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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman showcases India's handloom legacy

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The union Budget 2026, presented on Sunday, marks the ninth consecutive budget tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament. While attention naturally focuses on he... Read More


FM announces SHE-Marts to promote rural women-led enterprises

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister on Sunday announced a comprehensive set of initiatives aimed at increasing farmers' income, strengthening allied sectors, and accelerating rural entrepreneurship,... Read More


Parth Pawar likely to be nominated to Rajya Sabha; NCP merger talks gain momentum

Mumbai, Feb. 1 -- With Sunetra Pawar assuming the responsibility of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister, following the tragic accidental demise of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, in this backdrop, sen... Read More


Gadkari congratulates Sunetra Pawar on becoming Maharashtra's first woman DyCM

Nagpur, Feb. 1 -- union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday congratulated Sunetra Pawar on her swearing-in as the first woman Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Gadkari praised Sunetra Pawar for st... Read More


Etalin Hydroelectric Project set to commence soon: Arunachal CM Khandu

Itanagar, Feb. 1 -- Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Saturday announced that the 3097 MW Etalin Hydroelectric Project, slated to be India's largest hydroelectric project, is set to comm... Read More


Leprosy is curable, need to fight the stigma: Experts

Bhubaneshwar, Feb. 1 -- Though dreaded, leprosy is a disease which is completely curable if diagnosed early and the patient received consistent treatment using multidrug therapy (MDT), experts said at... Read More


Budget FY27: Fiscal Deficit pegged at 4.3 pc, market borrowings set at Rs 17.2 lakh cr

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday reaffirmed the government's commitment to fiscal consolidation, pegging the fiscal deficit for 2026-27 at 4.3 percent of GDP wh... Read More


Temporary DIAL-112 call centre ensures swift emergency response at Medaram Jatara

Hyderabad/Medaram, Feb. 1 -- To strengthen public safety and ensure prompt emergency response during the Medaram Jatara, the largest tribal festival in Asia, a temporary DIAL-112 Emergency Response Ca... Read More


'Chucking' row erupts after Green falls to Tariq spinner

Lahore, Feb. 1 -- An unusual moment unfolded during the second T20 International between Pakistan and Australia on Saturday when Australian all-rounder Cameron Green appeared to question the bowling a... Read More


Hoteliers meet J&K LG, flag snowfall woes at Patnitop tourist spot

Jammu, Feb. 1 -- The hoteliers of tourist spot Patnitop located in Udhampur-Ramna districts, under the Patnitop Hotel and Restaurant Association, met Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha ... Read More