The Union Budget FY26–27 stands as a transformational document—one that goes beyond mere allocation of funds to chart a clear trajectory for India’s economic and strategic future. Notably, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has set a record by presenting the budget for the ninth time, a milestone many believe will be difficult to surpass. Against…
By Vinay Rao Hyderabad’s senior cricket season has ended not with clarity or confidence, but with a familiar sense of drift. This was not a campaign undone by bad luck or transitional growing pains; it was shaped by flawed selection logic, poor squad balance, and a visible absence of competitive hunger at the senior level….
Maheshwar Singh As India celebrates a commanding 4–1 T20 series victory, the timing could hardly be better. With the ICC T20 World Cup around the corner, there is a growing sense that something deeper than just form is taking shape — a generational shift that blends raw youth with a fearless new brand of Indian…
Nakula first reached the lonely lake, stooped to drink its clear water, when an unseen spirit’s voice rose from the air, saying, “O prince, this lake is mine. If you desire its water, answer my questions with humility.” He heeded nothing, entered the waters, drank deeply, and feel senseless upon the bank. When long had…
Today is Guru Pratipada Bhima–Amaraja Sangam is one of the most sacred Datta Kshetras associated with Shri Narasimha Saraswati Swami, the second incarnation of Lord Dattatreya. This holy place is a river confluence, where River Bhima meets River Amaraja (also known as Amaravati), near Ganagapura in Kalaburagi district of Karnataka. Unlike regular temples built with…
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced measures to boost manufacturing, offered long-term tax incentives for global data centres, and support for agriculture and tourism as she unveiled a Rs 53.5 lakh crore Union Budget for 2026-27, seen as a long-term blueprint for sustaining growth amid rising global risks. Shunning populist measures despite…
(Online Desk) India booked their spot in the semi-final of the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026, after Pakistan failed to chase down 253 inside 33.4 overs in their Super Six clash. India will face Afghanistan in the semi-final at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on February 4. India remained unbeaten in the…
New Delhi/Amaravati: The opposition YSRCP in Andhra Pradesh on Sunday said the Union Budget 2026-27 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman failed to allocate adequate funds to the state, particularly for key infrastructure and rural development. SRCP Parliamentary Party leader YV Subba Reddy said allocations for the Polavaram irrigation project were reduced and the project’s…
Lahore: Pakistan on Sunday formally announced its decision to boycott its marquee ICC T20 World Cup group league match against India, even as the government cleared the national team’s participation for the rest of the tournament, starting February 7. Pakistan government’s decision is being perceived as a mark of protest after ICC replaced Bangladesh with…
New Delhi: India on Sunday set aside Rs 7,84,678 crore as defence outlay for 2026-27 in a steep hike of 15 per cent over last year’s allocation of Rs 6.81 lakh crore, with its military majorly focusing on boosting combat prowess in the face of increasing security challenges from China and Pakistan. The increase in…
