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ANALYSIS: Labour Party without Peter Obi: What next?

Nigeria, Feb. 1 -- When Peter Obi officially defected from the Labour Party (LP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on 31 December 2025, it was not surprising. The writing was on the wall becau... Read More


What the Union Budget 2026-27 means for: Growth

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- What does Union Budget 2026-27 do for economic growth? There are two ways to look at the question. The Economic Survey claimed that India's potential growth rate -- the pace at w... Read More


What the Union Budget 2026-27 means for: Reforms

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Not all reforms are announced in the budget. More so in a world where rules of the game are being constantly rewritten as well as being rigged. This year's Union Budget comes less... Read More


What the Union Budget 2026-27 means for Growth

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- What does Union Budget 2026-27 do for economic growth? There are two ways to look at the question. The Economic Survey claimed that India's potential growth rate -- the pace at w... Read More


Tamil Nadu news: Van carrying Samayapuram Mariamman Temple devotees overturns on Tiruchy-Chidambaram highway

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- A van carrying Samayapuram Mariamman devotees, returning from temple visit, overturned on the Tiruchy-Chidambaram National Highway near Poiyyur village in Ariyalur district. Sama... Read More


How much will a cigarette pack cost now as new excise duty takes effect?

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Cigarette prices have risen by at least Rs.22 to Rs.25 for every 10-stick pack following the activation of extra excise duties on Sunday. High-end cigarettes measuring 76 mm will... Read More


'We need more Deepak': Rahul Gandhi on U'khand man who confronted mob bullying Muslim man

India, Feb. 1 -- Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday came out in support of Deepak Kumar, a gym owner, who stood against a mob bullying a Muslim shopkeeper in Uttarakhand. Lauding Kumar, a residen... Read More


Pakistan captain Salman Agha breaks silence as government seals T20 World Cup clash fate vs India: 'Humaara decision...'

India, Feb. 1 -- Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha on Sunday issued a response after the team were not given permission to take the field against India on February 15 in the Men's T20 World Cup. The Pa... Read More


Pakistan captain Salman Agha breaks silence after government seals India T20 World Cup clash fate: 'Humaara decision...'

India, Feb. 1 -- Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha on Sunday issued a response after the team were not given permission to take the field against India on February 15 in the Men's T20 World Cup. The Pa... Read More


"Modi govt has run out of ideas": Congress president Kharge slams Budget 2026

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday criticised the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government over the Union Budget 2026, saying it lacks policy vision and political ... Read More