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'Left in a huff', 'BJP's dalal': Mamata Banerjee's EC meeting ends in another flashpoint

India, Feb. 2 -- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday met with the Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, in Delhi over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in ... Read More


Indices seen opening mildly higher

Mumbai, Feb. 2 -- GIFT Nifty: GIFT Nifty February 2026 futures were up 10 points, suggesting a mildly positive start for the Nifty 50 today. Brent crude prices slid more than 3% on Monday after US P... Read More


From Pilgrimage to Pyre: Widower seeks justice for Indian woman killed in Nepal Gen Z protest, moves Delhi HC

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- A journey undertaken in faith ended in fire, fear, and irreversible loss. In a deeply moving plea, a bereaved husband has approached the Delhi High Court seeking accountability fo... Read More


HM Amit Shah shuts Congress MP after criticism over Tejasvi Surya's remarks in Lok Sabha

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- During the Motion of Thanks to the President's speech, BJP MP Tejasvi Surya's challenge to the Congress caused uproar, inviting interruption from the Union Home Minister Amit Shah... Read More


Budget 2026: Motion of thanks debate begins in Parl today. PM Modi likely to speak on 4 February - Here's what to expect

Budget 2026, Feb. 2 -- The Parliament will begin discussion on the Motion of Thanks on the President's address from today during the ongoing Budget Session in Lok Sabha. Union Minister Sarbananda Son... Read More


Budget implications for the agriculture sector

India, Feb. 2 -- Budget 2026-27, presented on Sunday, and Economic Survey 2025-26, presented on Friday, both referenced the "reform express" that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had spoken about earlier,... Read More


Despite no mention in Union Budget, 'Metroman' Sreedharan opens office for Kerala high-speed rail line

Malappuram, Feb. 2 -- 'Metroman' E Sreedharan on Monday opened an office in Ponnani in Kerala's Malappuram district for a proposed high-speed rail project in the State. The development comes despite ... Read More


India A squad for T20 WC warm-up matches announced, Tilak Varma returns

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squad of India A for their two warm-up games ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Ayush Badoni is set to capta... Read More


Trading volume will hold steady despite higher STT imposed in Budget 2026: ICRA

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- With the announcement of hike in the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on futures and options (F&O) trades in the Union Budget 2026, credit rating agency ICRA projected a 16% spike... Read More


Supreme Court grants bail to three accused in Pune Porsche case

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- The Supreme Court has granted bail to three accused in the Pune Porsche car accident case, where two people were killed due to rash and negligent driving by a juvenile in May 2024... Read More