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Budget 2026: PM Internship Scheme outlay down over 50% from BE FY26

The PM Internship Scheme had been allocated ₹10,831 crore in the Budget Estimates for 2025-26, but this was later slashed by about 95 per cent to ₹526 crore in the Revised Estimates

Firing at filmmaker Rohit Shetty's Mumbai home; murder bid case registered

The police registered a case on charges of attempt to murder under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita as well as provisions of the Arms Act

Totally lacklustre, fell woefully short of the hype: Congress on Budget

In a post on X, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the Union Budget was "totally lacklustre" and fell woefully short of the hype that was generated around it

Uncertainty over NCP merger: Sharad Pawar heads to Mumbai; Sunetra returns

It was unclear whether Sharad Pawar and Sunetra Pawar met or spoke over the phone amid the latest political developments and talks about the merger of the two NCP factions

Pollution now a national health emergency, govt must act: Rahul Gandhi

Gandhi in a post on X said pollution is no longer an environmental issue, rather it is a national health emergency and Indians are asking for clean air

J&K: Operation to track down 3 holed-up terrorists underway in Kishtwar

The operation has been continuing for the past several days and security agencies are keeping a close watch on those helping terrorists with food and shelter

Delhi air quality worsens to 'very poor' despite early morning showers

Air pollution in Delhi turned to 'very poor' on Sunday, with 27 stations recording AQI above 300 as light showers failed to clear smog; IMD forecasts hazy skies and cold day conditions for today

Decision on Sunetra made without Sharad Pawar's knowledge: NCP (SP) leader

NCP (SP)'s Shashikant Shinde claims his party chief Sharad Pawar and other leaders had no prior knowledge about NCP leader Sunetra Pawar's swearing-in as the state's Deputy Chief Minister

Delhi-NCR sees rain as IMD warns of storms and hail across north India

Delhi and NCR saw light rain on Sunday morning as a western disturbance triggered thunderstorms and gusty winds across north India, leading the IMD to issue yellow and orange alerts

Traffic diversions in central Delhi for Indian Navy Half Marathon today

The 10-km run, beginning at 6.30 am, and the 5-km run, from 7.30 am, will also cover parts of Bhishma Pitamah Marg, Lodhi Road, Mathura Road and adjoining roads

Traffic restrictions in Delhi today for Guru Ravidas Jayanti procession

A large gathering is expected to participate, and both vehicular traffic and pedestrian movement are likely to remain heavy along the route

Budget, FASTag rules, tobacco prices: Key things to watch out for on Feb 1

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget in Parliament on the first day of the month

High temperatures, low rains could impact rabi crops in Feb, says IMD

'Neutral' El Nino conditions likely till July, says the Met department

Premium water becomes new status symbol for India's wealthy elite

Bottled water demand in United States or China is driven by convenience, making it a $30 billion-plus market in each country which will grow just 4-5% each year, Euromonitor says

India among top drivers of global urban growth in 2025, shows UN report

While megacities often draw attention, the UN report shows that most urban growth is happening in smaller cities

NGT issues fresh directions, fines cricket stadiums for groundwater misuse

The Tribunal has directed erring cricket associations to explain their non-compliance and imposed environmental compensation on those who failed to submit mandatory reports

IIT Kharagpur signs MoU to launch MSc in nuclear medicine, medical physics

The MSc programmes will be offered by the School of Medical Science and Technology (SMST) at IIT Kharagpur, starting with the academic session 2026-27

Ram temple likely to be complete by April-end; estimated cost ₹1,900 crore

Mishra informed that directions have been issued to complete all paperwork and bill payment procedures by the same date

Kerala HC allows termination of over 31-week-old foetus with abnormalities

The board had also opined that continuation of the pregnancy was likely to be associated with risk to her mental health

Delhi HC quashes CAT contempt orders against revenue secy, CBIC chairman

The case arose from service-related claims of Hari Narayan Meena, an Indian Revenue Service officer of the 2004 batch