India’s CPI inflation for January 2026, with the new 2024 base, is 2.75 percent. Food and housing inflation were lower, while gold and silver jewellery prices rose sharply. The revised CPI adds new items like streaming services and dairy products for more accurate data
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India’s trade deals open markets covering 70 pc of global GDP, making affordability and last-mile delivery a competitive edge. Speaking at INDovation, he praised startups’ innovation, encouraged embracing failure, and highlighted India’s path to Viksit Bharat 2047
The deceased identified as Sukhen Mahto was found dead late on February 9 in Koregaon, under the jurisdiction of Shikrapur police station. A probe was launched thereafter
In a post on X, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi shared a video of Opposition MPs protesting outside the Parliament during the on going Union Budget 2026 session
Police produced the 35-year-old before the additional chief judicial magistrate around 10 am, seeking judicial custody for 14 days. However, the court rejected the plea and granted him bail on a personal bond of Rs 20,000
The Defence Acquisition Council has approved a Rs 3.25 lakh crore proposal to procure 114 Rafale fighter jets for the Indian Air Force, boosting India’s air combat strength. However the proposal is yet to be put up in front of the cabinet committee headed by PM Modi
India’s medical devices industry is set to grow from USD 15.2 billion in 2025 to USD 50.1 billion by 2030, driven by government initiatives, rising healthcare demand, and investment. Exports reached USD 4.1 billion in FY25, while imports of advanced devices remain high. The sector includes around 800 manufacturers
Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind chief Arshad Madani criticised the government’s order making all six stanzas of Vande Mataram mandatory, calling it a violation of religious freedom and constitutional rights, and accused it of politicising patriotism
Two people died after a car rammed into a truck near the Ghazipur Toll Plaza on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway on Thursday morning. According to fire officials, five people were in the car at the time of the accident. Three occupants, including two children and the driver, were rushed to hospital before emergency teams arrived
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for presenting a comprehensive roadmap for economic transformation in the Union Budget 2026-27. Highlighting reforms, MSME support, skilling, infrastructure, healthcare and education, Sitharaman said Rs 25.44 lakh crore will be transferred to the states
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil the name of Seva Teerth complexes and will inaugurate Kartavya Bhavan 1 and 2 in New Delhi, marking a key milestone in India’s administrative governance framework
The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) commenced Class 10 and 12 examinations on Thursday with strict security arrangements in place. In Ajmer, 127 Class 10 students appeared for the English exam across seven schools
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil the name of Seva Teerth complexes and will inaugurate Kartavya Bhavan 1 and 2 in New Delhi, marking a key milestone in India’s administrative governance framework
12 February,2026 02:42 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) commenced Class 10 and 12 examinations on Thursday with strict security arrangements in place. In Ajmer, 127 Class 10 students appeared for the English exam across seven schools
12 February,2026 02:01 PM IST | Ajmer (Rajasthan) | ANIA joint forum of central trade unions claimed that around 30 crore workers were mobilised for the “general strike”. The immediate demands of the unions include scrapping of the four labour codes and rules, withdrawal of the Draft Seed Bill and Electricity Amendment Bill
12 February,2026 01:27 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentThe Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will introduce On-Screen Marking (OSM) for evaluation of Class 12 Board exam answer sheets from 2026 to enhance transparency, accuracy and efficiency. While Class 12 copies will be digitally evaluated, Class 10 answer sheets will continue to be assessed in physical mode
12 February,2026 12:54 PM IST | New Delhi | ANICongress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the government of ignoring workers and farmers while negotiating the India-US trade deal, questioning whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi will heed their concerns or if a “grip” on him is too strong. He reiterated that the agreement compromised India’s interests
12 February,2026 12:54 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIADVERTISEMENT
Employees and workers associated with a joint forum of central trade unions observed a day-long strike on Thursday to show their "resistance to anti-worker, anti-farmer and anti-national pro-corporate policies of the central government". The forum has claimed that 30 crore workers are being mobilised for a "general strike" to protest against the new labour codes, among other issues. Here's a look at how the 'Bharat Bandh' has disrupted several parts of the country. PICS/PTI
A Thane court has acquitted three men accused of conspiring to cause harm using explosives allegedly found in an SUV in Mumbra in 2017. The court cited lack of eyewitnesses and ruled that the prosecution failed to establish a clear link between the accused and the seized explosive materials
12 February,2026 11:17 AM IST | Thane | PTI
The incident occurred around 3.15 pm on February 8 when a Lamborghini Revuelto — an Italian luxury sports car worth over Rs 10 crore — rammed into pedestrians and vehicles in the upscale Gwaltoli area near Rev-3 Mall
12 February,2026 11:11 AM IST | Kanpur | mid-day online correspondent
Former Devaswom Board President N Vasu was released on statutory bail in the Sabarimala gold theft case after spending 90 days in custody. Bail was granted as the charge sheet has not yet been filed. Concerns remain over potential destruction of evidence in the ongoing investigation
12 February,2026 09:46 AM IST | Thiruvananthapuram | ANI
During MIT-WPU’s World Cultural Festival in Pune, a Bangladesh food stall was allegedly vandalised and its flag burned. The university has lodged a police complaint and is investigating the incident, reaffirming its commitment to a safe and inclusive campus environment
12 February,2026 09:26 AM IST | Pune | ANI
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Nirmala Sitharaman, delivers a wide-ranging economic reset focused on income tax restructuring, investment growth and sectoral reforms. The new framework expands tax slabs under the new regime, offering targeted relief for middle-class and upper-middle-income earners while maintaining continuity in both old and new tax structures. The 30% tax bracket now applies only to income above ₹24 lakh, shifting significantly from the earlier ₹15 lakh threshold and delivering major relief to earners in the ₹15–₹24 lakh segment. Price relief is expected across essentials, healthcare imports, personal-use imported goods, energy inputs, education-linked sectors, and manufacturing components due to customs exemptions and duty relaxations. WATCH
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