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Budget 2026: Foreigners Can Buy Indian Stocks Directly Now. Here's the Fine Print

In a complementary move, the Finance Minister proposed raising the ceiling on how much a single person resident outside India can own in an Indian listed company, and how much all such individuals together may hold.

1 Feb 2026 11:36 am
India To Set Up Textile Parks, Mahatma Gandhi Gram Samaj Initiative To Support Khadi: Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday unveiled a major push for India's textile sector, proposing the establishment of mega textile parks with a strong focus on value addition in technical textiles.

1 Feb 2026 11:36 am
'PM Modi Chose Action Over Ambivalence, Reforms Over Rhetoric': Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget Speech

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026 on Sunday.

1 Feb 2026 11:30 am
India To Develop 7 High-Speed Rail Corridors: Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget

Union Budget 2026: India To Develop 7 High-Speed Rail Corridors: Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget

1 Feb 2026 11:29 am
Rs 40,000 Crore For Semi-Conductor Push, Says Nirmala Sitharaman

Presenting the Union Budget 2026 today, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a Rs 40,000 crore outlay for semiconductors.

1 Feb 2026 11:23 am
Sitharaman Announces Rare Earth Corridors In 4 States, Including Tamil Nadu

Taking a big step to reduce India's dependence on China for rare earths, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that dedicated corridors will be set up for the minerals in four states - Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.

1 Feb 2026 11:19 am
Budget 2026 'Yuva Shakti' Driven, Inspired By 3 'Kartavyas': Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said the Union Budget 2026 is 'yuva shakti' driven, inspired by three 'karyavyas'.

1 Feb 2026 11:14 am
Income Tax Slabs Budget 2026 Live: Salaried, Middle-Class Taxpayers Keep Close Eye On Speech

Income Tax Budget 2026 Live Updates: Will Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman give the middle class a bigger zero tax window or will the government hold back after last year's expensive overhaul.

1 Feb 2026 11:03 am
With 9th Consecutive Budget, N Sitharaman Becomes Longest Serving Finance Minister

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday makes history as she presents a record ninth consecutive Budget that is expected to unveil measures to sustain growth momentum, maintain fiscal discipline.

1 Feb 2026 11:03 am
Boy, 13, Murdered, Body Hidden In Bed Box, Grandmother Made To Sleep Above

In Madhya Pradesh's Indore, the chilling murder of a 13-year-old boy has stunned everyone. The suspect strangled the child eight times with a nylon rope, smashed his face with a brick, and then hid the body inside a bed box.

1 Feb 2026 11:00 am
Air India Express Grounds Aircraft After Aviation Body Flags Safety Concern

The airline described the move as proactive saying the aircraft was grounded to address the issue highlighted by the aviation regulator and undergo necessary corrective work.

1 Feb 2026 10:52 am
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.

1 Feb 2026 10:07 am
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%.

1 Feb 2026 10:07 am
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.

1 Feb 2026 10:07 am
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.

1 Feb 2026 10:04 am
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.

1 Feb 2026 10:03 am
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.

1 Feb 2026 9:46 am
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.

1 Feb 2026 9:42 am
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.

1 Feb 2026 9:37 am
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.

1 Feb 2026 9:24 am
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.

1 Feb 2026 9:21 am
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.

1 Feb 2026 9:10 am
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.

1 Feb 2026 9:02 am
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.

1 Feb 2026 8:58 am
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.

1 Feb 2026 8:50 am
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.

1 Feb 2026 8:49 am
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

1 Feb 2026 8:48 am
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.

1 Feb 2026 8:45 am
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.

1 Feb 2026 8:20 am
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.

1 Feb 2026 8:19 am
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.

1 Feb 2026 7:35 am
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.

1 Feb 2026 7:32 am
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.

1 Feb 2026 7:25 am
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.

1 Feb 2026 7:25 am
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.

1 Feb 2026 7:18 am
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

1 Feb 2026 7:11 am
Keir Starmer Urges Ex-Prince Andrew To Testify Over Epstein Links

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Saturday that the former Prince Andrew should testify before a US congressional committee, following new revelations about Andrew's links to the late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

1 Feb 2026 7:05 am
Four Shots Fired Outside Director Rohit Shetty's Mumbai Home, Probe On

It is not clear whether Rohit Shetty was inside his home when the incident took place.

1 Feb 2026 6:24 am
Budget 2026 Live Updates: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman To Present Union Budget Today, Her 9th

Union Budget 2026 Live Updates: India's economy is projected to grow 7.4 per cent in financial year 2026 (FY26), according to the Economic Survey.

1 Feb 2026 6:24 am
Nirmala Sitharaman To Present Her 9th Straight Budget Today: 10 Points

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her ninth Union Budget today. In fiscal 2027, the world's fastest-growing major economy is likely to prioritise defence, infrastructure, capex, power, and higher growth in affordable housing.

1 Feb 2026 6:20 am
Trump's Climate Ambassadors: Why Fat Polar Bears Are Healthier Than A Generation Ago

In the icy wilderness of Svalbard, the Norwegian archipelago in the Barents Sea, polar bears have been entangled in the politics of climate change.

1 Feb 2026 12:00 am
Delhi To Construct Foot Over Bridges At Accident-Prone Crossings For Safety

For thousands of pedestrians in Delhi, crossing a busy road often means waiting endlessly for a break in traffic or taking a risky dash across speeding vehicles.

31 Jan 2026 11:52 pm
Woman Killed By Father, Brother. She Wanted To Marry A 'Distant Relative'

A case of suspected honour killing has come to light in Gonda district, where a 19-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her father and brother for wanting to marry a distant relative, police said on Saturday.

31 Jan 2026 11:46 pm
'Madhya Pradesh Officer Suspended Over Rs 2.7 Crore 'Stamp Scam'

The Madhya Pradesh government on Saturdaysuspendedthe districttreasuryofficerofGunainconnection with alleged irregularitiesinthesaleofstamps causing a loss ofRs2.70croreto the exchequer, officials said.

31 Jan 2026 11:46 pm
In Relationship With Married Man, Telangana Woman Sets His Wife, Son On Fire

A woman allegedly killed a man's wife and their infant son by setting them on fire at a village in Telangana's Nalgonda district on Saturday, police said.

31 Jan 2026 11:46 pm
BJP vs Trinamool Fight Escalates Over Kolkata Warehouse Fire Incident

Union Home Minister Amit Shah slammed the Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal over the warehouse fire in Anandapur that claimed at least 27 lives.

31 Jan 2026 11:37 pm
CRPF's Three-Pronged Strategy To Eliminate Terrorism In J&K

The Central Reserve Police Force says it is adopting a three-pronged strategy to achieve total elimination of terrorism from Jammu and Kashmir and asked its rank and file to work for achieving the objective.

31 Jan 2026 10:53 pm
Budget 2026: Forget Slab Cuts. The Real Tax Savings Are Hiding Here

The introduction of the New Tax Regime, with lower rates but significantly fewer exemptions, has revived public debate about the value of deductions.

31 Jan 2026 10:45 pm
TikTok Star Khaby Lame's Rs 8,980 Crore Deal Faces Market Scrutiny Amid Stock Volatility

Khaby Lame sold his company in a $975 million all-stock deal to Rich Sparkle Holdings. The stock surged over 650 per cent then dropped 77 per cent, raising expert concerns about valuation and deal sustainability.

31 Jan 2026 10:40 pm
Probe Agency Attaches Ex-Health Director's Property Valued At Rs 9.79 Crore

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) said on Saturday that it has attached properties valued at approximately Rs 9.79 crore belonging toformerMadhya Pradesh health director Dr Amarnath Mittal and his wife, Dr Alka Mittal.

31 Jan 2026 10:39 pm