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Union Budget lays foundation for realising dream of developed India: Rajya Sabha Ajeet Gopchade

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The budget presented on Sunday by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, lays the foundation for realising the dream of a devel... Read More


Budget 2026: Here are the key numbers - From capex to fiscal deficit, revised estimates and more

Budget 2026, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has in the Union Budget 2026 pegged India's fiscal deficit at 4.3% of gross domestic product (GDP) for FY27, as against 4.4% for FY26. Speak... Read More


IND U19 vs PAK U19: How can India and Pakistan qualify for ICC U19 World Cup 2026 semifinal? All scenarios explained

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Unbeaten in the tournament so far, the Indian U19 team is just a win away from securing a semifinal spot in the ICC U19 World Cup as they take on Pakistan U19 in a crucial Super 6... Read More


Budget 2026: Income tax slabs, rates for FY 2026-2027 - check how much tax you need to pay

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced during her Budget 2026 presentation that the Income Tax Act, 2025, will be implemented from 1 April 2026, and all rules and... Read More


Protest at Dhaka University over post from Jamaat chief's account calling working women 'prostitutes'

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- The Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal has staged a protest at Dhaka University condemning a tweet from the X (formerly known as Twitter) account of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Ra... Read More


BNP questions Jamaat chief's 'hacked excuse' after anti-women post

, Feb. 1 -- BNP on Sunday questioned the credibility of Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer's claim that his social media account was hacked, saying the claim came nearly nine hours after a controversial anti-women... Read More


PMC to launch first-ever vaccination drive against HPV for adolescent girls

India, Feb. 1 -- Stepping up its battle against cervical cancer, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) will soon launch its first-ever vaccination campaign against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) for adoles... Read More


IT a core driver of India's growth in Budget 2026-27

India, Feb. 1 -- Budget 2026-27 positions IT and services as key drivers of India's economic growth Safe harbour threshold for IT services raised sharply to ease compliance Government announces fres... Read More


How child-free couples are rethinking identity, family and ageing

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- On weekends, Mumbai-based writer Sonam Deshmukh and her husband divide their time between freelance deadlines and caring for their rescued cats. Their home carries the markers of ... Read More


First HoldCo's impairment charge jumped 75% in 2025

Nigeria, Feb. 1 -- First Holdco Plc recorded a 75.5 per cent surge in impaired credit provision in 2025, compared to 2024, according to its unaudited financial statements issued on Friday, causing the... Read More