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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


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


Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi locks OTT platform: Where to stream Tharun Bhascker's comedy caper

India, Feb. 2 -- Om Shanthi Shanthi Shanthi is director-turned-actor Tarun Bhasckar's new comedy caper, which hit the screens on January 30, 2026. Not many know that the family drama is the official r... Read More


WTC penalty, lawsuits and more: The sanctions ICC is likely to impose on Pakistan for boycotting India T20 World Cup tie

India, Feb. 2 -- The Pakistan government on Sunday put an end to days of speculation. While granting approval for Pakistan's participation in the 2026 T20 World Cup, it barred the team from taking the... Read More


ICC clampdown looms on PCB after India T20 World Cup game boycott; WTC points, rankings and legal risks stack up

India, Feb. 2 -- The Pakistan government on Sunday put an end to days of speculation. While granting approval for Pakistan's participation in the 2026 T20 World Cup, it barred the team from taking the... Read More


President Droupadi Murmu to begin six-day Odisha visit today

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 2 -- President of India Droupadi Murmu will begin her six-day visit to Odisha from today, during which she will attend a series of official, cultural, and public programmes across fi... Read More