Test your UPSC Prelims 2026 preparation with this International Relations quiz covering the United Nations, Rafah crossing, Sudan conflict, Donetsk region, and South Korea's AI Basic Act. Revise key static topics and current affairs.
The US Embassy in India announced temporary reduction in social media updates due to partial US government shutdown, maintaining only essential safety communications.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces seven new high-speed rail corridors in Budget 2026, spanning 4,000 km with Rs 16 lakh crore investment to transform train travel across India.
Mumbai police have taken three individuals into custody following a shooting incident at the residence of Bollywood director Rohit Shetty. The accused were apprehended after a swift investigation into the alarming event that occurred in the city.
Chandigarh's budget allocation for the fiscal year stands at Rs 5720.17 crore, marking the lowest figure in three years. The reduced funding raises concerns about infrastructure and development projects in the Union Territory.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has instructed the Punjab government to implement more liberal health reimbursement policies following a case involving a 19-year delay in medical claim processing, highlighting systemic inefficiencies.
The Union Budget 2026 introduces She Marts and girls hostels in every district to empower women through entrepreneurship and education, marking a significant step in gender-focused development.
Former Union home minister P Chidambaram sharply criticized the Union Budget 2026-27, saying it failed economic strategy tests and ignored key challenges highlighted in the Economic Survey.
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 new tax slabs and price changes.
Bharatiya Kisan Union (Charuni) strongly criticises Union Budget 2026-27, calling it anti-farmer and disappointing. The union highlights absence of MSP legal guarantee, inadequate PM-Kisan assistance, and rising input costs.
Former Punjab CM Amarinder Singh and Congress leader Raja Warring have strongly condemned Navjot Kaur Sidhu's recent remarks questioning their mental health, calling them inappropriate and disrespectful.
Shiv Sena UBT MP Priyanka Chaturvedi and leader Aaditya Thackeray criticize Union Budget 2026-27 for failing economic expectations, BSE stock declines, and overlooking Maharashtra's contributions.
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.