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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
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The South Zone Inter-state under-14 cricket match between Hyderabad and Goa ended in a draw at Vizianagaram. Hyderabad scored 347 in its innings, while Goa replied with 247/7, with S Sulesh Naik unbeaten on 63
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Hyderabad, despite taking a first-innings lead of four runs, collapsed for 166 in the second innings against Mumbai in the Col C K Nayudu Trophy. At stumps, Mumbai was three without loss, chasing 171 for victory
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Chhattisgarh captain Amandeep Khare’s unbeaten 176 and Dev Aditya Singh’s 79 not out scripted a stunning ninth-wicket stand to deny Hyderabad an outright win in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match, ending in a hard-fought draw
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Amid global uncertainty, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman focuses on targeted measures to sustain growth, favouring steady interventions over headline-grabbing announcements
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BRS president and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao was interrogated by the SIT for over four hours in connection with the alleged phone-tapping case. Despite police restrictions and traffic disruptions, the day unfolded more like a political roadshow than a legal proceeding.
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Pakistan will not play India in their scheduled T20 World Cup match in Colombo on February 15 after receiving conditional approval to participate. The decision is seen as solidarity with Bangladesh, who withdrew citing security concerns
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu welcomed the Union Budget, calling it well-balanced and forward-looking. He said it aligns with state priorities, boosts manufacturing, MSMEs and technology, and supports Prime Minister Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat
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The house of former minister and YSRCP leader Jogi Ramesh was allegedly vandalised and set on fire in Ibrahimpatnam, NTR district. The party blamed political intimidation, while police said no arrests have been made and the situation is under control
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Cigarette prices have risen by Rs 22 to Rs 25 per pack following the implementation of additional excise duty and health cess from February 1. Distributors warn the hike may encourage smuggling and counterfeit products
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The Union Budget 2026-27 has simplified customs procedures by rationalising exemptions, waiving duty on 17 cancer drugs, easing baggage rules, and cutting duty on personal imports to 10 per cent. It also introduced a trust-based system using AI and faster dispute settlement
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Realtors’ body CREDAI has expressed disappointment over the Union Budget’s failure to support affordable housing. It warned of a sharp decline in supply and urged the government to take urgent steps, while welcoming higher infrastructure spending and ease of doing business
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The Union Budget has given a major boost to the sports goods manufacturing sector with a Rs 500 crore allocation. Funding for sports bodies, Khelo India and youth programmes has also been increased to support infrastructure, training and employment
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Union Budget 2026 allocates funds for the Dankuni–Surat freight corridor, East Coast Industrial Corridor, tourism under Purvodaya, and 4,000 e-buses, drawing political debate as West Bengal prepares for Assembly elections, with TMC dismissing the moves as campaign-driven.
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in the Union Budget 2026–27 that interest on compensation awarded by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) will be tax-free and exempt from TDS, effective from April 1, 2026, to ease hardship for victims and families.
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed major changes in buyback taxation, taxing them as capital gains and imposing higher rates on promoters. Experts say the move may push companies to prefer dividends and capital spending over buybacks
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The Union Budget 2026–27 proposes a Rs 10,000 crore SME Growth Fund and a three-pronged approach—Equity, Liquidity, and Professional Support—to help MSMEs become ‘Champions’, with TReDS, GeM, and Corporate Mitras enhancing finance, compliance, and growth.
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Ranchi is set to get NIMHANS 2.0 after the Union Budget announcement by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The new institute will strengthen mental healthcare facilities in Jharkhand and neighbouring states, building on the city’s long-standing psychiatric institutions
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TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee has criticised the Union Budget for ignoring West Bengal and failing to address farmers, youth and other communities. He accused the Centre of branding Bengalis as Bangladeshis and called the Budget visionless and baseless
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The Union Budget 2026 proposes Rs 73,990 crore for the Telecom Ministry, driven by capital support for BSNL, rural broadband project BharatNet, and North East development. The move aims to boost connectivity, modernize infrastructure, and strengthen state-run telecom services.
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The Union Budget 2026 allocates Rs 6,000 crore for Census 2027, delayed due to Covid-19. The two-phase exercise will cover houselisting and population enumeration, including caste enumeration, with digital devices and self-enumeration options for citizens.
