Praising the station redevelopment programme, the survey stated that 1,337 stations have been identified for phased redevelopment under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. Work has been completed at select stations, while progress is underway nationwide to improve capacity, accessibility, and multimodal integration
29 January,2026 05:42 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentGold 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 05:25 PM IST | AFPJadhav’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 05:20 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Supreme Court order came after various pleas were filed contending that the University Grants Commission (UGC) adopted a "non-inclusionary" definition of caste-based discrimination and excluded certain categories from institutional protection
29 January,2026 05:19 PM IST | PTIUnion Budget 2026: Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan urged members to maintain the highest standards of parliamentary decorum during the 270th session, focusing on the Union Budget 2026–27 and key legislative proposals, calling for disciplined debate and meaningful contributions in the House and committees
29 January,2026 05:02 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentIndian demand for gold bars, coins, and ETFs is set to stay strong in 2026 as investors shift from jewellery to investment amid high prices, a weak rupee, and subdued equity markets, says the World Gold Council.
29 January,2026 04:48 PM IST | ANIShashi Tharoor met Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and LoP Rahul Gandhi to address his grievances ahead of the Kerala Assembly polls. He described the meeting as “constructive” and said “all is good,” signalling reconciliation with the party
29 January,2026 04:41 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentThe Supreme Court reserved its verdict on pleas seeking modification of its stray dogs orders, while urging faster action on shelter approvals and reviewing state compliance amid rising dog-bite cases. Concerns over stray dogs in institutional areas and on highways were also addressed
29 January,2026 04:27 PM IST | PTIAccording to people familiar with the matter, the call was received on Wednesday afternoon from a person claiming to be an official of the Mumbai Police. The caller alleged that financial fraud had been committed using Radhakrishnan’s Aadhaar number and that a case had been registered
29 January,2026 04:05 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentKerala will set up specialised menopause clinics in district hospitals with Rs 3 crore funding, offering medical consultations, mental health support, and health screenings for women, following Maharashtra’s lead
29 January,2026 03:39 PM IST | PTIPM 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 | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentUnion 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 | New Delhi [India] | ANIWith 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 | Thiruvananthapuram | 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 | New Delhi [India] | 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 | Chandigarh | 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 | New Delhi [India] | 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 | New Delhi [India] | 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) | ANIADVERTISEMENT
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.
The 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 | Minneapolis, United States | AFPTrump, 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.
British 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
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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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