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Nationwide strike on 7 February: Here's why Ola, Uber, Rapido drivers may go off apps on Saturday

New Delhi, Feb. 6 -- Commuters across India might face travel disruptions on Saturday, 7 February as drivers associated with app-based ride-hailing platforms such as Ola, Uber and Rapido have called f... Read More


Steady spike in Punjab's HIV patient count in 5 years, highest among northern states

Patiala, Feb. 6 -- Punjab's HIV patient count has seen a concerning and steady rise, the highest among the northern states, over the past five years, reveals the Union ministry of health and family we... Read More


India-US Defence ties get major boost: DRDO hosts high-stakes talks, signs key project deal amid trade breakthrough

India, Feb. 6 -- The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) hosted the 24th Indo-US Joint Technical Group (JTG) Plenary Meeting in New Delhi on February 3-4, 2026, aimed at deepening bil... Read More


Siemens slips after PAT drops 26% YoY in December quarter

Mumbai, Feb. 6 -- Revenue from operations rose 14% to Rs 3,830.7 crore, compared with Rs 3,360 crore in the same quarter last year. Profitability was impacted by forex losses and a one-time charge re... Read More


Siemens slips after Q1 PAT drops 26% YoY to Rs 269

Mumbai, Feb. 6 -- Revenue from operations rose 14% to Rs 3,830.7 crore, compared with Rs 3,360 crore in the same quarter last year. Profitability was impacted by forex losses and a one-time charge re... Read More


Omar Abdullah presents J&K budget, focus on growth, welfare

India, Feb. 6 -- Chief minister Omar Abdullah, who also holds the finance portfolio, presented a growth-oriented budget for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir for the 2026-27 fiscal on Friday. ... Read More


RBI Opens Direct Bank Funding For REITs; Repo Rate Kept Unchanged At 5.25%

New Delhi, Feb. 6 -- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday announced that banks will now be permitted to lend directly to Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), marking a significant policy shift ... Read More


Parliament Budget Session: Lok Sabha to hold general discussion on Union Budget 2026-27

New Delhi, Feb. 6 -- The Lok Sabha will take up the general discussion on the Union Budget for 2026-27 on Friday. The House will meet at 11 am to transact government business, beginning with Question... Read More


DPRs prepare for Qazigund-Srinagar-Budgam doubling, Baramulla-Uri new line to improve rail connectivity in border region

New Delhi, Feb. 6 -- To extend the rail connectivity of the existing Srinagar-Baramulla section, a survey for the Sopore to Kupwara (34 km) New Line has been sanctioned and the Detailed Project Report... Read More


"Fifth day of a test match": Air India chief on fleet overhaul as retrofit runs two years late

NEW DELHI, Feb. 6 -- Four years into its Tata-led turnaround, Air India's $400 million programme to modernize older aircraft is running up to two years behind schedule. The delay has pushed back the c... Read More