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Nipah Virus: WHO warns of rare but serious infection, rules out transmission to close contacts

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Nipah scare recently sounded an alarm across the world with several airports reinstating COVID-like health checks. Following the Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal, World Health ... Read More


Union Budget 2026 live: Income Tax Act 2025 to be implemented from April 1

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, said that Income Tax Act, 2025, to be implemented from April 1. The minister said that the target for capex will be rai... Read More


Union Budget 2026: Proposal to extend deadline for revised I-T returns

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, proposed to increase time limit for filing revised I-T return from December 31 to March 31, on payment of nominal fee. ... Read More


Just Like That: Beating Retreat and India's long unfinished de-colonisation

India, Feb. 1 -- Like many Indians, I too was upset when the Beating Retreat at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi, which marks the culmination of the Republic Day celebrations, stopped the tradition of ending ... Read More


Union Budget strengthens resolve of 'Developed India': Chhattisgarh CM Sai

Raipur, Feb. 1 -- Describing the Union Budget 2026-27 as a decisive step towards a Developed India, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Sunday said the budget presents a clear roadmap for in... Read More


Give facts of your argument, will listen: Sitharaman on Rahul Gandhi's Budget critique

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday hit back at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's criticism of the Union Budget, stressing that the budget focuses on small and medium... Read More


Canada marks 30th Black History Month as Carney highlights support for Black communities

Ottawa, Feb. 1 -- Canada on Sunday marked the start of the 30th Black History Month, with Prime Minister Mark Carney highlighting the contributions of Black Canadians and the government's commitment t... Read More


Bengali actor fumes over being served beef instead of mutton in Kolkata: 'You know I'm a Brahmin?'

India, Feb. 1 -- A Bengali actor was allegedly served beef steak at an eatery in West Bengal's Kolkata despite ordering a mutton dish. Sayak Chakraborty, who is also a social media influencer, reporte... Read More


Nigerian govt to arraign suspects who killed scores of people in Yelwata, Benue

Nigeria, Feb. 1 -- The federal government says it will on Monday, 2 February, arraign suspects allegedly involved in the fatal attack on Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State.... Read More


Kerala CM Vijayan criticises Union Budget for cuts, corporate bias and neglect of Kerala

Thiruvanthapuram, Feb. 1 -- Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday expressed strong disapproval of the Union Budget 2026-27, stating that it reflects continued neglect and discrimination aga... Read More