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'Borrowing norms for states won't be diluted'

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- The Budget on Sunday raised allocations under the 50-year interest free loans scheme to states by 33.3% to Rs.2 lakh crore in 2026-27. In an interview with HT , expenditure secret... Read More


Delhi govt to study old age pension beneficiaries

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- Delhi government will carry out a study among old age pension beneficiaries to verify those eligible and assess the elderly population's quality of life. "The government has rope... Read More


Scorpio Horoscope Today for February 5, 2026: Trust your instincts, but ask questions before deciding

India, Feb. 5 -- Today, you feel steady and curious; clear focus helps you solve small tasks with patience, ask smart questions, and build calm inner strength step by step. Scorpio, use your strong f... Read More


Libra Horoscope Today for February 5, 2026: Avoid arguments and pause before replying

India, Feb. 5 -- Today, you feel focused and kind; small steps and friendly talk will solve problems, lift your mood, and make plans simple to follow with steady, quiet confidence. Libra, today, offe... Read More


Nifty, Sensex open flat as IT stocks drag markets in consolidation phase, Silver down by 9%

Mumbai, Feb. 5 -- Domestic stock markets entered a consolidation phase on Thursday, with the benchmark indices Nifty and Sensex opening almost flat, while IT stocks remained under pressure and silver ... Read More


Bill Gates says he 'regrets' knowing Epstein as ex-wife alludes to 'muck' in marriage

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- Bill Gates has said that he "regrets every minute" knowing Jeffrey Epstein after his wife, Melinda French Gates, talked about their relationship after realising her ex-husband was... Read More


Bihar revenue officers' strike enters 3rd day, land dispute resolution grinds to a halt

PATNA, Feb. 5 -- The indefinite strike by circle officers (COs) and revenue officers affiliated with the Bihar Revenue Service Association (BiRSA) continued for the third consecutive day on Wednesday,... Read More


Experts push for overhaul of tax system to boost investment

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- Experts and economists have raised concerns over the complexities and inefficiencies within the supplementary duty (SD) and excise framework, calling for urgent business-friendly refo... Read More


BTRC drops plan to cut SIM limit to five

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- Bangladesh's telecom regulator has withdrawn a proposal to reduce the maximum number of SIM cards per national identity (NID) from 10 to five following opposition from two mobile oper... Read More


Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel praises landmark India-US Trade Agreement, cites benefits for citizens

Gandhinagar, Feb. 5 -- Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel praised the new India-US trade deal as a sign of "New India's" strength and a move that will create new opportunities for citizens of both... Read More