Raipur, February 24, 2026: Chhattisgarh Finance Minister OP Choudhary on Tuesday presented a ₹1,72,000 crore budget for the 2026–27 financial year, marking an increase from ₹1,65,000 crore in the previous fiscal. The government said the plan focuses on accelerating economic growth while ensuring inclusive and regionally balanced development. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai stated that…
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New Delhi, 24 February 2026 : India’s accelerating clean energy transition under the leadership of Shri Narendra Modi is receiving widespread recognition from leaders, governments and multilateral institutions across the world, reflecting the country’s sustained expansion of renewable energy capacity and its early achievement of key climate milestones. India’s rapid scale-up of non-fossil fuel power…
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Washington, February 24, 2026: The United States Customs and Border Protection has begun collecting a new 10 percent tariff on imports from all countries that are not exempt. The move follows a presidential proclamation issued on February 20 and replaces earlier tariffs that were annulled after being challenged in court. The 10 percent rate is…
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New Delhi, February 24: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the expansion of the North-South metro corridor from GIFT City to Shahpur in Gujarat. The project will be executed by the Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited (GMRC). The proposed stretch will cover 3.33 kilometres and feature three elevated stations. Authorities…
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New Delhi, 24 February 2026 : The Chief Minister of Delhi, Rekha Gupta on Tuesday laid the foundation stone for 49 development projects worth approximately ₹264 crore in the Mundka Assembly constituency. On the occasion, she stated that upon completion, these works would significantly improve roads and traffic facilities in the area. Residents will receive…
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New Delhi, February 24: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Tuesday cleared the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for raw jute for the 2026-27 marketing season. The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. As per the approval, the MSP for TD-3 grade raw jute has been fixed at ₹5,925…
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Mumbai, February 24, 2026: Indian equity benchmarks opened sharply lower on Tuesday, with technology shares leading the decline amid rising global concerns about artificial intelligence reshaping traditional business models. The 30-share BSE Sensex fell 813.13 points, or 0.97 percent, to 82,481.53 in early trade. The broader NSE Nifty dropped 230.15 points, or 0.89 percent, to…
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New Delhi, February 24, 2026: The Union Cabinet has approved a proposal to officially rename the state of Kerala as Keralam. The decision follows repeated resolutions passed by the state government led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and marks a significant administrative change ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. The push to adopt the name…
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Hyderabad, February 24, 2026: In one of its largest coordinated actions against online financial fraud, the Hyderabad Police has arrested 104 people linked to a sprawling cybercrime network operating across India. The crackdown, carried out under “Operation Octopus,” spanned 16 states and targeted individuals accused of siphoning off crores of rupees from unsuspecting victims. Police…
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Mumbai: Veteran actor Anil Kapoor left fans amused after humorously addressing his absence from the upcoming comedy sequel Dhamaal 4. During a recent interaction, the actor jokingly questioned whether he had been deliberately left out of the film’s cast, playfully dragging Ajay Devgn into the banter. With his trademark wit, Kapoor quipped that perhaps someone…
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