West Bengal Budget 2026: Govt allocates Rs 36,000 crore for Annapurna Yojna; hikes DA by 20%West Bengal's new BJP government unveiled its first budget, prioritizing welfare and employment. Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta announced...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
Pakistan: Workers protest inflation, warn government of nationwide agitationProtesters in Lahore, including labour groups and transport workers, voiced anger over soaring inflation and utility costs, accusing the go...
20 Jun, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
Kerala CM VD Satheesan presents maiden UDF budget for 2026-27Kerala's Chief Minister VD Satheesan presented the state's first budget for the financial year 2026-27. The government inherited a signific...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
RJD holds protests against Bihar govt's 'failed' policies, 'rising' crimes, inflation, unemploymentRJD workers demonstrated across Bihar on Wednesday. They protested against the NDA government's policies. Issues like deteriorating law and...
17 Jun, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
Private bus operators raise concerns over Kerala's free travel scheme for womenPrivate bus operators in Kerala are worried about the new free travel scheme for women on KSRTC buses. They claim it is hurting their busin...
16 Jun, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
Pakistan budget raises defence spending, squeezes development to meet IMF goalsFinance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb told parliament the government would allocate 3 trillion rupees for defence in the fiscal year starting...
12 Jun, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
Kerala CM Satheesan tables white paper, flags debt burden; Opposition hits backKerala's budgetary practices are facing intense analysis. A recent white paper discloses staggering liabilities amounting to ₹5.07 lakh cro...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
Kerala's liabilities top Rs 5 lakh crore; pending dues near Rs 49,000 croreKerala faces a severe fiscal challenge. Total outstanding liabilities have surpassed Rs 5.07 lakh crore. Unpaid dues and deferred payments ...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
Indian care worker wins lost wages after UK sponsor failed to provide workAn Indian care worker, Shabin Shaji, has won over £28,000 in lost wages and holiday pay after his sponsoring company, Swan Care Solutions L...
01 Jun, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea challenging decision to grant cabinet rank to MLAs, MLCs in KarnatakaThe Supreme Court has declined to hear a case challenging the Karnataka government's move to give cabinet rank to 42 legislators. The court...
26 May, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
8th Pay Commission: Why these 62,000 defence civilian employees want to retain their central government employee statusOver 62,000 defence civilian employees are hopeful of retaining their central government employee status following a cabinet secretary's as...
22 May, 2026, 06.18 PM IST
UK net migration falls sharply as student, work visa curbs deepenUnited Kingdom net migration saw a significant drop in 2025. Figures fell to 171,000, a level not seen since before the post-Brexit immigra...
21 May, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
Karnataka: Woman tourist from Chennai crushed to death after getting trapped during fight between two elephants in KodaguA tourist tragically died at Karnataka's Dubare elephant camp when two trained elephants fought during a bathing session. One elephant lost...
18 May, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
TN DA hike: Check how much Tamil Nadu government employees’ monthly salary may increase nowTamil Nadu government employees and teachers will see their dearness allowance (DA) increase from 58% to 60% of basic pay, effective Januar...
15 May, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
Walmart CEO meets PM Modi, signals deeper India investmentWalmart CEO John Furner met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The meeting focused on India's economic growth and investment opportu...
08 May, 2026, 09.59 PM IST
Skyroot, a newborn unicorn; AI pay gap growsSkyroot Aerospace became India’s first spacetech unicorn after its latest funding round. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
08 May, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
Why BJP’s 2026 ‘khela’ is bigger than Mamata Banerjee’s 'Poriborton' that ended over 30 years of Left in BengalWest Bengal witnesses a seismic political shift as the BJP secures a historic victory, ending the Trinamool Congress's long reign. Election...
04 May, 2026, 05.46 PM IST