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Budget 2026: Lower customs for personal items brought in by air

India, Feb. 2 -- Those flying into India from abroad will face significantly lower customs fees on personal goods starting next year, as the government moves to slash duties on taxable items brought i... Read More


Defence Budget 2026-27 post-Op Sindoor further strengthens Govt's resolve of creating a robust & foolproof security system: Raksha Mantri

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 2 -- Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh has expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for allocating Rs 7.85 lakh crore to the defence sector in the Union Budget 2026-27, stating ... Read More


Over 2.1 Crore Devotees Take Holy Dip at Triveni Sangam on Magh Purnima Snan Parv

Prayagraj, Feb. 2 -- More than 2.1 crore devotees took a holy dip at the sacred Triveni Sangam in Tirtharaj Prayag on the auspicious occasion of Magh Purnima Snan Parv, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yo... Read More


Budget measures will have moderately positive impact on FMCG sector: SBI report

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- The Union Budget 2026 is expected to have an overall moderately positive impact on the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector in the domestic economy, according to a report by S... Read More


Karnataka govt revises Urdu school timings for Ramzan, BJP says "appeasement politics"

Bengaluru, Feb. 2 -- The Karnataka government has revised the school timings of Urdu-medium junior primary and secondary schools during the month of Ramzan. According to a directive from the state's ... Read More


Exiled Tibetan community in Dharamshala celebrates Dalai Lama's Grammy win

Dharamshala, Feb. 2 -- The exiled Tibetan community living in Dharamshala are elated as spiritual leader Dalai Lama earns his first Grammy for the spoken-word album "Meditations: The Reflections of Hi... Read More


Op Sindoor displayed seamless inter-service coordination within India's multi-layered maritime security system, reaffirmed ICG's role as frontline force: Raksha Mantri on 50th ICG Raising Day

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 2 -- "Operation Sindoordisplayed seamless inter-service coordination within India's multi-layered maritime security system, and reaffirmed the role of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) as... Read More


Yogi: 'Noida Int'l Airport likely to be inaugurated this month'

LUCKNOW, Feb. 2 -- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said the Noida International Airport at Jewar is likely to be inaugurated this month by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Address... Read More


16th Financial Commission redraws distribution; states share remains at 41%

India, Feb. 2 -- The biggest story of the day may well be the 16th Finance Commission's recommendations that have been accepted by the government and which, while keeping the share of states the same ... Read More


A growth-oriented budget focused on structural reform and inclusive development: Akshat Khetan

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- The Union Budget 2026-27 has drawn positive reactions from industry observers for its emphasis on economic growth, structural reforms and long-term capacity building across key se... Read More