NEW DELHI — Growth-Oriented Budget With Capex Push Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026–27, focusing on long-term growth, infrastructure expansion, and manufacturing competitiveness while maintaining fiscal discipline. According to national media reports, this Budget places a heavy emphasis on capital expenditure (capex) with the government allocating ₹12.2 lakh crore for infrastructure spending…
C Mahesh Thirunavaya (Kerala) | Special Report A spiritual chapter that lay dormant for over 271 years is being rewritten on the banks of the Bharathapuzha river as the Mahamagha Mahotsavam, often described as Kerala’s Kumbh Mela, unfolds at Thirunavaya in Malappuram district. Organised under the leadership of the Juna Akhada, the grand religious congregation…
Congress MP clarifies remarks, says he speaks for national interest, not BJP New Delhi:Senior Congress leader and Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor has said that his views on international and foreign policy issues should not be politicised, amid criticism and speculation over his recent remarks being perceived as favourable to the BJP. Tharoor’s comments came…
New Delhi — India and the European Union on Tuesday signed a historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA), concluding nearly two decades of negotiations and setting the stage for one of the world’s largest and most ambitious trading partnerships. Leaders on both sides hailed the pact as a watershed moment for global trade, with sweeping tariff…
A Grand Celebration of Sovereignty India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on January 26, 2026, with elaborate ceremonies at Kartavya Path, New Delhi. The occasion marks the day in 1950 when India adopted its Constitution, becoming a sovereign republic. The parade is a showcase of Indian cultural diversity, military capability, and national progress. This year’s…
NEW DELHI: The Government of India has officially announced the Padma Awards 2026 in recognition of exceptional and distinguished service across multiple fields including arts, public affairs, medicine, literature, education, sports, science and engineering, social work, civil service, and trade and industry. Among the most notable recipients, veteran actor Dharmendra has been posthumously awarded the…
NEW DELHI : On the eve of India’s 77th Republic Day, the Government of India announced the Padma Awards 2026, recognising distinguished service across diverse fields. The list includes prominent figures from Kerala who have made significant contributions in public service, environmental conservation, arts and literature. Kerala Winners Highlighted Other National Honourees The full Padma…
India has asked the dependents of its diplomatic staff posted in Bangladesh to return home, citing escalating security concerns and a deteriorating law-and-order situation in the neighbouring country. The move comes just weeks before Bangladesh’s parliamentary elections scheduled for February 12, 2026, reflecting growing unease in New Delhi over recent developments in Dhaka. India’s Precautionary…
Former CPM MLA S. Rajendran Joins BJP; Loss of Faith in Party Led to Political Shift Thiruvananthapuram:Former CPI(M) MLA S. Rajendran has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He formally took BJP membership at the party’s state headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram from BJP Kerala state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar. Along with Rajendran, CPI leader Gurunathan from Idukki…
New Delhi / London: Global investment bank Goldman Sachs has reaffirmed its confidence in India’s economic fundamentals, saying the country’s economic base remains robust amid continuing global uncertainties. In its latest macroeconomic outlook report, the bank projected India’s real gross domestic product (GDP) growth at 6.8 per cent in 2027, driven by resilient domestic demand,…
