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Union Budget neglects public education, workers: Kerala Minister

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb. 1 -- Kerala General Education Minister V. Sivankutty on Sunday criticised the union Budget 2026-27, claiming that it had completely neglected public school education while fav... Read More


5.5-magnitude quake hits Tonga Islands-GFZ

Beijing, Feb. 1 -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 jolted Tonga Islands at 2059 GMT on Saturday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said. Published by HT Digital Content Services wi... Read More


At least 14 killed in road accident in northern Cote d'Ivoire

Abidjan, Feb. 1 -- At least 14 people were killed and 21 others injured Saturday morning in a road accident in northern Cote d'Ivoire, according to an official statement. The accident took place at a... Read More


5 injured in U.S. Louisiana shooting, 3 taken into custody

New York, Feb. 1 -- Five people were injured Saturday after a shooting broke out during the "Mardi Gras in the Country" parade in Clinton, the U.S. state of Louisiana, police said. The incident occur... Read More


Pakistani troops kill 92 terrorists in Balochistan province

Islamabad, Feb. 1 -- Pakistani security forces and law enforcement agencies have "successfully thwarted the evil design of terrorists," killing 92 terrorists in the country's southwestern Balochistan ... Read More


FIEO hails union Budget 2026-27 as Export-Enabling, MSME-Centric and Industry-Friendly

Hyderabad/New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) on Sunday welcomed the union Budget 2026-27, terming it bold, reform-oriented and growth-focussed that strengthens I... Read More


FTCCI hails union Budget 2026-27 as progressive, flags gaps in manufacturing and tourism support

Hyderabad, Feb. 1 -- The Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI) has welcomed the union Budget 2026-27 as progressive and stability-focused, describing it as a continuity-dri... Read More


Union Budget 2026-27 boosts Delhi Police funding to Rs 12,503 crore

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- : The union Budget 2026-27 has allocated Rs 12,503.65 crore to Delhi Police, reflecting a 4.79 per cent increase over last year's allocation and a marginal rise from the revised e... Read More


Punjab Congress slams union Budget as 'electoral statement' that ignores state's interests

Chandigarh, Feb. 1 -- Punjab Congress President and Ludhiana MP Amarinder Singh Raja Warring has criticized the union Budget 2026-27, characterising it as a major disappointment that fails to address ... Read More


HP: Elderly woman airlifted from snowbound Dodra Kawar

Shimla, Feb. 1 -- An 85-year-old woman in critical condition was successfully airlifted from the remote and snowbound Dodra Kwar area of Shimla district today and admitted to PGI Chandigarh, following... Read More