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
The 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
Union 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
Indian 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.
Shashi 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
The 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
According 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
Kerala 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
PM 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
Maharashtra 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
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
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
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 | PTIADVERTISEMENT
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
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 | New Delhi [India] | ANI
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 | New Delhi [India] | IANS
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 | New Delhi | ANI
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 | Bengaluru (Karnataka) | ANI
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