Saturday Special Story: Black Budget

Black Budget of India 1973: The country once presented a budget that has come to be known as the Black Budget. It was presented at a time when the country was grappling with an economic crisis, and upon its presentation, it became known nationwide as the Black Budget. Now that the budget debate has begun once again, let’s explore the story of the country’s First Black Budget. The…

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Indian cricketer Rinku Singh’s father passes away after prolonged illness; tributes pour in from fellow teammates

Rinku Singh father death: Indian cricketer Rinku Singh’s father, Khanchand Singh passed away on Friday following an advanced-stage liver cancer. The tragedy befell after India pulverized Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup Super 8 fixture to stay in the semifinals race. Notably, Rinku opted out of the match and flew home to take care of his ailing father. Khanchand was undergoing treatment in Greater Noida Khanchand was admitted…

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SIM Binding rule to be enforced from March 1, 2026; WhatsApp, other apps to require active SIM

SIM Binding rule 2026: The Central government has confirmed that the ‘SIM Binding’ rule will come into effect across the nation from March 1, 2026, onwards. The move, as per officials, is aimed at curtailing surging cases of cyber fraud, and the rule mandates the functioning of WhatsApp, as well as Telegram, only when the registered SIM card is physically present in the phone. SIM Binding rule explained…

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Tamil actor-cum-politician Vijay’s wife files for divorce, accuses him of infidelity

Vijay divorce news: A startling news has sent shockwaves across Kollywood (Tamil Film Industry) and the political fraternity, as Tamil actor-turned-politican Vijay’s wife has filed for divorce on Friday, as per reports. Vijay’s wife, Sangeeta Sornalingam, has taken the step after more than 25 years of marriage, accusing him of infidelity. It is noteworthy that Vijay carries the screen name ‘Thalapathy’ (Commander) in Kollywood, and boasts of a…

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US Embassy in Jerusalem permits non-emergency staff to leave amid rising diplomatic strain in Middle East

World news 2026: As regional instability and diplomatic strain snowball in the Middle East, the United States Embassy in Jerusalem has given the nod to the non-emergency personnel and their kin from Israel to leave, citing potential safety concerns. Embassy confirms development by releasing statement The embassy issued a statement on Friday, in which it confirmed that it had approved the departure on February 27, 2026. As per…

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New GDP series: FY 25-26

Indian economy 2026: The Indian economy is projected to grow at 7.6% in the financial year 2025-26. This estimate is based on new GDP data released under the revised National Accounts Series. This is higher than the 7.1% growth rate of the previous fiscal year (FY 25). Growth for the previous fiscal year has also been revised, initially it was estimated at 6.5% but now it is raised…

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Female Cheetah Gamini births 4 cubs at MP’s Kuno National Park; CM Dr Yadav expresses joy

MP Wildlife news: India’s cheetah reintroduction programme gained another accolade on Friday, as a South African female cheetah, Gamini, lodged at Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park, gave birth to four cubs, instead of three, as reported earlier. Notably, under Project Cheetah, the population of the big cat at Kuno National Park has been growing rapidly. CM Dr Yadav expresses joy Gamini had delivered her cubs on February 18,…

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IPL 2026 start postponed by 2 days amid uncertainty over elections

IPL 2026 news: The 19th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has been pushed back by two days, sources said on Friday. The tournament, which was slated to begin on March 26, 2026, will now kick off on March 28, 2026. However, its finals will proceed as originally scheduled on May 31, 2026. IPL 2026 news: Full schedule awaited With only a month remaining for the tournament’s…

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Kerala HC lifts stay from The Kerala Story 2’s release; film slated to hit the theatres tonight

The Kerala Story 2 news: The Kerala High Court (HC) on Friday lifted the interim stay from the Vipul Amrutlal Shah-produced film, ‘The Kerala Story 2,’ granting the liberty to the film makers to go ahead with its release. Notably, on Thursday, a day before the film’s release, the Kerala HC had observed that the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) had certified the film due to ‘non-application…

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MP CM Dr Yadav announces projects worth Rs 119 cr for Alirajpur on 95th death anniversary of Chandrashekhar Azad

MP Politics 2026: On the occasion of 95th death anniversary of the valiant freedom fighter, Chandrashekhar Azad, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister (CM) Dr Mohan Yadav on Friday announced development works valued at Rs 119 crore for the state’s Alirajpur district. As per the Department of Public Relations (DPR), the move comes as a significant boost to regional growth and infrastructure in the tribal-dominated region of the state. MP…

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