February 16, 2026

State Revenue Hits 72.87% of Budget Estimate with Fiscal Deficit Rising

State government revenue receipts stand at ₹2.07 lakh crore by January, just 72.87% of the budget estimate. Fiscal deficit reached ₹69,148 crore with tax revenues and excise duties underperforming.

February 16, 2026

LJP Demands Apology from RJD for 'Bechara' Comment on Ram Vilas Paswan in Bihar Assembly

LJP (RV) MLAs demand an apology from RJD for calling late Ram Vilas Paswan 'bechara' in Bihar Assembly. Protests delay Budget session amid calls for increased caste quota.

February 16, 2026

FKCCI and KASSIA Push Karnataka Govt to Upgrade Industrial Estates and Support Small Industries

FKCCI and KASSIA urged Karnataka's government to improve KIADB industrial estates by lowering land prices and reserving land for small industries. They also called for increased infrastructure funding and incentives for MSMEs in a meeting with CM Siddaramaiah.

February 16, 2026

Global AI Impact Summit Kicks Off in New Delhi with Leaders and Tech Giants

The AI Impact Summit started in New Delhi with top leaders and CEOs debating AI's risks and benefits. PM Modi highlighted India’s tech progress. The event aims for global AI governance amid job disruption fears.

February 16, 2026

Pakistan and Austria Agree to Boost Ties, Fight Illegal Immigration

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif met Austria's Chancellor Christian Stocker in Vienna to boost cooperation in trade, education, and immigration control. This marks the first Pakistani premier's visit to Austria since 1992.