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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Six school friends in Moradabad face police investigation under UP's anti-conversion law after helping a Hindu friend wear a burqa. The incident highlights how political rhetoric affects everyday relationships.
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 tax slabs, price changes, and political reactions.
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara announced that a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has started investigating the death of Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Roy in Bengaluru, with a focus on uncovering the truth behind the incident.
Former finance minister P Chidambaram sharply criticized the Union Budget 2026-27, calling it a failed test of economic strategy. He questioned if the government read the Economic Survey and highlighted budget measures affecting prices.
Nassau County Police Officer Patricia Espinosa, 42, was fatally struck by an intoxicated driver while heading to work. The tragedy leaves behind her 2-year-old daughter and a law enforcement family in mourning.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has expressed strong disappointment with the Union Budget 2026, calling it lacking in foresight and failing to address key state concerns.
Uttar Pradesh's political leaders offer contrasting views on Union Budget 2026-27. CM Yogi Adityanath praises it as welfare-oriented, while SP chief Akhilesh Yadav criticizes it as BJP's 'invisible ledger' of corruption.
Union Budget 2026 outlines Purvodaya roadmap with major infrastructure projects for West Bengal including freight corridors, high-speed rail, jute revival, medical tourism hub, and green mobility initiatives.
Congress President Kharge leads opposition criticism, accusing the Modi government of lacking ideas and failing to address India's economic, social, and political challenges in the Union Budget 2026.
The Union Budget 2026-27 has slashed funding for the PM Internship Scheme to ₹4,799.96 crore, less than half of FY26's allocation, following poor response and high dropout rates.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has stated he is not aware of the February 12 merger date mentioned by Sharad Pawar. This comes after Pawar's claim about talks with his nephew's party.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has warned that Bengali-speaking Muslims, referred to as 'Miyas,' will face difficulties as long as he remains in power, calling them illegal Bangladeshis and accusing them of various issues ahead of state election
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta praised the Union Budget 2026-27, calling it a step towards PM Modi's Viksit Bharat vision. She highlighted provisions for youth employment, heritage conservation, and disaster management grants.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman strongly rebutted Rahul Gandhi's criticism, emphasizing India's strong economic fundamentals and government's direct outreach to common citizens through welfare schemes during post-Budget media interaction.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has reprimanded the Punjab government for taking arbitrary action in a legal matter that has been pending for over three decades, highlighting concerns over administrative delays and justice.
Former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram has strongly criticized the Union Budget 2026, labeling it a failure in economic strategy and highlighting concerns over fiscal management and growth prospects.
A lawyer was severely beaten with sticks in a shocking road rage incident in Delhi's Mukherjee Nagar. The Delhi Police have launched an investigation into the violent assault that occurred on a busy street.
The Union Budget allocates a 44% increase for CAPF building projects, but modernisation funds plummet, raising concerns about operational readiness.