February 1, 2026

Union Budget 2026-27 Boosts Tourism With Guide Training and New Hospitality Institute

Union Budget 2026-27 plans to upskill 10,000 tourist guides, launch a National Hospitality Institute, and create cultural trails to boost tourism and local jobs.

February 1, 2026

Union Budget 2026: Mixed Reactions on Jobs, Women Relief, and Education Support

India’s 2026 Union Budget has sparked mixed feelings. Youth see promise in tech jobs; women seek more relief. Experts stress needs in education, health, and rural reach. Some applaud job focus and healthcare aid amid rising costs.

February 1, 2026

Experts Call Union Budget 2026-27 Healthcare Allocation Minimal, Focused More on Pharmaceuticals than Primary Care

Experts say India’s Union Budget 2026-27 provides minimal healthcare relief. They expect better support for primary care and less focus on pharma and medical tourism. Key measures include customs duty cuts on cancer drugs but limited price benefits for patients.

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

18th-Century Mah Laqa Bai Stepwell Restored at Osmania University After Two Years

The 18th-century Mah Laqa Bai Stepwell at Osmania University was reopened after two years of restoration. The project boosted water sustainability and revived the stepwell's cultural legacy.

February 1, 2026

Ongole Bull Breed Faces Extinction as Mechanisation Rises; Statues Installed in City

The famous Ongole bull breed is near extinction due to machines replacing farm work and new dairy cows. Once a pride symbol, now mostly shown at events. Ongole city installs bull statues to remember this iconic breed.

February 1, 2026

Tiger From Tadoba Kills Three Cattle in East Godavari

A tiger from Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve killed three cattle in East Godavari. Authorities are tracking the animal and plan to tranquilise it soon.

February 1, 2026

Russian Drone Strike Kills 12 Near Bus in Eastern Ukraine

A Russian drone strike near a company bus killed 12 people in eastern Ukraine. Seven others were injured, and attacks also hit a hospital and other cities.