States to get Rs 25.44 lakh crore in 2026-27: Sitharaman

Nirmala Sitharaman

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Wednesday said that the total resources to be transferred to the states, including the devolution of state share in taxes and releases that are made under the centrally sponsored schemes in the Budget for 2026-27 is estimated to be Rs 25.44 lakh crore, which is a Rs 2.7 lakh crore increase compared to 2025-26. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, she refuted the Opposition charge that...

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’25 Congress MPs abused Speaker Om Birla in his chamber,’ alleges Kiren Rijiju

Kiren Rijiju

New Delhi: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju Wednesday claimed that 20 to 25 Congress MPs had abused Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in his chamber, and they were not stopped by senior leaders K C Venugopal and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who were present there. The parliamentary affairs minister said that Birla was very hurt. The Lok Sabha speaker is a very lenient person; he could have taken strong action, he said. Some...

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‘US treated Pakistan worse than toilet paper’; Khawaja Asif blasts Washington

Khawaja Asif-Shimla Agreement

Islamabad: Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has made a striking admission regarding the country’s historical alignment with the United States, accusing Washington of exploiting Islamabad for its strategic interests before abandoning it once its objectives were achieved. Speaking in Pakistan’s National Assembly, Asif acknowledged the country’s controversial past links with terrorism, describing them as errors made during periods of military rule. He stated that Pakistan often avoids confronting its own history...

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Govt tells SC Wangchuk examined 24 times, cannot be released on medical grounds

Sonam Wangchuk

New Delhi: The Centre Wednesday told the Supreme Court that Ladakh-based social activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is under preventive detention under the National Security Act (NSA), is “fit, hale and hearty” and cannot be released on health grounds. Appearing for the Union government, Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta submitted before a Bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and Prasanna B. Varale that Wangchuk’s medical condition has been periodically reviewed and there was...

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States to get Rs 25.44 lakh crore in 2026-27: Sitharaman

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Wednesday said that the total resources to be transferred to the states, including the devolution of state share in taxes and releases that are made under the centrally sponsored schemes in the Budget for 2026-27 is estimated to be Rs 25.44 lakh crore, which is a Rs 2.7 lakh crore increase...

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SC seeks Ahmedabad air crash probe report in 3 weeks

New Delhi: The Supreme Court Wednesday granted three weeks’ time to the Centre to place on record the status of the probe into the Ahmedabad air crash that claimed 260 lives. A bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi was hearing pleas, including one filed by the father of late Captain...

Odisha signs MoU with IIT Kanpur to boost AI-led urban governance

Odisha signs MoU with IIT Kanpur to boost AI-led urban governance

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Airawat Research Foundation (ARF) of IIT Kanpur to strengthen AI-driven urban governance in the state, an official statement said. The MoU was signed in the presence of Usha Padhee, Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) of the Housing & Urban Development Department. Padhee reiterated Odisha's strong commitment...

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Abhishek Sharma discharged from hospital

New Delhi: Flamboyant Indian opener Abhishek Sharma has been discharged after being hospitalised for two days with a stomach infection, leaving him doubtful for the T20 World Cup match against Namibia here Thursday. In the pre-match press conference here, his teammate Tilak Varma said a decision on the swashbuckling opener's participation in tomorrow's game has not yet...

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Rohit Shetty firing case: Five charged under MCOCA

Mumbai: The 5 accused involved in the Rohit Shetty firing case have been slapped with MCOCA (Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, 1999) as they were produced before special court. On Wednesday, the police custody of the five arrested accused ended, but now the police have imposed MCOCA against all the arrested accused and in such a...

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T20 World Cup: England opt to bowl against West Indies

Mumbai: England captain Harry Brook won the toss and opted to bowl against the West Indies in their T20 World Cup match here Wednesday. Jamie Overton came in for Luke Wood in the England XI, while Roston Chase replaced Matthew Forde in the West Indies team. Teams: West Indies: Brandon King, Shai Hope (c&wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman...

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Odisha seeks JICA’s help to advance development agenda

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government Wednesday sought the help of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to meet the development goals for the state and the country. Addressing the 14th national workshop of JICA-assisted forestry projects in India, State Forest, Environment, and Climate Change Minister Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia hailed the agency for its support in safeguarding the interests of...

T20 World Cup: Australia begin campaign with thumping win over Ireland

Colombo: Australia began their T20 World Cup campaign with a thumping 67-run victory over Ireland here Wednesday. Riding on Marcus Stoinis' 45 and 37 each by Matthew Renashaw and Josh Inglis, Australia posted 182 for six after deciding to bat first. Pacer Nathan Ellis (4/12) and spinner Adam Zampa (4/23) then shared eight wickets between them to...

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Bangladesh braces for crucial polls under tight security Thursday

Dhaka: Bangladesh will hold crucial parliamentary elections Thursday, 18 months after an interim government took charge following the collapse of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's 15-year regime in massive country-wide deadly protests. The Election Commission has made elaborate security arrangements, deploying nearly one million security personnel - the largest-ever in the country's electoral history. The 13th Parliamentary elections...

 

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