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Kerala Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal is set to present the 2026-27 State Budget today in the Legislative Assembly. Being the last budget of the CPI(M)-led LDF govt, all eyes are on possible surprise measures. The state is eagerly anticipating announcements ahead of upcoming Assembly elections, making this budget politically significant.
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense reported detecting 5 PLA aircraft sorties and 5 PLAN vessels near its territory, with 3 sorties crossing the median line into the southwestern ADIZ. The MND has monitored and responded. China regards Taiwan as part of its territory, pursuing reunification under “one country, two systems,” citing it as a historic […]
Dozens protested in Paris against Trump’s immigration crackdown after a second fatal US shooting. Chanting “F@$k ICE” and holding “ICE Cold Killers” signs, demonstrators condemned raids on undocumented migrants. Many feared for US democracy and rights, while Americans abroad joined, inspired by protests at home and seeking hope.
Marco Rubio defended the capture of ex-Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro as a “strategic” move, not an act of war, before the Senate. He cited threats from Iran, Russia, and Cuba, outlined US objectives for Venezuela’s stability and oil sector recovery, and downplayed further military action, emphasizing transition to a democratic, prosperous Venezuela.
Marco Rubio said Washington may join new Russia-Ukraine talks this week, following Abu Dhabi meetings aimed at ending the war. He noted security guarantees are largely settled, but territorial claims over Ukraine’s Donetsk region remain unresolved. Rubio cautioned the issue is politically sensitive, as Russia continues striking Ukrainian infrastructure.
The ED attached fresh assets worth ₹1,885 crore in its money-laundering probe against Anil Ambani’s Reliance Group, taking total attachments to about ₹12,000 crore. Properties include bank deposits, shares, and immovable assets linked to RHFL, RCFL, Yes Bank, and RCom cases. ED alleges fraudulent diversion of public funds, and companies deny wrongdoing.
US media report 2 federal immigration agents involved in the fatal shooting of Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti were placed on administrative leave, part of standard protocol after lethal incidents. Pretti, an ICU nurse, was shot multiple times during a clash with camouflaged officers, fueling national outrage and political backlash for Trump’s immigration tactics.
AP Urban Development Minister Narayana announced that plots will be allotted to farmers who contributed land for the Amaravati capital, especially those affected by the Seed Axis Road project. He clarified that allotments will be carried out strictly through an e-lottery process. The minister added that the lottery date has been rescheduled till today.
Olympic medallist PV Sindhu expressed grief over Maharashtra DCM Ajit Pawar’s death in a Baramati plane crash. She regretted not visiting him despite his invitations. Pawar, a seven-time Baramati MLA and influential cooperative leader, also led the Maharashtra Olympic Committee. Sindhu offered condolences to the families of the other victims on board.
Senior NCP leader Sharad Pawar arrived in Baramati with his wife, Pratibha Pawar. After the tragic plane crash near Baramati that killed Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others, . He visited the crash site, met officials, and received updates. Baramati observed a bandh, and the state announced three days of mourning.
The Jana Sena Party has ordered an inquiry against Railway Koduru MLA Arava Sridhar after a woman made sexual allegations against him. A three-member committee has been formed to investigate the matter. The party asked Sridhar to give an explanation within one week and stay away from party activities until the probe ends.
At least six private schools in Gurugram received bomb threat emails this morning, prompting police, school authorities, and the district administration to go on alert. Students were evacuated while bomb squads and sniffer dogs searched campuses. No suspicious objects were found, and authorities continue to closely monitor the situation.
The plane in which Ajit Pawar died in a crash this morning had also been involved in an accident in 2023. In Sept that year, the same private aircraft skidded off the runway and crashed while attempting to land at Mumbai airport amid heavy rain, highlighting repeated safety concerns surrounding the aircraft’s operational history, according […]
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash while attempting to land at Baramati airport today. He was aboard with 6 others when the aircraft went down during landing. Emergency teams reached the site as he was to attend election rallies in Baramati. Pawar was the state’s longest-serving Deputy CM with 6 […]
Parliament’s Budget session is scheduled from today to April 2, 2026, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced. The session will open with President Droupadi Murmu’s address, followed by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presenting the Economic Survey and Union Budget. Parliament will observe a recess from Feb 13 to March 9 during the session.