Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Budget a 'betrayal' for hill state: Sukhu

Shimla, Feb. 1 -- Terming the Union Budget a betrayal for the hill state, Himachal Chief Minister Sukhinder Singh Sukhu said it was the first time since 1952 that the Centre has chosen to shut the doo... Read More


'With due respect.': Sitharaman responds to Rahul Gandhi's 'youth without jobs' remark on Budget 2026

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has hit back at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his 'youth without jobs' remark on Budget 2026, asking him to provide facts on his claims and ... Read More


"This is the plan B of TMC": BJP's Samik Bhattacharya on Humayun Kabir's divisive remarks

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President and party MP Samik Bhattacharya on Sunday hit out at the Trinamool Congress (TMC) after former TMC MLA Humayun Kabir accused Chi... Read More


NCP pledges military training for youth if 11-party alliance comes to power

, Feb. 1 -- The National Citizen Party (NCP) has pledged to introduce military training for youths if the 11-party alliance forms the government. The party also plans to double the number of personne... Read More


"Mirror of society": Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann highlights power of cinema at special screening

Mohali, Feb. 1 -- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, on Sunday, highlighted the role of cinema as a medium to connect with the society. The Punjab CM, who was present at the screening of the film '... Read More


Humans rights body seeks report on poor roads, civic lapses in Panchkula

Panchkula, Feb. 1 -- The Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) has sought a report from the chief engineer of the Panchkula Metropolitan Development Authority (PMDA) on a complaint alleging poor civi... Read More


No more harsh prosecution? Budget 2026 rewrites Income Tax rules

India, Feb. 1 -- The Union Budget presented in the Parliament on Sunday proposed a series of direct tax reforms aimed at rationalising penalties and prosecution provisions under the Income Tax Act. F... Read More


Union Budget 2026-27: Sitharaman unveils initiative for high-quality sports manufacturing

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced a dedicated initiative for high-quality sports goods manufacturing and research, while presenting the Union Budget 20... Read More


"This is a sign Tibetans haven't given up": CTA's Chief Election Commissioner Yeshi on polls to elect 'Sikyong'

Dharamshala, Feb. 1 -- Members of the Tibetan exile community worldwide voted on Sunday to elect the Sikyong (political leader) and members of the 18th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, as polling for the ... Read More


Union Budget balanced, forward-looking : TAFE Chairman

Chennai, Feb. 1 -- Tractors and Farm Equipments (TAFE) Chairman and Managing DirectorMs. Mallika Srinivasan on Sunday applauded the union Budget 2026 presented by FinanceMinister Nirmala Sitharaman, a... Read More