In a special report on the upcoming 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Congress MP Manickam Tagore asserts that the party must seek a share in power, not just seats, within the DMK-led alliance. Referring to the recent Loyola IPDS survey, the Virudhunagar MP states, ‘Time for share of power, not only just share of seats.’ Tagore argues for a coalition government model similar to Jharkhand, emphasizing that Congress cannot remain a ‘12th man’ and must fulfill its guarantees through cabinet participation. He also discusses the potential role of actor Vijay’s TVK party and the enduring relationship between Rahul Gandhi and the DMK leadership.
This special News Today edition covers Pakistan's decision to boycott its T20 World Cup match against India following Bangladesh's withdrawal. The program features analysis by Sunil Gavaskar regarding potential ICC sanctions.
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In her 124-minute speech -- after which the Sensex plunged over 1,600 points before staging a partial recovery -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a higher capital expenditure outlay of Rs 12.2 lakh crore for FY27 and set a fiscal deficit target of 4.3 per cent of GDP.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India’s 140 crore citizens are no longer content with being the world’s fastest-growing economy and want the country to become the world’s third-largest economy “as soon as possible.” He said the Union Budget gives equal importance to multiple sectors and lays the groundwork for achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. Highlighting Nari Shakti, Modi praised Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, calling the Budget historic for underscoring India’s commitment to women’s empowerment. “As a woman Finance Minister, Nirmala ji has set a new record by presenting the Union Budget for the ninth consecutive time,” the Prime Minister said, lauding her leadership and consistency.
