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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 few hundred rupees.
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 as the markets stay open on a Sunday.
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 safety.
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 in a red sleeve outside Kartavya Bhavan, which houses the Ministry of Finance.
FIRST EVER: Nirmala Sitharaman At Kartavya Bhavan 1 For Budget 2026 Where Did FMs Go Till Last Year?
Visuals of Nirmala Sitharaman arriving at Kartavya Bhavan 1 for the first-time ever has surfaced online.
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 future of Keralas tourism landscape
President Droupadi Murmu offers dahi and cheeni to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman before she presents the Budget in the Parliament.
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
'Countless Salutations': PM Modi Extends Wishes On 649th Birth Anniversary Of Sant Guru Ravidas
PM Modi to celebrate Sant Guru Ravidas's 649th birth anniversary in Punjab, renaming Adampur Airport and inaugurating Halwara Airport's new terminal in Ludhiana.
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 domestic LPG cylinder remains unchanged
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 sparked procedural, ecological and displacement concerns
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.
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 growth and maintain fiscal discipline. Reforms are expected to buffer the economy from global trade frictions. The budget faces global uncertainties and domestic pressures to boost consumption and job creation.
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 restricted to family and officials.
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.
India Budget 2026 Key Takeaways: Will common man and taxes be focus points again?
Budget 2026 Key Takeaways: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026 today, outlining the government's economic direction for the fiscal year. Key announcements included significant changes to the income tax structure, with no tax up to Rs 12 lakh income in the new regime. The budget also focused on spurring agricultural growth, boosting manufacturing, and supporting MSMEs.
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
Price Hikes Or Progress? How Far Have Union Budgets Come Since 1950s? Check Rare Newspaper Clips
In the early years of independent India, budget coverage depended entirely on print.
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 thrust of the 2026 regulations on grievance redressal mechanisms as opposed to the 2012 ones?
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 Epstein took place before her crimes were known
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 restive Balochistan province, the army said on Sunday, February 1. The operations were launched after militants belonging to ethnic Baloch groups carried out attacks at several locations on Saturday, it said in a statement. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
IIT Ropar Collaborates With Army For Advanced Defence Technology Education
IIT Ropar and the Indian Army have launched an MTech program in defence technology for Armoured Corps officers, focusing on practical learning and innovation.
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 484 voters have beencategorisedas untraceable or absent. For a community that began coming to the city since the 1840s, and has dealt with racism in many forms, the dwindling numbers in the SIR are a reflection of many leaving the country, reports Shrabana Chatterjee
Railway Budget 2026 Live: At the start of this year, Indian Railways introduced the first Vande Bharat sleeper train service. The new semi-high speed train set, capable of 160 kmph speeds, is aimed at overhauling overnight travel experience on the Indian Railways network.
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 rattled a market already struggling with currency weakness.
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 measures and closely monitor BRS mobilisation, especially in view of the forthcoming municipal elections.
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 India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a drop in the maximum temperature for today.
From Briefcase To Bahi Khata To Tablet: How Indias Budget Tradition Evolved Over Time
From 2021 onwards, the Budget became paperless. Sitharaman began carrying a made-in-India tablet wrapped in the red pouch.
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 attacks on Saturday
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.
Kerala Lottery Result Today Live: Samrudhi SM-40 Winning Numbers For February 1, 2026
Kerala Lottery Result Today: The Samrudhi SM-40 lottery result will be declared today, on Sunday, February 1. Check the live updates and full list of winning numbers from 3 pm.
Chinese Man Dies After Intensive Work, Receives Work-Related Text Hours After Death
The social media users were shocked when Gao's phone received a work-related message hours after his death.
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 by suicide on Saturday, January 31. He took the extreme step in his hostel room. The incident has triggered student protests on the campus. Student accused of cheating in examination The deceased student Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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 scheduled to table the Union Budget for 2026-27 in the Lok Sabha at 11 am on February 1.
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 Advanced Landing Ground at Anini. Projects include a community hall, a new road and a PWD office. A research center for medicinal plants will be established. Solar streetlights will be installed in Anini township.
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 year will be on defence, infrastructure, capex, power.
Time And Tide obliges in Dr. S.C. Jain Sprinters Championship
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 across India look ahead for a mix of assurances that range from subsidies, a guarantee on a profitable Mini
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 due to violations and granted one month time for stores to meet fire safety norms. The decision was announced following a meeting chaired by HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath where shop owners, traders associations, and Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Why ITC Investors Should Closely Follow Nirmala Sitharaman's Speech Today
Nearly Rs 1 lakh crore has evaporated from the ITC's market value in a month as the stock plunged close to 20 per cent after the sharp cigarette tax hike unveiled in late December.
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 Telangana governments vindictive attitude towards party president and former chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR). The party said the protests would be peaceful in nature. As part of the agitation, effigies of the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
LPG gas prices go up: Commercial cylinder to cost Rs 49 more from February 1
Commercial LPG prices have been revised upwards by Rs 49 for a 19-kg cylinder, bringing the Delhi price to Rs 1,740.50. This follows a previous Rs 111 increase, reversing a period of price relief for businesses. Domestic LPG cylinder prices remain unchanged.
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 economy from global trade frictions, including U.S. tariffs
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 the party even as Piyush Goyal said he did not expect it to happen anytime soon.
India Backs Palestinians, Gaza Ceasefire Plan, PM Modi Tells Arab Leaders
A joint declaration issued after the meeting said India and the Arab League had agreed to intensify cooperation to counter terrorism in all its forms.
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 challenge
Education Budget 2026 Live Updates: What Will The Education Sector Get From FM Nirmala Sitharaman?
Union Education Budget 2026 Live Updates: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget 202627 with key announcements expected for the education sector.
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 Walker had tried to help with managing his mothers finances after she was placed in a care facility in 2022.
35-Year-Old AIIMS Attendant Shot Dead In Rishikesh, Police Suspect One-Sided Love Angle
A 35-year-old AIIMS Attendant, was shot dead in Shivaji Nagar, Rishikesh. Police suspect a one-sided love affair and are investigating all angles.
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 of injuries to anybody
A Sydney man has been charged with multiple offences, including stalking and procuring a child for prostitution, after allegedly impersonating a Disney casting agent. He is accused of offering fake film and TV roles in exchange for sexual favours to young actors. The accused, Gerard Vamadevan, was granted bail and is scheduled to appear in court next week.
Weather Today: Delhi is under a yellow alert for Sunday with forecasts of rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds due to a western disturbance. Minimum temperatures dipped on Saturday, and while cloud cover may raise night temperatures on Sunday, they are expected to fall again by Thursday. Air quality has worsened to 'very poor'.
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
Watch Budget Amid Sunday Home Tasks: Check Key Moments & Tune In When Your Interest Goes Live
Budget 2026: The Finance Minister leaves her home at 8:30 am on February 1 to meet with her core team before the Budget presentation.
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 rolls was being used as a tool to turn India into a Hindu Rashtra, warning that it would reduce Muslims, Dalits, Adivasis, Christians and other minorities to second-class citizens. SIR threatens constitutional idea of citizenship: Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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 against launching military strikes.
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 are investigating the incident, which led to intensified security and a forensic team collecting evidence. No injuries were reported.
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 during a Minnesota raid.
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 and viable Palestine state living side-by-side with Israel and underlined the need for conducting international relations based on the UN charter. At the second India-Arab Foreign Ministers Meeting, the two Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
'We are free!': Venezuelans see signs of a new dawn
Venezuela: Less than a month after the United States ousted leader Nicolas Maduro on January 3, his former vice president Delcy Rodriguez has gone further than expected by critics toward restoring the rule of law, as sought by Washington.
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 to an attack on the home of former Andhra Pradesh minister Ambati Rambabu, a senior YSRCP leader.
Veteran mahjong players and teachers share their views on Bombays current craze for the game
With Trump mum, last US-Russia nuclear pact set to end
The final global treaty restricting nuclear weapon deployment, New START, is set to expire on Thursday, leaving the US and Russia without limitations. Despite Russian President Putin's suggestion for a one-year extension, President Trump has remained largely silent, reportedly seeking to involve China in future arms control talks.
NASA begins practice countdown for its first moonshot with astronauts in more than 50 years
NASA is conducting a practice countdown for its new moon rocket. This test is crucial for the upcoming lunar flyby mission. Four astronauts will be the first to travel to the moon since 1972. The mission will see them orbit the moon and return to Earth. The earliest launch date is now February 8.
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 cooperation.
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 crores, and arrested seven persons. Acting on intelligence, at around 1.15 hours on January 30, four Indian international passengers arriving from Bangkok were intercepted at the RGI airport here along with three other persons Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
From Elon Musk to the former Prince Andrew, a who's who of powerful men are named in Epstein files
A vast release of documents connected to Jeffrey Epstein's investigations has revealed interactions between the financier and numerous powerful men, including Prince Andrew, Elon Musk, and Richard Branson. Many individuals have denied close ties or involvement in Epstein's alleged crimes, though some maintained friendships even after his notoriety as a predator.
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 local media footage purportedly showed a security force member being carried out by rescuers. The blast happened a day before a planned naval drill by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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 remarks against Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. TDP cadres ransack Rambabus house High drama unfolded on Guntur roads and also at Rambabus home for several hours on Saturday afternoon and running late into the night, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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
Judge Orders Release of 5-Year-Old Detained in Minnesota ICE Raid
The Ecuadorean boy and his father, who entered the United States legally as asylum applicants, were sent to a family detention facility in Dilley, Texas
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Observing that bigger operations signify a bigger footprint, the top court said a larger scale often means more resource use, more emissions and more waste, leading to more environmental stress
Firing Reported Outside Rohit Shetty's Residence in Mumbai
Officials said an investigation is underway and all possible angles are being explored to identify those responsible for the firing.
From early Vedic times, the sun is also tied to humanity and death. Surya has two sons who frame the human condition
Uhm, Lobo Lobo, any reason why youre dressed with this coloured headgear?
80 Killed in Different Ops Across Pakistan's Balochistan
Ten security personnel were also killed during the operations that came after 41 terrorists were killed in two different counter-terror measures
Epstein files lead to resignation in Slovakia and calls in Britain for former Prince to co-operate
Slovakia PM accepts the resignation of Miroslav Lajcak, former UNGA president; British PM suggests Prince Andrew should tell American investigators whatever he knows about Epsteins activities
About 60% of the backward taluks are concentrated in north Karnataka: Panel report
The most backward taluks are concentrated in Kalaburagi division, followed by Belagavi division
