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Shashi Tharoor shares key expectations for Budget 2026

Congress takes dig at govt after Trump's 'India to buy Venezuelan oil' remark'

President Trump continues to give us information on what our own government has done or will be doing, Mr. Ramesh said

President offers dahi-cheeni to Nirmala Sitharaman ahead of Budget 2026

15 Pakistani soldiers, 92 militants killed in security operations in Balochistan

The Pakistani Army said the militants attempted to disturb peace by carrying out terrorist activities in and around Quetta, Mastung, Nushki, Dalb

Budget 2026: Stock markets fluctuate in narrow range

The Union Budget for 2026-27 will be presented in Parliament later in the day.

Budget 2026: Nirmala Sitharaman opts for a traditional Kanjeevaramsaree from Tamil Nadu

Kanjeevaram sarees are traditional handwoven silk sarees and the silk weaving tradition of Kancheepuram dates back several centuries

Gross GST collections rise 6.2% to over 1.93 lakh crore in January

Net Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenues, however, grew 7.6% to about 1.71 lakh crore in January

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

Commercial LPG cylinder prices rise by Rs 49 from Feb 1

New Delhi: Commercial LPG cylinder prices have been increased by Rs 49 from February 1, bringing higher costs for businesses that rely on these c

Indias GST collections rise 6.2% to 1.93 lakh crore in January

Indias goods and services tax (GST) collections reached 1,93,384 crore in January, up 6.2% from the same month last year, the government said on

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

Why is Bitcoin falling down by 6.53% and will it continue to drop below $78,719 or make a comeback? Bitcoin and Ether fall explained. Here's what the analysts say and what should investors do now

Why is Bitcoin falling down by 6.53% and will it continue to drop below $78,719 or make a comeback? Bitcoin fell as liquidity concerns increased

Jairam Ramesh questions Trump's claims over India's oil policy

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has sharply criticized US President Donald Trump's remarks on India's oil imports, suggesting Trump is revealing se

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.

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 directi

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

Fake International Lottery Scam Exposed As EOW Kashmir Chargesheets Two Accused

Srinagar, Feb 1: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch, Jammu and Kashmir, has filed a chargesheet against two individuals

Firing Outside Filmmaker Rohit Shettys Mumbai Residence; Probe Underway

MUMBAI, Feb 1: Unidentified persons opened fire outside filmmaker Rohit Shettys residence in Mumbais Juhu area early on Sunday, officials said. T

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

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

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 an

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

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

Trump says US is 'starting to talk to Cuba' as he moves to cut its oil supplies

Amidst escalating geopolitical tensions, President Donald Trump has announced that the U.S. is initiating conversations with Cuba. This comes as

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

Trump says India will buy oil from Venezuela, not Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that India is likely to source its oil from Venezuela rather than Iran, as Washington continues to p

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

Traffic restrictions in Hyderabad for birth anniversary of Sikh Guru

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad traffic police has announce traffic restrictions in view of a procession during 396th birth anniversary of Sikh Guru Sri

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

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

FM Sitharaman to present Union Budget 2026-27 in Parliament today

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for 202627, marking a historic moment as it is being delivered on a

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