With Sunetra Pawar sworn in as Maharashtra's deputy chief minister, political circles are debating who will fill her Rajya Sabha seat. Parth Pawar emerges as a key contender as BJP allows NCP to decide the replacement.
Divyangjans in Jharkhand welcomed Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's budget announcement of two new empowerment schemes but emphasized the need for effective implementation beyond paper promises.
Maharashtra NCP president Sunil Tatkare reaffirms his faction's commitment to the NDA alliance, dismissing merger speculation with Sharad Pawar's NCP-SP as talks stall post-Ajit Pawar's demise.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposes extending customs duty exemption on imports for nuclear projects until 2035 in Union Budget 2026, with Rs 2,500 crore allocated for nuclear power.
Former US President Donald Trump asserts that an agreement has been reached for India to purchase oil from US-controlled Venezuela, while also inviting China to secure similar deals.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman allocates Rs 5,000 crore for Pune Growth Hub and Rs 517 crore for metro extension in Union Budget 2026-27 to boost economic development.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a Rs 20,000 crore scheme for Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage in Union Budget 2026, focusing on India's energy transition goals.
Democrat Taylor Rehmet has won a special election runoff for Texas Senate District 9, flipping a Republican-held seat that Donald Trump carried by 17 points in 2024. Rehmet defeated Trump-backed candidate Leigh Wambsganss by over 14 percentage points.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor dismissed speculation of internal discord, stating he is aligned with party president Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi after a reconciliation meeting.
Karnataka's tax share increases to 4.13% in Union Budget 2026, receiving Rs 63,049 crore, a significant rise from the previous 3.64% under the 15th Finance Commission.
A significant fire erupted at Khadgarha bus stand in Kantatoli, Ranchi, completely charring six empty passenger buses. Police confirmed no casualties, while locals criticized delayed fire response.
JMM, the lead ruling alliance partner in Jharkhand, has strongly criticized the Union Budget 2026-27, labeling it the 'worst budget' of Independent India. Alliance partners Congress and RJD also expressed disappointment, while BJP defended it as inclusive
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced SHE Marts as community-owned retail outlets for women-led SHGs in Budget 2026-27, building on Jharkhand's existing SHG success.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the Sangh Parivar of deliberately poisoning Indian society to maintain divisions, sparking political debate ahead of elections.
Bokaro police arrested three youths, including an MBA graduate, for extortion and illegal arms possession. The prime accused used technology and dark web knowledge to commit crimes.
Jharkhand Finance Minister Radha Krishana Kishore expresses deep disappointment over Union Budget 2026, accusing Centre of ignoring state's demands and lacking roadmap for development goals.
Himachal Pradesh experiences fresh snowfall and rainfall across various regions, enhancing tourism prospects and water reserves while prompting weather advisories for residents and travelers.
World Bank President Ajay Banga visited the revered Gurdwara Sri Panja Sahib in Pakistan's Hasan Abdal, engaging with the Sikh community and highlighting the institution's commitment to global development and cultural heritage.
Punjab faces a day of double disappointment with the Union Budget and Prime Minister's visit failing to address key state concerns, according to Congress leader Rana KP Singh.
Union Budget 2026-27 introduces City Economic Regions with Rs 5,000 crore per cluster to drive infrastructure and job creation in Jharkhand's tier-II and tier-III cities like Ranchi, Jamshedpur, and Deoghar.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, an NDA partner, commended the Union Budget 2026 as well-balanced and forward-looking, highlighting its focus on textiles benefiting the state's cotton cultivation.
The Union Budget 2026 has significantly increased funding for pollution control, allocating Rs 20,000 crore to Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) technology to support India's green transition agenda.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has filed a petition in the Supreme Court, alleging irregularities in the state's electoral process, following her letter to the CEC.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2026 launches ambitious tourism initiatives including turtle trails, medical hubs, and job creation schemes to boost domestic and international travel.
The Union Budget 2026 has allocated Rs 3,400 crore to the Ministry of Minority Affairs, focusing on education, skill development, and welfare schemes for minority communities across India.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's ninth Budget unveils ₹10,000 crore Biopharma Shakti scheme, semiconductor funding, rare-earth corridors and Orange Economy push for India's industrial future.
Air India has relaunched direct flights between Shanghai and New Delhi after nearly six years, operating four weekly services with Boeing 787 Dreamliners to enhance bilateral connectivity.
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Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan criticizes Union Budget 2026-27 for ignoring state's key demands including AIIMS, railway corridors, and Vizhinjam port development.
Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry are expected to benefit from sector-specific corridors and agricultural schemes in the Union Budget, despite no direct allocations.