Traditionally 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 | New Delhi [India] | IANSThe 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] | IANSAndhra 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 correspondentFive 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] | PTIIndia 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 | ANIADVERTISEMENT
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, and Governor Acharya Devvrat reached Pune on Wednesday to meet the family of the late Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. Pics/X
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 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
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
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
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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.
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