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Aircraft, warships and pensions: How Rs 7.84 lakh crore defence budget will be spent | Explained

Aircraft, warships and pensions: How Rs 7.84 lakh crore defence budget will be spent | Explained

Defence Minister Singh described modernisation as the most important feature of the budget. He said nearly Rs 1.85 lakh crore has been earmarked specifically for upgrading the Army, Navy and Air Force, which is about 24 per cent higher than the previous year. New Delhi: India has significantly increased its defence budget for the financial year 2026โ€“27, allocating Rs 7.84 lakh crore to strengthen the armed forces and boost military modernisation. The new allocation marks a 15 per cent rise compared to the Rs 6.81 lakh crore provided in the current financial year. The government said the higher outlay reflects…
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‘Pretty disgraceful’: Shashi Tharoor gives his take on Pakistan’s India boycott ahead of T20 World Cup 2026

‘Pretty disgraceful’: Shashi Tharoor gives his take on Pakistan’s India boycott ahead of T20 World Cup 2026

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor recently came forward and talked about the Pakistan government boycotting their T20 World Cup 2026 game against team India. He gave his take on how politics should be kept away from sports. New Delhi: The T20 World Cup 2026 has caught every headline of late, with the ICC removing Bangladesh from the tournament due to their refusal to travel to India for the tournament. The situation around Pakistan and its participation has been widely discussed as well.ย  Recently, the Pakistan government came forward and announced that the Pakistan cricket team will be participating in the World…
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Israel reopens Rafah crossing on trial mode as Gaza residents await return amid fresh strikes

Israel reopens Rafah crossing on trial mode as Gaza residents await return amid fresh strikes

Israel has reopened the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt in a limited pilot phase, allowing restricted movement for residents for the first time since May. While thousands of Palestinians await return, Israel has also halted the operations of Doctors Without Borders in Gaza. Tel Aviv: Israel on Sunday announced that it has partially reopened the Rafah border crossing connecting Gaza and Egypt in a limited pilot capacity. This marks the first such move since Israeli forces took control of the crossing in May last year. Israeli authorities confirmed that the crossing is now open on a trial basis, allowing…
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Budget 2026: Take a sneak peek into Nirmala Sitharaman’s announcements through graphics

Budget 2026: Take a sneak peek into Nirmala Sitharaman’s announcements through graphics

Sitharaman also announced a series of tax-related proposals in the Union Budget 2026 aimed at improving ease of living, simplifying compliance, and providing relief to common taxpayers. New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday made history as she presented a record ninth consecutive Budget. In the Union Budget 2026-27, she proposed Rs 10,000 crore investment in the biopharma sector over the next five years, a move which would give a boost to the country's pharmaceuticals industry. She also announced a series of tax-related proposals in the Union Budget 2026 aimed at improving ease of living, simplifying compliance, and providing…
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Josh Hazlewood expected to miss early phase of T20 WC 2026, Australia add Sean Abbott as travelling reserve

Josh Hazlewood expected to miss early phase of T20 WC 2026, Australia add Sean Abbott as travelling reserve

With the T20 World Cup 2026 all set to kick off on February 7, Cricket Australia came forward and added Sean Abbott to their squad as a travelling reserve, as Josh Hazlewood is expected to miss the early phase of the tournament. New Delhi: With the T20 World Cup 2026 all set to kick off on February 7, ahead of the start of the competition, Cricket Australia has been dealt a major blow as star pacer Josh Hazlewood is expected to miss the early stages of the upcoming World Cup. Hazlewood will remain in Sydney as he continues his rehab…
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BLA releases photos of two women suicide ‘fidayeens’ behind deadly attacks in Pakistan

BLA releases photos of two women suicide ‘fidayeens’ behind deadly attacks in Pakistan

The deadly attack has killed nearly 50 people, including at least 17 security personnel. In response, Pakistani also launched a 40-hour battle to take down more than 140 militants so far, Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti said on Sunday. Islamabad: The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), which claimed responsibility for the large-scale,ย coordinated attacks across cities and townsย in Pakistan's province, on Monday released the images of two of their attackers. Both of them are women, with one identified as 24-year-old Asifa Mengal. The deadly attack has killed nearly 50 people, including at least 17 security personnel. In response, Pakistani also launched a…
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Budget 2026: Which ministry tops list with highest allocation, which ministry gets lowest, Check full list

Budget 2026: Which ministry tops list with highest allocation, which ministry gets lowest, Check full list

Budget allocation for the AYUSH ministry saw 20 per cent increase, from Rs 3,671.82 crore (revised estimates) in FY 2025-26 to Rs 4,408.93 crore in FY 2026-27. New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Union Budget 2026-27 in the parliament today. A total of Rs 50 lakh crore has been allocated to all the ministries. Out of this, the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry has been allocated Rs 85,522.39 crore in the Union Budget, with the PM SVANidhi scheme for street vendors receiving Rs 900 crore, a 57 per cent hike over 2025-26. Also, the Information and…
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Former India cricketer credits selectors for backing Ishan Kishan ahead of T20 World Cup 2026

Former India cricketer credits selectors for backing Ishan Kishan ahead of T20 World Cup 2026

Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan recently came forward and talked about how the Indian team's selectors have done a good job in backing Ishan Kishan after his brilliant performance against New Zealand in the T20I series. New Delhi: The stage is set for the upcoming edition of the T20 World Cup 2026. The marquee tournament is slated to be held in India and Sri Lanka and will kick off on February 7. Ahead of the tournament, many eyes have been set upon the Men in Blue.ย  Being the defending champions, a lot will be expected from Suryakumar Yadav and his…
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Jack Kerouacโ€™s 37-metre-long โ€˜On the Roadโ€™ scroll could sell for millions at New York auction |

Jack Kerouacโ€™s 37-metre-long โ€˜On the Roadโ€™ scroll could sell for millions at New York auction |

Source: San Francisco Chronicle For decades, Jack Kerouacโ€™s most famous work has existed in two forms. The book readers know, and the scroll that most people have only heard about. Now, that original scroll is stepping back into public view. The 37-metre-long typewritten draft of โ€˜On the Roadโ€™ is set to be auctioned in New York this March, and literary historians are paying close attention. Typed in a restless three-week burst in April 1951, the scroll captures Kerouac before edits, before polish, before restraint. It is raw, fast, and reportedly closest to what he actually wanted to say. Experts say…
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Four moons appear in sky over Russia in rare phenomenon | Watch Video

Four moons appear in sky over Russia in rare phenomenon | Watch Video

The spectacle, known as a paraselene, was created by moonlight bending through ice crystals in the frosty atmosphere above the Earth. St. Petersburg: Skywatchers in Russia's St Petersburg were left spellbound after witnessing what appeared to be four moons glowing in the night sky, a rare and visually stunning atmospheric phenomenon known as paraselenae.ย Photos and videos of the spectacle flooded social media on Sunday, showing multiple luminous orbs seemingly flanking Earth's natural satellite.ย  The unusual sight created the illusion that the Moon had multiplied, leaving viewers amazed and curious about the celestial display. Watch the video here What is thisย rare…
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