As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present the Union Budget 2026–27, India’s middle class is pinning its hopes on measured tax relief amid rising inflation, EMIs and healthcare costs. With last year’s income-tax overhaul still fresh, major structural changes appear unlikely. Instead, Budget 2026 is expected to focus on...
23-km Business Corridor to Get Fast-Track Push, Tenders Likely by March
Bengaluru: In a major boost to the city’s infrastructure plans, authorities have prioritised the 23-km stretch of the Bengaluru Business Corridor (BBC) connecting Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) with NICE Road for accelerated execution. The move is aimed at improving airport access and strengthening links with the city’s expressway network. Officials...
Australia, Karnataka Set to Deepen Ties in Education, Technology and Business
Bengaluru:Karnataka is poised to strengthen its global engagement as Australia has expressed keen interest in expanding collaboration with the state across key sectors such as education, technology, innovation and business. The move is expected to open new avenues for academic exchange, investment, and industrial partnerships. According to a statement issued...
Arijit Singh Makes Directorial Debut with Jungle-Themed Hindi Film
Renowned playback singer Arijit Singh is set to explore a new creative path as he steps into film direction and production. According to industry sources, his debut Hindi project is a jungle adventure film that marks a major shift from music to cinema. The film stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s daughter Shora...
MAHARASHTRA DEPUTY CHIEF MINISTER AJIT PAWAR DIES IN PLANE CRASH NEAR BARAMATI; FIVE OTHERS KILLED
Baramati/Pune, January 28, 2026: In a devastating incident early Wednesday, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was killed when the private aircraft he was travelling in crash-landed near Baramati airport in Pune district while attempting to land. The tragedy has sent shockwaves through the state and the nation. The chartered...
Fast-Paced Living Triggers Alarm as City Sees Spike in Sudden Deaths
Medical professionals in Bengaluru have raised serious concerns over a sharp rise in sudden deaths across the city, attributing the trend largely to mounting lifestyle pressures. Doctors estimate that nearly 3,200 sudden deaths were reported in 2025, a figure that has sparked urgent discussions within the medical community. Health experts...
India–EU Trade Pact Signals Strategic Pushback Against U.S. Tariffs
India and the European Union have formally finalised a long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a major milestone in bilateral economic relations and sending a clear strategic signal amid growing global trade tensions. The agreement is widely seen as a calibrated response to the United States’ continued imposition of heavy...
Karnataka Mandates Welfare Contribution from Digital Platforms for Gig Workers
The Karnataka government has taken a decisive step toward safeguarding the interests of gig and platform-based workers by implementing a new provision under the Karnataka Platform-based Gig Workers (Social Security & Welfare) Act, 2025. The regulation makes it compulsory for e-commerce firms and app-based aggregator companies to set aside 1...
Bankers Observe Nationwide Strike Demanding Five-Day Work Week
Bank employees across the country went on a nationwide strike on Monday, pressing for the long-pending demand for a five-day banking week. The protest, supported by various banking unions, highlighted concerns over work-life balance, humane working hours, and parity with other government institutions. Union leaders stated that while most government...
From Prison Kitchens to Republic Day Tables: ‘Nav Sankalp’ Serves a Message of Reform
In a quiet yet powerful symbol of reform and reintegration, snack boxes prepared by inmates of Parappana Agrahara Central Prison were served during official Republic Day celebrations under the ‘Nav Sankalp’ rehabilitation initiative. The initiative spotlighted the transformative role of vocational training within the prison system, demonstrating how structured skill...