Lanka Dinakar, chairman of the 20-Point Programme implementation, praised the Union Budget 2027 as a 'Viksit Bharat - Modi 3.0 budget' that lays a strong foundation for self-reliant, inclusive, and sustainable national development.
Tamil Nadu's Tasmac will implement its empty liquor bottle buy-back scheme in Chennai this week after protests. The phased rollout aims to avoid previous confusion.
YSR Congress Party leader YV Subba Reddy criticizes Union Budget for neglecting Andhra Pradesh, inadequate Polavaram funding, and lack of exclusive rail corridors despite NDA partnership.
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Hazaribag police raided an illegal liquor factory in Bishnugarh forest, seizing 4,000 counterfeit IMFL bottles, equipment worth Rs 56 lakh, and arresting two persons. The operation exposed a sophisticated forgery operation using fake government monograms.
West Bengal BJP welcomes Union Budget 2026, while CM Mamata Banerjee criticizes it as a 'Humpty Dumpty' budget, claiming no funds for the state. She made the remarks in Kolkata before heading to Delhi.
An accused in a two-wheeler theft case escaped from Navghar police station lock-up in Bhayander East but was re-arrested within hours from Mumbai on Sunday morning.
Five Ranchi police personnel, including an ASI and four constables, suspended after videos surfaced showing alleged involvement in illegal drug sales and betting activities. SSP orders inquiry.
Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot has withheld assent to the Hate Speech and Hate Crime Bill, 2025, citing vague definitions, overlap with existing laws, and risk of misuse, reserving it for the President's consideration.
VACB officials raided a Bevco outlet in Ernakulam, seizing unaccounted cash and liquor bottles. Staff allegedly accepted bribes from agents to boost sales through preferential shelf placement.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced support for IICT Mumbai to establish AVGC content creator labs in schools and colleges, addressing the sector's projected need for 2 million professionals by 2030.
An NDPS court in Thiruvananthapuram sentenced drug peddler George Kutty to 26 years rigorous imprisonment and Rs 2 lakh fine for smuggling narcotics worth Rs 20 crore using secret car compartments.
A CPM worker in Kottarakkara was arrested for causing a disturbance at a taluk hospital during a medical exam after a drunk driving accident, with police reporting multiple prior cases against him.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the new civil enclave at Halwara Airport, ending decades of wait for superior air connectivity in Punjab's industrial heartland.
Protests erupted in Thiruvananthapuram against a private stray dog shelter in Nagapuram near Poovar, with locals alleging illegal operation and safety risks. Mayor calls it politically motivated.
Industry players and governments in Northeast India welcome Union Budget 2026 prospects while Opposition parties in Assam criticize lack of clear roadmap ahead of elections.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence in Ludhiana intercepted seven parcels containing 12 kilograms of opium destined for the United States and Canada, leading to multiple arrests in a major drug bust.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlights the budget's emphasis on urban development and the benefits of the EU trade deal for Punjab, aiming to boost economic growth and infrastructure.
Union Budget 2026 provides a significant push to India's nuclear energy sector, following the Shanti Act that opens doors for private players to participate in nuclear power generation and technology development.
The father of fugitive terrorist Goldy Brar has been shifted to a hospital in Bathinda for medical treatment, according to recent reports from local authorities.
A woman in Ludhiana suffered a miscarriage after being allegedly assaulted by her husband. Police have registered a case under BNS sections for causing miscarriage and voluntarily causing hurt.
Frustrated residents of Dhoka Mohalla in Ludhiana threaten to picket the municipal commissioner's office after sewage water flooded streets twice in a week without rainfall, blaming bridge construction for the crisis.
Efforts to form a new government in Manipur are accelerating, with 20 BJP MLAs traveling to Delhi to meet the party's central leadership for crucial discussions.
Union Budget 2026 allocates funds for National Large Solar Telescope and National Large Optical-infrared Telescope in Ladakh, plus Himalayan Chandra Telescope upgrade. Ladakh's dark skies make it ideal for astronomy.
India's Union Budget 2026-27 allocates no funds for Iran's Chabahar port project and halves development assistance to Bangladesh amid strained bilateral ties.
Union Budget 2026 introduces incentives for indigenous seaplane manufacturing and viability gap funding to enhance last-mile connectivity and tourism in India's coastal and remote regions.
A special Pocso court in Dehradun has sentenced a 32-year-old ward boy from Bijnor to five years' imprisonment for molesting a 17-year-old patient at Doon Hospital in 2022, with a Rs 5,000 fine.
Pune City Police has enforced a 14-day prohibitory order from February 3-16 for Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections, specifically banning social media reels of criminals to maintain law and order.
BRS leader K T Rama Rao criticizes Union Budget 2026, alleging Telangana was left empty-handed while other states received substantial allocations, reigniting federal funding debate.
Union Budget 2026-27 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman triggers mixed reactions in Mohali. While industry voices cautious optimism, political opposition criticizes lack of focus on Punjab's specific challenges.