Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces dedicated rare earth corridors in Odisha, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu to boost mining, processing, and manufacturing of critical minerals for EVs, clean energy, and defense.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee files Supreme Court petition against Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, alleging procedural flaws and potential disenfranchisement ahead of state polls.
NDA legislators from Manipur have urgently traveled to Delhi to discuss government formation, hoping for a positive resolution after President's Rule was imposed in February 2025.
India increases defence capital outlay to nearly ₹2.2 trillion for FY27, focusing on modernizing military assets with next-gen fighter aircraft, drones, and naval fleet amid rising security risks.
Metroman E Sreedharan expresses optimism about his proposed high-speed rail for Kerala, revealing railway minister's oral directive for DPR preparation and criticizing state's RRTS plan as impractical.
Three masked men on a scooter looted Rs 64 lakh at gunpoint from a Rajasthan rice trader near GS Medical College on NH-9 in Hapur. This is the second major highway robbery in the area within 45 days.
Despite increased central allocations in Budget 2026, Andhra Pradesh may see sharp decline in rural employment generation as states must now bear 40% of expenditure under VB-G Ram G scheme, up from 10% earlier.
Two motorcycle-borne men from Muzaffarnagar died in a road accident near Roorkee's Manglaur area on Saturday night due to dense fog and poor visibility.
BJP leaders in Karnataka praise the Union Budget 2026 as visionary, while Congress leaders, including DCC President Harish Kumar K, criticize it for lacking new welfare schemes and high borrowing.
JD(U) announces bid for Mango Municipal Corporation mayoral post in Jamshedpur, with MLA Saryu Roy initiating talks with BJP for support as NDA candidate ahead of February 23 polls.
Orissa High Court invalidates Balasore Municipality tender, ruling that permanent blacklisting of bidders violates constitutional rights under Article 19(1)(g).
A South Florida couple owning a luxury car dealership faces 38 criminal charges for allegedly using fraudulent invoices to obtain rebuilt titles for high-end vehicles valued over $500,000.
The Union Budget 2026-27 outlines significant investments in critical sectors like infrastructure, green energy, and technology to boost India's self-reliance and economic growth.
Pramoda Devi Wadiyar, a member of Mysuru's royal family, has joined protests against construction activities on Chamundi Hill, highlighting environmental and cultural concerns.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has withdrawn from campaigning for the upcoming zilla parishad elections, citing the tragic demise of deputy CM Ajit Pawar. The polls are scheduled for February 7.
Andhra Pradesh CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu has firmly rejected YSRCP's demand for an apology in the Tirupati laddu ghee adulteration controversy, defending his actions based on official reports.
Vizag MP M Sribharat strongly refutes former CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's social media claims about Gitam University land regularization, calling them misinformation and providing detailed valuation figures.
Former Bareilly City Magistrate Alankar Agnihotri met with Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati in Varanasi, sparking discussions on spiritual and public service connections.
A 70-year-old woman and her 41-year-old son were found dead at their Chennai home. Police suspect suicide after financial struggles in the film industry.
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.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Coconut Promotion Scheme aims to boost India's coconut production, benefiting 10 million farmers. Discover its economic impact, health benefits, and easy ways to incorporate coconut into daily meals.
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.