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Sitharaman proposes committee to assess impact of AI, optimise employment potential

India, Feb. 1 -- The government will set up a committee to optimise potential for employment, growth and exports and will assess the impact of emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence ... Read More


Nirmala Sitharaman announces Semiconductor Mission 2.0, rare earth corridors

India, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced the Indian Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0 to expand the country's semiconductor capabilities. She said that under the mission,... Read More


Nirmala Sitharaman, in Budget speech, says these 6 sectors need intervention. Check details

India, Feb. 1 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivered her ninth consecutive Union Budget speech on Sunday. During her speech, the Finance Minister said the Centre had focused on "refor... Read More


Up, up, then down: Why are gold, silver prices seeing such fluctuation? Explained

India, Feb. 1 -- Gold and silver prices witnessed a surge at the beginning of 2026, with the former's prices peaking above USD 5,500 (AUD 7,900) per ounce for the first time on Thursday this week. In ... Read More


Gold, silver prices drop sharply ahead of Budget speech, hit lower circuit

India, Feb. 1 -- Gold and silver prices saw a sharp drop ahead of the Union Budget 2026 presentation by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The safe-haven assets hit lower circuit levels in futures ... Read More


Halwa ceremony, bilingual move: 5 interesting facts about India's Union Budget

India, Feb. 1 -- As finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present the Union Budget 2026 at 11am on Sunday in Parliament, the annual exercise once again draws attention to the many lesser-kno... Read More


'We need more Deepak': Rahul Gandhi on U'khand man who confronted mob bullying Muslim man

India, Feb. 1 -- Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday came out in support of Deepak Kumar, a gym owner, who stood against a mob bullying a Muslim shopkeeper in Uttarakhand. Lauding Kumar, a residen... Read More


India will buy oil from Venezuela instead of Iran, claims Donald Trump

India, Feb. 1 -- US President Donald Trump on Saturday reportedly claimed India will buy Venezuelan oil, as opposed to purchasing oil from Iran. India does not import significant amounts of crude oil ... Read More


India will buy Venezuelan oil instead of Iran, claims Donald Trump

India, Feb. 1 -- US President Donald Trump on Saturday reportedly claimed India will buy Venezuelan oil, as opposed to purchasing oil from Iran. India does not import significant amounts of crude oil ... Read More


India will buy oil from Venezuela instead of Iran: Donald Trump's big claim

India, Feb. 1 -- US President Donald Trump on Saturday reportedly claimed India will buy Venezuelan oil, as opposed to purchasing oil from Iran. India does not import significant amounts of crude oil ... Read More