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GST hike to 40% jolts tobacco prices

NEW DELHI, Feb. 5 -- The Union Budget 2026 has delivered a sharp blow to tobacco and nicotine consumers, with the government raising the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on all such products-including cig... Read More


Keir Starmer apologises to Epstein victims for Mandelson scandal: Why is the British PM facing backlash?

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer apologised to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein on Thursday, saying he was sorry for having appointed Peter Mandelson as the country's ambassador ... Read More


Trump reverses course on Netflix-Paramount fight for Warner Bros. Discovery: 'It's the two sides, but.'

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- President Donald Trump has said he will not intervene in the intensifying battle between Netflix and Paramount Skydance over Warner Bros. Discovery, reversing comments made late l... Read More


Amit Shah launches 'Bharat Taxi', first cooperative-led ride-hailing platform

NEW DELHI, Feb. 5 -- Union Cooperation minister Amit Shah on Thursday launched 'Bharat Taxi', India's first cooperative-led ride-hailing platform, after a successful two-month pilot operation. The se... Read More


iPhone 17e: What to expect from Apple's upcoming affordable iPhone

India, Feb. 5 -- Apple is preparing to launch the iPhone 17e, its next-generation budget iPhone, in early 2026. According to iPhone 17e leaks, the phone will offer flagship-level performance at a lowe... Read More


BJP ready for discussion on Revenue Deficit Grant in special session, may skip MLA's priority meetings: Jai Ram Thakur

Shimla, Feb. 5 -- The BJP is ready to participate in discussions on the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG) if a special session of the Himachal Pradesh Assembly is convened, but is also considering skipping ... Read More


BJP chief Nitin Nabin to begin two-day Kerala visit today

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- Nitin Nabin, the newly appointed national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party, will begin a two-day strategic visit to Kerala on Friday to strengthen the party's organisationa... Read More


Union Budget lays strong foundation for Viksit Bharat: Gujarat CM

Gandhinagar, Feb. 5 -- Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday described the Union Budget 2026 as visionary and forward-looking that lays a strong foundation for building Viksit Bharat unde... Read More


Sanctions, legal challenges, fines: 5 consequences Pakistan could face if it boycotts T20 World Cup 2026 match vs India

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated his government's decision of not playing the ICC T20 World Cup group stage match against India, which is scheduled to take pl... Read More


Bajel Projects reports dismal Q3 PAT

Mumbai, Feb. 5 -- Revenue from operations declined 9.64% year-on-year to Rs 562.34 crore in the quarter ended 31 December 2025. During the quarter, profit before tax (PBT) stood at Rs 0.47 crore in Q... Read More