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Peanuts, say J&K Cong

Srinagar, Feb. 2 -- J&K Congress president Tariq Karra said the budget allocation for J&K was a nominal increase than the previous one. "Instead of a 10% natural step-up every year, J&K has got only a... Read More


UT budget slashed by Rs.437.6 cr as energy sector funding shrinks

Chandigarh, Feb. 2 -- In the Union Budget 2026-27, presented by Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, Chandigarh had to make do with an allocation of Rs.6,545 crore, which is Rs.437.66 crore ... Read More


Dera visit: BJP's outreach to Dalit vote bank

Jalandhar, Feb. 2 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday stepped up its political outreach in Punjab with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Dera Sachkhand Ballan in Jalandhar, an influent... Read More


All about the Orange Economy in 2026 Union Budget

India, Feb. 2 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced government support for the 'Orange Economy' (the creative economy) as part of the 2026 Union Budget. Sitharaman proposed ... Read More


Adani meets Sharad Pawar, sparks fresh buzz over NCP reunification

MUMBAI, Feb. 2 -- Amid heightened political speculation following the death of Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar in an air crash at Baramati, industrialist Gautam Adani on Sunday met Nation... Read More


CM dismisses talks of merger of NCP factions

Mumbai, Feb. 2 -- Rubbishing claims made by some leaders of the NCP (SP), including Sharad Pawar, regarding talks of merger with the other NCP faction headed by the late Ajit Pawar, who died in a plan... Read More


Ajit Pawar's ashes to travel to every district in Maha

Pune, Feb. 2 -- The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Sunday brought the Asthi Kalash (urn containing ashes) of former Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar to the party's state office in Mum... Read More


BJP, Sena picks to face off for Navi Mum mayor

NAVI MUMBAI, Feb. 2 -- The bitter rivalry between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena in Navi Mumbai intensified on Sunday with both parties fielding candidates for th... Read More


Raut lauds Ajit Pawar but links him to rise of political crimes in Pune

MUMBAI, Feb. 2 -- Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut has praised late Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar for his administrative acumen, mass connect and ideological independence, while sim... Read More


Senior NCP leaders on Pawar's radar

India, Feb. 2 -- It took many by surprise when NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar took the names of senior NCP leaders Praful Patel and Sunil Tatkare while telling mediapersons on Saturday that he was not aw... Read More