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Under-19 World Cup 2026: No handshake between India and Pakistan captains at toss

Bulawayo, Feb. 1 -- India and Pakistan captains skipped the customary handshake at the toss during the Super 6 Group 2 match of the ongoing ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 on Sunday. India U-19 team capt... Read More


From tax relief to jobs: What Indians want from Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2026

India, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget 2026-27 in parliament in a few hours. This is a record ninth consecutive Budget being presented by Sitharaman. A... Read More


Budget 2026-27: Roadmap for building developed India by 2047, charts course for next 25 years, says Amit Shah

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday hailed the Union Budget 2026-27, calling it a roadmap for building a developed India by 2047 and outlining the course for the next 25 years... Read More


Industry leaders welcome Budget 2026, see strong push for infrastructure, MSMEs and inclusive growth

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Industry leaders across real estate, finance, manufacturing and capital markets have largely welcomed the Union Budget 2026, calling it growth-oriented, people-centric and support... Read More


"Something out of ordinary": Nirmala Sitharaman interacts with 30 college students from across India who witnessed Parliament's Budget session live

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on Sunday, interacted with 30 university students who witnessed the session live in Parliament from the Lok Sabha gallery during the pre... Read More


India slams Pak over Balochistan violence charge, blames its 'internal failings'

India, Feb. 1 -- India on Sunday rejected allegations by Pakistan's civilian and military authorities linking New Delhi to a series of attacks in Balochistan, and this was part of the usual tactics to... Read More


Union Budget 2026: Centre proposes to develop 15 archaeological sites into experiential cultural destinations

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed to develop 15 archaeological sites, including Lothal, Dholavira, and Sarnath, into "vibrant, experiential cultural des... Read More


Sounds of Kumbha: At Grammys, singer Siddhant Bhatia sees growing global collaborations for Indian music and festival

India, Feb. 1 -- Indian classical singer-composer Siddhant Bhatia received his official Grammy nomination medal at a reception in Los Angeles ahead of the main gala ceremony on Sunday night (Monday mo... Read More


New US envoy Laura Dogu arrives in Caracas as Washington aims to reopen embassy

Caracas, Feb. 1 -- Laura F. Dogu, the United States' new top envoy to Venezuela, arrived in Caracas on Saturday as the Trump administration steps up efforts to restore diplomatic ties and reopen the U... Read More


USA's Isani Vaghela suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect

Dubai, Feb. 1 -- USA's Isani Vaghela has been suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect after the International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed that her bowling action is i... Read More