Pre-Budget 2026 Talks: States Pitch Demands to Centre
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired a crucial pre-Budget consultation with states. Goa CM highlighted Rs 700 crore grants and sought more funds for tourism and health. Read key demands.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired a crucial pre-Budget consultation with states. Goa CM highlighted Rs 700 crore grants and sought more funds for tourism and health. Read key demands.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired a crucial pre-budget meeting with state finance ministers to discuss priorities for the 2025-26 Union Budget. Key focus areas included infrastructure, fiscal management, and growth.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar announces a new, separate tourism policy for the state's 300+ km coastline, developed in consultation with local communities to unlock its potential.
A Bengaluru man's post revealing he earned Rs 4,000 in four days as a Rapido bike captain has ignited a fierce online debate about gig worker pay and sustainability in India.
A BJP woman worker in Karnataka alleges she was stripped and assaulted by police during arrest in Hubballi. The incident sparks major political outrage. Read the full details.
DPIIT extends the public consultation deadline for its Generative AI & Copyright working paper by 30 days. Stakeholders now have until February 6, 2026, to submit feedback on the proposed framework.
A 34-year-old migrant worker from Bihar died after a car hit his motorcycle near Musiri. His colleague was injured. The reckless driver has been arrested under BNS sections.
As grievances mount, India's gig economy requires a robust regulatory framework to ensure worker welfare. Read our analysis on the urgent need for policy intervention.
A 23-year-old guest worker from Odisha died after falling from a building terrace in Coimbatore's Avarampalayam. Police investigation underway. Read the full report.
The replacement of MGNREGA without adequate worker consultation is criticized as an arbitrary exercise of state power, undermining due process. Read the full analysis.
Belagavi's proposed flyover project will only be implemented after public consultation. A meeting on Jan 6 will gather stakeholder feedback. The project, approved in three phases, aims to ease traffic.
Coimbatore police arrest auto driver and friend for murdering a West Bengal guest worker after a road altercation. Victim succumbs to injuries at CMCH. Read the full details.
Feeling chest tightness or unusual fatigue? Don't search symptoms online. This Talk Health Tuesday, learn 7 critical heart health red flags that require a doctor's check, not a Google search.
A PSA of 12.9 ng/ml is above normal. Dr Amit Saraf explains the causes, why you must see a urologist, and warns against self-medication. Read for crucial health advice.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi consults top economists and experts for the 2026 Union Budget. The meeting aims to shape policies amid global challenges. Read more for details.
Tamil Nadu government urges public not to circulate video of Odisha worker assault in Tiruttani, citing public order concerns. Four minors apprehended, safety measures enhanced for guest workers.
Mangaluru's pre-budget consultation saw dismal public participation. Citizens expressed frustration as past suggestions were ignored. Key issues like revenue collection and waste management were raised.
A 20-year-old migrant worker from Odisha was brutally hacked by four youths in Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu. The attackers filmed the gory incident, which has now gone viral. Read the shocking details.
Four teenagers in Tamil Nadu brutally assaulted a migrant worker from Odisha with machetes and posted the video on Instagram. The incident has sparked political outrage and a debate on law and order. Read more.
Mangaluru City Corporation invites citizens, RWAs, and NGOs to a public consultation on Monday to shape the 2026-27 budget. Share your voice!
A 20-year-old mason from Murshidabad was killed in Sambalpur. Family says mob targeted him as a 'Bangladeshi', police cite monetary dispute. Two others critically injured.
A 20-year-old migrant mason from Bengal was lynched in Odisha's Sambalpur. Family alleges he was targeted as a 'Bangladeshi', police cite monetary dispute. Six arrested, fear grips labourers.
Doctors raise alarm as Q-commerce apps facilitate instant antibiotic delivery via third-party agency doctors, often for common colds. Experts warn of severe public health risks.
Bangladesh government expresses profound sorrow, condemns killing of factory worker in Mymensingh. Home Minister assures swift justice. Read the full story.
Awal Sheikh, a 25-year-old mason from Murshidabad, has been held in a Tamil Nadu detention centre since April after being mistaken for an illegal Bangladeshi migrant. His family has spent over ₹1.1 lakh fighting the case. Read his story.
Women activists warn the proposed VB-G RAM G Act could limit guaranteed employment access for women, especially in rural areas. They demand wider public consultation to ensure inclusivity.
Discover why doctors now ask about marriage, housing, and food. Research shows screening for social determinants improves treatment, cuts costs, and saves lives. Learn the science.
The Centre tells NGT that Bengaluru's twin tunnel project does not require prior environmental clearance. Activists had flagged violations. Get the latest updates on this infrastructure development.
A 26-year-old migrant worker in Rajkot was murdered after witnessing a violent altercation over an alleged extra-marital affair. Police have arrested six suspects. Read the full investigation details.
An Indian delivery worker, Abdul Gafoor, died in Sharjah after a wall collapsed on him during heavy rain. The incident highlights risks for migrant workers in extreme weather. Read more.