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The Union Budget 2026-27 has focused on infrastructure development, including high-speed railway corridors, freight corridors, and waterways, which are expected to boost connectivity in India. This is significant for ex…
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The Union Budget has allocated ₹1,200 crore for the e-Courts project of the Law Ministry, which is a decrease from the previous year's budget estimate of ₹1,500 crore. This project aims to modernize and digitize the cou…
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a 6-month foreign asset disclosure scheme for small taxpayers in Budget 2026. This scheme aims to provide relief to small taxpayers by waiving interest liability on the pena…
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The Finance Minister announced a one-time measure to facilitate sales from Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to the domestic market at concessional duty rates. This is aimed at providing a level-playing field for units oper…
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The Union Budget 2026-27 allocated Rs 200 crore and Rs 100 crore to two schemes respectively for providing employment to differently abled people. However, the budget allocation is seen as not providing much relief to t…
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The Uttam Reddy-led Irrigation Minister has announced that the government will soon resume the SLBC tunnel work, aided by a heli-borne AEM survey report. The report provided valuable geological data to help assess the r…
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The exclusion of coastal Karnataka from the proposed high-speed rail growth corridors has limited connectivity-led development in the region, according to the Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI). This is a si…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi renamed the Adampur airport in Punjab after Guru Ravidas and inaugurated the Halwara airport civil terminal. This event coincides with the 649th birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas, a revered…
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President Trump has stated that the federal government will not intervene in protests in Democratic-led cities unless requested to do so. This decision could have implications for the handling of ongoing protests across…
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The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against two individuals in a fake international prize scam. The victims were asked to deposit money into different accounts to win a prize of ₹2.35 cro…
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The Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has urged the Centre to fulfill its promises to Kerala, including the establishment of an AIIMS hospital, in the upcoming Union Budget 2026-27. Unemployment is another major concern facing…
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The article discusses progress being made towards negotiations between Iran and the U.S., despite concerns over recent attacks. This is significant as it indicates a potential easing of tensions between the two countrie…
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The Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav has praised the Union Budget 2026, stating that it reflects clarity of thought, compassion, and conviction despite the present global political and economic challenge…
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The police are investigating a shooting incident that took place outside the Mumbai residence of film director Rohit Shetty. They are examining CCTV footage to identify the accused and determine the sequence of events.…
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The Union Budget 2026 saw a 'marginal' increase of ₹2,000 crore in Central allocations for Jammu and Kashmir, while Ladakh witnessed around a 27% increase. However, the Federation of Chamber of Industries Kashmir (FCIK)…
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The Union Budget 2026 proposes to develop mountain, turtle, and birdwatching trails in several states, including Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Odisha, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. This initiative aims to boos…
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The article highlights a severe economic crisis in Iran, leading to widespread public suffering and challenging the regime's ability to deflect blame. This situation signifies a critical internal stability issue for Ira…
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The Israel Military has reportedly accepted a death toll of around 70,000 in Gaza, a figure previously disputed by Israel but long accepted by the United Nations. Israel had cast doubt on the accuracy of figures from th…
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The Kremlin has announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to halt strikes on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv until February 1, 2026. This is in the context of the next round of trilateral peace talks schedul…
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The tensions between the US and Iran have a long history dating back to the 1950s, but the latest escalation began in June 2025. The US has threatened Iran with a 'massive Armada' in response to recent incidents, raisin…
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The Kremlin has invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to come to Moscow for peace talks, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. This development is significant as it indicates a potential shift in the R…
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The Jal Jeevan scheme has achieved high tap water coverage, with water flowing through taps in 83% of households. However, the report indicates lower actual usage and significant concerns regarding water quality, as onl…
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The Supreme Court's observations linking 'aggressive unionism' to 'industrial stagnation' and its refusal to entertain a plea for minimum wages for domestic workers have drawn significant criticism. The All India Trade…
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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has arrived in Shanghai, China, accompanied by more than 50 business leaders. This is the first visit by a British Prime Minister to China in 8 years, and it aims to boost UK business…
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