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Finance Commission boost for urban infrastructure with rRs.r3,56,257 crore grant

India, Feb. 1 -- The 16th Finance Commission (FC) has recommended a massive boost to India's urban infrastructure, more than doubling the grant for Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) to Rs.3,56,257 crore for t... Read More


Industry leaders applaud growth-oriented budget and long-term stability

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The Union Budget 2026-27 has drawn widespread applause from India's industrial heavyweights. Industry captains across finance, mining, manufacturing, and consulting have noted a s... Read More


"Deeply shocked and concerned": IFTDA condemns firing incident at Rohit Shetty's Mumbai residence

Mumbai, Feb. 1 -- The Indian Film & Television Directors' Association (IFTDA) has strongly condemned the firing incident that took place outside Bollywood director-producer Rohit Shetty's Juhu residen... Read More


Except F&O, STT rates remain same for others: Income Tax Dept on rate hike

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- As the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed a significant hike in Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on futures and options trades, the Income Tax Department... Read More


'Don't think I'll be visiting Goa again': Indian man's X post after 9 days in Sri Lanka sparks discussion

India, Feb. 1 -- Goa has long been a staple on every Indian traveller's bucket list. However, more travellers are now voicing concerns about civic sense, cleanliness, infrastructure, and the soaring c... Read More


Inside secret crypto deal between Abu Dhabi 'Spy Sheikh' and Trump-linked firm 4 days before US President's inauguration

India, Feb. 1 -- Four days before US President Donald Trump's inauguration in 2025, lieutenants to the Abu Dhabi royal "spy sheikh" signed a deal with the American president's family to purchase a 49 ... Read More


Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda wedding buzz intensifies as Udaipur's City Palace prep video goes viral

India, Feb. 1 -- Buzz around Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda's wedding has been growing louder by the day. The speculation intensified after Vijay's team confirmed the couple's engagement to H... Read More


Filing Form 1040 in 2026? How to prepare early for your 2025 federal tax return

India, Feb. 1 -- The 2026 federal tax filing season is officially underway, and US taxpayers can now submit their 2025 federal income tax returns using Form 1040. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) be... Read More


Punjab clean sweep junior men's Skeet T2 trials

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Punjab shooters clean swept the podium in the Junior Men's Skeet T2 finals with Harviraj Singh, Harazeez Singh Atwal and Gurfateh Singh Sandhu taking the top three spots respectiv... Read More


'A forward-looking step for developed India': Bihar CM Nitish Kumar welcomes Union Budget 2026-27

Patna, Feb. 1 -- Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday welcomed the Union Budget 2026-2027, terming it "positive and progressive" while highlighting its benefits for the state's development, inf... Read More