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Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has withdrawn from campaigning for the upcoming zilla parishad elections, citing the tragic demise of deputy CM Ajit Pawar.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.
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.