Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Industry leaders welcome Budget 2026, see strong push for infrastructure, MSMEs and inclusive growth

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Industry leaders across real estate, finance, manufacturing and capital markets have largely welcomed the Union Budget 2026, calling it growth-oriented, people-centric and support... Read More


"Something out of ordinary": Nirmala Sitharaman interacts with 30 college students from across India who witnessed Parliament's Budget session live

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on Sunday, interacted with 30 university students who witnessed the session live in Parliament from the Lok Sabha gallery during the pre... Read More


Union Budget 2026: Centre proposes to develop 15 archaeological sites into experiential cultural destinations

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed to develop 15 archaeological sites, including Lothal, Dholavira, and Sarnath, into "vibrant, experiential cultural des... Read More


Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic prediction: Who'll win Australian Open 2026 final? Head-to-head, AI analysis and more

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic reached the Australian Open 2026 final after dramatic semifinal wins. The clash between the world number 1 and the most decorated Grand Slam cham... Read More


UP positioned as major growth engine with rail, river, and heritage push in union Budget 2026-27

Lucknow, Feb. 1 -- Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a central pillar in India's development roadmap for 2026-27, with union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman outlining a series of infrastructure, touris... Read More


$3.17 billion received in remittances in January, up 45.1 percent y-on-y

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- Bangladesh received US $3.17 billion in remittances in January 2026, a growth of 45.1 percent year-on-year. The expatriates sent inward remittance $2.18 billion in January of 2025, w... Read More


Rahul Gandhi refuses comment on Union Budget 2026-27, Congress dubs it "lacklustre"

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Sunday declined to comment on the Union Budget 2026-27, stating that he would speak on Monday from Parliament's platform. Earli... Read More


Genesys Int bags Rs 13-cr WAPCOS contract to develop urban digital twin platform for Guwahati

Mumbai, Feb. 1 -- The project involves creation of a 3D digital twin and will be executed over a period of four years, from February 5, 2026 to February 5, 2030, the company said in a regulatory filin... Read More


Asgiri Anunayaka Thero raises concerns over declining recognition of Maha Sangha, culture and history

Sri Lanka, Feb. 1 -- The Anunayaka Thero of the Asgiri Chapter, Venerable Wedaruwe Upali Thero, stated that there is widespread concern at present over the lack of proper recognition given to the Maha... Read More


Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman set to present ninth consecutive Union Budget

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 1 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for the financial year 2026-27 in Parliament today, creating history by delivering her ninth consecutive ... Read More