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President Donald Trump slams 2026 Grammys, calls host Trevor Noah "total loser"

Los Angeles, Feb. 2 -- US President Donald Trump lashed out at the "pathetic" and "talentless" Trevor Noah, who hosted this year's Grammy Awards, describing the ceremony as "the worst" and "virtually ... Read More


If Base MHIT feels too small, what are we really asking it to fix? - Wong Teck Jin

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 2 -- Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) MHIT White Paper has sparked debate over its scope and ambition. The most common criticism of the Base MHIT product is not subtle. It is "too mode... Read More


Q3 results 2026: Hyundai Motor, Indus Towers, Baja Housing Fin among companies to declare earnings today; full list here

Q3 results today, Feb. 2 -- Earnings season is set to continue this week, with around 680 companies scheduled to report Q3 results 2026. Hyundai Motor, Indus Towers, Bajaj Housing Finance, PB Fintech... Read More


Indices seen opening mildly higher

Mumbai, Feb. 2 -- GIFT Nifty: GIFT Nifty February 2026 futures were up 10 points, suggesting a mildly positive start for the Nifty 50 today. Brent crude prices slid more than 3% on Monday after US P... Read More


Budget 2026: Motion of thanks debate begins in Parl today. PM Modi likely to speak on 4 February - Here's what to expect

Budget 2026, Feb. 2 -- The Parliament will begin discussion on the Motion of Thanks on the President's address from today during the ongoing Budget Session in Lok Sabha. Union Minister Sarbananda Son... 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


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


What changes for Income Tax payers from April 1: Explained in simple terms

India, Feb. 2 -- Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, during the presentation of Union Budget 2026-27, announced that the New Income Tax Act, 2025, will come into effect from April 1, 2026, ... Read More


Income Tax Act 2025 to come into effect from April 1; decoding new rules and what it means for taxpayers

India, Feb. 2 -- Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, during the presentation of Union Budget 2026-27, announced that the New Income Tax Act, 2025, will come into effect from April 1, 2026, ... 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