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JK MP Mian Altaf Ahmad lays foundation stone for road projects at PWD Dak Bungalow, Rajouri
Rajouri (Jammu & Kashmir) | February 2, 2026 2:50:12 PM IST
Rajouri district saw a major boost in road infrastructure, with projects worth ?493.83 crore inaugurated by JK MP Mian Altaf Ahmed and launched online across constituencies to strengthen connectivity and public infrastructure. ... read..


"They are rannchhodd": BJP MP Shashank Mani on Pakistan's boycott of T20 WC match against India
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 2:50:10 PM IST
BJP MP Shashank Mani on Monday called Pakistan 'rannchhod' as they have "run away" from the field by boycotting its match against India in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. ... read..


"UPA government's rule was a decade of lost opportunity": BJP MP Tejasvi Surya in Motion of Thanks
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 2:20:35 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Tejasvi Surya hailed the nation's growth under the BJP-led central government in contrast to the previous government, during the Motion of Thanks to the President's address in the Lok Sabha on Monday. ... read..


Supreme Court grants bail to three accused in Pune Porsche case
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 2:20:34 PM IST
The Supreme Court has granted bail to three accused in the Pune Porsche car accident case, where two people were killed due to rash and negligent driving by a juvenile in May 2024. The accused are alleged to have helped the juvenile's family tamper with e ... read..


Angad Tila to Squirrel story: Ram Mandir installs inscriptions chronicling lives of Ramayan figures
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | February 2, 2026 2:20:28 PM IST
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra has installed inscriptions in Hindi and English to inform visitors about the history of various ancient monuments within the Ram Temple complex. ... read..


Despite no mention in Union Budget, 'Metroman' Sreedharan opens office for Kerala high-speed rail line
Malappuram (Kerala) | February 2, 2026 2:20:23 PM IST
'Metroman' E Sreedharan on Monday opened an office in Ponnani in Kerala's Malappuram district for a proposed high-speed rail project in the State. ... read..


BJP to have 4-5 speakers today on motion of thanks; PM Modi to reply on Feb 4: Rijiju
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 2:20:19 PM IST
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will have around four to five speakers participating in the discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address in Parliament today, as the total ti ... read..


"Slap on face of Sports Minister": UBT Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Pakistan's boycott of T20 WC match against India
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 2:20:18 PM IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Monday said that Pakistan's decision to boycott the T20 World Cup match against India is "a slap on the face of Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya." ... read..


HM Amit Shah shuts Congress MP after criticism over Tejasvi Surya's remarks in Lok Sabha
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 2:20:16 PM IST
During the Motion of Thanks to the President's speech, BJP MP Tejasvi Surya's challenge to the Congress caused uproar, inviting interruption from the Union Home Minister Amit Shah. ... read..


From Pilgrimage to Pyre: Widower seeks justice for Indian woman killed in Nepal Gen Z protest, moves Delhi HC
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 2:20:14 PM IST
A journey undertaken in faith ended in fire, fear, and irreversible loss. In a deeply moving plea, a bereaved husband has approached the Delhi High Court seeking accountability for the death of his wife, an Indian citizen who lost her life during violent ... read..


Budget fulfils aspirations of Uttar Pradesh: UP CM Yogi Adityanath
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 2, 2026 1:50:49 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday lauded the Union Budget 2026-27, asserting that the budget fulfils the aspirations of Uttar Pradesh with its special focus on Micro Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector. ... read..


"Feudal system is still in operation in Delhi": West Bengal CM meets families affected by SIR in Banga Bhavan
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 1:50:46 PM IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee met families affected by the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) at Banga Bhavan in the national capital on Monday, while alleging a politically driven attempt to suppress voters in Bengal. ... read..


J&K: Tourists flocking to unexplored snowy landscapes of Ladha Dhar in Udhampur
Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 2, 2026 1:50:39 PM IST
As winter blankets the region, the hidden gem of Ladha Dhar in the Chenani area of Udhampur has emerged as a top-tier destination for nature lovers seeking "pure white gold" far from the crowded tourist hubs. Visitors are increasingly drawn to this unexpl ... read..


"I will fight, our party will fight": CM Mamata Banerjee to meet Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over SIR in West Bengal
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 1:20:12 PM IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee who is set to meet Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Monday over concerns related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the State, said that she and her party will "continue to ... read..


"Disappointing budget, not pro-poor": Karnataka Minister Parmeshwara
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 2, 2026 1:20:05 PM IST
Karnataka Home Minister G Parmeshwara on Monday mounted a scathing attack on the Centre over the Union Budget 2026, terming it "disappointing" and "not forward-looking." ... read..


"President's address has been remarkable": Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal in Motion of Thanks
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 1:20:03 PM IST
The motion of thanks has begun for President Droupadi Murmu's address in the Lok Sabha. ... read..


Tamil Nadu: Thousands witness Meenakshi-Sundareswarar Float Festival at Mariamman Teppakulam
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | February 2, 2026 1:20:02 PM IST
Thousands of devotees witnessed the annual float festival, during which the float carrying the deities of Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar is being pulled around the Maiya Mandapam of Mariamman Teppakulam here. The event marks the culmination of t ... read..


"We are the top engine": TVK Chief Vijay urges cadres to ensure 'Whistle' symbol victory in TN Assembly polls
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 2, 2026 1:19:54 PM IST
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Chief Vijay on Monday called on party cadres to work actively to ensure a victory for the 'Whistle' symbol, asserting that only his party, the "pure force," can defeat the "evil and corrupt" forces in Tamil Nadu politics. ... read..


Karnataka govt revises Urdu school timings for Ramzan, BJP says "appeasement politics"
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 2, 2026 12:50:36 PM IST
The Karnataka government has revised the school timings of Urdu-medium junior primary and secondary schools during the month of Ramzan. ... read..


TMC delegation, led by Mamata to meet CEC Gyanesh today over "biased, politically motivated SIR" in Bengal
Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 2, 2026 12:50:29 PM IST
A 15-member delegation of the Trinamool Congress led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and party National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee will meet Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar today. ... read..


Kerala opposition MPs protest Union Budget in Parliament as state assembly witnesses uproar over adjournment notice rejection
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 12:50:27 PM IST
Opposition MPs from Kerala protested against the Union Budget 2026 in Parliament on Monday, calling it an 'anti-Kerala Budget'. ... read..


"BJP has many invisible friends, budget designed for them": Akhilesh Yadav
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 12:50:21 PM IST
Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday alleged that the Union Budget 2026-27 is "largely designed for invisible friends" of Bharatiya Janata Party. ... read..


Madras HC directs ECI to respond to S. Ramadoss's plea for PMK symbol allotment
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 2, 2026 12:50:16 PM IST
The Madras High Court on Monday directed the Election Commission of India to respond to a plea filed by Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) founder S. Ramadoss, in which he is seeking the allotment of a party symbol for his faction. ... read..


"Something dubious here": Sanjay Raut smells foul in Ajit Pawar's death, demands probe
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 2, 2026 12:20:13 PM IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Monday hinted at foul play in the death of former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash, ahead of the speculated merger of the two factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). ... read..


"Outlines self-reliant India through Vocal for Local": Bihar Minister Dilip Jaiswal on Union Budget
Patna (Bihar) | February 2, 2026 12:20:08 PM IST
Bihar Minister Dilip Jaiswal on Monday said the Union Budget presents a clear roadmap for a self-reliant India by promoting the 'Vocal for Local' initiative and focusing on creating employment. ... read..


AIADMK Amma Peravai wing resolves to celebrate former CM Jayalalithaa's birth anniversary
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 2, 2026 12:20:06 PM IST
The Amma Peravai wing of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) on Monday passed a resolution to celebrate the 78th birth anniversary of former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa in a "grand and spirited manner." ... read..


Tripura: Over 5 lakh cannabis plants worth Rs 75 cr destroyed in massive Anti-Narcotics operation
Agartala (Tripura) | February 2, 2026 12:19:59 PM IST
In one of the biggest crackdowns on illegal cannabis cultivation in Tripura, security forces destroyed over five lakh ganja plants during a large-scale joint operation in the Dulunga forest area under Sonamura subdivision of Sepahijala district. ... read..


Rajasthan: Weather concerns mount for opium farmers in Bhilwara region
Bhilwara (Rajasthan) | February 2, 2026 12:19:55 PM IST
The opium crop, known as "black gold," is under scrutiny this season, and farmers are expressing great concern about the crop's condition amidst weather woes. ... read..


NIA conducts search operation at Bandipora
Bandipora (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 2, 2026 11:50:29 AM IST
The National Investigative Agency (NIA) conducted a search operation at a location in Bandipora, Jammu and Kashmir, on Monday. ... read..


Long-term review of Oppo Find X9 and Find X9 Pro: The best of the best?
By Himank Tripathi

New Delhi | February 2, 2026 11:50:25 AM IST
The Oppo Find X series is well-known for churning out some of the best phones in the market, so it was only natural to be excited about the X9 series. After spending more than two months with both the Oppo Find X9 Pro and the Find X9, here's everything yo ... read..


Cold wave grips Kashmir; tourists flock to Dal Lake
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 2, 2026 11:50:22 AM IST
Srinagar is currently experiencing a major cold wave, but the chilly weather is proving to be a major draw for visitors. Tourists are enjoying the winter atmosphere at the iconic Dal Lake, bundling up in warm clothes to protect themselves from the cold sn ... read..


"They committed wrongdoings, now attacking me" Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu on Tirupati Laddu row
Amravati (Andhra Pradesh) | February 2, 2026 11:50:19 AM IST
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu slammed YSR Congress Party on the alleged Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) laddu preparation controversy, saying that his allegations of the usage of adulterated ghee were backed by the National Dairy De ... read..


J-K Budget session begins, LG Sinha says, "it reflects State's vision"
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 2, 2026 11:50:14 AM IST
The Jammu and Kashmir Budget session commenced in the Legislative Assembly on Monday. ... read..


UP: CM Yogi addresses public grievances during 'Janta Darshan', assures school admission to young girl
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 2, 2026 11:50:12 AM IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday addressed public grievances during a 'Janta Darshan' programme in Lucknow and listened to citizens' concerns. ... read..


"They don't know to how to read": BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal on Congress' criticism to Union Budget
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 11:50:02 AM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sanjay Jaiswal on Monday lauded the Union Budget 2026-27, slamming Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his criticism of the budget. ... read..


Jammu and Kashmir budget session to commence today, police heighten security outside legislative assembly
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 2, 2026 11:20:28 AM IST
Jammu and Kashmir will start its budget session today. In preparation for the proceedings, stringent security checks are being conducted at the legislative Complex in Jammu to ensure a smooth start to the session. ... read..


"Disappointing Budget": MDMK's Vaiko alleges discrimination against Tamil Nadu
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | February 2, 2026 11:20:26 AM IST
Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) General Secretary Vaiko on Monday criticised the Central government over the "disappointing" Union Budget 2026-27 and alleged "discrimination against Tamil Nadu." ... read..


Opposition protests in Kerala Assembly over rejected adjournment motion
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | February 2, 2026 11:20:18 AM IST
Kerala Assembly Speaker AN Shamseer on Monday rejected an adjournment motion notice moved by the opposition in the Legislative Assembly, stating that the issue does not have urgent public importance. ... read..


MGNREGA was transformative law, new scheme is flawed: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 11:20:16 AM IST
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Monday reiterated his tirade against the VB-G RAM-G Act, on the 20th anniversary of MGNREGA, saying that the "new law guarantees only centralisation in New Delhi." ... read..


"Oil purchases from Russia dropped sharply because of US threat:" P Chidambaram on Donald Trump's remarks on India's oil purchase from Venezuela
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 10:50:31 AM IST
Congress leader P Chidambaram has asserted that India should be able to buy oil from any source, wherever it is available. The senior Congress leader was responding to a question on the US President Donald Trump's statement on India's oil imports, in whic ... read..


Security forces conducts search operation in Manipur, arrested 2 active cadres of KCP
Imphal (Manipur) | February 2, 2026 10:50:26 AM IST
Security forces in Manipur have nabbed two active members of the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) Taibanganba bloc in Imphal East district. ... read..


Rajasthan DyCM Diya Kumari hails Union Budget, says "presented with aim of laying foundation of Viksit Bharat"
Jaipur (Rajasthan) | February 2, 2026 10:50:19 AM IST
Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari, on Monday, hailing the 2026-27 Union Budget, underlined the country's progress toward the aim of "Viksit Bharat" ... read..


Kerala assembly speaker rejects adjournment notice by UDF MLA on Payyannur bomb attack case
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | February 2, 2026 10:50:12 AM IST
The Kerala Assembly speaker, A N Shamseer, has rejected the adjournment notice submitted by United Democratic Front (UDF) MLA K.K. Rama, stating that the issue does not have urgent public importance. ... read..


"The entire state of Bengal is ruled by thugs", says BJP leader Dilip Ghosh as Kolkata shaken by fresh violence
Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 2, 2026 10:20:11 AM IST
Kolkata witnessed fresh violence last evening as miscreants went on a rampage near Golpark, allegedly opening fire and hurling crude bombs on Kankulia Road. ... read..


C J Roy death case: Kerala CM Vijayan writes to FM Sitaraman seeking judicial inquiry
Thiruvanthapuram (Kerala) | February 2, 2026 10:20:10 AM IST
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has written to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman seeking a judicial inquiry into the "unnatural death" of industrialist CJ Roy, who died by suicide during an Income Tax search in Bengaluru on January 30. ... read..


Nirmala Sitharaman neglected education, minority affairs and Tamil Nadu in budget: Congress MP Manickam Tagore
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 10:20:08 AM IST
Congress MP Manickam Tagore said Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has "neglected" education, minority affairs, research and social spending and Tamil Nadu in the 2026 Union Budget. ... read..


Samaana raises concerns over Sunetra Pawar's appointment, says "political manoeuvre" by Amit Shah, Maharashtra CM Fadnavis
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 2, 2026 10:20:06 AM IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece Saamana on Monday raised concerns over the "hasty" appointment of Sunetra Pawar as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra following the demise of her husband Ajit Pawar, and termed it a "second shock" allegedly orchestrated by ... read..


Congress MP Hibi Eden moves adjournment motion in LS over voter list revision in Kerala
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 10:19:59 AM IST
Congress MP Hibi Eden on Monday moved an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha seeking an urgent discussion on the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Kerala. ... read..


PM Modi extends birthday wishes to Union Minister Annpurna Devi
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 10:19:54 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended greetings to Union Minister Annpurna Devi on her birthday, lauding her contributions towards women and child welfare. ... read..


"No new plan for any state in South India:" Congress' DK Suresh slams Union Budget 2026-27
Ramanagara (Karnataka) | February 2, 2026 9:50:07 AM IST
Congress leader DK Suresh criticised the Union Budget for 2026-2027, alleging that the fiscal plan provides no new roadmap for southern states, declaring that the budget offers "nothing" at all to the people. ... read..


Congress MP Manickam Tagore moves adjournment motion in LS to discuss PM Modi's reference in Epstein files
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 9:50:02 AM IST
Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Monday moved an adjournment motion in Lok Sabha to discuss the reference of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in one of the emails of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. ... read..


Budget Session: Rahul Gandhi to speak during motion of thanks discussion on President's address
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 9:49:58 AM IST
Both Houses of Parliament are set to discuss the motion of thanks on the President's address. Leader of Opposition (LoP) Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, including Congress MPs Tariq Anwar, Amarinder Raja Warring, Anto Antony, and Jothimani, will speak during the ... read..


Uttar Pradesh: "Withdraw SC/ST Act by Feb 6 or the Central govt will be uprooted," says Alankar Agnihotri
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | February 2, 2026 9:20:02 AM IST
Suspended City Magistrate of Bareilly, Alankar Agnihotri, raised grave concerns over the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, and demanded its abolition by February 6, threatening a public overthrow of the Centra ... read..


"Does this smell like concession without agreement?: Manish Tewari flags Union Budget as potential concession to US
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 9:19:58 AM IST
Congress MP Manish Tewari on Monday questioned whether the Union Budget 2026-27 amounts to a concession to the United States without a formal agreement, pointing out that customs duty cuts appear to benefit certain sectors. ... read..


Parliament Budget Session: Lok Sabha to take up motion of thanks on President Murmu's address today
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 8:50:08 AM IST
The Lok Sabha on Monday will take up the discussion on the President's Address, with Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal set to move the motion to thank the President for her address to the joint sitting of Parliament on January 28. ... read..


Delhi-NCR wakes up to thick fog; AQI oscillates between 'moderate' to 'poor' category
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 8:50:05 AM IST
Several parts of the national capital woke up to dense fog on Monday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) remaining in the moderate to poor categories according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data. ... read..


"Civil aviation has been a major beneficiary:" Aviation Minister Ram Naidu lauds Union Budget 2026-27
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 8:50:03 AM IST
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu lauded the Union Budget for 2026-2027, emphasising that the civil aviation sector has emerged as a primary beneficiary of the government's latest fiscal roadmap. ... read..


Good efforts but no special allotment for Andhra Pradesh: YSRCP leader YV Subba Reddy on Union Budget 2026-27
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 8:50:02 AM IST
Former TTD Chief and YSR Congress Party Leader YV Subba Reddy on Sunday commended the Union Budget 2026-27 while raising concerns over no special allotment for Andhra Pradesh. ... read..


Manali blanketed by fresh snow, tourists flock to enjoy winter wonderland
Manali (Himachal Pradesh) | February 2, 2026 8:49:57 AM IST
Tourists in the picturesque hill station of Manali are rejoicing as the region received a fresh spell of snowfall on Sunday night. The snow's white blanket has created a festive atmosphere, with visitors seen enjoying the scenic views and winter activitie ... read..


Former Andhra Minister Jogi Ramesh's house set on fire in Ibrahimpatnam
Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) | February 2, 2026 8:49:54 AM IST
Former Andhra Pradesh Minister and YSR Congress Party leader Jogi Ramesh's house was vandalised and set on fire in Ibrahimpatnam, Vijayawada, as political tensions rise in the state. ... read..


Organised mob attack on Jogi Ramesh's house leaves fear, destruction: YSRCP's Nagi Reddy
Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) | February 2, 2026 8:49:50 AM IST
YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) State General Secretary MVS Nagi Reddy has alleged that the attack on former minister Jogi Ramesh's house was carried out in an "organised manner" and created "destruction and fear" among local residents. ... read..


Telangana: Owaisi urges voters in Nalgonda to back AIMIM in upcoming civic polls
Nalgonda (Telangana) | February 2, 2026 8:49:49 AM IST
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi urged voters in Nalgonda to turn out in large numbers for the civic polls and support party candidates. ... read..


Earthquake of 4.6 magnitude strikes Nicobar Islands
Sri Vijaya Puram (Andaman & Nicobar Islands) | February 2, 2026 7:20:12 AM IST
An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 struck the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Monday at about 3.30 am, a statement by the National Center of Seismology (NCS) said. ... read..


Rail connectivity may drive tourism to hill states, but budget lacks incentives: Stakeholders
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 2, 2026 5:49:56 AM IST
Tourism stakeholders in Himachal Pradesh have welcomed the Union Budget's emphasis on improving rail connectivity to hill states, saying it could significantly boost tourist inflow, but expressed disappointment over the absence of specific incentives for ... read..


Telangana: BRS Chief KCR greets party workers and leaders after SIT questioning
Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 2, 2026 6:50:07 AM IST
Former Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) greeted the party leaders and workers who had gathered outside his residence in Nandi Nagar along with BRS working president KT Rama Rao after KCR was questioned by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in re ... read..


BRS' RS Praveen Kumar defends KCR amid SIT questioning in illegal phone-tapping case
Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 2, 2026 5:19:56 AM IST
BRS leader RS Praveen Kumar on Sunday defended party chief K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) amid questioning by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in the alleged phone-tapping case. ... read..


"Country's defence cannot be compromised": FM Sitharaman cites Op Sindoor to highlight decade of defence investment;
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 4:50:15 AM IST
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday underscored the government's focus on national security, emphasising that it cannot be compromised, and managing "conflicting demands" remains the biggest challenge for any Finance Minister. ... read..


Telangana: KTR accuses Congress of "diversion, subversion and perversion" during their tenure
Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 2, 2026 5:19:58 AM IST
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao on Sunday accused the Congress-led Telangana government of "diversion, subversion and perversion", stating that they should focus on governance instead of "gossip mongering". ... read..


BRS' RS Praveen Kumar defends KCR amid SIT questioning in phone-tapping case
Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 2, 2026 4:50:12 AM IST
BRS leader RS Praveen Kumar on Sunday defended party chief K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) amid questioning by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in the alleged phone-tapping case. ... read..


YSRCP leader Ambati Rambabu remanded 14 days in judicial custody for alleged remarks against Andhra Pradesh CM
Guntur (Andhra Pradesh) | February 2, 2026 4:50:08 AM IST
Former minister and YSRCP leader Ambati Rambabu was remanded to 14 days of judicial custody by the Guntur court and sent to Rajahmundry Central Prison in connection with a case related to alleged derogatory remarks against Chief Minister N Chandrababu Nai ... read..


"Not aware of context, can't comment": Chidambaram on Rahul Gandhi's 'dead economy' jibes at government
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 3:20:15 AM IST
Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Sunday declined to comment on party leader Rahul Gandhi's "dead economy" jibes at the government over its handling of Indian economy and said he was not aware of the context in which the remarks were made. ... read..


Uttarakhand CM lauds renaming of Adampur airport as 'Shri Guru Ravidass Maharaj Ji Airport'
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 3:20:13 AM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday stated that the renaming of Adampur Airport in the name of Guru Ravidas Maharaj on his 649th Birth Anniversary is a true tribute to his ideals and thoughts. ... read..


Operation Sindoor once again proves Coast Guard's role as frontline force in India's maritime security: Rajnath Singh
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 2:49:41 AM IST
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday praised the Indian Coast Guard for its role in Operation Sindoor last year against Pakistan, saying the operation once again proved the force's position as the frontline arm in India's multi-layered maritime ... read..


Chhattisgarh: Police forces deployed in Dutkaiya after villagers set house on fire
Gariaband (Chhattisgarh) | February 2, 2026 2:49:37 AM IST
Heavy police forces have been deployed at Dutkaiya village in Chhattisgarh after two groups clashed with each other earlier on Sunday. ... read..


"Something out of ordinary": Nirmala Sitharaman interacts with 30 college students from across India who witnessed Parliament's Budget session live
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 2:20:05 AM IST
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on Sunday, interacted with 30 university students who witnessed the session live in Parliament from the Lok Sabha gallery during the presentation of the Union Budget 2026-27. ... read..


'Balance of Economy and Ecology': Environment Minister commends Union Budget 2026 for sustainable development goals
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 1:20:13 AM IST
The Union Budget 2026-2027, according to Union Minister for Environment, Forests, and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav, is a "youth-centric budget that advances a developed India by balancing economic growth with ecological sustainability." ... read..


Punjab: PM Modi meets Sant Niranjan Dass at Dera Sachkhand Ballan on Guru Ravidas Jayanti
Jalandhar (Punjab) | February 2, 2026 1:20:10 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met Sant Niranjan Dass at Dera Sachkhand Ballan on the special occasion of the Jayanti of Guru Ravidass Maharaj, according to an official release. ... read..


NCP leader demands high-level probe into Ajit Pawar's demise in plane crash
Akola (Maharashtra) | February 2, 2026 1:20:08 AM IST
Nationalist Congress Party leader Amol Mitkari has said that there were some suspicions about the circumstances of the death of party leader Ajit Pawar in a plane crash and demanded a high-level probe into the tragedy. ... read..


J-K: Fresh snowfall hits Bhaderwah; authorities issue advisory
Bhaderwah (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 2, 2026 1:20:05 AM IST
Fresh snowfall in the Bhaderwah Valley on Sunday disrupted daily life after three days of sunshine, leading to a sharp drop in temperature and traffic disruptions. The sudden change in weather affected commuters and daily wage earners the most. ... read..


Ending Revenue Deficit Grant violates federal rights of states: Himachal CM Sukhu
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 2, 2026 1:20:03 AM IST
The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, on Sunday termed the tapering and effective ending of the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG) as a "black day for Himachal Pradesh", alleging that it amounts to a violation of the constitutional righ ... read..


Union Budget's initiatives signal strong and forward-looking direction for India's healthcare ecosystem: Experts
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 1:20:02 AM IST
The Union health budget for 2026 has been raised to Rs 1,04,599 crore, 18 per cent higher than last year. ... read..


Uttam Kumar Reddy orders round-the-clock operations on SLBC, stresses on highest safety standards
Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 1, 2026 11:50:26 PM IST
Emphasising round-the-clock operations on the SLBC tunnel project with a focused approach to safety protocol and immediate mobilisation and deployment of machinery, the Minister for Irrigation and Civil Supplies, N Uttam Kumar Reddy, on Sunday made it cle ... read..


Union Budget a "betrayal" of Himachal's interests: Deputy CM Agnihotri
Una (Himachal Pradesh) | February 1, 2026 11:50:24 PM IST
Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri on Sunday strongly reacted to the central government's budget, calling it a direct "betrayal of Himachal Pradesh's interests". ... read..


KTR addresses media after KCR's SIT inquiry, alleges political vendetta and diversion tactics by Congress Government
Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 1, 2026 11:50:20 PM IST
Bharat Rashtra Samithi working President K.T. Rama Rao (KTR), along with senior party leaders, on Monday addressed the media following former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao's (KCR) appearance before the Special Investigation Team (SIT). ... read..


Union Budget again shortchanges Telangana: KTR questions Congress-BJP role and failure to secure funds for the state
Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 1, 2026 11:50:16 PM IST
BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) launched a sharp attack on the Union Government, alleging that Telangana has once again been denied its rightful share in the latest Union Budget. He accused the BJP-led Centre of continuing a discriminatory appro ... read..


Union Budget 2026-27: BJP praises growth, Opposition criticises exclusion
New Delhi | February 1, 2026 11:50:11 PM IST
The Union Budget 2026-27, unveiled on Sunday by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, was hailed by the Bharatiya Janata Party as a strong foundation for Viksit Bharat 2047. On the other hand, Opposition parties had called the budget as ignoring the needs ... read..


Back-to-back attacks on YSRCP leaders raise law and order concerns in Andhra Pradesh
Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) | February 1, 2026 11:50:06 PM IST
Andhra Pradesh witnessed back-to-back incidents of alleged targeting of senior YSRCP leaders on Sunday. ... read..


Uttarakhand government to expand, strengthen public service delivery
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 1, 2026 11:50:04 PM IST
Following the directions of Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, the State Government has taken an important decision to further strengthen, enhance, and expand public service delivery. ... read..


Union Budget 2026: Tharoor flags 'zero allocation' for Chabahar Port; says move suggests Centre 'surrendered' to external geopolitical pressures
New Delhi | February 1, 2026 11:20:32 PM IST
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Sunday raised concerns about the Union Budget 2026, noting that the "sharp drop" in funding for the Chabahar port is a sign of India's shifting strategic priorities amid international pressure. ... read..


State Minister Vikramaditya Singh says Union Budget overlooks Himachal's fiscal challenges
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 1, 2026 11:20:29 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh Public Works Minister Vikramaditya Singh on Sunday expressed deep disappointment with the Union Budget presented on Sunday. He stated that the absence of a provision for revenue deficit grants for Himachal Pradesh, despite its being a dis ... read..


IAF airlifts paralysed woman, after snowfall blocks Himachal roads
Dhanderwari (Himachal Pradesh) | February 1, 2026 11:20:27 PM IST
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. ... read..


Maharashtra most ignored, says Aaditya Thackeray on Union Budget
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 1, 2026 11:20:24 PM IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Sunday criticised the Union Budget 2026, alleging that the state, despite being the largest contributor to the Union government's revenue, has been largely overlooked in key allocations and development initiativ ... read..


"Blatant declaration of hostility toward Kerala," CM Vijayan criticises Budget 2026
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | February 1, 2026 11:20:22 PM IST
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday criticised the Union Budget 2026, terming it a "blatant declaration of hostility" toward the state. ... read..


Historic budget strengthens resolve of 'Viksit Bharat': Himachal BJP chief Rajeev Bindal
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 1, 2026 11:20:21 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh BJP state president Dr Rajeev Bindal on Sunday described the Union Budget 2026 as a historic and forward-looking document that strengthens Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a Viksit Bharat and gives fresh momentum to the developmen ... read..


Union Budget 2026 will prove to be milestone for Developed India: UP Deputy CM Maurya
Kaushambi (Uttar Pradesh) | February 1, 2026 11:20:19 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Sunday said the Union Budget 2026 would play a crucial role in making India a developed nation by 2047, describing it as a milestone budget dedicated to women, farmers and youth. ... read..


"Underwhelming Budget, not enough money in Aam Aadmi's pocket...": Shashi Tharoor
New Delhi | February 1, 2026 10:50:10 PM IST
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Sunday described the Union Budget 2026 as "underwhelming", saying it fails to address the everyday economic anxieties of ordinary citizens, persistent unemployment, key foreign policy priorities, and long-pending demands of K ... read..


"Why do we want to play against them?": Imran Masood after Pakistan boycotts ICC T20 match
New Delhi | February 1, 2026 10:50:08 PM IST
Congress MP Imran Masood said on Sunday that India should have refused to play Pakistan in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 in the first place, saying the BCCI should not "compromise the country's honour," after the neighbouring country announced that the ... read..


"Forward-looking and balanced": Andhra CM Naidu on Union Budget
Amaravathi (Andhra Pradesh) | February 1, 2026 10:50:06 PM IST
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday described the Union Budget presented by the Central Government as forward-looking and balanced. ... read..


"Budget has special focus on mental health and combating mental illness..." Union Minister JP Nadda
New Delhi | February 1, 2026 10:50:03 PM IST
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. ... read..


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