The Economic Survey will be tabled on January 29, ahead of the presentation of the Union Budget 2026 on February 1; the session is scheduled for 30 sittings spread over 65 days and will conclude on April 2
28 January,2026 08:35 AM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe shocking incident happened over a relatively “minor” dispute while alighting from a moving local train.
28 January,2026 07:50 AM IST | The EditorialAn ode to the indefatigable bathroom singer; wrote this, as usual, while crappily humming an ear-worm in my head, under my breath!
28 January,2026 07:48 AM IST | Mayank ShekharAfter video clips of the incident went viral, the district administration has ordered action, officials said on Tuesday. The video shows students sitting on the floor and eating halwa-puri served to them on torn pages from old notebooks and books
28 January,2026 06:57 AM IST | AgenciesIn a statement shared by the EU Council, it was mentioned that the new rules also include measures on effective monitoring and diversification of energy supply
28 January,2026 06:53 AM IST | AgenciesDeveloped by Bombardier, the Global 8000 business jet is the fastest civilian aircraft since the Concorde, with an industry-leading top speed of Mach 0.95 (1173.06 kmph)
28 January,2026 06:50 AM IST | AgenciesThe storm across the southern US has caused widespread power outages, particularly in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee, leaving hundreds of thousands without electricity as frigid temperatures linger
28 January,2026 06:47 AM IST | AgenciesThe team replicated the US inventor’s carbon-filament bulb design and applied electrical conditions similar to those used in the 19th century
28 January,2026 06:44 AM IST | AgenciesIt was developed by Guangzhou Shipyard International Co Ltd (GSI), a state-owned shipbuilder and a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC)
28 January,2026 06:37 AM IST | AgenciesUnion Home Minister Amit Shah termed the India-EU trade deal a “strategic breakthrough”, saying it will boost ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, safeguard key sectors, and provide unprecedented market access for 99 per cent of Indian exports, creating jobs and new growth opportunities
27 January,2026 09:59 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Nagpur BJP Mahila Aghadi demanded registration of an FIR against singer and YouTuber Anjali Bharti for allegedly making derogatory remarks about Amruta Fadnavis. Political reactions emerged from both BJP and Congress leaders
27 January,2026 08:37 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentTwo loud explosion-like sounds were reported in Maharashtra’s Beed district, triggering panic among residents. Authorities confirmed no earthquake or seismic activity and urged people not to believe rumours or misinformation circulating on social media
27 January,2026 08:35 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentOfficers discovered a secret "false bottom" hidden under the lining of the woman's suitcase. Tucked away inside this hidden space were two packets of a banned drug called Methaqualone which weighed nearly four kg and are estimated to be worth about Rs two crore.
27 January,2026 07:21 PM IST | Kochi | PTIBorder Roads Organisation rescued 60 people, including 40 Rashtriya Rifles soldiers, stranded at Chatergala Pass in Jammu and Kashmir Doda district after heavy snowfall. The high-altitude rescue was carried out under Project Sampark with zero casualties
27 January,2026 06:56 PM IST | Doda | mid-day online correspondentIndia and the European Union on Tuesday announced a landmark free trade agreement aimed at boosting economic ties and reducing strategic dependencies. EU chiefs and Prime Minister Narendra Modi hope the pact will help shield against challenges from the world's two leading economies, the United States and China
27 January,2026 06:34 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | AFPThe Reserve Bank of India said India will remain the fastest-growing major economy in 2025-26, citing strong domestic fundamentals, export diversification, stable inflation and resilient banking systems, offering optimism ahead of the Union Budget 2026
27 January,2026 06:32 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentAccording to the traffic advisory, Vijay Chowk will be completely closed to general traffic during the restricted hours. Vehicular movement will also not be allowed on several roads leading towards Vijay Chowk.
27 January,2026 06:15 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentIndia is expected to remain a global bright spot as government capital expenditure may cross Rs 12 lakh crore in FY27, marking 10 per cent annual growth, according to an SBI Research report. Fiscal deficit is projected at 4.2 per cent of GDP amid stable macro fundamentals
27 January,2026 06:03 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentCongress MP Pramod Tiwari on Tuesday criticised the Centre ahead of the Budget 2026 Session, alleging erosion of constitutional institutions, economic distress and growing unemployment. Tiwari stressed that the opposition will collectively raise these concerns with full force
27 January,2026 05:21 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | ANIFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her ninth consecutive Union Budget 2026 on February 1, creating history as the longest-serving finance minister to deliver back-to-back budgets in India. This will take Sitharaman closer to the record of 10 budgets that were presented by former Prime Minister Morarji Desai
27 January,2026 05:21 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | PTIIndia’s economic growth has often outperformed Economic Survey projections, with 2025-26 expected at 7.4 percent versus the projected 6.3–6.8 percent. While growth broadly matched estimates in 2024-25, earlier years saw sharp swings due to COVID, base effects, and recovery, setting the backdrop ahead of the Union Budget on February 1
27 January,2026 05:20 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIADVERTISEMENT
India and the European Union have signed a landmark free trade agreement after nearly 18 years of stop-start negotiations, in what European leaders are calling the “mother of all trade deals.” The timing is critical. India is currently facing steep 50 per cent tariffs on key exports to the United States, while Europe is under fresh tariff threats from President Donald Trump amid disputes involving Greenland and wider security concerns. Who benefits from the trade deal the most? Here is all you need to know.
A branch of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement will assist with security at the Winter Olympics in Italy, triggering anger from Italian leaders and rights groups. "All security operations remain under Italian authority." It's not known whether the HSI has in the past been involved in the Olympics, or whether this is a first
27 January,2026 07:13 PM IST | Italy | AFPNorth Korea on Tuesday fired at least two ballistic missiles towards the Sea of Japan, according to Japan and South Korea. The Japanese coast guard, citing the defence ministry, said it had detected two ballistic missiles fired towards the Sea of Japan
Germany has announced a 1 million euro reward for information leading to the arrest of far-left militants accused of causing a major blackout in Berlin. The electricity outage left roughly 45,000 homes and 2,200 businesses without power for nearly a week in the middle of winter in the southwest of the German capital
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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-
Parties seem to be focusing on increasing their numbers, with prolonged political games breaking out over power and positions, instead of stable governance being provided to the masses
24 January,2026 07:09 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev ShivadekarADVERTISEMENT
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