As India awaits the Union Budget 2026-27 presentation on Sunday, explore 10 intriguing historical facts about India's budget - from colonial legacies to constitutional quirks and symbolic traditions.
The Congress party in Kerala shows signs of revival with local body election results, but internal factionalism and leadership tussles threaten its prospects. Similar patterns in Karnataka, Rajasthan, and other states highlight systemic indecision within
The Archaeological Survey of India has informed the Bombay High Court that Savarkar Sadan cannot be declared a centrally protected monument of national importance due to age criteria, but suggests state or BMC heritage listing for preservation.
Former Vice President Hamid Ansari in his new book argues India has failed to eradicate electoral malpractices, with money power distorting outcomes and undermining free and fair elections.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's strategic jacket choices during the city's first major snowstorm captured public attention, blending practical governance with fashion-forward branding.
An 80-year-old former lottery winner has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for running a sophisticated counterfeit drug manufacturing operation from his countryside cottage in England.
The Kerala High Court has permitted the termination of a pregnancy exceeding 31 weeks after medical reports confirmed severe fetal abnormalities, setting a significant precedent in reproductive rights.
In a major crackdown, Punjab authorities seized 96 kg of heroin over two days, highlighting the alarming ease of drone-based smuggling across the state's porous border with Pakistan.
Four daily wage labourers from Assam were discovered dead inside a shed in Hoskote, Karnataka, on Saturday morning. Police suspect suffocation from a gas cylinder leak as the cause.
The Uttar Pradesh government will challenge the acquittal of a Samajwadi Party leader in a 2024 Ayodhya gangrape case, while his domestic help received a 20-year sentence.
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut accuses BJP of exploiting opportunities even in tragic circumstances while declining to comment on Sunetra Pawar's potential swearing-in as Deputy CM.
Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district conducted extensive searches after a suspected Pakistani drone was sighted along the International Border, marking the second such incident in two days.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has directly attributed the tragic deaths of workers in the Kolkata warehouse fire to corruption within the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government.
The Kerala High Court has permitted the termination of a 31-week-old foetus diagnosed with severe abnormalities, citing risks to the mother's mental health as per medical board recommendations.
Andhra Pradesh Minister Keshav refutes YSRCP allegations regarding ghee supplied to TTD, citing NDDB report findings that indicated possible animal fat presence.
A senior NCP leader has refuted claims that Ajit Pawar sought a merger with Sharad Pawar's faction, highlighting ongoing tensions within the party. The denial comes amid political speculation in Maharashtra.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Dera Sach Khand Ballan in Jalandhar is seen as a powerful gesture of recognition for the Ravidassia community and a confidence-building measure for Punjab's economic revival and social harmony.
A traffic police constable in Indore was demoted from officiating head constable to constable for posting 'indisciplined' dance videos on social media, reversing a 2021 promotion.
Analysts anticipate Union Budget 2026 will announce supportive measures for nuclear power, including green financing access and GST rationalization, to help India achieve its 500 GW non-fossil fuel target by 2030 and 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047.
The Congress party has strongly criticized the central government for alleged poor coordination and lack of consultation with states ahead of the Union Budget 2026, raising concerns about fiscal planning and federal cooperation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Punjab on February 1 to rename Adampur Airport after Sant Guru Ravidas Ji and inaugurate the new terminal building at Halwara Airport, enhancing aviation infrastructure.
A Mumbai sessions court has convicted Shree Jogdhankar and sentenced him to life imprisonment for the 2019 murder of 19-year-old Jhanvi Kukreja. Co-accused Diya Padalkar was acquitted in the high-profile case.
A Delhi court has acquitted a man accused of involvement in arson and rioting during the 2020 Delhi riots, citing insufficient evidence. The verdict highlights ongoing legal proceedings in the high-profile case.
Senior Congress leader K Muraleedharan announces he will not contest the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections, choosing instead to concentrate on strengthening party activities in Thiruvananthapuram.
Three passengers sustained injuries after falling from an overcrowded CSMT-bound local train between Sion and Matunga. One remains critical while railway authorities investigate.
The Congress party's Bharat Jodo Yatra has resumed in Maharashtra after a break for the Lok Sabha elections, focusing on grassroots engagement and political messaging.
Bomb threats were received for Dera Sachkhand Ballan and two schools in Jalandhar, Punjab, prompting police security checks and bomb squad deployment ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused the TMC regime in West Bengal of sheltering infiltrators, stating that a BJP government is essential for national security during a rally in Barrackpore.
Senior politician Kapil Sibal has criticized the government's decision-making approach, stating that consistency in not consulting others reflects in every policy. He emphasized India's diversity as an advantage for inclusive governance.
Rajasthan Police's Intelligence branch has arrested a man in Jaipur for allegedly spying for Pakistan's ISI, transmitting sensitive Indian Army information across the border, and engaging in anti-national activities.