‘Give me the facts on which you’re basing your argument’: Sitharaman counters Rahul’s Budget jibe
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday strongly defended the Union Budget 2026 against criticism from Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, asserting that India’s economic fundamentals remain strong and that the government has put in place multiple measures to shield ordinary citizens from global volatility.
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Carlos Alcaraz breaks 88-year-old record with maiden Australian Open triumph, defeats Djokovic in final
Carlos Alcaraz created history today, winning the Australian Open for the first time in his career, beating the veteran Novak Djokovic, who was chasing his 25th Grand Slam title. However, it was the 22-year-old who held his nerve to become the youngest player to achieve career grand slam, breaking Don Budge’s record after 88 years. Even though this is Alcaraz’s maiden AO triumph, the Spaniard had won six Grand Slam titles before today.
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Aircraft, warships and pensions: How Rs 7.84 lakh crore defence budget will be spent | Explained
India has significantly increased its defence budget for the financial year 2026–27, 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.
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Suryakumar Yadav breaks major world record as India skipper stars in IND vs NZ 5th T20I
India captain Suryakumar Yadav shattered a huge world record as he put up a strong performance in the fifth T20I between India and New Zealand at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday, January 31.
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‘Will hear good news in near future’: Piyush Goyal on ‘father of all’ trade deal with US
India and the United States (US) are working “quickly” to close the proposed bilateral trade agreement between them, said Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday. The 61-year-old leader, who is a Lok Sabha MP from the Mumbai North constituency, also expressed confidence that a “good news” regarding this will be announced soon in the coming days.
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Ishan Kishan becomes 2nd Indian cricketer to register major milestone with century vs New Zealand
Ishan Kishan wreaked havoc in the fifth T20I against New Zealand at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. The Bihar-born keeper-batter played a scintillating innings, reaching his century in just 42 balls. After a cautious start, Kishan accelerated brilliantly, making it seem almost impossible to stop him once he found his rhythm.
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Anurag Kashyap’s Kennedy is finally releasing in India, but there’s a catch: Know where to watch
Anurag Kashyap’s critically acclaimed film Kennedy is finally releasing in India. The Hindi crime thriller, which received a seven-minute standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival in 2023, is set to release in India, but with a twist.
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‘Deserve to be dismissed with utmost contempt’: India rubbishes PM Modi’s mention in Epstein files
The Ministry of External Affairs on Saturday rejected references to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 2017 visit to Israel mentioned in an email that is purportedly part of the recently released Epstein Files, dismissing the claims as baseless.
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Sanjay Dutt–Arjun Rampal’s leaked Dhurandhar images leave fans guessing Bade Sahab’s identity
Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna’s blockbuster film Dhurandhar recently hit Netflix, and the hype around the film remains high. Fans who watched the film in theatres wasted no time rewatching it on the OTT platform, sparking conversations online.
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Google Pixel 10 gets around Rs 10000 price cut: Where and how to buy
Google Pixel 10 has recently got a big price cut on the Amazon store for the Indian buyers. The launch price of the device was Rs 79,999, but currently (by the time of writing) you can avail the device for Rs 70,110. That’s even cheaper than what you’ll find on Flipkart. If you have been eyeing Google’s flagship, this is probably the best time to buy.
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