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IAF airlifts paralysed woman, after snowfall blocks Himachal road

An Indian Air Force (IAF) Cheetah helicopter on Sunday carried out an emergency medical evacuation of an 85-year-old paralysed woman from the remote village of Dhanderwari in Himachal Pradesh to Chandigarh after heavy snowfall blocked all road access.

2026-02-01T17:13:52.468795+00:00 IST

Vikramaditya Singh hits out at Union Budget 2026-27

The minister pointed out that the revenue deficit grant received by Himachal Pradesh under the recommendations of the Finance Commission has been steadily decreasing in recent years and has now been practically eliminated, whereas, given the state's financial situation and the heavy losses incurred due to natural disasters, support should have been increased, not reduced.

2026-02-01T17:13:05.369163+00:00 IST

Budget 2026: Tharoor flags 'zero allocation' for Chabahar Port

Senior Congress leader and MP Shashi Tharoor on Sunday raised concerns over the Union Budget 2026, pointing to a sharp drop in funding for the Chabahar port as a sign of India's shifting strategic priorities under international pressure.

2026-02-01T17:08:28.109944+00:00 IST

"Budget has special focus on mental health: JP Nadda

Union Minister JP Nadda on Sunday called the Union Budget 2026-27 "visionary," underlining that it has a special focus on mental health and combating mental illness.

2026-02-01T17:00:06.271207+00:00 IST

Chandrababu Naidu reacts to the Union Budget 2026-27

The Chief Minister stated that the budget would support the state government's efforts to move more aggressively in the priority sectors it has identified.

2026-02-01T16:58:52.082194+00:00 IST

"BCCI should not compromise the country’s honour": Masood

Congress MP Imran Masood on Sunday criticised India's consideration of playing Pakistan in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, saying the BCCI should not compromise the country's honour.

2026-02-01T16:47:37.951000+00:00 IST

Underwhelming Budget, says Shashi Tharoor

"One thing that I will say as an MP from Kerala is my profound disappointment that even in an election year, the BJP did not see fit, the government did not see fit to give my state what its fair share," he said.

2026-02-01T16:43:31.688204+00:00 IST

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"Within next 7-10 days, things will begin to stabilise": Energy expert projects short-term rise in oil price amid Iran-Israel conflict

Energy policy expert Narendra Taneja expects stability to return within 7 to 10 days, as he predicts the US and Israel would likely call for diplomatic negotiations after their objectives are met.

2026-03-02T05:06:18.690546+00:00 IST

Bomb threats recieved at 4 Schools in Delhi

The schools include Army Public School, Salwan Public School, Meera Public School, and Sardar Patel Vidyalaya.

2026-03-02T05:05:01.859562+00:00 IST

MHA warns states to brace for possible violence after US–Israel s

In its advisory, the MHA asked state authorities to monitor and identify "pro-Iran radical preachers giving inflammatory sermons" that could incite unrest or communal tensions within local communities. The letter underscores the need for intensified intelligence sharing and preventive action to avert any law-and-order breakdown.

2026-03-02T04:45:27.523240+00:00 IST

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"Want to instigate civil war": Giriraj Singh slams Rahul Gandhi

"What farmer issue? Lies, like Rafale. Spreading confusion among the people. The thing that the country's Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said that there will be no tampering with the interests of the farmers. These people just want to spread confusion in the country. They want to instigate a civil war in the country," Singh told reporters.

2026-02-13T07:41:53.787304+00:00 IST

DMK fears TVK’s rising support among women: Vijay

"How was it suddenly announced that the new summer special package is Rs 2000? Is summer coming only this year or what? The women's rights amount, which is usually credited on the 15th of every month, why is it being credited and announced specifically today, on the 13th?" Vijay asked.

2026-02-13T07:31:28.849644+00:00 IST

Opposition has forgotten its dignity: CM Nayab Singh Saini

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday criticised the Congress party for its conduct as the Opposition in the Parliament, suggesting that the party has failed to maintain the dignity and respect required for the role.

2026-02-13T07:29:44.686272+00:00 IST

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Chidambaram slams Union Budget 2026

Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram on Sunday raised concerns over the Union Budget 2026, questioning the government's approach on trade, investment, and defence expenditure.

2026-02-01T16:17:41.789187+00:00 IST

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Delhi Police crime branch arrests habitual offenders in vehicle t

"Salim alias Bheda and Jamshed were wanted in a truck theft case registered at the Swaroop Nagar police station and were involved in several incidents of vehicle theft," police said.

2026-02-01T16:08:20.897333+00:00 IST

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R Ashoka lauds Union Budget 2026-27

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly, R Ashoka, on Sunday welcomed the Union Budget 2026, praising Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for presenting a tax-neutral budget and highlighting key provisions for Karnataka, including railways, sandalwood plantation and tourism.

2026-02-01T16:08:17.779071+00:00 IST

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Didn’t have any hopes from budget: Warring

Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Sunday said that the union budget presented by the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was expectedly quite disappointing, a press note stated.

2026-02-01T15:57:31.683114+00:00 IST

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Senior YSRCP leaders visit Ambati Rambabu’s residence

large number of TDP activists gathered outside Ambati Rambabu's house on Saturday night. The group allegedly damaged his residence and office, vandalised vehicles parked on the premises, and set some of them on fire.

2026-02-01T15:56:15.624194+00:00 IST

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Budget propels 'Reform Express' towards Viksit Bharat: Gujarat CM

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel stated that the budget for the year 2026-27, presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is a budget that propels the Reform Express towards Viksit and Aatmanirbhar Bharat, according to a release from Gujarat CMO.

2026-02-01T15:46:27.191138+00:00 IST

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"Budget crucial in sailing Bharat towards becoming maritime power

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said the Union Budget has provided a powerful thrust to India's economic transformation by accelerating the Reform Express, strengthening the foundations of growth and 'positioning the maritime sector as the anchor in achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat'.

2026-02-01T15:45:18.313592+00:00 IST

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Union Budget 2026 reflects Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas vision: Shrik

Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde on Sunday hailed the Union Budget, saying it reflects the vision of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas and focuses on youth employment, women empowerment, infrastructure development and sports, while also reducing the fiscal deficit.

2026-02-01T15:40:17.632806+00:00 IST

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Jitendra Singh calls budget 2026-27 ‘futuristic’.

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Sunday described the Union Budget 2026-27 as a "very futuristic" blueprint, charting a roadmap for the next 25 years, including India's 2047 vision of 'Viksit Bharat'.

2026-02-01T15:38:58.552607+00:00 IST

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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Union Budget 2026

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said that the Union Budget 2026-27 strikes a fine balance between India's aspirations and development.

2026-02-01T15:33:51.570083+00:00 IST

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The budget lays the foundation for developed India

The budget has allocated a total expenditure of ₹53.47 lakh crore and capital expenditure of ₹12.21 lakh crore, which will accelerate the development of roads, railways, digital infrastructure, green energy, healthcare, education, and industrial growth across the country.

2026-02-01T15:33:32.181227+00:00 IST

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"Budget offered no noteworthy benefits to Odisha": Naveen Patnaik

"I express my disappointment on the #Budget2026 presented today by the Union Government. The budget has offered no noteworthy benefits to #Odisha and its people. The anticipation from the people of Odisha was that the double engine government would offer a growth momentum with focus on infrastructure, job creation and additional allocation which is due to the state. The state has received very little," Patnaik wrote.

2026-02-01T15:15:00.794377+00:00 IST

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Union Budget undermines cooperative federalism: Sridhar

Referring to Article 1 of the Constitution, which defines India as a "Union of States", the Minister said national development was inseparable from the financial strength and autonomy of the States. However, he alleged that this constitutional principle had been ignored in the present Budget.

2026-02-01T15:14:18.894781+00:00 IST

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Planned to eliminate Ambati Rambabu: Sajjala

Sajjala argued that the attack was intended to divert public attention from the CBI-SIT charge sheet and reports by national institutions like NDDB and NDRI, which found no animal fat in the ghee used for Tirumala laddus, contradicting earlier allegations by ruling alliance leaders.

2026-02-01T15:06:48.020380+00:00 IST