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NFIR General Secretary M Raghavaiah called the union budget disappointing for the working class and railway workforce, criticising the government for failing to create posts for maintenance and safety in Indian Railways. He accused the Centre of showing a casual attitude
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Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said the Budget proposal to allow SEZ units to sell goods in the domestic market at concessional duty will promote import substitution and job creation. Details will be rolled out in two to three months
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Foreign Portfolio Investors withdrew nearly Rs 36,000 crore from Indian equities in January amid global uncertainties and weak sentiment. Analysts said the proposed STT hike, strong dollar, and geopolitical tensions may further affect overseas inflows in the near term
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The Finance Ministry is considering raising foreign direct investment in public sector banks to 49 per cent to strengthen their capital base. Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju said consultations are under way, while also highlighting plans for IDBI Bank sale and the need for big lenders
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the FY27 Union Budget prioritises investment and growth, defended the STT hike on F&O trades, outlined fiscal consolidation plans, and expressed confidence in sustaining private consumption and disinvestment efforts in the coming months
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Nine fishermen from Andhra Pradesh returned to Visakhapatnam after being released from a Bangladesh jail where they were detained for crossing maritime boundaries. Their return followed a reciprocal exchange of fishermen and boats between India and Bangladesh
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The Congress alleged that the Modi government heckled Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha to stop him from speaking on the India-China conflict of 2020. A row erupted after he tried to quote from former Army chief Manoj Naravane’s unpublished memoir
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the government plans to introduce the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Amendment Bill, 2025 in the second half of the Budget session from March 9, after the parliamentary committee submitted its report
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Industry players said microwave oven prices may see only a minor impact after customs duty exemption in the FY27 budget. The move is expected to boost domestic manufacturing, improve component sourcing and strengthen India’s consumer electronics sector
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Andhra Pradesh Police booked a case against former minister Jogi Ramesh over alleged remarks against Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu. Separate cases were filed after attacks on YSRCP leaders’ houses, triggering political tension and demands for President’s Rule
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The BJP defended the Union Budget 2026-27 and rejected Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge’s criticism, saying the budget reflects fiscal discipline, growth and national security priorities. Party spokesperson Pratul Shah Deo said India remains strong despite global slowdown
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The National Investigation Agency conducted raids across several locations in the Kashmir Valley as part of its probe into terror-related activities and funding networks. Searches were carried out with police and CRPF support. Further details are awaited
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Gold and silver prices fell sharply on Monday due to higher margin requirements, strong US economic data and policy concerns. Analysts said rising dollar, higher yields and cautious investor sentiment weighed on bullion prices in domestic and global markets
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The Supreme Court dismissed the Telangana government’s appeal against a High Court order quashing cases filed against social media activist Nalla Balu for a retweet, upholding guidelines against indiscriminate police action over online posts.
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Sachin Tendulkar congratulated Carlos Alcaraz after his Australian Open 2026 victory over Novak Djokovic. The 22-year-old Spaniard became the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam, joining tennis greats Federer, Nadal and Djokovic, while earning his seventh Grand Slam singles crown
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India’s teenage squash star Anahat Singh reached her maiden PSA Bronze-level final at the Squash on Fire Open in Washington, beating Sabrina Sobhy 3-1. The 17-year-old will face England’s Georgina Kennedy in the title clash after a strong run
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Haryana Thunders won the Pro Wrestling League 2026 title after a dramatic 5-4 victory over Delhi Dangal Warriors in Noida. Paris Olympic silver medalist Iryna Koliadenko sealed the win in the final bout, capping an exciting season
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Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus stunned Vladimir Fedoseev with a brilliant win at Wijk Aan Zee, while World Champion D Gukesh drew with Hans Moke Niemann in round 12. Nodirbek Abdusattorov regained sole lead, inching closer to the title
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India defeated Pakistan by 58 runs in the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup at Bulawayo to reach the semi-finals. Vedant Trivedi scored 68, while Ayush Mhatre and Khilan Patel took three wickets each as Pakistan collapsed to 194
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Delhi Capitals secured a playoffs berth in WPL 2026 with a five-wicket win over UP Warriorz. Laura Wolvaardt scored 47, Jemimah Rodrigues hit 34 not out, and Marizanne Kapp took three wickets as DC chased 123 in Kotambi
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The ICC rejected Pakistan’s proposal for selective participation in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, saying it undermines sporting integrity. Awaiting PCB’s official communication, the ICC urged a resolution that protects the interests of global cricket and fans
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The Allen World Junior 10K Run at Gachibowli Stadium saw over 2000 students from 180 schools participate. Flagged off by Agasara Nandini, the event awarded Rs 3 lakh in prize money across categories, promoting equal opportunities in sports
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Thailand’s Pawit Sornlaksup clinched his second singles title on the professional circuit, defeating India’s Manish Suresh Kumar 6-3, 6-1 in the ITF Men’s World Tour final at Hyderabad. Manish’s strong run ended against Pawit’s flawless all-court game
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Andhra qualified for the Ranji Trophy knock-out phase after finishing second in Elite Group A with 31 points. Led by Ricky Bhui and mentored by Gary Stead, the team will face Bengal in the quarterfinal, keeping title hopes alive
