February 1, 2026

Seven High-Speed Rail Corridors Announced in Union Budget 2026-27, Bengaluru Gets Two Routes

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled seven proposed High-Speed Rail corridors, including Hyderabad-Bengaluru and Chennai-Bengaluru, to boost connectivity. Budget also allocates ₹500 crore for Bengaluru's Suburban Rail, stirring mixed reactions from rail experts and activists.

February 1, 2026

Telangana to Resume Srisailam Left Bank Canal Tunnel Work After Survey, Safety a Priority

Telangana government will restart the Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel work halted since February 2025. New aerial survey data boosts confidence. Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy orders full safety and round-the-clock work with new project management.

February 1, 2026

Capgemini to Sell US Subsidiary Over Controversial ICE Contract Amid Protests

French tech giant Capgemini will sell its US subsidiary due to outrage over its role in locating people for ICE. The move follows protests after ICE agents fatally shot US citizens and pressure from French politicians.

February 1, 2026

CM Chandrababu Naidu Defends Probe into Tirumala Ghee Scam, Blames YSRCP

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu says his ghee scam remarks are based on NDDB report. He accuses the previous YSRCP government of corruption in Tirumala temple affairs and vows strict action.

February 1, 2026

Union Budget 2026-27: Law Ministry Gets ₹4,509 Crore, Election Commission and Judiciary See Hike

The Union Budget 2026-27 sets ₹4,509 crore for the Ministry of Law and Justice. Election Commission and Supreme Court budgets rise amid cuts in judiciary infrastructure funds.