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'Very disappointing', says Shashi Tharoor; 'bilkul time waste', says Ashneer Grover as politicians and public react sharply to Budget 2026-27

'Very disappointing', says Shashi Tharoor; 'bilkul time waste', says Ashneer Grover as politicians and public react sharply to Budget 2026-27

The Union Budget 2026–27 triggered sharp reactions from politicians and the public, with Opposition leaders expressing strong disappointment and accusing the government of ignoring the concerns of ordinary citizens, farmers, youth and several states. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor termed the Budget "very disappointing," while former BharatPe co-founder Ashneer Grover called it "bilkul time waste" on social media, reflecting wider public frustration Feb 1, 2026
Budget 2026-27: New income tax act 2025, reduced TCS rates, tax holiday for foreign cloud firms

Centre allocates ₹43,290 crore for J&K in Union Budget 2026–27

The Union Budget 2026–27 has proposed an allocation of ₹43,290.29 crore for J&K, nearly ₹2,000 crore more than the current year. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a national programme for high-value nut crops to strengthen the UT's orchard-based economy, along with plans for eco-friendly mountain trains and tourism infrastructure. Feb 1, 2026
We celebrate 50 years of watch over our waters: Indian Coast Guard chief

We celebrate 50 years of watch over our waters: Indian Coast Guard chief

Highlighting the wide spectrum of responsibilities shouldered by the force, he said the Indian Coast Guard has consistently demonstrated professionalism and excellence in safeguarding maritime security and coastal protection, conducting search and rescue operations, responding to marine pollution incidents and ensuring safety of life and property at sea. Feb 1, 2026
India will buy oil from Venezuela : Donald Trump's big claim

India will buy oil from Venezuela : Donald Trump's big claim

US President Donald Trumpl claimed India will buy Venezuelan oil, as opposed to purchasing oil from Iran. India does not import significant amounts of crude oil from Iran due to US sanctions, though prior to the sanctions, Iran was one of India's top sources of crude oil. Feb 1, 2026
Trump says Putin, Zelensky want deal, cites complex war

Trump says Iran negotiating with US

He added that "the last time they negotiated, we had to take out their nuclear. It didn't work, you know. Then we took it out a different way, and we'll see what happens." "We have a big fleet heading out there, bigger than we had -- and still have, actually -- in Venezuela," Trump said. Feb 1, 2026
Trashy ruminations by convicted criminal: MEA on PM's mention in Epstein email

Trashy ruminations by convicted criminal: MEA on PM's mention in Epstein email

India dismissed any reference to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the recently released Jeffrey Epstein files as "trashy ruminations" by a "convicted criminal." The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) clarified that aside from Modi's official visit to Israel in July 2017, the rest of the allusions in an email were baseless and should be rejected with contempt. Feb 1, 2026
Congress deadlock over budget and DHS funding leads to partial US shutdown

US Congress deadlock over budget and DHS funding leads to partial shutdown

President Donald Trump expressed support for the Senate-backed deal and urged the House to act quickly, signalling his desire to prevent a lengthy shutdown. This would mark the second government shutdown of his second term, following last fall's record-long stoppage that halted federal services for over a month. Jan 31, 2026
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Cold wave persists in Kashmir after Chillai Kalan ends

Despite the end of Chillai Kalan, cold wave conditions continued across Kashmir with several areas recording sub-zero temperatures, while Ladakh remained under extreme cold. The Meteorological Department has forecast cloudy weather with light to moderate rain or snowfall in higher altitudes and warned of continued cold conditions due to feeble western disturbances. Jan 31, 2026
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