Pre-Budget 2026 Talks: States Pitch Demands to Centre
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired a crucial pre-Budget consultation with states. Goa CM highlighted Rs 700 crore grants and sought more funds for tourism and health. Read key demands.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired a crucial pre-Budget consultation with states. Goa CM highlighted Rs 700 crore grants and sought more funds for tourism and health. Read key demands.
Punjab and Telangana demand increased central funds in the upcoming FY27 Union Budget, citing higher fiscal burdens. Punjab's Finance Minister also opposes MGNREGA changes. Read the full report.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired a crucial pre-budget meeting with state finance ministers to discuss priorities for the 2025-26 Union Budget. Key focus areas included infrastructure, fiscal management, and growth.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will personally distribute appointment letters to newly selected constables in Jaipur, boosting morale. A state-level police conference also concluded, focusing on key security challenges.
Union Health Minister JP Nadda visited CNCI and AIIMS Kalyani, inaugurating key facilities worth Rs 40 crore. He reviewed progress and emphasized expanding cancer care in East India.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared that counter-terrorism operations and the crackdown on terrorist infrastructure and funding in Jammu & Kashmir must persist. He emphasized the government's commitment to security and development in the region.
Ubisoft closes its Halifax mobile gaming studio, affecting 71 jobs, just weeks after employees unionised. Workers and CWA Canada raise concerns over timing, hinting at union-busting.
Veteran BJP leader and former Union minister Kabindra Purkayastha passed away at Silchar Medical College. The 95-year-old was a key architect of the BJP in Barak Valley. Read more about his legacy.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to present her 9th Union Budget for FY 2026-27. Confusion persists over the date: Sunday, 1 February or Monday, 2 February 2026. Get the latest details.
Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister Suresh Kalmadi, known for his role in Indian sports administration, has passed away at 78 in Pune. Read about his political legacy and career highlights.
Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister Suresh Kalmadi passed away in Pune at age 81. He was a key figure in Indian sports and politics. Read more for details on his legacy.
Punjab Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh mandates strict adherence to guidelines in the Rs 10-lakh Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna. Key stakeholders pledge cooperation for smooth rollout. #Punjab #Healthcare
Union Minister V. Somanna faced protests in Karnataka's Koppal as chairs were thrown over missing names on an invite. The incident occurred during a Rs 27 crore overpass inauguration. Read the full details.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrives in Tamil Nadu for a crucial two-day visit, focusing on BJP's organizational strength and outreach in the poll-bound state. Key meetings and public engagements lined up.
Panch Rishi Dev Sharma of Lucknow University wins Erasmus+ Fellowship. His research on pandemic policy narratives across six nations aims to boost future crisis preparedness. Read the full story.
Amritsar residents can register for the Chief Minister's health insurance scheme from January 15. The scheme provides free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh. Learn how to enroll.
Gabrielle Union shares a glimpse of her Japan trip with husband Dwyane Wade, revealing her inner child. The star also opens up about her 50/50 partnership philosophy and motherhood journey.
Andhra Pradesh health department introduces supplementary exams for paramedical students to prevent academic delays. Exams start 2025-26, first batch in Feb 2025. Read more.
Haryana government bans oral Nimesulide above 100mg, citing health risks. Health Minister vows no compromise on public safety. Full compliance ordered for all drug sellers.
Telangana Health Minister announces enhanced strategy against non-communicable diseases like diabetes & hypertension, which cause 65% of deaths. New clinics and 100+ critical care units planned.
Starting health insurance early can save young professionals 20-30% on premiums and offers lifelong coverage benefits. Learn why delaying is costly.
Former MP Santokh Singh Chaudhary meets Union Aviation Minister to boost flight connectivity from Adampur Airport. The move aims to enhance regional air travel and economic growth in Punjab's Doaba region.
Union Minister inspects Ratu Road Elevated Corridor in Ranchi, directs officials to develop public amenities like parks & gyms in vacant spaces. NHAI to assess feasibility.
Union Minister L. Murugan accuses Tamil Nadu's DMK government of violating devotees' rights by preventing a lamp lighting ritual at Thirupparankundram hill. Read the full story.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserts PM Modi has ignited the confidence of 140 crore Indians towards a Viksit Bharat by 2047. He highlights key economic reforms and a shift from corruption to development.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserts PM Modi's leadership has ignited the confidence of 140 crore Indians towards achieving a Viksit Bharat by 2047. Read the full story.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah begins a day-long visit to Assam, reviewing security and development projects. Key meetings on AFSPA and election preparedness scheduled.
Top diplomats from Thailand and Cambodia held talks in China to strengthen a ceasefire after deadly border clashes. The meeting, facilitated by Beijing, focused on de-escalation and peace.
From Kickstarter's strike win to Google's union push, tech workers are organising despite mass layoffs aimed at funding AI. Explore the new labour movement in Silicon Valley. Read more.
A health camp in Golaghat screened 85 transport workers, identifying 25 with hypertension and 8 with diabetes. 35 ABHA IDs were created for digital health records. Read more.