With NDA to carry forward Ajit Pawar’s ideology: NCP

IANS | February 1, 2026 8:08 PM

Mumbai, Feb 1 (IANS) Maharashtra Nationalist Congress Party President and MP Sunil Tatkare on Sunday scoffed at the rumours over a possible merger between two NCP factions, making it amply clear that it will remain with the NDA.

15 pc defence allocation hike in Budget to modernise armed forces post Operation Sindoor

IANS | February 1, 2026 6:10 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The 15 per cent hike in defence sector allocation in Budget 2026-27 will not only help modernise the armed forces and finance their regular requirement but also cater for the financial requirements that have arisen due to the emergency procurement of arms and ammunition made subsequent to Operation Sindoor under both the categories -- Capital and Revenue, the government said on Sunday.

Union Budget 2026–27 offers long-term gains for Gujarat: CM Patel

IANS | February 1, 2026 5:38 PM

Gandhinagar, Feb 1 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Sunday said the Union Budget 2026–27, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, would accelerate India's reform agenda towards becoming a developed and self-reliant nation, while delivering long-term benefits for Gujarat.

Union Budget will benefit Bihar: Nitish Kumar

IANS | February 1, 2026 5:16 PM

Patna, Feb 1 (IANS) After the presentation of the Union Budget in Parliament, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar welcomed the budget, describing it as progressive, forward-looking, and beneficial for Bihar’s long-term development.

Yunus administration's decisions and appointments ahead of Bangladesh polls raise questions: Report

IANS | February 1, 2026 5:11 PM

Dhaka, Feb 1 (IANS) As Bangladesh is set to hold elections on February 12, the interim government led by chief adviser Muhammad Yunus is, in effect, an election-time administration in terms of responsibility and mandate, with many believing that its activities should remain restricted to making preparations for the elections and conducting routine work. However, a series of decisions, initiatives, appointments, and contracts it announced have raised questions, as per a report.