The upcoming Union Budget 2026 is expected to prioritise lowering India’s debt-to-GDP ratio over a fixed fiscal deficit target, aiming to bring debt down to around 50 percent by 2031 under the revised FRBM framework
30 January,2026 10:55 PM IST | PTIAn IndiGo flight from Kuwait to Delhi made an emergency landing in Ahmedabad after a handwritten bomb and hijacking threat was found onboard. All 186 people were safely evacuated, and security agencies conducted a full anti-sabotage check of the aircraft
30 January,2026 06:20 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentA 60-year-old farmer in Gujarat’s Gir Somnath district killed a leopard with a sickle and spear to protect himself and his son after it attacked them. Both sustained injuries and were hospitalized. Forest officials have registered a case against the farmer and launched an investigation
30 January,2026 04:49 PM IST | PTIThe South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), citing ALS Paramedics, a local emergency service, said that 11 people, including one child, were declared dead at the scene after a truck collided with a minibus taxi, while eight others sustained critical injuries and were taken to the hospital for urgent medical treatment
30 January,2026 04:48 PM IST | IANSPawar (66), fondly known as ‘Dada (elder brother),’ and four others were killed when the plane carrying them crashed barely 200 metres from the edge of the tabletop airstrip at Baramati on Wednesday morning
30 January,2026 04:45 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentUnion Home Minister Amit Shah said the EU-India free trade agreement will allow Assam tea exports to Europe at zero tariff, boosting the state’s global trade. He praised tea garden workers for establishing Assam’s international tea identity, highlighted recent laws granting them land ownership, and criticized Congress for neglecting their welfare
30 January,2026 04:44 PM IST | PTIThe youth had posted a video online in which he used abusive language against MNS chief Raj Thackeray and his cousin and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, hurling slurs at the leaders. After the video gained significant traction online, he was allegedly attacked by MNS and Shiv Sena supporters
30 January,2026 04:38 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe ED has attached Rs 1,885 crore worth of assets linked to Anil Ambani’s Reliance Group in bank fraud cases, taking total attachments to about Rs 12,000 crore. The ED alleges large-scale diversion and evergreening of loans, misuse of public funds, and routing of money through connected parties, with investigations still ongoing
30 January,2026 03:23 PM IST | IANSIn Lucknow, students under the banner of Chhatra Panchayat assembled at the Gandhi statue in Hazratganj, raising slogans such as “UGC Roll Back” and accusing the new regulations of being discriminatory
30 January,2026 02:34 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentAhead of Union Budget 2026-27, healthcare experts call for lower GST on medical devices, stronger rural health infrastructure, public-private partnerships, and expanded digital health initiatives. Dr. Senthilnathan said that smart taxation and public-private partnerships are key to healthy India
30 January,2026 02:12 PM IST | ANIEmkay Research warns that India cannot rely on trade deals alone amid global tariff tensions. Sustainable export growth will require supply-chain integration, structural reforms, logistics improvements, supportive tariffs, and increased FDI
30 January,2026 01:32 PM IST | ANIAhead of the Union Budget 2026, the BJP has launched a nationwide outreach strategy with press conferences at 150 locations, digital campaigns, influencer engagement, and public interactions to highlight the budget’s vision, priorities, and benefits across India
30 January,2026 01:27 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentKiran Gujar, a longtime associate of Pawar since his political beginnings in the mid-1980s, said on Thursday that the leader had shared his plans with him just five days before his fatal plane crash on Wednesday
30 January,2026 01:12 PM IST | Baramati | mid-day online correspondentPrime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 78th death anniversary, highlighting his ideals of Swadeshi and non-violence. The nation observed Martyrs’ Day with prayers and ceremonies at Rajghat
30 January,2026 10:55 AM IST | New Delhi | ANIThe Economic Survey 2025-26 projects India’s GDP growth at 6.8-7.2 per cent for FY 2026-27, citing the cumulative impact of reforms and a stable economic outlook. It also states inflation is unlikely to be a concern and the rupee is undervalued against strong fundamentals
30 January,2026 10:41 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesThe death toll in the massive fire near Kolkata has risen to 21 after 13 more bodies were recovered from gutted buildings in Anandapur, South 24 Parganas. With 28 people still missing, authorities fear the toll may rise further as rescue and identification work continues
30 January,2026 10:39 AM IST | Kolkata | AgenciesThe United States reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening energy cooperation with India at India Energy Week 2026 in Goa, focusing on expanding energy trade, boosting infrastructure, and enhancing technology collaboration to ensure reliable and affordable energy supplies
30 January,2026 10:35 AM IST | Goa | AgenciesAround 100 stray dogs were allegedly killed using poisonous injections in Thummaipally village of Nagarkurnool district, Telangana. The incident has sparked outrage, with an NGO filing a police complaint seeking strict legal action against those involved
30 January,2026 10:31 AM IST | Nagarkurnool (Telangana) | ANIAdvocate Amit Kumar alongwith with Khushboo Sharma, appeared for Ram Prakash Dubey. They argued that the allegations against the applicant are a counterblast to a complaint and
30 January,2026 10:29 AM IST | New Delhi | ANIBJP MLA Pankaj Singh and Union Minister Giriraj Singh welcomed the Supreme Court’s stay on the UGC Promotion of Equity Regulations 2026, citing public sentiment and concerns over vagueness, misuse, and alleged discrimination against the General Category
30 January,2026 10:27 AM IST | Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | ANIKajal Chaudhary, the deceased, was posted with the Special Cell of Delhi Police and was four months pregnant, was attacked at her rented residence in Mohan Garden on January 22
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Former CNN anchor and independent journalist Don Lemon has been arrested by federal authorities in connection with an anti-ICE protest that disrupted a church service in Minnesota. Lemon says he was present strictly as a journalist, documenting events and live streaming the demonstration rather than participating in it. The arrest follows earlier court rulings that rejected prosecutors’ attempts to bring charges, citing a lack of probable cause. Despite those setbacks, federal authorities later pursued alternative procedures leading to Lemon’s detention in Los Angeles.
US President Donald Trump cautioned Britain against deepening business ties with China, calling it “very dangerous,” as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited Beijing for talks with President Xi Jinping. Trump also reiterated his criticism of Canada’s engagement with China, arguing that closer economic relations with Beijing pose risks for allies
30 January,2026 12:02 PM IST | Washington | AFPBruce Springsteen has released a new protest song titled Streets of Minneapolis, condemning federal immigration enforcement in Minneapolis and honoring the memory of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, who were killed by federal agents. The track criticizes the Trump administration and calls for solidarity with immigrant communities
Chinese robotics company LimX Dynamics demonstrated a breakthrough in humanoid robotics by showcasing 18 Oli robots autonomously emerging from shipping containers, walking in formation, and performing a coordinated routine without human intervention, marking a major step toward scalable deployment
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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
13 November,2025 09:36 PM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondentMove to ease traffic congestion near Pune University, along Ganeshkhind Road
Janmashtami, which commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna, on the occasion, here are some of the best messages and wishes you can share this Janmashtami with your family and friends-
Remembering the recently-deceased former BCCI president, who once said, “The media makes cricket so great. You have to reach them. They shouldn’t reach you”
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