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New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday presented the Union Budget 2026–27 on Sunday, announcing major allocations across railways, defence, agriculture, MSMEs, healthcare and infrastructure, alongside key changes in income tax provisions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the Budget as “historic”, calling it a “highway of immense opportunities” that would accelerate India’s Reform Express and strengthen the foundation for a Viksit Bharat by 2047. While the transport sector, including the Indian Railway and roadways, had the biggest share earmarked in the Budget, the defence spending got a major boost in this year 's Budget. Sector-wise allotment of resources In the Union Budget 2026–27, transport sector saw the highest allocation at Rs 5,98,520 crore, followed closely by defence at Rs 5,94,585 crore. Rural development has been allotted Rs 2,73,108 crore, while home affairs gets Rs 2,55,234 crore. Agriculture and allied activities have been...
New Delhi: The normally crisp Arabian Sea skyline was obscured on Wednesday as haze settled over large parts of Mumbai, lingering well into the forenoon and unsettling residents, pedestrians and daily commuters along the coastal stretch. The situation was particularly pronounced in south Mumbai and other coastal pockets, where high humidity combined with suspended particulate matter to form a dense smog layer that reduced visibility and caused discomfort. According to the Sameer App, prolonged exposure to such polluted air can aggravate respiratory ailments, trigger people with asthma, and cause distress among those with heart and lung conditions, as well as the elderly and children. Coastal haze raises alarm The episode has highlighted a growing concern over worsening air quality even in traditionally better-ventilated coastal zones of Mumbai, pointing to the need for sustained pollution-control measures and stronger public awareness. Marine Drive loses its sparkle The smog-covered...
New Delhi: India and Arab League countries on Saturday underscored common priorities ranging from advancing a Gaza peace plan to addressing conflicts in Sudan and Yemen, while stressing joint action to improve security and stability across West Asia. At the India–Arab foreign ministers’ meeting, only the second since the inaugural edition in 2016, delegates from 19 Arab League members, including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Kuwait and Qatar, reviewed a rapidly shifting regional landscape marked by conflict and geopolitical churn. Leaders attending the meeting also called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who described the Arab world as part of India’s “extended neighbourhood”, bound by deep civilisational links and shared goals. “Confident that enhanced cooperation in technology, energy, trade and innovation will unlock new opportunities and take the partnership to new heights,” he said on social media. Gaza and regional flashpoints External affairs minister S Jaishankar said...
New Delhi: A flashy cost-to-company (CTC) number may look impressive, but it often hides how much money an employee will actually take home. This gap between promise and reality was recently highlighted by Sahil Thakur, founder of BlockseBlock, in a LinkedIn post that struck a chord with young professionals. Thakur shared the experience of one of his students who received a job offer from a startup quoting a salary of Rs 18 lakh per annum (LPA). At first glance, the figure appeared unusually high for a fresher. But a closer look at the salary structure told a very different story. What the Rs 18 LPA really included According to Thakur, only Rs 6 LPA of the offer was a fixed base salary. The remaining Rs 12 LPA was spread across bonuses and equity that were dependent on multiple conditions and timelines, making them uncertain rather than assured income. Performance targets few can reach A significant portion of the package, Rs 4 LPA, was tied to a performance bonus. This bonus would be...
The US on Friday imposed fresh sanctions on Iran 's Interior Minister Eskander Momeni and several other officials, citing Tehran 's violent response to recent anti-establishment protests. Revealing the measures, US Treasury Department said Momeni "oversees the murderous Law Enforcement Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran(LEF), a major entity responsible for the deaths of thousands of peaceful protests." **live[22:34,2026-01-31,breaking_news]** UP minister hits out at Shankaracharya over cow slaughter claims Dharmpal Singh on Saturday accused Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati of lying about cow slaughter to create confusion in Uttar Pradesh. Singh said cow slaughter and beef export are completely banned in the state, with only buffalo meat, pork and mutton exported legally. He said thousands of illegal slaughterhouses have been shut since 2017 and rejected the seer’s demands as misleading, asserting the government does not recognise him as Shankaracharya....
New Delhi: A senior real estate executive was found dead with a bullet injury at his central Bengaluru home on Friday, even as the Income Tax Department was carrying out searches at premises linked to his company, police officials said. CJ Roy, 57, chairman of the Confident Group, was discovered injured at his bungalow in Langford Town, according to deputy commissioner of police (central) Akshay Hakay. Roy was initially taken to a nearby private hospital and later shifted to the Narayana Hospital in HSR Layout, where doctors declared him “brought dead”. Police said the exact circumstances leading to his death remain unclear. Police probe into possible self-inflicted injury Investigators are examining whether Roy may have shot himself, police officials said, adding that all possibilities are being looked into. Details regarding the weapon involved and the sequence of events are yet to be established. Income Tax searches underway At the time of the incident, the Income Tax...
New Delhi: A Delhi court on Thursday refused to grant bail to three accused in the larger conspiracy case related to the 2020 Delhi riots, Salim Malik, Athar Khan and former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain. Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai dismissed the bail applications after hearing arguments from both sides, holding that the accused were not entitled to relief at this stage. Bail sought on parity grounds The three accused had approached the court after the Supreme Court earlier this month granted bail to five other individuals booked in the same conspiracy case. They argued that they were facing similar charges and should therefore be given the benefit of parity. The court, however, did not accept this contention and declined to extend bail. Charges under UAPA All three accused are facing charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for their alleged role in the February 2020 riots in northeast Delhi. Athar Khan, a former call centre employee, has been accused...
Breaking News Live Updates, January 29, 2026: The funeral of Maharashtra Deputy Chief MInister Ajit Pawar, who died in a plane crash on Wednesday morning, is scheduled to take place on Thursday in his native Baramati in Maharashtra. The accident also killed the pilot and 3 others in the aircraft. Stay with TV9 English for latest updates from the India and around the world. **live[15:14,2026-01-29,breaking_news]** Karnataka Assembly uproar over state ad opposing Centre’s rural jobs law The Karnataka Legislative Assembly saw disruptions after the Siddaramaiah-led government published a newspaper advertisement opposing the Centre’s VB-G RAM G Act. The Bharatiya Janata Party accused the state of misusing taxpayers’ money and disrespecting Mahatma Gandhi, staging a walkout. Rural Development Minister Priyank Kharge defended the ad, saying no law was violated and states need not accept central decisions unquestioningly. **live[14:32,2026-01-29,breaking_news]** 'Innocent...
Breaking News Live Updates, January 26, 2026: The 77th Republic Day celebrations are being held across the country today. Apart from the country, Indian embassies and diaspora are also celebrating the occasion abroad. European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are chief guests this year at Republic Day parade. Over 6,000 participants and military bands have taken part this year. The parade showcased India 's full military might. Celebrations began on Saturday evening with President Droupadi Murmu’s address to the nation at 7 pm, broadcast on Akashvani and Doordarshan in Hindi, English and regional languages. The celebrations continue today with the Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path, showcasing cultural pageantry and military strength. **live[23:15,2026-01-26,breaking_news]** BJP–Congress spar over Rahul Gandhi not wearing Assamese gamosa at President’s reception A political row erupted after the BJP accused...
New Delhi: Preparations for the Republic Day parade in Delhi are complete To ensure tight security, a heavy police presence has been deployed across the national capital and a detailed traffic advisory has been issued outlining restricted and diverted routes. Commuters have been urged to read the advisory carefully before planning their travel. Security deployment intensified Delhi Police has been placed on high alert for the parade, with strict security arrangements in place. Around 4,000 traffic police personnel will be deployed along Kartavya Path and the parade route to regulate movement as per the schedule. In addition, nearly 30,000 police personnel and over 70 companies of paramilitary forces will be stationed across the city to maintain law and order. Special arrangements have also been made for spectators coming to watch the parade. QR-based parking system DCP Traffic Rajiv Kumar Rawal said that a QR code has been printed on the back of parking passes issued to spectators....
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