Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present Union Budget 2026 on February 1, 2026, marking her ninth consecutive budget speech and the first Sunday presentation in over a decade. Key sectors like AI, infrastructure, and renewables are in focus.
The Congress party opts for a strategic silence on the UGC's new equity regulations, viewing it as a win-win situation while the BJP grapples with political fallout and internal blame over the controversial provisions.
A close aide of Ajit Pawar claims the NCP leader was keen on merging the two factions of the party before the fatal plane crash that claimed his life, revealing internal political dynamics.
Delhi Police apprehend three minors aged 13, 14, and 15 for allegedly raping a six-year-old girl in Bhajanpura. The victim was found bleeding heavily and unable to walk, with the assault occurring on January 18 after the accused lured her with food.
The family of Kajal Chaudhary, a 27-year-old Delhi Police SWAT commando, recalls the chilling final phone call from her husband announcing her death after alleged dowry harassment and assault.
Karnataka BJP's official X handle has been booked by police for a controversial post labeling Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D K Shivakumar as 'scam lords' and accusing them of 'looting' the state.
The Karnataka BJP's official X handle has been booked by police for allegedly posting defamatory content against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, accusing them of being 'scam lords' involved in state looting.
Panama's Supreme Court has declared unconstitutional the concession allowing a Hong Kong conglomerate to operate key ports at the Panama Canal, marking a significant victory for US efforts to curb Chinese influence over strategic trade routes.
The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) in Maharashtra grapples with a leadership vacuum following the demise of Ajit Pawar. Party leaders are pushing for Sunetra Pawar's cabinet inclusion, while rivals discuss a potential merger by 2026.
Telangana High Court overrules lower court, allowing FIR to be marked as evidence in murder trial despite oversight, stressing justice as paramount in legal proceedings.
The US State Department's Office of the Chief of Protocol has published a detailed list of gifts received from foreign governments, including those from Indian leaders to US officials, highlighting diplomatic exchanges.
Calcutta High Court commuted 20 death sentences in 2025, the highest in six years, with 18 converted to life imprisonment, 5 acquittals, and 1 death in jail. The trend follows Supreme Court guidelines on mitigating factors.
US President Donald Trump declares national emergency on Cuba, authorizing steep tariffs on nations supplying oil to Havana amid an escalating energy blockade and humanitarian crisis warnings.
The US State Department disclosed gifts from PM Modi and Indian officials to US leaders, including a $7,750 silver train set for Biden and a Krishna box for Harris, all transferred to archives.
A dashcam video from an ambulance struggling on narrow Himachal roads shows private cars blocking its path, triggering online outrage about civic sense and emergency vehicle treatment.
Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golchha has launched a comprehensive crackdown targeting 25 active crime syndicates in the capital. The operation focuses on dismantling gang networks, arresting key members, and targeting financiers.
Telangana High Court directs Sigachi Industries to explain compensation discrepancies for 54 victims of 2025 factory blast, orders legal aid for families and impleads key authorities.
A 75-year-old man was fatally attacked by a wild tusker while heading for lunch in a plantation near Mangaluru, Karnataka, highlighting ongoing human-wildlife conflict.
Alberta's independence movement triggers diplomatic tensions between Canada and the US as separatists seek American support, credit lines, and recognition for potential separation.
Palestinian Foreign Minister Dr Varsen Aghabekian Shahin calls India an important global player with unique position as friend to both Israel and Palestine, capable of mediating peace through dialogue.
US President Donald Trump stated he personally requested Vladimir Putin to stop firing on Ukrainian cities during extreme cold, with Ukraine expressing gratitude for the initiative amid ongoing conflict.
Nearly 100 stray dogs were allegedly poisoned and killed in Thummaipally village, Nagarkurnool district, Telangana, leading to widespread outrage and a formal police complaint by animal rights activists demanding strict legal action against the accused.
Delhi Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory for Martyrs' Day 2026, with road closures and diversions around Rajghat from 9 AM to 12 PM on January 30. Commuters are advised to use public transport.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called on the United States to respect Canada's sovereignty following reports of US officials meeting with Alberta separatist groups multiple times since April 2025.
A Kashmiri trader was brutally attacked in Uttarakhand, leading to swift police action and the arrest of the accused after the Chief Minister's personal intervention in the case.
Investigators are examining three primary theories—late runway sighting, engine failure, and aerodynamic stall—to determine the cause of the plane crash involving Ajit Pawar. The incident has raised critical questions about aviation safety protocols in In
US Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs, Jacob Helberg, announced that the United States is looking forward to welcoming India to the Pax Silica summit next month, highlighting the deepening strategic and economic partnership between the two nati
Two young Indian nationals, Harshdeep Singh and Hanspreet Singh, have been arrested in Surrey, British Columbia, following a shooting incident. This arrest is part of a broader extortion wave targeting the Punjabi community, with over 132 attempts reporte
A viral video showing a girl visiting her boyfriend in Raipur Central Jail has raised serious concerns about security lapses, mobile phone violations, and visitor screening procedures at the prison facility.
A 56-year-old Punjab National Bank peon died in a tragic road accident in South Delhi when a speeding truck hit his bicycle. The truck driver has been apprehended.