February 1, 2026

Union Budget 2026 Focuses on Growth, Jobs and Infrastructure in Poll-Bound States

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented Budget 2026 to boost productivity, generate jobs, and invest heavily in infrastructure, targeting key states ahead of elections.

February 1, 2026

Italy Investigates After Angel Statue in Rome Resembles PM Giorgia Meloni

An angel statue restored in a Rome church now looks like Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The culture ministry and the church have launched probes. Restorer Bruno Valentinetti denies any political motive, saying he preserved the original 25-year-old design.

February 1, 2026

Kerala to Fix School Staff Using Students' UID to Stop Fake Admissions

Kerala govt will fix school staff based on students' UID to prevent fake admissions causing financial losses. Minister V. Sivankutty confirmed Aadhaar-based system upheld by courts. Disabled reservation moves also underway.

February 1, 2026

Jal Jeevan Mission Gets ₹67,600 Crore Budget Despite Irregularities in Several States

The Centre allocates ₹67,600 crore for Jal Jeevan Mission in FY 2026-27. Despite this, only ₹17,000 crore may be spent due to reported financial irregularities across states including Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh. The scheme now covers over 81% of rural households with tap water.

February 1, 2026

Suspected TDP Activists Attack Jogi Ramesh's House in Ibrahimpatnam

Suspected Telugu Desam Party activists attacked former minister Jogi Ramesh's home in Ibrahimpatnam. They tore down banners, set furniture on fire, and damaged property. The attack followed protests over his comments against CM Chandrababu Naidu and minister Nara Lokesh. No one was hurt as the family was away during the incident.