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Explained: Why India slashed Bangladesh's share of neighbourhood aid in Budget 2026

Budget 2026, Feb. 2 -- India has halved the development assistance for Bangladesh to Rs.60 crore in the Union Budget 2026 amid frosty bilateral ties between the two neighbouring nations. Bhutan remai... Read More


Economic Buzz: President Donald Trump announces his nomination of Kevin Warsh to serve as Fed chair

Mumbai, Feb. 2 -- President Donald J. Trump announced his nomination of Kevin Warsh to serve as Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, a White House article stated. Mr. Wars... Read More


Manu Joseph: Taking risks while making small talk can turn conversations interesting

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Like birds are meant to fly, we are meant to speak. Yet, we barely speak what is inside us. Most of the time, especially with strangers, we speak nonsense. In my ideal world, peo... Read More


Communist Party of Vietnam's founding anniversary celebrated in France

Paris, Feb. 2 -- The Vietnamese Embassy in France has hosted a ceremony marking the 96th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) (February 3, 1930-2026) and celebrating the succes... Read More


Union Budget 2026: KVS, NVS get major funding boost; allocation crosses rRs.r16,000 crore

India, Feb. 2 -- The Union Budget 2026, presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, 2026, featured major developments and allocations in the education sector. The most promin... Read More


Rapper makes Grammy history as most-awarded rapper, beats world's richest musician - Who is he?

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- The Grammy Award 2026 took place on Sunday, recognising the best talents of the industry. Among all categories, one rapper has emerged as the most-awarded hip-hop artist in the hi... Read More


Sensex, Nifty trade with small gains; oil & gas shares advance; VIX jumps 1.52%

Mumbai, Feb. 2 -- The domestic equity indices traded with minor gains in early trade after a sharp sell-off during a special trading session on Sunday. Investor sentiment weakened after the Union Budg... Read More


Budget 2026 extends tax filing deadlines, simplifies forms for individual taxpayers

Mumbai, Feb. 2 -- The Union Budget 2026-27 did not introduce any changes to income tax rates, but announced several targeted measures to ease the compliance burden for individuals and small taxpayers,... Read More


Mardaani 3 Box Office collection day 3: Rani Mukerji's film stays stable as it nears Rs 20 crore over first weekend

India, Feb. 2 -- Rani Mukerji's latest offering Mardaani 3 has stayed stable at the Box Office over the first weekend. The movie saw over 50% jump on day 2, but only stayed stable on day 3. The total ... Read More


Strategic political alignment guides Vietnam-Laos relations: Lao media

Vientiane, Feb. 2 -- Strategic alignment in political relations remains the core pillar and overarching framework shaping Laos - Vietnam cooperation, according to an article published by the online ed... Read More