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Rural economy gets spending boost in Budget with allocations to jobs scheme

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The Union Budget 2026-27 gave a massive spending boost to the rural economy, thanks to a sharp increase in the allocations for the government's flagship jobs scheme-Mahatma Gandhi... Read More


"What is govt doing about it?": Chidambaram slams Union Budget 2026, flags trade risks, tariff threat, defence spending

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Sunday raised concerns over the Union Budget 2026, questioning the government's approach to trade, investment, and defence expenditure. In... Read More


Hong Kong Economic Policy Green Paper 2026 by HKU Business School Focuses on New Opportunities for Hong Kong's Economy

India, Feb. 1 -- HKU Business School unveiled the "Hong Kong Economic Policy Green Paper 2026" ("Green Paper"). This comprehensive document delves into various facets of Hong Kong's economic domain, c... Read More


नहीं बंद हो रहा टोंस नदी से अवैध बालू खनन

गंगापार, फरवरी 1 -- तहसील व विकासखंड मेजा के खीरी थाना क्षेत्र के अंतर्गत आने वाले कचरा चौकी के पिपरांव, धधुआ, खरका खास, पिपरहटा, रेगा, कोटर सहित आसपास के कई घाटों पर टोंस नदी से बालू का अवैध खनन बड़े... Read More


Dhaka calls for early FTA talks with EU to attract more investment

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Sunday called for an early start to Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations with the European Union, stressing the need for safeguarding Banglades... Read More


Union Budget 2026-27 puts tourism at core, backs trails, heritage, rail, guides

India, Feb. 1 -- The Union Budget 2026-27 has mentioned tourism as a key driver of employment generation and regional development, announcing a range of measures spanning eco-tourism, heritage conserv... Read More


Budget 2026: Centre Allocates INR 2K Cr Incentives For RuPay, UPI Transactions

India, Feb. 1 -- The Centre has allocated INR 2,000 Cr under the incentive scheme for promotion of RuPay debit cards and low-value BHIM-UPI transactions of up to INR 2,000 for 2026-27. According to t... Read More


STT hike on F&O aims to put a curb on "speculative" trading options: Arvind Shrivastav, Revenue Secretary

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The hike announced in the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) during the Union Budget 2026 is only on futures and options (F&O) trades, and the aim is to increase the tax revenue as ... Read More


KCL: Ashu Malik's heroics power Hisar Heroes to thrilling 41-39 win

Sonipat, Feb. 1 -- Hisar Heroes produced a spirited and dramatic performance to defeat Karnal Kings 41-39 in Match 15 of the Kabaddi Champions League, handing the Kings their first loss of the season ... Read More


120th ANNIVERSARY HAKING MADE - Hong Kong Entrepreneur: Haking Wong Exhibition

India, Feb. 1 -- The opening ceremony of the 120th ANNIVERSARY HAKING MADE - Hong Kong Entrepreneur: HakingWongExhibition was grandly inaugurated at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) Libraries on Janu... Read More