Month: February 2026
Pakistan to boycott February 15 T20 World Cup match against India
Pakistan's government has officially confirmed that the national team will not participate in the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup match against India. While granting permission for the team to travel to Sri Lanka, the…
Budget session of J&K Assembly to begin on Monday
JAMMU: The budget session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, set to commence here on Monday, is expected to be stormy with political parties preparing to question the government over its poll promises, particularly…
Budget 2026-27: Sitharaman’s push for high-value nut crops sparks hope for J&K walnut trade
SRINAGAR: The announcement by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her budget speech on Sunday to support the high-value nut crops, including walnut, has brought a fresh wave of optimism for nearly seven lakh people…
Union Budget 2026: Top 10 winners and losers
Union Budget 2026, hailed as a "highway of immense opportunities," focuses on economic growth, meeting aspirations, and equitable resource distribution. Key proposals include infrastructure development, tourism promotion, pharmaceutical sector investment, and measures to boost women…
Union Budget 2026: No big-ticket announcements, but poll-bound states part of new initiatives
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2026 incorporates poll-bound states into ambitious development initiatives like rare earth corridors and high-speed rail networks. While not offering state-specific bonanzas, the budget includes infrastructure, logistics, and tourism boosts…
Jammu and Kashmir join Mumbai in Ranji Trophy quarterfinals from Elite Group D
Mumbai, Feb 1: Skipper Ayush Doseja’s unbeaten 159 helped Delhi force a draw against table-toppers Mumbai, while Jammu and Kashmir joined the 42-time champions in the quarterfinals from Elite Group D of the Ranji Trophy…
FM Hits Back At Rahul Gandhi, Says India’s Economic Fundamentals Strong
New Delhi, Feb 1: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday hit back at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, saying that India’s economic fundamentals are strong and the Budget addresses the needs of all sections of society.…
Overall Budget Progressive, But Falls Short Of J&K’s Expectations: Rahul Sahai
Jammu, Feb 1: Chairman of the Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industries in Jammu and Kashmir, Rahul Sahai, on Sunday said the Union Budget 2026-27 is progressive and sustainable for the country as a whole…