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Last updated: 01 Feb, 2026  
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Very disappointing, does not bring any happiness into the lives of ordinary people, says Opposition on Union Budget 2026
IANS | 01 Feb, 2026
As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth Union Budget in Parliament, Opposition leaders on Sunday expressed strong disappointment over its provisions, contending that it fails to bring relief or happiness to the lives of ordinary citizens, as farmers, unemployed youth, and the common people have been largely neglected, and several states and key sectors ignored.


Ajit Pawar, five others die in plane crash in Baramati, confirms DGCA
IANS | 28 Jan, 2026
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar and five others died in a plane crash near Baramati on Wednesday. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has confirmed that all six passengers on board are dead.
Banking services disrupted as bank employees go on nationwide strike demanding five-day work week
IANS | 27 Jan, 2026
Bank employees across the country went on strike on Tuesday to protest for their demands, including the immediate implementation of a five-day work week in the sector, leading to widespread disruption of banking services, including cash deposits, withdrawals, cheque clearances and other routine transactions.
Assam - the only state in the country to directly engage in oil production, claims CM Sarma
IANS | 22 Jan, 2026
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said that Assam is not only defined by its glorious past but is steadily shaping new milestones, as he highlighted the state's entry into oil production following the discovery of crude in the Namrup-Borhat block.
Avenues for investments in Assam opened up, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
IANS | 22 Jan, 2026
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that the state’s engagement with global industry leaders at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos has opened up promising avenues for future investment and collaboration.
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» Govt plans to ramp up coal production to 1.5bn tonnes by 2029-30
» Pandemic triggers Covid cess hope for fund starved govt
» Dec inflation up 5 pc, Nov factory output jumps 8 pc
» Direct tax collections up 18 pc in April-December
» PM urges officers to take postings in backward districts
» Govt to form committee to clear stalled port projects
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 State News
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» Himachal Pradesh records 71 pc voting in Lok Sabha polls
» ‘Deras’ in Punjab, Haryana play decisive role in final outcome of polls
» Grid connectivity to J&K's Gurez restored fully
» After Kejriwal's arrest, BJP now seeks ED probe into Punjab excise policy
» GoodEnough to set up Rs 450 crore factory for energy storage systems in J&K
» Industrial conclave to make Ujjain new business hub in MP: Jyotiraditya Scindia
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