple-header of high-intensity matches at the Sports University of Haryana, Rai, a... Read More


CMs Nayab Singh Saini, Manik Saha and Dy CM Jagdish Devda welcome Union Budget 2026

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha and Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda on Sunday welcomed the Union Budget 2026-27, des... Read More


Chhattisgarh: Police forces deployed in Dutkaiya after villagers set house on fire

Gariaband, Feb. 1 -- Heavy police forces have been deployed at Dutkaiya village in Chhattisgarh after two groups clashed with each other earlier on Sunday. SP Gariaband Vedvrat Sirmour said things es... Read More


Budget 2026: Sitharaman announces tax holiday till 2047 to boost data centre ecosystem

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Recognising the need to enable critical infrastructure and boost investment in data centres, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed to provide tax holiday till 2047 to a... Read More