Former Chief Minister of Karnataka Basavaraj Bommai said on Friday that the state budget presented by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is a directionless, zero-progress budget, which will take the state to the brink of debt, and will have a far-reaching impact on the state's finances
A 10 per cent increase in global oil prices is estimated to have a direct impact of approximately 0.7-1 per cent on India's Wholesale Price Index (WPI). According to a report by Bank of Baroda on the Middle East crisis, the overall effect could reach a 1 per cent increase in WPI inflation wh
In an advisory issued on Friday, the Embassy provided a registration link for stranded Indian nationals in Qatar on transit to facilitate obtaining a temporary transit visa for Saudi Arabia. Indians who have confirmed tickets for travelling out of Saudi Arabia can utilise the link.
Maharashtra Chief Minister and Finance Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday announced a farm loan waiver scheme under which eligible farmers with overdue crop loans will receive relief of up to Rs 2 lakh. Presenting the state budget for 2026-27, Fadnavis also proposed an incentive of Rs 50,0
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Friday highlighted the achievements of the state government since March 2025, particularly in tackling drug abuse and improving education. While addressing the media, the Governor said that village committee meetings had revealed a significant declin
"We will continue our efforts to give more speed to the possibilities here and to give them wings. We have started this. We will work to move this forward", Dhami said.
Indian star cricketer Ishan Kishan's grandfather, Anurag Pandey, expressed happiness over Team India reaching the T20 World Cup 2026 final after their seven-run win over England in semifinal held at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. He also gave his blessings to the Men in Blue to win t
Two bodies were found in Panjgur, Balochistan, raising concerns over enforced disappearances. The Baloch Yakjehti Committee alleged both victims were previously taken by armed men linked to security forces. Rights groups highlighted a continuing pattern of disappearances and killings in the
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh dismissed claims that Tehran has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, calling Iran an "anchor of stability" in the Gulf. Labelling the conflict an "existential war" driven by US-Israeli "aggression," he advocated for diplomacy and warned of a fir
Bangladesh have announced their squad for the upcoming ODI series against Pakistan in Dhaka, as per the ICC website. The three-match series will begin on March 11, with the remaining matches scheduled for March 13 and March 15.