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Tax should be reduced on essential commodities: Odisha women express hopes from Union Budget 2026-27

Bhubaneshwar, Feb. 1 -- Ahead of the presentation of Union Budget for the financial year 2026-27 in the Lok Sabha, women entrepreneurs and engineers in Odisha expressed their hopes for the Budget. Sp... Read More


Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav register India's highest third-wicket stand with 137 runs in T20Is

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb. 1 -- Ishan Kishan and India's T20I team captain Suryakumar Yadav fired on all cylinders as they formed a 137-run stand off 57 balls for the third wicket against New Zealand to... Read More


Strategic disinvestment of IDBI Bank has moved to third phase, more clarity before end of FY 27: Secretary DIPAM

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The strategic disinvestment of IDBI Bank has moved to the third phase, which means that now the technical and financial bids will be invited, said Arunish Chawla, Secretary, Depar... Read More


PM Modi extends birthday wishes to Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended birthday wishes to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on his 57th birthday. In a post on X, PM Modi praised Sarma's leadersh... Read More


Union Budget reflects 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' vision: Shrikant Shinde

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde on Sunday hailed the Union Budget, saying it reflects the vision of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' and focuses on youth employment, women empowerment, inf... Read More


U19 World Cup: India beat Pakistan by 58 runs; Ayush Mhatre's men qualify for semifinals

Bulawayo, Feb. 1 -- Team India secured a convincing win over Pakistan by 58 runs in their Super Six match at the ongoing ICC U19 World Cup at the Queens Sports Club on Sunday. With this victory, the ... Read More


FM Sitharaman leaves for Rashtrapati Bhavan with 'Digital Bahi-Khata' ahead of Union Budget presentation

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday left from Kartavya Bhavan for Rashtrapati Bhavan carrying her trademark 'bahi-khata', a tablet wrapped in a red-coloured cloth ... Read More


"Futuristic": Union Minister Jitendra Singh hails Budget 2026-27

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Sunday described the Union Budget 2026-27 as a "very futuristic" blueprint, charting a roadmap for the next 25 years, including India's 2047 vi... Read More


Trump says India has made deal to "buy Venezuelan oil"; urges China to do the same

Washington DC, Feb. 1 -- US President Donald Trump said that China is "welcome" to buy Venezuelan oil and India already "made" a deal to buy the oil. Addressing reporters aboard Air Force One, he sai... Read More


Union Budget 2026 balances India's global aspirations and development, says Assam CM Sarma

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said that the Union Budget 2026-27 strikes a fine balance between India's aspirations and development. Taking it to X, the Chie... Read More