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16th Finance Commission: What states asked for, and what they got, explained in 6 charts

New Delhi, Feb. 4 -- A key subtext of Budget 2026 is the evolving fiscal compact between the Centre and the states-an arrangement recalibrated every five years by the Finance Commission. FY27 marks th... Read More


World Cancer Day: OTV leads awareness drive with Mini Marathon in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 4 -- To mark World Cancer Day, the Odisha Television Network (OTV) organised a mini-marathon in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday, aiming to raise awareness about cancer and promote a healthy... Read More


US tariff cut a lifeline for TN textile industry, says association

Chennai, Feb. 4 -- The rollback of the 50% US tariff is a lifeline for the Indian textile industry, said the Tamil Nadu based Southern India Mills' Association, (SIMA) on Tuesday. The sudden impositi... Read More


T'gana govt to launch common billing system to boost revenue

Hyderabad, Feb. 4 -- The Telangana government has decided to introduce a common billing system across all districts to boost local body revenues, people familiar with the development said on Tuesday. ... Read More


Higher water levels lower bird numbers at Ujjani this winter

India, Feb. 4 -- Higher-than-normal water levels following above-average rainfall in 2025 appear to have impacted bird presence at the Ujjani (Bhigwan) reservoir this winter, with the latest annual wa... Read More


Purandar airport planned with Pune's long-term growth in focus, says Fadnavis

India, Feb. 4 -- Pune Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said the proposed greenfield airport at Purandar would be developed keeping in mind Pune's future requirements, as the city continues... Read More


Eleventh National Press Awards on Party building launched

Hanoi, Feb. 4 -- The 11th National Press Awards on Party building, known as the Bua Liem Vang (Golden Sickle and Hammer) Awards, were officially launched at a ceremony in Hanoi on February 3. In his r... Read More


Balrampur hospital living up to its legacy of public service: Pathak

LUCKNOW, Feb. 4 -- Uttar Pradesh deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak on Tuesday described Balrampur Hospital as a "witness to a golden history" while speaking at its 157th Foundation Day celebrations... Read More


Majithia drug case: Four years on, no challan filed despite multiple SITs

India, Feb. 4 -- The drug trafficking case registered against former Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) minister Bikram Singh Majithia in December 2021 - considered the basis of the disproportionate assets (DA... Read More


MobiKwik Turns A Corner, Zupee's Microdrama Pivot & More

India, Feb. 4 -- MobiKwik Hits Profit Mark MobiKwik turned a corner in Q3 FY26. The fintech platform swung to profitability during the quarter on the back of record payments GMV, a tight leash on exp... Read More