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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


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


Budget reinforces long-term biopharma growth despite no new tax incentives: EY

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- The Union Budget 2026 has signalled a sustained policy push for India's pharmaceutical and life sciences sector, with a strong emphasis on biopharma innovation, research infrastru... Read More


What changes for Income Tax payers from April 1: Explained in simple terms

India, Feb. 2 -- Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, during the presentation of Union Budget 2026-27, announced that the New Income Tax Act, 2025, will come into effect from April 1, 2026, ... Read More


Income Tax Act 2025 to come into effect from April 1; decoding new rules and what it means for taxpayers

India, Feb. 2 -- Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, during the presentation of Union Budget 2026-27, announced that the New Income Tax Act, 2025, will come into effect from April 1, 2026, ... Read More


YSRCP alleges jungle raj prevails in Andhra

Vijayawada, Feb. 2 -- The opposition YSR Congress Party has alleged that the law and order has completely collapsed in Andhra Pradesh, stating that the state has been pushed into a "jungle raj" under ... Read More


NCP lodges formal complaints against BNP to Election Commission

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- The National Citizen Party (NCP) has lodged a series of formal complaints against the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) with the Election Commission as campaigning intensifies nation... Read More


'Arrogant CEC insulted and humiliated us', says Mamata

Delhi/Kolkata, Feb. 2 -- Accusing the Election Commission of India (ECI) of "parroting" the ruling BJP's line, Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chairman Mamata Banerjee alleged that ... Read More