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Vietnamese, Cuban foreign ministers affirm party diplomacy as key political foundation of bilateral ties

Hanoi, Feb. 2 -- Party diplomacy serves as the key political foundation guiding the overall Vietnam-Cuba relationship, Politburo member and Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung and his Cuban coun... Read More


Jeethu Joseph finally gives an explicit answer on Drishyam 4

India, Feb. 2 -- Malayalam filmmaker Jeethu Joseph has made close to 20 films, but every time he faces a media interaction, the director is bombarded with questions on his flagship franchise, Drishyam... Read More


J&K: Tourists flocking to unexplored snowy landscapes of Ladha Dhar in Udhampur

Udhampur, Feb. 2 -- As winter blankets the region, the hidden gem of Ladha Dhar in the Chenani area of Udhampur has emerged as a top-tier destination for nature lovers seeking "pure white gold" far fr... Read More


Quote of the day by Shakira: 'It's not easy to be a mother, it's one of the most difficult things I've done in my life'

India, Feb. 2 -- She has performed for millions around the world, met with presidents and global policymakers, but Colombian singer Shakira once admitted that her most daunting challenge happens at ho... Read More


Gail Omvedt: The American who bolstered India's fight against caste

India, Feb. 2 -- The bustling metropolis of Minneapolis and the dusty Maharashtra village of Kasegaon in Sangli have almost nothing in common. One is a major American industrial hub, a scenic city tha... Read More


Fresh policies take effect from February 2026

Hanoi, Vietnam, Feb. 2 -- Illustration photo Decree No. 340/2025/ND-CP (Decree 38) on administrative penalties in the monetary and banking sector shall take effect on February 9, 2026. The Decree sp... Read More


What the Budget means for: Politics

India, Feb. 2 -- Budgets are as much about politics as they are about sound finances and hard-headed economic calls. Where does the 2026-27 Budget stand on this front? The biggest news is not from th... Read More


Stock market today: Trade setup for Nifty 50, gold, silver rates to USD vs INR - eight stocks to buy or sell post-budget

Stock market today, Feb. 2 -- The Indian stock market may remain under pressure following the sharp negative reaction to the Union Budget 2026-27, triggered by a surprise hike in the Securities Transa... Read More


Prabowo orders quality boost for free nutrition program

Jakarta, Feb. 2 -- President Prabowo Subianto has instructed the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) to improve the quality and safety of the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program while maintaining its targ... Read More


Landmark trade deal with US will unlock shared prosperity, innovation for two natural partners: Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal on Tuesday said the landmark India-US trade deal will unlock shared prosperity, innovation and growth for two natural democratic partners. Agraw... Read More