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'Anti-poor...detached from reality': Opposition parties slam Budget 2026
Opposition parties have slammed the Union Budget 2026, calling it "anti-poor" and "detached" from reality.
All Manipur NDA MLAs summoned for Delhi meeting: Report
Almost all legislators of the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Manipur have flown to Delhi for a high-level meeting on Monday.
Rahul Gandhi lists 6 priorities 'ignored' in Union Budget 2026
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi has slammed Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for not addressing key issues such as unemployment and farmer distress in the Union Budget 2026-27.
Ahead of key state elections, ECI funding increased by 25%
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the budget for the fiscal year 2026/27 on Sunday, which includes a 25.33% hike in funding for the Election Commission (EC).
PM Modi's visit to Punjab dera sparks political debate
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Ballan village in Punjab's Jalandhar district, just hours after the Union Budget 2026-27 was presented in Parliament.
Rare earth, rail, freight corridors: Poll-bound states major Budget beneficiaries
The Union Budget 2026 has announced several initiatives aimed at poll-bound states such as West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Assam.
Ajit Pawar crash: Burnt debris cleared, sent for forensic probe
Four days after the tragic plane crash that killed Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and five others, authorities have started clearing the accident site in Baramati, India Today reported.
'Completely insipid': Congress's first reaction to Union Budget 2026
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has slammed the Union Budget 2026-27, calling it "completely insipid."
'Will be historic': Rijiju as Union Cabinet approves Budget 2026-2027
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget 2026-27 in the Lok Sabha at 11:00am on Saturday.
Sunetra Pawar takes oath as Maharashtra's first woman Deputy CM
Rajya Sabha MP Sunetra Pawar was sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra on Saturday. She succeeds her late husband, Ajit Pawar, who tragically died in a plane crash.
Amit Shah alleges corruption behind Kolkata warehouse fire
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has slammed the West Bengal government over the recent fire at Anandapur warehouses near Kolkata.
Sunetra Pawar elected as NCP's Maharashtra legislature leader
Sunetra Pawar, the wife of late Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar, was on Saturday elected as the leader of the party's legislature wing in Maharashtra.
'It seems...process will be discontinued': Sharad Pawar on NCP reunification
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) founder Sharad Pawar has confirmed that talks of a potential merger between the two factions have been underway. However, he said these discussions now seem uncertain.
'NCP's call, family not consulted': Sharad Pawar on Sunetra's role
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar has confirmed that the decision to appoint Sunetra Pawar as Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra was taken by the party without consulting the family.
Sunetra Pawar to take oath as Maharashtra Deputy CM tomorrow
Sunetra Pawar will be sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra on Saturday at 5pm.
'Rahul...a leader with clear political stand': Tharoor rejects rift speculation
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has publicly reaffirmed his commitment to the party, putting to rest rumors of him quitting.
NCP leaders meet Fadnavis; stake claim to Ajit Pawar's portfolios
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leaders on Friday met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, staking claim to the portfolios of the late Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.
Ajit Pawar wanted to reunite NCP on uncle Sharad's birthday
Ankush Kakade, a senior leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) founded by Sharad Pawar, has shared an emotional memory about late Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's last wish.
Karnataka BJP booked over 'Scam Lords' post on CM, DyCM
The Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) has filed a case with the cybercrime police against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on its official social media handle.
Ajit Pawar's death prompts Maharashtra local polls reschedule
The Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC) has postponed the upcoming Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections. The decision comes in light of the three-day mourning period declared in the state.
OPS hints at rejoining AIADMK; party chief says no chance
Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam (OPS) has expressed his willingness to return to the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) party.
Budget session: Lok Sabha to debate president's address for 18hrs
The Parliament's Budget Session is set for a busy agenda with important discussions on the president's Address and the Union Budget.
'What's so unusual?' Shashi Tharoor on meeting Rahul Gandhi
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor met party president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday.
Shashi Tharoor meets Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge amid rift rumors
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor met party president Mallikarjun Kharge and former party chief Rahul Gandhi in Parliament on Thursday.
BJP's Saurabh Joshi elected new mayor of Chandigarh
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Saurabh Joshi has been elected as the new mayor of Chandigarh.
Black box of crashed aircraft recovered after Ajit Pawar's death
The black box from the aircraft that crashed in Baramati, Pune district on Wednesday has been recovered.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar cremated with full state honors
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Ajit Pawar was cremated with full state honors on Thursday.
Who are Parth and Jay Pawar? Ajit Pawar's sons
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash on Wednesday morning. His plane crashed while attempting to land at Baramati airport in Pune district.
'Why ground fit aircraft?' Plane owner after Ajit Pawar's death
The owner of VSR Aviation, VK Singh, has defended the Learjet 45 that crashed at Baramati airport in Pune district, saying it was "absolutely fit" and ruled out any technical failure.
Ajit Pawar dies: What's next for his NCP faction
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar died on Wednesday in a plane crash. He was 66.
Ajit Pawar's body was identified by his wristwatch and clothes
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was killed in a plane crash on Wednesday. The incident took place at Baramati airport, where his Bombardier Learjet 45, operated by VSR Ventures, crashed while attempting to land.
Who were other 4 people onboard Ajit Pawar's ill-fated plane
A plane crash in Baramati, Pune, on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, killed five people, including Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.
Government details sequence of events before Ajit Pawar's plane crash
A private jet carrying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar crashed near Baramati airport on Wednesday. The crash killed all five people.
Pilot issued 'mayday' before Ajit Pawar's plane crashed, probe finds
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash on Wednesday morning. The accident occurred when a Learjet 45 aircraft crashed while attempting to land at the Baramati airstrip.
CCTV captures moment Ajit Pawar's plane crashed, killing all 5
The moment Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's plane crashed near Baramati on Wednesday morning has been captured on camera.
Ajit Pawar's Bombardier Learjet had crashed in 2023 as well
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash near Baramati airport on Wednesday morning.
Who was Ajit Pawar, Baramati 'Dada' who dominated Maharashtra politics
Ajit Pawar, a prominent figure in Maharashtra politics and the deputy chief minister of the state, died in a plane crash on Wednesday morning.
'Very saddening': Modi after Ajit Pawar dies in plane crash
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that he is extremely "shocked" by the "untimely" death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.
What DGCA said on Ajit Pawar plane crash
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was killed in a plane crash on Wednesday. The incident took place when the aircraft he was traveling in attempted to land at Baramati airport.
Modi, Shah call Maharashtra CM Fadnavis after Ajit Pawar dies
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have reached out to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis following the tragic death of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash.