PM Modi hailed the India-EU Free Trade Agreement as a milestone for an ambitious India, urging manufacturers to tap new markets, while emphasizing long-term solutions and human-centric development ahead of Budget 2026. Time has come to find solutions and not create hurdles, he added
29 January,2026 03:35 PM IST | PTIMaharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar will be cremated with state honours on Thursday, following his death in a Baramati plane crash. PM Modi, Amit Shah, and other leaders are expected to attend. The state has observed three days of mourning
29 January,2026 03:31 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentTraditionally held at Vijay Chowk in the national capital, the 'Beating Retreat' ceremony marks the culmination of Republic Day festivities. The ceremony, rooted in military tradition, features massed bands of the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force performing patriotic and classical tunes
29 January,2026 03:18 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Trump administration is battling mounting political and public backlash after federal immigration agents fatally shot nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, with the officers involved placed on administrative leave
29 January,2026 03:08 PM IST | AFPGold prices surged to a fresh record near USD 5,600 on Thursday as investors flocked to safe-haven assets after former US President Donald Trump threatened military action against Iran over its nuclear programme. Rising geopolitical tensions also pushed oil prices higher, while a softer US dollar added momentum to precious metals
29 January,2026 03:06 PM IST | AFPUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday tabled the Economic Survey of India for FY 2025-26 in Parliament, setting the stage for the Union Budget to be presented on February 1. The Survey, prepared by the Department of Economic Affairs under the Chief Economic Adviser, offers a comprehensive review of the economy’s performance
29 January,2026 03:05 PM IST | ANIJadhav’s mortal remains were taken to his village Taradgaon in Phaltan taluka of Satara district around 8.30 pm on Wednesday. His cremation was carried out there around midnight in the presence of family members, local residents, and police, and government officials
29 January,2026 02:24 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentWith an apparent eye on the upcoming Assembly elections, the LDF government on Thursday presented a people-centric Kerala Budget for 2026-27, announcing a Rs 14,500 crore allocation for social security pensions and a slew of welfare measures
29 January,2026 02:20 PM IST | PTIRajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan on Thursday called on members to maintain the highest standards of decorum and ensure productive deliberations as the 217th session of the Upper House began
29 January,2026 02:19 PM IST | PTIBJP swept the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation mayoral polls. The polls were conducted by a show of hands, replacing the earlier secret ballot system. After raising their hands, councillors also gave verbal confirmation before the presiding officer, nominated councillor Ramneek Singh Bedi, who oversaw the mayoral election
29 January,2026 02:15 PM IST | PTIThe Lok Sabha was adjourned on Thursday and will meet again on February 1 at 11 am, ahead of the presentation of the Union Budget. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey 2025-26 in Parliament, setting the stage for her record ninth consecutive Budget
29 January,2026 01:22 PM IST | ANIThe Economic Survey 2025-26, tabled in Parliament on Thursday, pegged India’s potential growth rate at 7 per cent, up from 6.5 per cent three years ago, citing sustained domestic reforms and higher public investment. It highlighted infrastructure expansion, improving logistics, stable fiscal consolidation and state-level deregulation as key drivers
29 January,2026 01:21 PM IST | IANSCongress leader Jairam Ramesh calls PM Modi’s address “usual hypocrisy-laden, 'desh ke naam sandesh' with Parliament as his backdrop. Today’s performance is part of this series” as Modi touts economic reforms and EU FTA at the 2026 Budget Session
29 January,2026 01:11 PM IST | New Delhi | ANIKarnataka Minister MC Sudhakar criticized the Centre ahead of Union Budget 2026, alleging unpaid funds for schemes like Jal Jeevan Mission are burdening states and called the budget as misleading. Meanwhile, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Economic Survey 2025-26 as the Budget Session begins
29 January,2026 12:23 PM IST | Bengaluru (Karnataka) | ANIPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the Budget Session of Parliament signals renewed momentum towards achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, with the Centre focused on reforms and long-term solutions. Addressing mediapersons, he highlighted India’s growing global role, progress on the India–EU Free Trade Agreement, and the government
29 January,2026 11:57 AM IST | New Delhi [India] | IANSThe Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to entertain IRS officer Sameer Wankhede’s defamation suit against Netflix and Shah Rukh Khan’s production house Red Chillies Entertainment, citing lack of jurisdiction. The court returned the plea, allowing Wankhede to approach a competent court
29 January,2026 11:57 AM IST | New Delhi [India] | IANSAndhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh and Revenue Minister A Satya Prasad reached Baramati to attend the last rites of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, who died in a tragic plane crash. The funeral is being held with full state honours amid emotional scenes across Baramati
29 January,2026 11:15 AM IST | Baramati | mid-day online correspondentFive schools in Delhi received bomb threats on Thursday morning, prompting immediate evacuation and extensive security checks by police, bomb disposal squads and fire services. Authorities said no suspicious objects have been found so far and investigations are underway to trace the source of the threats
29 January,2026 11:15 AM IST | New Delhi [India] | PTIIndia is hosting the 2nd India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi after a 10-year gap, co-chaired with the UAE. All 22 Arab League countries are participating to strengthen cooperation in economy, energy, education, media, and culture, reinforcing diplomatic and people-to-people ties
29 January,2026 11:05 AM IST | New Delhi | ANIIndian equity markets opened flat on Tuesday as investors stayed cautious ahead of the Union Budget, with volatility easing. While benchmark indices showed marginal gains, sectoral and broader markets were mixed amid global cues, commodity price movements and geopolitical concerns
29 January,2026 11:00 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIKerala Finance Minister K N Balagopal on Thursday presented the 2026-27 budget, earmarking Rs 14,500 crore for social security pensions and announcing an increase in honorariums for ASHA, Anganwadi workers and helpers. The budget also provides Rs 3,700 crore for the Chief Minister’s Stree Suraksha Scheme and raises wages for pre-primary teachers
29 January,2026 10:53 AM IST | Thiruvananthapuram | PTIADVERTISEMENT
Ajit Pawar’s political journey is one of the most influential stories in Maharashtra’s modern history. From building power through cooperative institutions and farmer networks to becoming one of the most dominant figures in state politics, Pawar’s rise was shaped by discipline, long working hours, and tight organisational control.
Trump, now back in office, continues to push false claims that he won the 2020 election. The FBI’s recent search in Fulton County, Georgia, reflects his ongoing effort to challenge the results, raising concerns about federal power being used for political revenge ahead of the 2026 midterms.
29 January,2026 11:47 AM IST | Denver | APBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday called for a stronger, long-term relationship with China during talks with President Xi Jinping in Beijing. The UK leader emphasized the need for cooperation on global stability, climate change, and trade, while leading a delegation of over 50 business executives
The president renewed his warning early Wednesday, saying any future action would be "far worse" than last summer's US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities.
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Amit Shah made the remarks via video link while inaugurating the Shri Motibhai R Chaudhary Sagar Sainik School and Sagar Organic Plant at Boriyavi village in Mehsana district, Gujarat
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