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Minneapolis killing puts Trump immigration crackdown under fire

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 | AFP
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Safe-haven rush lifts gold, oil as Trump ramps up tensions with Iran

Gold 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 | AFP
India News

Economic Survey 2025-26 tabled ahead of Nirmala Sitharaman’s 9th Union Budget

Union 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 | ANI
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Baramati plane crash: Ajit Pawar’s security officer cremated in Satara

Jadhav’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 correspondent
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Kerala Budget: Eye on polls, boosts pensions, welfare spending schemes

With 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 | PTI
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Budget Session: Rajya Sabha chairman calls for discipline, productive debate

Rajya 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 | PTI
India News

BJP sweeps Chandigarh mayoral polls; Saurabh Joshi elected new mayor

BJP 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 | PTI
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Budget Session: Lok Sabha adjourned till Feb 1; Economic Survey tabled

The 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 | ANI
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Economic Survey raises India’s potential growth rate to 7 percent

The 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 | IANS
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Congress' Jairam Ramesh says PM Modi's address is "hypocrisy-laden"

Congress 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 | ANI
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Union Budget 2026: Karnataka Minister Sudhakar accuses govt of misleading public

Karnataka 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 | ANI
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PM Modi says Budget Session marks key step towards Viksit Bharat 2047

Prime 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 | IANS
Delhi High Court says it lacks jurisdiction in Sameer Wankhede defamation case

Delhi High Court says it lacks jurisdiction in Sameer Wankhede defamation case

The 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] | IANS
Ajit Pawar death: Andhra Pradesh ministers reach Baramati to attend last rites

Ajit Pawar death: Andhra Pradesh ministers reach Baramati to attend last rites

Andhra 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 correspondent
Bomb threats trigger evacuation at five schools across Delhi

Bomb threats trigger evacuation at five schools across Delhi

Five 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] | PTI
India to host 2nd India-Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi on Jan 31

India to host 2nd India-Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi on Jan 31

India 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 | ANI
Sensex, nifty trade flat as investors await Budget cues, volatility cools

Sensex, nifty trade flat as investors await Budget cues, volatility cools

Indian 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 | ANI
Kerala budget: Social security pensions boosted; ASHA honorariums raised

Kerala budget: Social security pensions boosted; ASHA honorariums raised

Kerala 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 | PTI
 India-EU FTA emerges as India’s most wide ranging trade, boosting key sectors

India-EU FTA emerges as India’s most wide ranging trade, boosting key sectors

The India–EU Free Trade Agreement, concluded on January 27, is described by EY as one of India’s most ambitious trade deals. The report noted that the agreement has the potential to significantly impact several key sectors, including automobiles, defence, aerospace, textiles and information technology

29 January,2026 10:07 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Mamata Banerjee mourns Ajit Pawar death, flags SIR concerns at Hooghly rally

Mamata Banerjee mourns Ajit Pawar death, flags SIR concerns at Hooghly rally

During the address, the Chief Minister also spoke about development initiatives in Singur, highlighting the inauguration of multiple projects and alleging a lack of cooperation from the Central government

29 January,2026 09:39 AM IST | Hooghly (West Bengal) | ANI
Accused in Goldy Brar cousin’s murder shot dead in Mohali; Brar booked

Accused in Goldy Brar cousin’s murder shot dead in Mohali; Brar booked

The Mohali police booked foreign-based gangster Goldy Brar in connection with the murder of Gurwinder Singh alias Lambbad, who had come to a court along with his wife for a hearing in an opium recovery case when the assailants fired several rounds at him, killing him on the spot

29 January,2026 09:35 AM IST | Chandigarh | PTI
The rise of Ajit Pawar: how he became Maharashtra’s power center

    The rise of Ajit Pawar: how he became Maharashtra’s power center

    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.

    28 January,2026 11:45 PM IST
    “Most corrupt election ever,” says Trump as he pursues 2020 election allegations

    “Most corrupt election ever,” says Trump as he pursues 2020 election allegations

    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 | AP

    UK PM Keir Starmer calls for stronger UK-China ties

    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

    29 January,2026 10:53 AM IST | Beijing | AP

    Marco Rubio hints at preemptive strike on Iran as US boosts Middle East forces

    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.

    29 January,2026 09:45 AM IST | Washington DC | ANI
    Strictest punishment for blast perpetrators; will send message to world: Shah

    Strictest punishment for blast perpetrators; will send message to world: Shah

    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 correspondent

    CM opens Pune double-deck flyover

    Move to ease traffic congestion near Pune University, along Ganeshkhind Road

    20 August,2025 10:17 PM IST | Pune | Archana Dahiwal

    Happy Krishna Janmashtami: Messages and Wishes to share with family

    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-

    05 August,2025 11:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
    Railway rage cannot be ignored any longer

    Railway rage cannot be ignored any longer

    The shocking incident happened over a relatively “minor” dispute while alighting from a moving local train.

    28 January,2026 07:50 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
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