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NPP's Chinthaka Hewapathirana elected new Chairman of Weligama PS

Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- Chinthaka Hewapathirana of the National People's Power (NPP) has been elected as the new Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha. His election followed a vote held today (02), ... Read More


What is buyback tax? Income Tax Dept explains Budget 2026 changes

India, Feb. 2 -- The Income Tax department on Saturday clarified how the taxation of share buybacks has changed following announcements made in the Union Budget 2026, explaining that the revised frame... Read More


Barometers pare gains; PSU bank shares decline for 2nd decline

Mumbai, Feb. 2 -- The key equity benchmarks reversed all gains and traded with small cuts in the early afternoon trade, extending their Budget Day losses. Major indices, which had opened modestly high... Read More


The 50: Total 10 contestants evicted so far, Khanzaadi out

Mumbai, Feb. 2 -- The brand-new reality show The 50 officially premiered on February 1 on Colors TV and JioHotstar. It has already created a strong buzz among viewers. Featuring 50 well-known faces fr... Read More


Budget 2026: Five university townships to boost learning, jobs

India, Feb. 2 -- Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced the setting up of a new National Institute of Design (NID) in eastern India, five university townships near industrial co... Read More


Royal Canadian Air Force participation

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Lieutenant-Colonel Maxime Renaud (OF-4), Canadian Air Task Force Commander, leads composite forces from multiple squadrons. "I am the commander of the 425th Tactical Fighter Squad... Read More


Shararat singer Jasmine Sandlas opens up about her triumph over bipolar disorder, aims to spread awareness

India, Feb. 2 -- With her song Shararat currently trending at No. 1 in India and No. 2 globally, singer Jasmine Sandlas is riding a career high. "For us, singers, there was a life before and there is ... Read More


Following the success of Shararat, singer Jasmine Sandlas says songwriting is therapeutic, advocates mental health

India, Feb. 2 -- With her song Shararat currently trending at No. 1 in India and No. 2 globally, singer Jasmine Sandlas is riding a career high. "For us, singers, there was a life before and there is ... Read More


Geographic advantages

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- The UK's extensive airspace provides distinctive training advantages. "We're very blessed in the UK to have such a large bit of airspace, which goes out across the whole of the No... Read More


Big tax change for investors! Budget 2026 sets new rule for interest against MF, dividend income

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- The Union Budget 2026 has proposed a significant change that directly affects investors who borrow funds to invest in dividend-paying stocks or mutual funds. The proposal removes ... Read More