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US exit from WHO marks new era in global health policy - here's what US, world, will lose

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Why is the US leaving the WHO? The Trump administration says it's unfair that the U.S. contributes more than other nations and cites this as the main reason for leaving. The Whit... Read More


Double-Engine government's major boost: Rs. 7,470 crore allocated for railway development in Chhattisgarh

Raipur, Feb. 2 -- Welcoming the historic budgetary provision of Rs. 7,470 crore for railway infrastructure development in Chhattisgarh, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has expressed heartfelt gratitude ... Read More


Approximately Rs 364 crore approved for minority development projects under PMJVK

Lucknow, Feb. 2 -- Various schemes are being implemented in Uttar Pradesh for the development of minorities through the Pradhanmantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK). Under this program, projects worth a... Read More


Growth, stability over populism

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday presented the Union Budget for 2026-27 with total expenditure pegged at Rs 53.5 lakh crore, outlining a medium-term growth framework ... Read More


Mamata moves SC against EC over Bengal SIR

Kolkata, Feb. 1 -- Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls currently underway in the state, alleging ... Read More


Opposition slams Budget 2026 as hollow, directionless

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Opposition parties on Sunday mounted a broad attack on the Union Budget 2026-27, calling it hollow, directionless and inattentive to economic stress, even as the government defend... Read More


Budget targets US tariff shock with customs relief, manufacturing support and logistics reforms

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Confronted with sustained trade pressure from the United States and growing volatility in global commerce, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced a broad set of c... Read More


Mamata: Budget visionless, missionless & anti-people

Kolkata, Feb. 1 -- Terming the Union Budget as "garbage of lies" leading to a "derailment of economy", Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chairperson Mamata Banerjee on Sunday accused ... Read More


Budget: 5 varsity townships, girls' hostels across districts

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Five university townships in the vicinity of major industrial and logistic corridors, girls hostel in every district, setting up of content creator labs in 15,000 schools and 500 ... Read More


Madhyamik begins today; over 9.71L candidates set to appear

Kolkata, Feb. 1 -- The Madhyamik Examination 2026 will begin on Monday across West Bengal, with 9,71,340 candidates set to appear at 2,682 examination centres. Of the total examinees, 5,44,606 are fem... Read More