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Prabowo highlights social programs' impact on economy and welfare

Jakarta, Feb. 2 -- President Prabowo Subianto said government priority programs, from free nutritious meals to health checks and equal education access, have shown tangible results and broad economic ... Read More


Labour union to hold 'solidarity rally' in Abuja over FCTA workers' strike

Nigeria, Feb. 2 -- The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have announced plans to stage a peaceful solidarity rally in Abuja in support of striking workers of ... Read More


संत रविदास जयंती की शोभायात्रा के बाद खूनी संघर्ष, ताबड़तोड़ फायरिंग में दो की हत्या; आगजनी

हरिद्वार, फरवरी 2 -- हरिद्वार जिले के भगवानपुर में संत रविदास जयंती की शोभायात्रा के दौरान एक ही समाज के दो पक्षों में विवाद हो गया। एक पक्ष की ओर से की गई फायरिंग में एक युवक की मौत हो गई जबकि तीन अन... Read More


Mathura school principal, accused of attempting to convert students to Islam, suspended

AGRA, Feb. 2 -- A government primary school principal in Mathura has been suspended after a BJP leader accused him of attempting to convert students to Islam and preventing the recitation of the natio... Read More


India's budget doubles down on a tried and tested formula-with debt reduction as a distant target

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- India kept calm and carried on this fiscal year, with a GST spur for retail offtake, an urgency for foreign trade deals and a few tariff tweaks for factory-cost relief making up t... Read More


Union Budget: Sarnath, Hastinapur to be developed as cultural destinations

MEERUT/LUCKNOW, Feb. 2 -- Sarnath and Hastinapur in Uttar Pradesh are among the 15 archaeological sites across India that the Centre proposes to develop as "vibrant, experiential cultural destinations... Read More


Balancing on 41%: Why the 16th Finance Commission refused to budge on devolution

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- In India's federal set up, devolution of funds ensures proper transfer of resources, from the central government to the states, and further down to local bodies. Article 280 of th... Read More


Goldman Sachs sees constructive India outlook as FY27 Budget stays on consolidation path

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- India's medium-term macro outlook remains constructive as the Union Budget for FY27 signals continuity in capital expenditure alongside a softer fiscal drag, according to a report... Read More


Term Insurance Buying Guide: Ideal BMI Range, Tips & Premiums

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- When you apply for term insurance, the insurer considers your mortality risk during the policy term. Your Body Mass Index becomes a quick and ready input, because extreme weight b... Read More


"Disappointing budget, not pro-poor": Karnataka Minister Parmeshwara

Bengaluru, Feb. 2 -- Karnataka Home Minister G Parmeshwara on Monday mounted a scathing attack on the Centre over the Union Budget 2026, terming it "disappointing" and "not forward-looking." Parmeshw... Read More