Budget Lays Strong Foundation for Developed India 2047: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 in Parliament on Sunday. The budget received mixed reactions from both the ruling party and the opposition. While BJP and government ministers described it as ‘visionary’ and ‘future-ready’, the opposition criticized it for being disconnected from the needs of …

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China Retains Lead in Global Shipbuilding Market in 2025

Beijing, February 1 – According to data released by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on February 1, China maintained its leading position in the global shipbuilding market for the 16th consecutive year in 2025 across three major shipbuilding indicators. The data reveals that in 2025, China’s total shipbuilding completion reached 53.69 million deadweight …

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Sachin Pilot Calls Centre’s Budget Misleading and Disappointing for Common Man

Jaipur: Congress National General Secretary and former Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot on Sunday described the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament as directionless, misleading, and deeply disappointing for the common man. Pilot pointed out that over the last three years, the government has saved nearly Rs 1 lakh crore …

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Afghan Police Seize 170 kg Illegal Drugs in Herat, Two Suspects Detained

Herat, Afghanistan – Local police in western Afghanistan’s Herat province have seized 170 kilograms of illegal drugs from a vehicle and detained two suspected smugglers, officials confirmed. Acting on intelligence, police stopped a car on Saturday and found hidden packages containing opium and hashish during a search. The two individuals in the vehicle were arrested …

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PWL’s Grand Return Proves Wrestling Thrives Beyond Star Power

Noida witnessed a packed stadium on Sunday evening as fans gathered at the Noida Indoor Stadium to witness the high-voltage Pro Wrestling League (PWL) final between Delhi Dangal Warriors and Haryana Thunder. This was the league’s first final since 2019, marking a significant comeback after a long hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the …

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JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Registration Begins, Apply by February 25

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened the registration process for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 (April session) starting today, 1 February 2026. Aspirants aiming for admission into prestigious engineering institutes such as IITs, NITs, and IIITs can now apply online on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in. Key Dates The April session offers another opportunity for …

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Khelo India Mission Aims to Make India a Sports Powerhouse: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has presented the Union Budget for the financial year 2026-27, highlighting the sports sector as a key area for employment, skill development, and job creation. She proposed the launch of the Khelo India Mission to transform India’s sports landscape over the next decade. In her budget speech, Ms. Sitharaman …

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Mallika Prasad on ‘Mardaani 3’: Society Creates Its Own Enemies

Mumbai: The film ‘Mardaani 3’ is currently making waves at the box office and has been widely appreciated by audiences. Known for addressing sensitive social issues, the ‘Mardaani’ franchise continues this trend. Actress Mallika Prasad, who plays the antagonist ‘Amma’ in the latest installment, shared her thoughts on the character and the social message behind …

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Tourism Boost to Create Jobs; Top 50 Sites to Be Developed in Budget 2026

New Delhi: The Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, in her Budget 2026 presentation, announced several initiatives focusing on employment, education, agriculture, and the development of small towns. A significant emphasis was laid on boosting tourism as a means to generate jobs across the country. The government unveiled plans to develop the North-Eastern region’s Buddhist sites …

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Customs Duty Cuts to Boost Manufacturing and Exports in Budget 2026-27

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced significant reductions in customs duties across various sectors in the Union Budget 2026-27, presented in the Lok Sabha on Sunday. These measures aim to strengthen manufacturing and enhance exports, covering key industries such as marine products, textiles, leather, defence, and aviation. To promote the export of marine products, …

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