Budget Session 2026: Key Dates, Bills & Economic Focus

The Budget Session of Parliament commences with President Droupadi Murmu's address. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to present Union Budget on February 1, marking her ninth consecutive budget amid economic reforms.

Railway Officials Caught in Lucknow Bribery Trap

Two Northern Railway officials in Lucknow were caught red-handed accepting a bribe of Rs 70,000 to clear a family pension case following a written complaint alleging a Rs 3.5 lakh demand.

Nagpur's Priyanka Khandekar Gets IAF Commendation Award

Flight Lieutenant Priyanka Khandekar from Nagpur received the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Commendation Award on Republic Day 2026 for her exemplary role in Operation Sindoor, honoring her contributions to India's decisive counter-terrorism efforts.

Nashik: Minor in BMW Hits Scooter, Injures Two Teens

A 16-year-old driving a BMW car allegedly hit a scooter from behind in Nashik's Gangapur Road area, seriously injuring two 14-year-old riders. Police have detained the minor driver and registered a case under multiple sections including attempt to murder.

BRO Rescues 60 Stranded in Snow at 10,500 Ft in J&K

Border Roads Organisation personnel braved sub-zero temperatures and 5-6 feet of snow in a 40-hour operation to rescue 60 people stranded at Chattergala Pass in Jammu & Kashmir, days after a tragic accident killed 10 soldiers in the same area.

Yamunanagar MLA Submits Budget Proposals to Haryana CM

Yamunanagar MLA Ghanshyam Dass Arora has submitted comprehensive budget suggestions to Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini, focusing on industrial revival, electric vehicles, organic farming, urban infrastructure, and rural development.

Maharashtra Forest Dept Second in E-Governance Ranking

Maharashtra Forest Department headquartered in Nagpur secured second position in state government's 150-day e-governance assessment scoring 171 marks, attributed to digital public interface and internal workflow.

Bomb Attack Mastermind Killed in Police Encounter

C Azhagu Raja, prime suspect in the bomb attack on police escorting history-sheeter S Kalimuthu, was shot dead during a police encounter in a forested area near Thirumandurai while attempting to recover hidden weapons.

Halwa Ceremony Marks Final Stage of 2026-27 Budget Prep

The traditional halwa ceremony at North Block marked the final phase of 2026-27 budget preparation, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman overseeing the process. The budget will be presented on February 1, a Sunday, with documents available digitally.

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