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Nirmala Sitharaman to present Union Budget for record ninth time

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will move for leave to introduce the Finance Bill, 2026, today at 11 am during the Budget session in Lok Sabha.

2026-02-01T01:39:13.125469+00:00 IST

Tripura emerges as a leading state in development: CM Manik Saha

Saha said this while virtually inaugurating and laying the foundation stone of several development projects in different parts of the state at the Belonia Vidyapeeth ground in South Tripura district.

2026-02-01T00:09:07.065853+00:00 IST

"Not for tourism": VHP International President backs ban on non-h

Speaking to ANI, Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) International President Alok Kumar stated, "In Uttarakhand, the Char Dham Temple Committee has urged the government to ban the entry of non-Hindus, as it is not a place for 'Mandir Tourism' or outings but a place of worship."

2026-01-31T23:50:11.555089+00:00 IST

Firing reported outside Rohit Shetty’s residence in Mumbai, probe

Police and forensic teams arrived at Director Rohit Shetty's residence and secured the premises for a detailed search of the premises.

2026-01-31T23:25:37.000991+00:00 IST

"State government is finished": Ajay Rai slams UP govt after cour

Rai alleged that law and order in the state had completely collapsed, saying, "The state government is finished, and they are carrying out, half encounters, full encounters...They are bulldozing the homes, will they ensure justice to anyone?"

2026-01-31T23:25:04.789178+00:00 IST

Karnataka: Hebbagodi Police arrest 3 for extorting their friend for Rs 50,000

In a swift motion, Hebbagodi Police on Saturday successfully apprehended three individuals for the attempted extortion of a goods vehicle driver in H. Hosahalli on Friday.

2026-01-31T22:42:35.884173+00:00 IST

“SIR not going to stop”: BJP leader Dilip Ghosh slams Mamata Bane

"She (CM Mamata Banerjee) has met and held meetings with him (Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar) so many times. Her only agenda is to stop the SIR. That's not going to happen." Ghosh said. He further asserted that, "The SIR will be completed, and after that, the elections will also be held."

2026-01-31T22:22:47.902549+00:00 IST

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Most Anganwadi demands fulfilled: AP Minister Sandhyarani urges w

Andhra Pradesh Women & Child Welfare and Tribal Welfare Minister Gummadi Sandhyarani said that the coalition government has provided several facilities for Anganwadi workers and has not left them to struggle on the roads like the previous government.

2026-03-01T17:18:25.568044+00:00 IST

Assam: Gaurav Gogoi leads APCC’s ‘Samay Paribartanor Yatra'

Addressing the gathering, Gaurav Gogoi said that the Congress remains firmly committed to building a "New Greater Assam" by uniting people across all communities, irrespective of caste, creed, or religion. He emphasised that the yatra is not merely a political programme, but a heartfelt effort to connect directly with the people.

2026-03-01T16:55:10.647728+00:00 IST

Jan Ashirwad Yatra: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma receives support

During the course of the yatra, the Chief Minister reiterated the government's commitment to reclaiming five lakh bighas of encroached land over the next five years.

2026-03-01T16:52:57.540078+00:00 IST

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Lok Sabha adjourned for the day, to reconvene on Friday 11 AM

Earlier, the lower house of the Parliament passed 'The Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026' after hours of discussions. The Bill seeks to amend the Industrial Relations Code, 2020.

2026-02-12T14:09:54.359647+00:00 IST

"Rahul Gandhi doesn't want to answer the media": Kiren Rijiju

This comes after Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, earlier today, criticised the media for allegedly blindly following BJP directives, calling it a "disservice to the country."

2026-02-12T12:22:46.974594+00:00 IST

"70% of Haryana’s roads have been strengthened": Haryana CM

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday announced an urgent, time-bound plan to repair broken roads and address infrastructure gaps in Gurugram, aiming for a "pothole-free" city before the next monsoon season.

2026-02-12T11:42:26.753829+00:00 IST

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More than 60 girls leave for Jammu on educational exposure tour f

The initiative aims to broaden the academic, social and cultural horizons of the participants by providing them first-hand exposure to reputed educational institutions, historical landmarks and places of educational importance in Jammu. Such exposure tours play a vital role in motivating students, especially girls from remote areas, to pursue higher education and aspire for greater opportunities.

2026-01-31T21:09:31.389198+00:00 IST

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Police arrest YSRCP leader Ambati Rambabu after TDP protest

This comes after Telugu Desam Party (TDP) workers on Saturday staged a violent protest at the office of the Guntur district YSRCP president, Ambati Rambabu, in Vikas Nagar, triggering a heavy police deployment and tense scenes in the city.

2026-01-31T21:07:40.704215+00:00 IST

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"Diplomatic efforts to ease world tensions": Telangana BJP Prez

Telangana BJP President N. Ramchander Rao said, "India is making all diplomatic efforts to ease down the world tensions, and with regard to easing business, the Arab nations are also building strong relations with India."

2026-01-31T20:05:09.119560+00:00 IST

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Bengal doing its part, Centre not paying dues: WB Finance Min

Ahead of the Union Budget 2026, West Bengal Finance Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya accused the Centre of not releasing the state's dues, saying the state government was fulfilling its responsibilities but was not receiving what it was entitled to.

2026-01-31T19:44:05.984516+00:00 IST

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Yamuna Gautam of VHRP welcomes SC's ruling on menstrual health

Yamuna Pathak, National Mahila President of Visva Hindu Raksha Parishad, on Saturday welcomed the Supreme Court's ruling on menstrual health, saying that the judgement "sets a powerful precedent that dignity is indivisible and non-negotiable."

2026-01-31T19:38:05.304036+00:00 IST

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Ajit Pawar’s Asthi Kalash to be brought to NCP state office

NCP State President and Member of Parliament Sunil Tatkare will perform the ritual worship (poojan) of the Asthi Kalash.

2026-01-31T19:12:16.907382+00:00 IST

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"Jungle Raj under Chandrababu Naidu": YS Jagan Mohan Reddy after

Former Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy spoke to former minister Ambati Rambabu over the phone after he was targeted in a deliberate murder attempt by TDP goons, according to the official release.

2026-01-31T18:45:40.374037+00:00 IST

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Labour contractor, property dealer attacked during Namaz in Baddi

A labour contractor and property dealer was allegedly attacked by three unidentified assailants in Bhudd village of the Baddi area in Himachal Pradesh's Solan district on Saturday afternoon, police said.

2026-01-31T18:43:26.988257+00:00 IST

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BJP Core Committee passes resolutions on PM’s Punjab visit

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) core committee on Saturday held a meeting in Chandigarh under the leadership of State President Sunil Jakhar, during which the party outlined its strategy for the coming days and passed two key resolutions.

2026-01-31T18:41:41.125342+00:00 IST

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Uttarakhand CM Dhami inaugurates Kotdwar Bird Festival

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the Bird Festival organised in Kotdwar. On this occasion, he dedicated and laid the foundation stones for development projects worth several crores of rupees for various development blocks of the district.

2026-01-31T18:41:04.841808+00:00 IST

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PM Modi to pay respect at Dera Sachkhand Ballan

On the eve of Republic Day, the Union government had announced to award Padma Shri to Sant Niranjan Dass (84 years).

2026-01-31T18:15:35.040376+00:00 IST

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Visitors to Amrit Udyan can scan QR codes to learn about species

Avneesh Banswal, horticulturist at Rashtrapati Bhavan further stated that there are a total of 85 categories of species selected this year for the general public to witness.

2026-01-31T17:55:55.859896+00:00 IST

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Telangana:Excise police arrests 'Baba' for cultivating marijuana

In a major drug bust, Excise officials raided agricultural land in Panchgaon village of Narayanked Mandal in Sangareddy district and seized Ganja (marijuana) plants weighing 17.741 kilograms with a market value of at least Rs 70 lakhs.

2026-01-31T17:48:07.654723+00:00 IST

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Amit Shah slams INDI alliance over 'Chicken’s Neck' corridor

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday hit out at the INDI Alliance over attempts to seek bail for those who raised slogans about cutting the "chicken neck corridor," saying their efforts failed as the Supreme Court rejected the bail pleas and that such intentions against India would never succeed.

2026-01-31T17:40:11.926587+00:00 IST