Mumbai, March 6 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday presented the state budget for 2026-27 with an outlay of Rs 7,69,467 crore in the state Assembly.
Nalanda, March 6 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s decision to move to the Rajya Sabha has left many residents of his ancestral village, Kalyan Bigha in Nalanda district, disappointed. Villagers on Friday expressed sadness over the development and said they had hoped he would continue leading the state as CM. Some residents also suggested that his son, Nishant Kumar, should carry forward his political legacy.
Kathmandu, March 6 (IANS) The rise and fall of Nepal’s former Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli can be traced between two uprisings set apart by over half a century.
Bengaluru, March 6 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday, while presenting the Budget in the Legislative Assembly, said the state government would implement the controversial Rohith Vemula Act to prevent “academic and social harassment” of students based on caste in all government, private and deemed universities.
Kathmandu, March 6 (IANS) Voters in Nepal have expressed hope for political change as early trends from the ongoing vote counting indicate a strong performance by a relatively new political force, sparking optimism among citizens seeking an end to corruption and a shift in the country's political landscape.
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that since agriculture is a state subject, states must be inspired to fulfil their budgetary responsibilities, as he called for strengthening budget provisions at the district level for maximum impact.
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) An Islamic State Commander, Shafiq Mengal met with Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari and joined the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP). The development is interesting considering that the Islamic State and been roped in by the Pakistan establishment to battle against the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA).
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Shiv Sena(UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Friday criticised the functioning of constitutional institutions, alleging that key positions such as Chief Ministers and Governors are being changed overnight, which undermines democratic principles.
Bengaluru, March 6 (IANS) In a major move, the Congress-led Karnataka government has announced social media ban for children under 16 years of age in the state. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah made the announcement on Friday in this regard while presenting the budget for the financial year 2026-27 in the Legislative Assembly.
Kolkata, March 6 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday that the risks of instability caused by geopolitical rivalry across land, sea, and air, such as the current tensions in the Gulf region involving the US, Israel, and Iran, are increasingly becoming the new normal.
