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Section 87A Stands Between You And Zero Tax Year. Will The Finance Minister Push It Higher?

The rebate wipes out tax after the calculation is done, with marginal relief preventing a sudden spike for someone who crosses the threshold by a

Balance Of Power Is Changing: Musk As India, China Lead Global GDP Growth

China and India have been placed at the top of the global real GDP growth chart and are projected to contribute 26.6% and 17%.

Markets Swing Ahead Of Budget, Exchanges Open On Rare Sunday

The Indian markets swing marginally after having opened slightly lower ahead of Union Budget 2026, reflecting a cautious approach among investors

Konaseema: Gas Leak in Turpu Palem, Officials Act Swiftly

Pipeline gas leak in Turpu Palem village raises alarm among residents; authorities take immediate measures to contain the leak and ensure public

9 Budgets, 9 Sarees: A Look At Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget Day Attire

Finance Minister Niramala Sitharaman will present here ninth consecutive Union Budget today.

Finance Minister Poses With Budget Tablet In Red Sleeve, Meets President

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, set to present a record ninth straight Budget, posed with the tablet containing the all-important document i

Union Budget 2026 key features: Will Sitharaman deepen reforms or shift focus to relief?

Union Budget 2025-26, framed around Viksit Bharat, prioritized agriculture, MSMEs, and human capital investment. It focused on growth acceleratio

Kerala for All conclave Day 2: Final day to deliberate on future of Kerala tourism

Day Two brings policymakers, administrators, practitioners and industry leaders together to outline pathways to embed inclusive thinking into the

Printmaking in the age of AI

A Print Biennale and exhibitions in Kolkata and Delhi underline how the practice is not threatened by AI and may well add it to its tool kit

Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman meets President for a customary pre-Budget presentation meeting

India Budget 2026: Every rupee earned and every rupee spent by Modi govt

Budget 2026 Rupee Source and Spending: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will outline revenue sources and expenditure plans amidst global geopo

IND U19 vs PAK U19 playing XI: Focus on Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Ayush Mhatre in Asia Cup revenge clash, weather and pitch report

India U19 vs Pakistan U19 Playing 11: India and Pakistan U19 teams face off in a vital Super Six match. A semi-final spot is at stake for Pakista

Commercial LPG price hiked by 49, domestic cylinder rates unchanged

In the national capital, the retail price of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder has been revised to 1,740.50, while the price of the 14.2 kg domesti

Union Budget 2026-27: Nirmala Sitharaman dons handwoven Kancheevaram silk saree. How is it linked to Tamil Nadu?

Budget 2026-27: For this year's Budget, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman opted for a handwoven Kancheevaram silk saree, honoring Tamil N

The Great Nicobar project | Between the sea and the state

The 72,000-crore mega-infrastructure initiative, which envisions transforming the remote outpost into a major transshipment and defence hub, has

Gold, Silver Slide 9% After Global Overnight Sell-Off Ahead Of Union Budget 2026

Budget speculation now centres on whether a trim from six percent to around four percent is coming.

Octogenarian woman who urged Hizbul Mujahideen son to surrender dies

Kishtwar: An octogenarian woman who had repeatedly appealed to her Hizbul Mujahideen commander son through social media to shun violence and surr

FM Nirmala Sitharaman meets President for a customary pre-Budget presentation meeting

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met President Droupadi Murmu today. She will present her ninth Union Budget. The budget aims to sustain growt

NZ series offers WC clues to India as Ishan Kishan, SKY, Abhishek Sharma dazzle; Arshdeep steps up with Bumrah

India has found a powerful new batting strategy. Ishan Kishan has emerged as a top-order force. Suryakumar Yadav is back in form, leading the tea

Cigarettes, Pan Masala Get Costlier From Today As New Excise Duty Kicks In

According to the new rules, the excise duty will now range from Rs 2,050 to Rs 8,500 per 1,000 non-standard or uniquely designed cigarettes.

KCR To Arrive at Nandini Nagar Amid SIT Phone-Tapping Probe

Former Telangana CM K. Chandrashekar Rao to be questioned by SIT at 3 PM; tight security and barricades set up around his residence, with access

US Police Officer Gives Woman A Rise To Cemetery, Learns She Had Been Sleeping On Husband's Grave

Her husband, Reverend Eddie Holmes, was a pastor and musician, and also worked as a security guard.

Watch: Budget 2026: Nirmala Sitharaman poses with budget tablet

Trump Says India has Made Deal to Buy Venezuelan Oil

Weve already made a deal. India is coming in and theyre going to be buying Venezuelan oil as opposed to buying it from Iran, Trump said

Budget 2026 LIVE: FM Sitharaman presents 9th consecutive budget | Full Coverage, Analysis

Why have the new UGC regulations been stayed? | Explained

Why have there been protests? How have the regulations defined caste-based discrimination? Why were new regulations introduced? What was the main

Union Budget 2026-27: Centre must fulfil promises to Kerala, including AIIMS, says Tharoor

The Congress MP also said unemployment was another major concern facing the country and hoped the budget would include measures to tackle it.

LA Olympic chief deeply regrets flirty Maxwell emails in Epstein files

Casey Wasserman says his 2003 email exchanges with Ghislaine Maxwell who is serving a 20-year sentence for trafficking underage girls for Epstei

Pakistan: 15 soldiers, 92 militants killed in Balochistan operations

Islamabad: At least 15 Pakistani soldiers and 92 militants were killed in multiple counter-terrorism operations carried out by security forces in

FM Nirmala Sitharaman leaves for Rashtrapati Bhavan with 'Digital Bahi-Khata' ahead of Union Budget presentation

Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for FY 2026-27. This marks her ninth consecutive budget. The Finance Minister carried her tradition

Indias only Chinatown in Kolkata, fading away

The Chinese community in Kolkata now has only about 2,000 people, down from about 50,000 in the 1960s. In the SIR process in West Bengal 389 of 4

Experts Hope For Tax Lifeline For FPIs As Foreign Money Bolts

Foreign institutional investors pulled Rs 19 billion in 2025 and another Rs 4 billion in the first month of 2026, a steady exodus that has rattle

Bengal govt transfers 22 officers in IPS reshuffle

The West Bengal government has made significant changes in its IPS cadre. Twenty-two officers have been transferred and given new responsibilitie

They said they weren't close to Epstein. New documents show otherwise.

New documents expose Jeffrey Epstein's deep ties to the world's wealthiest and most powerful. These revelations contradict years of denials from

Jumbling system introduced for Telangana inter practical exams

Hyderabad: The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (TG BIE) is set to introduce the jumbling system for the upcoming inter practical exams

Police on Alert as Intelligence Flags Possible BRS Protests Across Telangana

Anticipating law and order issues following the SIT summons to ex-CM K. Chandrashekar Rao, police have asked field officers to take precautionary

IND U19 vs PAK U19 Live Streaming: When and where to watch India U19 vs Pakistan U19 World Cup 2026 match for free

India U19 vs Pakistan U19 Live Streaming: India faces Pakistan in a crucial ICC U19 World Cup Super Six match on Sunday. A win will secure India'

Union Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrives at Kartavya Bhawan

Delhi-NCR Gets Light Rain, Weather Body Predicts Warmer February

Several parts of Delhi and the wider National Capital Region (NCR) witnessed light rain during the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday. The

Breaking News Live Updates: Trump says US deal will shift Indias oil buys from Iran to Venezuela

Israel to Partially Reopen Gaza's Rafah Crossing

The reopening comes amid ongoing violence in the Palestinian territory, with Gaza's civil defence agency reporting dozens killed in Israeli attac

Trump says his Fed nominee Kevin Warsh could pick up support from Democrats

President Donald Trump expressed confidence in his Federal Reserve nominee Kevin Warsh. Trump believes Warsh can secure votes from some Democrats

India Will Buy Venezuelan Oil Instead Of Iran: Trump Makes Big Claim

Donald Trump claimed that India has made a deal to buy Venezuelan oil, as opposed to purchasing it from Iran.

Navjot Kaur Sidhu quits Congress, launches attack on Punjab chief Raja Warring

Navjot Kaur Sidhu has quit the Congress party. She leveled serious accusations against Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring. Sidhu a

Delhi air stays 'Very Poor'; IMD issues yellow alert for thunderstorms

Delhi's air quality is in the 'very poor' category today. Isolated thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds are expected. Many airports acros

Pastel Perfection: Styling Secrets from TV Actresses

TV actresses embrace pastels for their versatility, elegance, and timeless appeal, effortlessly blending softness with strong fashion statements

Engineering student dies by suicide at Hyderabad campus

Hyderabad: In a tragic incident that was reported at the SVKM NMIMS Hyderabad campus located in Jadcherla, a first-year engineering student died

A classroom at a Grama Sabha meeting in Iyyappanthangal

Is This India's First Sunday Budget? All About The February 1 Tradition

For the first time in India's fiscal history, the Union Budget is set to be presented on a Sunday. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is schedul

Arunachal: CM Pema Khandu announces feasibility study for Anini Advanced Landing Ground

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu announced major development plans for Dibang Valley district. A feasibility study will assess an Adv

Budget 2026 To Focus On Defence, Capex, Infrastructure, Fiscal Discipline

As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman gears up to table the Union Budget 2026-27 in Parliament on February 1, economists say the emphasis this y

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Farmers Look To Budget 2026-27 For Relief And Guarantees

New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) When Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman rises to present her ninth consecutive budget on Sunday, February 1, farmers ac

HYDRAA asks shops in Hyderabad to meet fire safety norms in 1 month

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Protection Agency (HYDRAA) on Saturday, January 31, announced a pause on sealing of shops d

Whats ailing Indias battery scheme for EVs? | Explained

Why is there a lack of momentum? How will it affect the domestic battery manufacturing ecosystem?

Trump says US will have 'very substantial' response if Canada enacts trade deal with China

Tariff: Trump last week said he would impose a 100% tariffs on Canada if it follows through on a trade deal with China.

BRS calls for Telangana wide protests against over notices to KCR

Hyderabad: The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has decided to organise statewide protests on Sunday, February 1, against what it termed as the Telan

After Supreme Court rap and ministry reminders, 65 medical colleges still off NMC records on intern stipends: RTI

Union Budget 2026 LIVE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to present her ninth Budget today

The Budget is expected to unveil measures to sustain growth momentum, maintain fiscal discipline, and contain reforms that could buffer the econo

What Is Muyu? China Turns Buddhist Wooden Fish Into Cute Toys For Stress Relief

The Pucky Knock Knock series is based on the character Pucky, who was created by Hong Kong artist Pucci for the brand in 2018.

Don't See That Happening: Piyush Goyal On Merger Of NCP Factions

Senior leaders of the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party maintained a guarded silence on the prospects of merger of the rival factions of

'No cops until they ask...': Trump pulls DHS back from protest hotspots in Democratic-led cities

Powerful storm starts hitting East Coast, including parts unaccustomed to heavy snow

US storms: About 240 million people were under cold weather advisories and winter storm warnings, a forecaster said. The frigid cold was expected

Future of work: Indias youth under the new Codes

The four Labour Codes aim to promote formalisation of employment and improve ease of doing business; gap in coverage of benefits is a major chall

Budget for FY27 likely to be set at 54.1 lakh crore by govt, growth of 7.9% YoY: Report

India's Union Budget for FY2026-27 is projected at Rs 54.1 lakh crore, a 7.9 per cent increase. This signals a calibrated fiscal consolidation pa

UK man steals GBP 28,000 from mother with dementia, spends it on Lego

Martyn Walker stole more than Rs 35,00,000 from his mother with dementia to pay for his Lego obsession; the Norwich Crown Court was informed that

Firing outside film maker Rohit Shettys Mumbai residence, probe launched

According to initial reports, four rounds were fired at the building by unidentified persons, the official said, adding that there were no report

Sydney man charged after allegedly exploiting young actors and children by posing as Disney casting agent

A Sydney man has been charged with multiple offences, including stalking and procuring a child for prostitution, after allegedly impersonating a

Weather Today Delhi, Ghaziabad, Gurgaon, Noida: IMD issues rain and yellow alert for NCR region, check latest forecast

Weather Today: Delhi is under a yellow alert for Sunday with forecasts of rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds due to a western distu

Iran Is Talking To Us; We'll See If We Can Do Something: Trump

Trump added that US allies in region were not being told of plans for possible strikes due to security reasons

Hyderabad: Prashant Bhushan links SIR to Hindu Rashtra agenda

Hyderabad: Senior Supreme Court advocate Prashant Bhushan on Saturday, January 31, alleged that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral

Iran Is Negotiating, We'll See If We Can Do Something: Trump

President Donald Trump on Saturday said Iran was negotiating with the United States, even as the Islamic republic's army chief warned Washington

Rohit Shettys residence sees firing incident, security stepped up

Unidentified individuals fired four rounds outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty's Mumbai residence in Juhu early Sunday. Police and crime branch teams

US Judge Orders Release Of 5-Year-Old Boy, Father Detained In Minnesota Raid

A federal judge has ordered the release of Adrian Conejo Arias and his five-year-old son, Liam Conejo Ramos, whom immigration officers detained d

India, Arab League back two-state solution for Palestine

New Delhi: India and the Arab League nations on Saturday, January 31, laid out a broader vision for deeper two-way ties, pitched for a sovereign

Fixing nutraceutical industry with AI; JJG Aero raises $30M in Series B

The Nutrify team built an AI platform atop a comprehensive, audited data stack tailored for the nutraceutical industry. This platform combines in

Andhra Ex Minister Arrested, Home Attacked Over Remarks Against Chandrababu Naidu

Clashes broke out between supporters of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) on Saturday, leading t

NASA's James Webb Telescope Reveals Helix Nebula In Stunning Detail, Showing How Dying Stars Seed Future Planets

Previous Spitzer studies have indicated the formation of complex molecules in the Helix Nebula.

India Backs Palestinians, Trump's Gaza Peace Plan: PM Modi To Arab Ministers

The Prime Minister outlined his vision for the India-Arab partnership in the years ahead and reaffirmed India's commitment to further deepen coop

Stay Away from Protests in Democratic-Led Cities Unless Asked for: Trump to DHS

Cities must protect their own state and local properties, Trump wrote

Hydroponic ganja worth Rs 9.5 cr seized at Hyderabad airport, 7 held

Hyderabad: The officers of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) have seized 27.15 Kgs of hydroponic weed, worth approximately Rs 9.5 cro

'Your story isn't over': Stanley Richards named head of NYC Corrections under Mamdani administration

Iran port explosion kills one as Hormuz drill looms

Dubai: An explosion tore through an apartment building Saturday, January 31, in Irans port city of Bandar Abbas, killing a 4-year-old girl as loc

Over 34,000 pilgrims visit Char Dham winter seats in Uttarakhand since shrine closure

Uttarakhand's winter pilgrimage is gaining momentum, with over 34,000 pilgrims visiting the winter seats of Char Dham shrines since their closure

Union Budget 2026-27: Confident it will be very good, says Piyush Goyal

The government, he said, has been very conscious of the importance of the MSMEs

YSRCPs Ambati Rambabu arrested in AP over derogatory remarks on CM

Guntur: Andhra Pradesh Police on Saturday arrested senior YSRCP leader and former minister Ambati Rambabu here, following his alleged derogatory

BLA launches Op Herof 2.0, 12 security personnel dead

From Banking To FASTag: Key Financial Changes From February 1

Key changes from February 2026: FASTag KYC verification will be removed; banks will verify vehicle details at activation. Check the list

Budget: What is expected on debt, military, infrastructure?

Budget 2026: The government is likely to aim for a fiscal deficit at 4.2% of GDP for 2026-27, down from 4.4% this fiscal year. Gross borrowing is

Budget 2026 Live Streaming: When & where to watch FM Nirmala Sitharamans Budget speech online free

Union Budget 2026 Live Telecast Channels: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2026-27 on Sunday, February 1, at 11