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Pakistan boycott India match, but India to travel to Sri Lanka as per ICC protocol

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 2 -- Despite Pakistan's decision to boycott their group-stage T20 World Cup clash against India on February 15, Team India will travel to Sri Lanka for the fixture and follow full IC... Read More


Sensex, Nifty trade with small gains; oil & gas shares advance; VIX jumps 1.52%

Mumbai, Feb. 2 -- The domestic equity indices traded with minor gains in early trade after a sharp sell-off during a special trading session on Sunday. Investor sentiment weakened after the Union Budg... Read More


Budget 2026 extends tax filing deadlines, simplifies forms for individual taxpayers

Mumbai, Feb. 2 -- The Union Budget 2026-27 did not introduce any changes to income tax rates, but announced several targeted measures to ease the compliance burden for individuals and small taxpayers,... Read More


India allocates Rs12.8 billion aid for Nepal

Kathmandu, Feb. 2 -- The Indian government has announced a grant of Rs12.8 billion for Nepal for the fiscal year 2026-27, an increase of Rs1.6 billion when compared to last year. Finance Minister Nir... Read More


SC dismisses FR petitions challenging ASP promotions in 2020

Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- The Supreme Court has decided to dismiss seven Fundamental Rights (FR) petitions filed by 145 Chief Inspectors of Police who challenged the promotions to the rank of Assistant Sup... Read More


INR stays pressured amid dollar strength overseas

Mumbai, Feb. 2 -- The Indian rupee is staying almost flat against the dollar in opening trades on Monday tracking dollar strength overseas. Meanwhile, not very encouraging cues from equities are also ... Read More


Cigarette prices surge after excise duty hike, here's how much a pack costs now

India, Feb. 2 -- Cigarette prices have increased by at least Rs.22 to Rs.25 per pack of 10 sticks following the implementation of additional excise duty from Sunday, February 1. Distributors said tha... Read More


Cigarette prices surge as high as rRs.r55 per pack after excise duty hike

India, Feb. 2 -- Cigarette prices have increased by at least Rs.22 to Rs.25 per pack of 10 sticks following the hike in excise duty in the Union Budget 2026-27 on Sunday. Distributors said that premi... Read More


Cigarette prices surge by rRs.r55 per pack after excise duty hike

India, Feb. 2 -- Cigarette prices have increased by at least Rs.22 to Rs.25 per pack of 10 sticks following the implementation of additional excise duty from Sunday, February 1. Distributors said tha... Read More


Buy or sell: Vaishali Parekh recommends three intraday stocks to buy today - 2 February 2026

Buy or sell stocks, Feb. 2 -- The Indian stock market may remain under pressure following the sharp negative reaction to the Union Budget 2026-27, triggered by a surprise hike in the Securities Transa... Read More