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Himachal govt to amend Panchayati Raj Act to bar drug accused from fighting polls: Rural development minister

Shimla, Feb. 1 -- The Himachal Pradesh government has decided to amend the Panchayati Raj Act to debar persons involved in chitta cases from contesting Panchayati Raj Institution (PRI) elections. Rei... Read More


5 detained in Pune after firing at Rohit Shetty's Mumbai home; police probe Bishnoi link

India, Feb. 1 -- Five men were detained in connection with firing at filmmaker Rohit Shetty's residence in Mumbai early Sunday morning, police said. Unidentified people fired at the first floor of th... Read More


FM Nirmala Sitharaman arrives at Parliament to attend Cabinet meeting ahead of Budget presentation

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday arrived at the Parliament to attend the Cabinet meeting ahead of presenting the Budget 2026-27 in Lok Sabha. FM Sitharaman is set to ... Read More


"What is govt doing about it?": Chidambaram slams Union Budget 2026, flags trade risks, tariff threat, defence spending

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Sunday raised concerns over the Union Budget 2026, questioning the government's approach to trade, investment, and defence expenditure. In... Read More


Hong Kong Economic Policy Green Paper 2026 by HKU Business School Focuses on New Opportunities for Hong Kong's Economy

India, Feb. 1 -- HKU Business School unveiled the "Hong Kong Economic Policy Green Paper 2026" ("Green Paper"). This comprehensive document delves into various facets of Hong Kong's economic domain, c... Read More


Union Budget 2026-27 puts tourism at core, backs trails, heritage, rail, guides

India, Feb. 1 -- The Union Budget 2026-27 has mentioned tourism as a key driver of employment generation and regional development, announcing a range of measures spanning eco-tourism, heritage conserv... Read More


STT hike on F&O aims to put a curb on "speculative" trading options: Arvind Shrivastav, Revenue Secretary

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The hike announced in the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) during the Union Budget 2026 is only on futures and options (F&O) trades, and the aim is to increase the tax revenue as ... Read More


KCL: Ashu Malik's heroics power Hisar Heroes to thrilling 41-39 win

Sonipat, Feb. 1 -- Hisar Heroes produced a spirited and dramatic performance to defeat Karnal Kings 41-39 in Match 15 of the Kabaddi Champions League, handing the Kings their first loss of the season ... Read More


120th ANNIVERSARY HAKING MADE - Hong Kong Entrepreneur: Haking Wong Exhibition

India, Feb. 1 -- The opening ceremony of the 120th ANNIVERSARY HAKING MADE - Hong Kong Entrepreneur: HakingWongExhibition was grandly inaugurated at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) Libraries on Janu... Read More


HKU Launches Inaugural Employer-Talent Speed UP 2026 Bridging Students and Industry Leaders for Future Success

India, Feb. 1 -- The University of Hong Kong (HKU) hosted the inaugural Employer-Talent Speed UP 2026 event at Loke Yew Hall on 16 January 2026. Organised by the Centre of Development and Resources fo... Read More