NATO Aircraft Conduct Reconnaissance Over Black Sea Near Crimea
U.S. and British military aircraft conducted coordinated intelligence flights over the Black Sea near Crimea, highlighting escalating NATO-Russia tensions amid the Ukraine conflict.
Category : Politics
BMC's Kasheli-Mulund Water Tunnel Work Starts July
BMC begins excavation in July for the 7.1 km Kasheli-Mulund water tunnel, enhancing Mumbai's water security with a 2030 deadline. Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani inspected the site.
NCP to Stay in NDA, No Merger with NCP (SP): Tatkare
NCP Maharashtra president Sunil Tatkare confirms party's continued membership in BJP-led NDA, denies imminent merger with Sharad Pawar's NCP (SP), upholding Ajit Pawar's political legacy.
Kerala CM Criticises Union Budget 2026 for Ignoring State
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan strongly criticised the Union Budget 2026-27, alleging discrimination against the state. He highlighted unmet demands including AIIMS, high-speed rail, and financial packages while warning against neoliberal policies
Pune High-Speed Rail Hub: Techies Flag Missing Bengaluru Link
Pune becomes crucial node in India's high-speed rail expansion with Mumbai-Pune and Pune-Hyderabad corridors announced in Budget 2026-27, but IT professionals express disappointment over exclusion of direct Pune-Bengaluru link.
Budget 2026-27: Tax Holiday for Cloud Data Centres in India
Union Budget 2026-27 proposes 21-year tax holiday for global cloud providers setting up data centres in India, aiming to boost AI infrastructure and attract $50 billion investments by 2030.
UPSC Daily Quiz: International Relations MCQs on UN, Rafah, Sudan
Test your UPSC Prelims 2026 preparation with this International Relations quiz covering the United Nations, Rafah crossing, Sudan conflict, Donetsk region, and South Korea's AI Basic Act. Revise key static topics and current affairs.
US Embassy India Reduces Social Media Amid US Shutdown
The US Embassy in India announced temporary reduction in social media updates due to partial US government shutdown, maintaining only essential safety communications.
7 High-Speed Rail Corridors in Budget 2026: Rs 16 Lakh Cr Investment
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces seven new high-speed rail corridors in Budget 2026, spanning 4,000 km with Rs 16 lakh crore investment to transform train travel across India.
Three Held for Firing at Rohit Shetty's House in Mumbai
Mumbai police have taken three individuals into custody following a shooting incident at the residence of Bollywood director Rohit Shetty. The accused were apprehended after a swift investigation into the alarming event that occurred in the city.
Chandigarh Gets Lowest Budget in 3 Years at Rs 5720.17 Crore
Chandigarh's budget allocation for the fiscal year stands at Rs 5720.17 crore, marking the lowest figure in three years. The reduced funding raises concerns about infrastructure and development projects in the Union Territory.
Punjab HC Orders Liberal Health Policies Post 19-Year Delay
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has instructed the Punjab government to implement more liberal health reimbursement policies following a case involving a 19-year delay in medical claim processing, highlighting systemic inefficiencies.
Budget 2026: She Marts, Girls Hostels Announced for Every District
The Union Budget 2026 introduces She Marts and girls hostels in every district to empower women through entrepreneurship and education, marking a significant step in gender-focused development.
Chidambaram Criticizes Budget 2026-27 as Economic Failure
Former Union home minister P Chidambaram sharply criticized the Union Budget 2026-27, saying it failed economic strategy tests and ignored key challenges highlighted in the Economic Survey.
Mamata Slams Budget 2026: 'Nothing for Common Man'
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticizes Union Budget 2026-27, calling it 'Humpty Dumpty' and claiming it offers nothing for the common man. Details on new tax slabs and price changes.
BKU Charuni Criticises Union Budget 2026-27 as Anti-Farmer
Bharatiya Kisan Union (Charuni) strongly criticises Union Budget 2026-27, calling it anti-farmer and disappointing. The union highlights absence of MSP legal guarantee, inadequate PM-Kisan assistance, and rising input costs.
Amarinder, Warring Slam Sidhu's Mental Health Comments
Former Punjab CM Amarinder Singh and Congress leader Raja Warring have strongly condemned Navjot Kaur Sidhu's recent remarks questioning their mental health, calling them inappropriate and disrespectful.
Sena UBT Slams Budget 2026 for Market Fall, Maharashtra Ignored
Shiv Sena UBT MP Priyanka Chaturvedi and leader Aaditya Thackeray criticize Union Budget 2026-27 for failing economic expectations, BSE stock declines, and overlooking Maharashtra's contributions.
Karnataka Tax Share Up Slightly in 16th Finance Commission
Karnataka's tax share under the 16th Finance Commission is 4.131%, a 14% increase from the previous commission. However, CM Siddaramaiah expresses disappointment over lower SDRF and local body grants.
Budget 2026: FM Proposes PF Trust Reforms for Simplified Admin
Union Budget 2026 introduces rationalisation of employer PF contributions, aiming to ease administration and establish a single regulator for PF trusts, as explained by officials.
Mob Attacks YSRCP Leader's House in Andhra Pradesh
A mob attacked YSRCP leader Jogi Ramesh's house in Krishna district, with stone pelting and arson reported. The incident follows his alleged remarks on a TDP minister, leading to political outcry and accusations of law and order breakdown in Andhra Prades
Raut: Ajit Pawar's Party Blocked NCP Unification
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut alleges that members from Ajit Pawar's faction obstructed attempts to reunite NCP groups. He also dismisses speculation about Sharad Pawar aligning with BJP post-merger.
Budget 2026-27: Rs 53.47 Lakh Crore Total Expenditure Detailed
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents Union Budget 2026-27 with Rs 53.47 lakh crore total expenditure. Key allocations to finance, defence, agriculture, education, health ministries outlined under kartavya framework.
Fadnavis: Unaware of NCP Merger Talks Between Ajit, Sharad Pawar
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis stated he was unaware of any merger talks between NCP factions led by Ajit and Sharad Pawar, questioning claims of a February 12 announcement date.
Budget 2026: 7 City Economic Regions, Rs 5,000 Cr Allocation
Union Budget 2026-27 proposes seven City Economic Regions including Bengaluru, Varanasi, and Surat with Rs 5,000 crore allocation. Two new schemes receive over Rs 2,000 crore funding.
Delhi Lawyer Beaten in Road Rage Incident with Black Thar
A lawyer was brutally thrashed with sticks in a violent road rage incident involving a black Mahindra Thar in Delhi's Mukherjee Nagar area. The attack occurred near a restaurant on January 25 evening, with the accused still at large.
Budget 2026-27: Farm Funds Mixed, Research Cut Amid Price Slump
Union Budget 2026-27 allocates funds for high-value crops, livestock, and fisheries to promote diversification, but slashes agricultural research spending despite climate risks and falling farm incomes.
Chandigarh seizes 39 cars in Manimajra market drive
Municipal Corporation Chandigarh impounded 39 illegally parked and abandoned vehicles in Manimajra's Sector 13 motor market during a joint enforcement drive to address traffic congestion and public space encroachment.
Budget's CER Scheme Opens Door for Karnataka's Tier-2 Cities
The Union Budget 2026-27 proposes City Economic Regions with Rs 5,000 crore funding over five years, offering Karnataka's tier-2 and tier-3 cities like Mysuru and Mangaluru a chance for organized urban development beyond Bengaluru's dominance.
Budget 2026: AI Tool Bharat-VISTAAR, Coastal Farming to Aid Farmers
Union Budget 2026-27 introduces Bharat-VISTAAR, a multilingual AI tool for farmers, and focuses on high-value crops in coastal and hilly regions to enhance agricultural productivity and income.
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