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Sahitya Parishad polls marred by alleged state machinery interference

India, Feb. 1 -- The Parivartan Utkarsh Aghadi has sought action against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Rajesh Pande, alleging misuse of the chief minister's name and government machinery in the ... Read More


Ram Charan, 2-year-old daughter mobbed at hospital while visiting newborn twins; angry fans call it 'worst behaviour'

India, Feb. 1 -- Actor Ram Charan was mobbed by fans outside a hospital in Hyderabad when he arrived with his daughter, Klin Kaara, to visit his newborn twins. A video of the incident has since gone v... Read More


Lotus Petal Foundation Launches Its ESG Report, Reinforcing Commitment to Education, Equity and Sustainability

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- for-profit organisation committed to transforming the lives of underserved children through education and holistic development, today announced the launch of its first Environment... Read More


Unaware of the swearing-in of Sunetra Pawar, says NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar

India, Feb. 1 -- Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar) chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday said he was unaware of any plan to swear in Sunetra Pawar as Maharashtra deputy chief minister, making it clea... Read More


Vehicles Taxation (Amendment) Act: New rules take effect in UP; cabs, bike-taxis to pay more

LUCKNOW, Feb. 1 -- The Uttar Pradesh government has formally enforced the provisions of the Uttar Pradesh Motor Vehicles Taxation (Amendment) Act, 2025, revising the structure and rates of motor vehic... Read More


Fined for helmet violation, lineman cuts power to police outpost in Shamli

MEERUT, Feb. 1 -- A contractual lineman, fined twice in a single day for riding without a helmet, disconnected the power supply to the Bidauli police outpost under the Jhinjhana police station area in... Read More


"Planned to eliminate Ambati Rambabu; police acted as spectators", alleges Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy

Guntur, Feb. 1 -- YSR Congress Party State Coordinator Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy on Sunday alleged that the attack on former minister Ambati Rambabu was a "pre-planned conspiracy aimed at physically e... Read More


What is STT? FM Sitharaman proposes hikes of up to 150% on F&O trading in Union Budget

India, Feb. 1 -- The Securities Transaction Tax on futures contracts would be raised to 0.05 per cent from 0.02 per cent, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in her Budget speech. "STT on ... Read More


"Centre forgot about Goa": Arvind Kejriwal says Union Budget ignores rising inflation, unemployment

Ponda, Feb. 1 -- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal slammed the Union Budget 2026-27, saying it completely ignores Goa and lacks a plan to tackle rising inflation and unemployment... Read More


Defence earns big allocation in Budget after Op Sindoor; Rajnath Singh says it 'lives up to sentiments of people'

India, Feb. 1 -- Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday hailed the Union Budget 2026-27 presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and said that it reinforces "resolve to further strengthen th... Read More