The 16th Finance Commission's termination of Revenue Deficit Grant could cost Punjab Rs 24,000 crore over five years, exacerbating the state's Rs 4 lakh crore debt burden amid election-year spending pressures.
Trinamool Congress MPs staged a dramatic walkout from the Rajya Sabha, protesting the Centre's alleged neglect of West Bengal in the Union Budget and demanding clearance of pending financial dues to the state.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed state governments to submit a comparative chart on remission eligibility criteria, allowing three weeks for compliance in a significant legal development.
A suspended magistrate from Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, has announced a protest in Delhi starting February 7, alleging injustice under the SC/ST Act and demanding fair treatment.
BJP MP Tejasvi Surya criticized the UPA government's tenure in Lok Sabha, labeling it a 'decade of lost opportunities' marked by policy paralysis and corruption, contrasting it with the current administration's achievements.
Lok Sabha witnessed heated exchanges as Union Ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh objected to Rahul Gandhi quoting from an unpublished memoir of former Army Chief Manoj Naravane during his speech on China relations.
Lok Sabha witnessed major disruption as Rahul Gandhi quoted magazine article, prompting Speaker Om Birla to enforce parliamentary rules against unrelated citations.
Major updates from Kolkata covering earthquake tremors in Andaman, Bengal BJP's budget demands, Siliguri-Varanasi rail link progress, civic alerts, and political developments.
Pakistan's rare earth minerals gift to Trump failed to secure an invitation to the Global Minerals Conference, while India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will attend, highlighting contrasting diplomatic approaches.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces significant fleet expansion with more Vande Bharat Sleeper and Chair Car trains, plus Amrit Bharat and Namo Bharat services in 2026-27.
Kottur police investigation reveals a 27-year-old man killed his parents and sister to access father's fixed deposit money, with uncle's alleged instigation. Bodies buried inside house.
Bihar Governor Arif Mohammed Khan announced the state government's commitment to creating one crore jobs and employment opportunities by 2030 during the Budget Session address.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar embarks on a crucial three-day diplomatic visit to the United States, focusing on addressing the recent downturn in India-US strategic relations and enhancing bilateral cooperation.
A Dhaka court has sentenced former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to 10 years imprisonment in two corruption cases involving Purbachal land allocations, with family members also convicted.
A major uproar erupted in the Lok Sabha as Rahul Gandhi cited an unpublished memoir by former Army Chief Manoj Naravane, prompting strong objections from Rajnath Singh and Amit Shah.
A Delhi court has acquitted six men accused in the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots, citing fabricated chargesheets and manipulated evidence by police. The judge ordered action against responsible officers.
BJP and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena appoint key party leaders in BMC, confirm separate registration at Konkan Bhavan, fueling speculation over Mumbai mayor selection from 118 Mahayuti corporators.
US President Donald Trump dismissed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's regional war threat, citing American naval superiority in the Arabian Sea. Trump expressed hope for a deal amid escalating tensions following Iran's crackdown on protesters
The Supreme Court has granted bail to three men accused of swapping blood samples in the 2024 Pune Porsche crash that killed two engineers, while emphasizing parental responsibility.
The Supreme Court will hear a plea challenging climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's detention under NSA. A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and Prasanna B Varale will hear the matter at 2 PM.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has expressed suspicion over the circumstances of Ajit Pawar's death, calling for a detailed investigation into the Baramati plane crash that claimed the NCP leader's life.
Bangladesh's former prime minister Sheikh Hasina has been handed a 10-year prison sentence in two separate corruption cases, as reported by local media sources.
Supreme Court extends Urvashi Cinema eviction deadline, orders 50% compensation deposit. Bengaluru's iconic theatre gets temporary reprieve in land dispute case.
Residents of Noida's Sector 71 raise alarm over a leaking Ganga water pipeline near the CNG pump, citing contamination risks and road damage. Complaints ignored for 15 months despite Indore tragedy warnings.
Former US President Donald Trump has threatened legal action against comedian Trevor Noah for joking about Trump visiting Epstein Island with Bill Clinton during the Grammy Awards ceremony.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee arrived in Delhi, clashed with police outside Banga Bhavan, and met Election Commission officials over alleged biased revision of electoral rolls in Bengal.
Residents of Vaishali in Ghaziabad complain about broken roads, dust pollution, encroachment, and dangerous open drains. They demand urgent action from municipal authorities.
The Parliament Budget Session 2026 witnesses Rahul Gandhi addressing the Motion of Thanks, with debates on voter list revisions, dust control measures, and opposition protests against the Union Budget.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed an organization to pay Rs 20.30 lakh to a retired employee for his son's emergency heart transplant in a non-empanelled hospital, emphasizing the constitutional right to life.
The Supreme Court of India has refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation questioning the procedures for recording caste data of citizens in the upcoming 2027 Census, citing it as premature.