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"Budget 2026 focused on growth and Yuva Shakti," says FICCI President

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Anant Goenka, the President of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), has lauded the Union Budget 2026-27 for its consistent approach toward long-term... Read More


Rohit Brijnath: Enjoying an Australian summer of flies, sweat and sport

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- House flies, bush flies, horse flies, fruit flies, hover flies, signal flies. Thirty-thousand species of them. Uninvited companions on my long walks, interrupting a friend's golf ... Read More


Ahead of Bangladesh elections, Foreign Affairs Advisor Mohammad Touhid Hossain "hopes elections end peacefully and equally"

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- As Bangladesh gears up for a general election on February 12, Mohammad Touhid Hossain, Foreign Affairs Adviser, in the Bangladesh Interim Government said that these polls are very imp... Read More


Budget 2026: Customs duty rationalised on key items with focus on domestic manufacturing, Ease of Living

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Presenting the Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a set of indirect tax measures in the Union Budget 2026-27, aimed at further simplifying the tariff structure,... Read More


Bruno Mars joins star-studded lineup for 2026 Grammys performance

Washington, Feb. 1 -- Bruno Mars, the 16-time Grammy Award winner, has been confirmed as one of the performers for the 2026 Grammy Awards. The announcement was made by the official Instagram handle o... Read More


Jackie Shroff turns 69: Subhash Ghai calls him his "Hero" in emotional birthday post

Mumbai, Feb. 1 -- Actor Jackie Shroff, aka "Jaggu Dada," turned 69 on Sunday, February 1, and as the actor celebrates his special day, wishes have been pouring in from family, friends, and the film wo... Read More


"Reveals his mental mindset": Andhra Praesh Health Minister on Ambati Rambabu's alleged remarks

Visakhapatnam, Feb. 1 -- Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav condemned former Minister and YSRCP leader Ambati Rambabu over his alleged abusive remarks against Chief Minister N Chandrabab... Read More


New woman claims Ex-Prince Andrew, Jeffrey Epstein sexually abused her: 'Dragged me through hell'

India, Feb. 1 -- A woman came forward in 2020 to accuse Jeffrey Epstein and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor of sexual abuse. The woman claimed she was trafficked to the millionaire pedophile in a statement... Read More


Police officer injured after Kuching break-in suspect tries to flee in car chase

KUCHING, Feb. 1 -- A police probe into a 35-year-old suspect believed to be involved in a house break-in at Jalan Laksamana Cheng Ho turned into a car chase yesterday afternoon, when the suspect attem... Read More


14 arrested for stealing ancient Buddha statue in Kahapathwala

Sri Lanka, Feb. 1 -- Mawathagama Police have arrested 14 suspects in connection with the theft of a Buddha statue of ancient value from a temple in Kahapathwala. Police launched an investigation foll... Read More