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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


Humas Warriors register record win with season's highest goal difference

Leh, Feb. 1 -- Humas Warriors recorded the day's highest total, winning the game with highest goal difference of the season of ten goals, and posting the season's best goal difference in the Ice Hocke... Read More


President Murmu offers 'dahi-cheeni' to FM Nirmala Sitharaman before presenting Budget 2026

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Ahead of the Union Budget 2026 presentation in the Parliament, President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday offered 'dahi-cheeni' (curd and sugar) to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharam... Read More


Japan and UK leaders agree to expand defence and security cooperation amid shifting global tensions

Tokyo, Feb. 1 -- Japan and the United Kingdom have agreed to significantly deepen strategic cooperation spanning defence, cybersecurity, economic security and critical supply chains, during a high-lev... Read More


PM Narendra Modi extends greetings on Ravidas Jayanti, calls him a "unique devotee of humanity"

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday conveyed greetings on the birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas Maharaj. Calling him a "unique devotee of humanity," the Prime Minister undersc... Read More


Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman creates history, to present 9th consecutive Union Budget

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will be making history today when she presents her 9th consecutive Union Budget. This achievement makes her the first Finance Minister in... Read More


SP chief Akhilesh Yadav leaves from Lucknow residence ahead of Budget presentation

Lucknow, Feb. 1 -- Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday left from her residence in Lucknow ahead of the Union Budget 2026-27, which will be presented in the Parliament today by Union Fi... Read More


Delhi Police arrests two alleged habitual offenders in vehicle theft case

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The Delhi Police Crime Branch on Sunday apprehended multiple accused in separate operations linked to vehicle theft and traffic-related extortion syndicates in the national capita... Read More


BJP's R Ashoka hails railways, tourism focus for Karnataka in Union Budget

Bengaluru, Feb. 1 -- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly, R Ashoka, on Sunday welcomed the Union Budget 2026, praising Finance Minister Nirmala S... Read More