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The age of militarised middle powers is here

India, Feb. 2 -- In Davos last week, a justifiably unhappy Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney, delivered what can be read as the funeral speech for the post-Cold War (America-led) world order. Empha... Read More


Budget implications for the agriculture sector

India, Feb. 2 -- Budget 2026-27, presented on Sunday, and Economic Survey 2025-26, presented on Friday, both referenced the "reform express" that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had spoken about earlier,... Read More


Despite no mention in Union Budget, 'Metroman' Sreedharan opens office for Kerala high-speed rail line

Malappuram, Feb. 2 -- 'Metroman' E Sreedharan on Monday opened an office in Ponnani in Kerala's Malappuram district for a proposed high-speed rail project in the State. The development comes despite ... Read More


Budget sets the course for making India competitive

India, Feb. 2 -- Budget 2026-27 elevates competitiveness, rather than welfare, stimulus, or even growth, to a kartavya (duty). In doing so, it signals a quiet but consequential shift in how India unde... Read More


PoJK activist Amjad Ayub Mirza condemns Muzaffarabad rally seeking Yasin Malik's release

London, Feb. 2 -- Political activist from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, Amjad Ayub Mirza, condemned the participation of civil rights leader Shaukat Nawaz Mir in a protest rally held in Muzaffa... Read More


India A squad for T20 WC warm-up matches announced, Tilak Varma returns

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squad of India A for their two warm-up games ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Ayush Badoni is set to capta... Read More


Angad Tila to Squirrel story: Ram Mandir installs inscriptions chronicling lives of Ramayan figures

Ayodhya, Feb. 2 -- The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra has installed inscriptions in Hindi and English to inform visitors about the history of various ancient monuments within the Ram Temple compl... Read More


Trading volume will hold steady despite higher STT imposed in Budget 2026: ICRA

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- With the announcement of hike in the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on futures and options (F&O) trades in the Union Budget 2026, credit rating agency ICRA projected a 16% spike... Read More


Supreme Court grants bail to three accused in Pune Porsche case

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- The Supreme Court has granted bail to three accused in the Pune Porsche car accident case, where two people were killed due to rash and negligent driving by a juvenile in May 2024... Read More


Budget reinforces long-term biopharma growth despite no new tax incentives: EY

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- The Union Budget 2026 has signalled a sustained policy push for India's pharmaceutical and life sciences sector, with a strong emphasis on biopharma innovation, research infrastru... Read More