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Union Budget 2026 balances continuity and future growth, says SBI Chairman

SBI Chairman Challa Sreenivasulu Setty has hailed Union Budget 2026, calling it a blend of policy continuity and futuristic reforms. He said the

Union Budget announcements like high-speed rail link kickstarts debate in TN

Chennai: While the ruling DMK has claimed often to be sitting pretty ahead of the Assembly polls due by April, the Union Budget presented on Febr

Sacred Kaaba cloth pieces sent through UAE links: Epstein Files

Latest information from the Epstein files leak include emails detailing the shipment of Kiswa, the sacred cloth on the Kaaba to convicted paedoph

2026 Assembly polls charged up due to TVK entry: Actor Vijay tells cadres

Chennai: Actor-politician Vijay on Monday, February 2, claimed that the political atmosphere in Tamil Nadu is charged up due to TVKs entry and ur

U.K. ex-ambassador Peter Mandelson quits Labour over new reports of Epstein links

Mandelson, who was sacked as Britain's ambassador to the United States last year over his ties to Epstein, allegedly received several payments fr

Capital One India: Driving innovation with a country-wide Hackathon and AI Summit

A nationwide hackathon and AI summit by Capital One India bring together talent, technology, and purpose to build solutions for real-world challe

When Farah Khan revealed how Malaika Arora came on board Chaiyya Chaiyya

Mumbai: Choreographer and director Farah Khan revealed how actress Malaika Arora came on board the iconic song Chaiyya Chaiyya for Mani Ratnams D

Rupee rises 37 paise to 91.56 against the US dollar in early trade

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 91.95 against the US dollar, then gained some ground to 91.56, registering a gain o

Child dies, three family members injured in Vikarabad road accident

A child died while three other family members got injured in a road accident in Vikarabad on Monday, February 2. According to the Vikarabad polic

Vijayapura police detect land grabbing of 158 acres, arrest 200 accused

As much as 158 acres returned to real owners who are either senior citizens, or those who did not live near their land, or those who had ancestra

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan demands judicial enquiry into realtor C.J. Roys suspected suicide during IT raid

Mr Vijayan said the suspected death by suicide of the entrepreneur had shocked civic society and the business community. He termed the incident a

Parliament Budget Session Day 4 LIVE updates: Both Houses to take up motion of thanks on President Murmu's address

Leader of Opposition (LoP) Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, including Congress MPs Tariq Anwar, Amarinder Raja Warring, Anto Antony, and Jothimani, will s

Will protect law and order at any cost: CM Naidu

As the YSRCPs misdeeds were exposed one by one, its leaders were resorting to filthy comments and inciting violence, Mr. Naidu said.

Union Budget 2026: Taxes

Stock markets bounce back in early trade after sharp decline on Budget day

The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 302 points to 81,024.94 during initial trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty went up by 59.25 points to 24,884.70

Mumbai Police Presents 5 Accused Over Firing Near Rohit Shetty's Residence

Officials said an investigation is underway and all possible angles are being explored to identify those responsible for the firing.

JKBOSE Class 11 results 2026 today at jkbose.jk.gov.in: Check timings, how to download scorecard, official link

JKBOSE Class 11 Result Time: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) is set to announce Class 11 examination results on Monday a

BJP MLAs Join Jammu Students Protest, Back Demand For National Law University

Jammu, Feb 2: BJP MLAs led by Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma joined Jammu University students protesting for the establishment of a National L

Earthquake measuring 4.8 with epicentre in central Budgam shakes Kashmir

Srinagar: A moderate-intensity earthquake shook the Kashmir Valley on Monday, February 2, as people panicked and rushed out of their homes, while

'Will fight to tear ICE up from roots...': New Texas Democratic rep Menefee vows to dismantle ICE

US first lady documentary Melania receives mixed views on opening

Los Angeles: Melania, the documentary about US First Lady Melania Trump, enjoyed a strong opening, ranking third in the weekend box office in Nor

Top US-India Industry Bodies Cheer Union Budget 2026, Call For Faster Executions

Two of the most influential US-India industry bodies have strongly welcomed the Union Budget 2026-27, calling it a forward-looking fiscal bluepri

Sensex, Nifty in green despite negative global cues

Mumbai: The Indian equity markets traded higher early on Monday, recovering some of the losses made on Budget Day, despite negative global cues.

FM Sitharaman highlights Indias 17% global GDP contribution, defence and COVID situation

Justin Biebers emotional return lights up Grammys 2026 after long hiatus

Justin Bieber made an emotional return to the Grammy Awards stage in 2026, performing 'Yukon' from his seventh studio album, Swag. This marked hi

Hyderabad traffic police nab 356 persons for drunk driving

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad traffic police conducted a drive against drunk driving on the night of Saturday, January 31, at various locations in the

Word of the day: Susurrus

Today's word of the day 'susurrus' describes a soft whispering or rustling sound, from wind in leaves to the murmur of a crowd.

Modi Takes Aim at Trumps Threats With Budget to Shield India

For Modis government, the focus for now is on steering the economy through uncertain times, with little space to veer from fiscal targets

Mary Kom issues apology video after 'ek rupya bhi nahi kamaya' remark against husband Onler, posts 'meri Hindi perfect nahi hai, so please...'

Mary Kom who accused her husband Onler of financial fraud at a talk show has now issued an apology video on her Instagram. In the video, addresse

Ligue 1: Paris Saint-germain Reclaims Top Spot, Nartey Scores For Lyon on Debut

Defending champion PSG holds a two-point lead over Lens, with Marseille and Lyon nine points adrift

Real Madrid's Bellingham Set For Month Out With Hamstring Injury

Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said a potential Bellingham absence would be a ig absence but that he has an extraordinary squad to help fill i

Anand Mahindra draws Monday Motivation from Novak Djokovic after Australian Open final

Anand Mahindra reposted a tribute to Novak Djokovic after the Australian Open final, presenting the match as a moment defined by resilience rathe

Gold Falls 1.5%, Silver Rises 1.6% After Over 3-Week Low

Gold extended falls on Monday, pressured by a firm dollar, as investors gauged US President Donald Trump's Fed chair pick Kevin Warsh's approach

CM Pinarayi Seeks Judicial Probe Over Real Estate Tycoon CJ Roy's Death

Vijayan said while being in complete agreement that tax evasion is a serious problem and every effort has to be taken to curb it, no action leadi

How Sigma University is building an MSME-first startup ecosystem in Gujarat

Moving beyond hackathons and pitch decks, Sigma Universitys incubation model prioritizes execution, capital discipline, and regional relevance to

Union Budget 2026: Fitch flags slower deficit consolidation, sees growth-neutral stance

Union Budget 2026-27: Fitch Ratings observes India's Budget prioritizes growth through sustained capital spending. The fiscal deficit target show

Grammys 2026 Full Winners List: Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar Take Top Honours

Bad Bunny's Debi Tirar Mas Fotos took home the Best Latin Urban Album honour, while Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish and Lady Gaga were among the ni

IGNOU Extends January 2026 Admission, Re-Registration Deadline To February 15, Details Inside

IGNOU extends the application deadline for January 2026 admissions and re-registration to February 15, 2026. Candidates can apply online at iop.i

Mary Kom Breaks Silence On Didn't Earn A Single Rupee Dig At Ex-Husband

Mary Kom shared an apology video on Instagram after her didn't earn a single rupee dig at ex-husband K Onler Kom triggered a social media firesto

Nvidia CEO Denies Being Unhappy With OpenAI, Reaffirms Plans For Investment

Nvidia plans to make a huge investment into OpenAI, probably its largest ever, CEO Jensen Huang said on Saturday, denying he was unhappy with the

X back up after brief outage hits US users, Downdetector shows

Elon Musks social media platform X was back up after a brief outage affected more than 19,000 U.S. users

Pakistan T20 World Cup Live: BCCI Clears Stance Over Pak Match Amid Boycott

Pakistan's T20 World Cup 2026 row, Live Updates: The decision was taken by the government of Pakistan following the International Cricket Council

Claim the electoral space through clarity of purpose and effective strategy: Vijay

Vijay compared TVK to a deep ocean and said nobody can sideline the party

Name of Mira Nair, mother of NYC Mayor Mamdani, appears in email in newly-released Epstein files

On Friday, the Department of Justice published over three million additional pages of the Epstein Files under the Epstein Files Transparency Act

Why Trumps new pick for Fed chair hit gold and silver markets for good reasons

After months of record highs and stretched valuations, spot prices for gold and silver dropped 9% and 28% respectively after the announcement

Himanta Biswa Sarma says he has no ambition to enter national politics for another five years

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will focus on state politics for the next five years. He stated his commitment to Assam's development an

Iran publishes names of nearly 3,000 dead during protests

Seoul: The office of Irans President Masoud Pezeshkian has released a list naming 2,986 people killed during recent unrest in the country. In a s

Three Men In Europe Turn Late-Night Shifts Into A Video Game, Fulfilling A Childhood Dream

According to him, the first two years were spent developing a basic understanding of coding languages, software, and business.

Watch: No classrooms, children study under open sky in Bihar

Gaza's crucial Rafah crossing prepares for limited travel to resume on February 2

Israel said the crossing had opened in a test, and the Israeli military agency that controls aid to Gaza said residents could begin crossing Mond

LS to Take Up Motion of Thanks on President Murmu's Address Today

The House has allotted 18 hours for the discussion, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reply on February 4

Parliament Budget Session 2026Live: Lok Sabha To Debate On President's Address Today, 18-Hour Discussion Scheduled

Budget Session of Parliament2026 Live Updates: The Lok Sabha is set to begin today with discussions on the President Droupadi Murmu's address, a

Harry Potter TV Series Sets Early 2026 Premiere Date

Grammy-winning music composer Hans Zimmer was brought on board to helm the original score for HBO's much-awaited 'Harry Potter' TV series.

Ram Charan, two-year-old daughter Klin Kaara mobbed while visiting Upasana and newborn twins outside hospital, irritated 'RRR' star pushes back crowd. Watch viral video

Ram Charan and his two-year-old daughter Klin Kaara were mobbed outside a hospital in Hyderabad while they were going to visit his wife Upasana a

Aster DM Healthcare Delivers Steady Q3 FY26 Performance; Q3 FY26 Revenues up by 13% YoY to INR 1,186 Crs

Key Financial Highlights Aster DM Healthcare for Q3 FY26: Revenue for Q3 FY26 grew 13% YoY to INR 1,186 Crs Operating EBITDA (ex-Kasaragod) grew

Ukraine thanks Elon Musk for moves to stop Russia using Starlink

Elon Musk said efforts to stop Russia from using Starlink satellites for drone attacks seemed to have worked

Pakistan to be banned for boycotting India match in T20 World Cup? Heres what ICC has said and what it could do next

Pakistan Boycott India Match Consequences: Pakistan will skip its T20 World Cup match against India on February 15. The government has approved t

WFI Chief Calls for India to Boycott Pakistan After T20 WC Decision

This came after Pakistan decided to boycott its group-stage match against India in the ICC World T20 World Cup, scheduled for February 15

Our Abhinaya Chakravarthy Baadshah: Rishab Shetty Celebrates 30 Years of Kiccha Sudeepa in Cinema

Kiccha Sudeepa has featured in films like 'Huchcha', 'Nandhi', 'Eega', and 'Swathi Muthu'.

Delhi-NCR Wakes Up To Thick Blanket Of Fog, Air Quality Remains Poor

Several parts of the national capital woke up to dense fog on Monday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) remaining in the moderate to poor

'Victory will come soon in Ukraine war': Russia's Medvedev makes bold claim ahead of peace talks

Congress MP Dodges Question On Trump, Rahul Gandhi's 'Dead Economy' Remark

While reviewing Nirmala Sitharaman's 2026 Union Budget, Congress MP P Chidambaram on Sunday sidestepped a question on the 'India is a dead econom

Apartment Prices Have Risen Every Single Week For A Year In This City

Seoul's population of 9.3 million exceeds the number of people living in New York City in a space that's about 75% the size of the American city.

Ajit Pawar's memorial to come up on Vidya Pratishthan premises in Baramati

A memorial for late Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar will be built at Vidya Pratishthan in Baramati, the Pawar familyfounded institut

Telangana releases Rs 720 crore to clear pending govt employees bills

Hyderabad: The Telangana government on Saturday, January 31, announced that Rs 720 crore to clear pending bills for government employees. The fun

Epstein row: Elon Musk denies links, rejects creepy island and Lolita Express claims

In the latest release, the documents show Musks email correspondence with Epstein

Shefali Bagga Slams AI Posters of Her With Yuzvendra Chahal: This Is Disgusting

This is disgusting! The way these trolls treat girls is so shameful. Get a life. Classic representation of our mentality, Bagga wrote.

Uttar Pradesh rain alert: Rainfall to intensify chill in Ghaziabad, Noida and Lucknow due to western disturbance? Here's what IMD has predicted for UP

Uttar Pradesh Rains: The weather in Uttar Pradesh is likely to see a major change as western disturbance is likely to trigger rainfall in many pa

BMS slams Budget 2026 calls it worker-deficient

BMS national vice president M. Jagadiswara Rao noted that while the emphasis on labour-intensive sectors, along with initiatives like Samarth 2.0

Trump Says Closing Kennedy Center Arts Complex for Two Years

Since returning to office, Trump has launched a forceful takeover of the once non-partisan center, branding some of its programming too woke and

US Cops Shot During Investigation At Hotel, 1 Dead, 1 Injured

A man being questioned by police at a suburban Atlanta hotel on Sunday shot the two officers after inviting them into his room, killing one of th

US Partial Shutdown May End On Tuesday. How It Differs From Full Cease

The partial government shutdown is vastly different from the record closure in the fall. That is mostly because this shutdown, which started Satu

Earthquake of 4.6 magnitude rocks Kashmir

Srinagar: A 4.6-magnitude earthquake shook Jammu and Kashmirs Baramulla district early Monday, February, 2, officials said. The tremor occurred a

UGC NET December 2025 Result To Be Out Soon: Check Steps To Download Scorecard

UGC NET exams were held from December 31, 2025, to January 7, 2026. The exam assesses eligibility for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fel

A List of Grammy Awards Winners, So Far

While the Grammys save the biggest categories for its telecast, which begins at 8 p.m.

Union Budget ignores public education, betrays workers: V. Sivankutty

Terming the Budget as anti-worker and pro-corporate, he alleged that the Centre has completely sidelined the working class

Grammys 2026 Live Updates: No Win For India, Anoushka Shankar Loses To Bad Bunny

Grammy Awards 2026 Live Updates: Indian artists have once again secured a notable presence at the Grammys, with nominees including Anoushka Shank

Pak Double Standards Exposed In ICC 'Bias' Allegations Behind India Boycott

The boycott targets only the India fixture, raising questions about Pakistan's commitment to protest as they continue competing and benefiting fi

China Man Turns Old SIM Cards Into Gold, Warns Of Dangerous Process

As soon as the video went viral, a rush to buy old SIM cards began on second-hand platforms.

Gazas Rafah crossing prepares for limited travel to resume on Monday

Cairo: Palestinians in Gaza watched with hope and impatience Sunday as workers laid the groundwork to reopen the territorys Rafah border crossing

ET Graphics: Borrowing now fuels growth as capital spending overtakes fiscal deficit

Union Budget 2026: Government borrowing is now funding capital expenditure. This indicates better spending quality and a stronger deficit. The ef

4 arrested over firing at filmmaker Rohit Shettys home; suspected Bishnoi gang link emerges

They were brought to Mumbai, where a court remanded them in police custody till February 5

'Country's defence cannot be compromised': FM Sitharaman cites Op Sindoor to highlight decade of defence investment

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted national security's paramount importance. She stated defense preparedness is non-negotiable, citi

Union Budget 2026: Cancer drugs cheaper, AI push, defence boost and MSME support

Union Budget 2026 brings relief with cheaper cancer drugs, a major push for AI and data centres, a 15 per cent hike in defence spending, Rs 10,00

'I'm cleared of any wrongdoing': Trump talks about Epstein files, Iran and more aboard Air Force One

Telangana again treated unfairly in Union Budget: Deputy CM Hyderabad

Hyderabad:The Centre has once again treated Telangana unfairly in the Union Budget, said Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka. Reacting

Union Budget again shortchanged Telangana: KTR

Hyderabad: BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Sunday, February 1, alleged that Telangana has once again been denied its rightful share in the l

Earthquake Of 4.6 Magnitude Strikes Andaman And Nicobar Islands

An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 struck the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Monday at about 3.30 am, a statement by the National Center of Seismolog

Epstein suspected of running global honeytrap linked to Russian intelligence

Jeffrey Epstein is suspected of operating a global honeytrap racket allegedly linked to Russian intelligence, according to a media report. Newly

Delhi, Noida, Gurugram weather: Delhi-NCR wakes up to dense fog and reduced visibility, airport issues travel advisory. Check IMD's latest forecast

Delhi, Noida, Gurugram weather: Delhi-NCR was enveloped in thick smog on Monday, which sharply reduced visibility across the city. The dense fog