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Monday, February 2, 2026
TopicDonald Blome

Topic: Donald Blome

US envoy to Pakistan makes ‘secret’ visit to Gilgit Baltistan, local politicians up in arms

Political leaders question Donald Blome’s motives, accuse West of neo-colonialism. India yet to react to envoy's visit to region it views as forcibly taken over by Pakistan in 1947.

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From populism to productivity—why the Budget 2026 makes a structural turn

The Budget proposals seek to balance sustained high economic growth with fiscal discipline and structural transformation.

Andhra Pradesh missing from Budget spotlight, why Chandrababu Naidu’s still happy

Sitharaman in the 2026-27 Budget has shifted focus away from Amaravati and Polavaram. But TDP is confident about leveraging allocations to accelerate Andhra’s 'next phase of growth'.

10X Budget beef-up for Intelligence Bureau capex, after Pahalgam & Red Fort terror attacks

After lapses exposed by terror attacks at Pahalgam and Delhi's Red Fort, Centre has hiked Intelligence Bureau's expenditure for investments in long-term assets from Rs 257 cr to Rs 2,549 cr. 

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.