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'India on board reform express,' PM Modi on Govt's 'human-centric' approach ahead of Budget 2026, hails India-EU FTA

Budget 2026, Jan. 29 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that India was already on board the reform express while hailing the recently sealed India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The Pri... Read More


Defence, PSU stocks outperform as budget narratives gain traction

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- Defence and public sector undertakings' (PSU) stocks surged 5-7% on Wednesday as risk appetite improved ahead of the Union budget, driven by a confluence of supportive triggers. ... Read More


IRS tax refund date 2026 update: Government shutdown could affect thousands; does deadline change?

India, Jan. 29 -- The IRS tax season is here, and so is the uncertainty around refunds. This comes as Washington is edging closer to a potential government shutdown, one that could disrupt IRS operati... Read More


Narco-arms module busted in Amritsar: VDC help leads to seizure of 43kg heroin, four grenades, says cops

AMRITSAR, Jan. 29 -- A village defence committee (VDC) assisted the Amritsar rural police in intercepting a cache of narcotics and weapons at Othian village in Rajasansi assembly segment on Thursday, ... Read More


PM Modi says India-EU trade pact 'for ambitious youth and atmanirbhar bharat'

India, Jan. 29 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday heaped praise on the historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union (EU) and asked traders in India to use the oppo... Read More


Congress to undertake State-wide 'Upaadi Haami Parirakshana Yatra' to protect MGNREGA: APCC chief YS Sharmila Reddy

Vijayawada, Jan. 29 -- The Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) chief YS Sharmila Reddy announced that Congress will launch a statewide Upaadi Haami Parirakshana Yatra from February 2 to safeguard... Read More


Nifty slips below 25,250 mark; IT shares under pressure

Mumbai, Jan. 29 -- The key equity indices trade with major losses amid mixed cues from global markets as cautious investor sentiment overshadowed optimism over the conclusion of the India-EU free trad... Read More


Edible oil import dependence drops to 56.25 pc in FY24: Economic Survey

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- India has reduced its dependence on imported edible oil to 56.25 per cent in 2023-24 from 63.2 per cent in 2015-16 according to the Economic Survey tabled by Finance Minister on ... Read More


Himachal Pradesh: Youth, tourism hope for Budget boost, Apple growers express concern over imports

Shimla, Jan. 29 -- Ahead of the Union Budget 2026-27, people from various sectors in Himachal Pradesh have pinned high hopes on the Centre for relief and policy support, even as apple growers expresse... Read More


Jaishankar meets Gor, says they discussed many dimensions of Indo-US partnership

India, Jan. 29 -- External affairs minister S Jaishankar met US ambassador Sergio Gor, a close aide of President Donald Trump, on Thursday ahead of a planned visit to Washington next month to attend t... Read More