February 1, 2026

Bahrain Tests Nationwide Emergency Alert System on All Mobile Devices

Bahrain carried out a full test of its Emergency Alert System at 9:30 pm Saturday. All mobiles and smart devices received alerts to check system readiness for emergencies.

February 1, 2026

₹1,200 Crore Allocated for Phase-III of e-Courts Project in Union Budget 2026-27

The Law Ministry secures ₹1,200 crore for phase-III of the e-Courts project in the 2026-27 budget. The project aims to digitise all subordinate courts across India by 2030.

February 1, 2026

Budget 2026 Launches Digital Heritage Grid and Tourism Boost

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveils a National Destination Digital Knowledge Grid to digitally preserve heritage sites. The budget also plans training for 10,000 tourist guides and developing 15 archaeological sites for visitors.

February 1, 2026

Seven High-Speed Rail Corridors Announced in Budget 2026 for Greener Travel

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced seven new high-speed rail routes to boost growth and promote eco-friendly transport across India. Major city pairs like Mumbai-Pune and Delhi-Varanasi will be connected. Kerala’s awaited project missed out this time.

February 1, 2026

FM Sitharaman Unveils ₹10,000 Cr Biopharma Investment, Advances Semiconductor Mission 2.0

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a ₹10,000 crore investment in biopharma over five years. She also detailed plans for semiconductor mission 2.0 and critical mineral support for key states.