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Nagma Mohamed Mallick appointed as new ambassador to Marshall Islands

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Nagma Mohamed Mallick, from the IFS batch of 1991, presently Ambassador of India to Japan, has been concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Mars... Read More


Big tax change for investors! Budget 2026 sets new rule for interest against MF, dividend income

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- The Union Budget 2026 has proposed a significant change that directly affects investors who borrow funds to invest in dividend-paying stocks or mutual funds. The proposal removes ... Read More


Trump cuts tariffs on India to 18 pc, calls PM Modi 'greatest friend'

Hyderabad, Feb. 2 -- President Donald Trump on Monday, February 2, announced to lower reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods from 25 per cent to 18 per cent, following a phone call with Prime Minister Nar... Read More


India announces Rs 12.8 billion grant for Nepal in FY 2026/27

Nepal, Feb. 2 -- Nepal will be receiving grants worth Rs 12.8 billion (INR 8 billion) from India. The Indian government made the announcement for its northern neighbor while unveiling the budget for t... Read More


Budget Session: Both Houses to take up Motion of Thanks on President Murmu's address

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- : Both Houses of Parliament will take up on Monday the Motion of Thanks on President Droupadi Murmu's address, following the presentation of the union Budget 2026-27 by Finance Mi... Read More


Nirmala Sitharaman calls out 'hidden prejudice' around Budget Day attire: 'Will they ever ask a male finance minister?'

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has spoken about the scrutiny she faces over her appearance on Budget Day, calling it a reflection of deeply embedded and often unspoken gender... Read More


US tariffs have "no influence" on customs duty overhaul announced in Budget: Sitharaman

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- The Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the United States (US) tariffs have "no influence on customs duty overhaul." "Custom duty overhauling exercise has been go... Read More


Budget Session of J&K Assembly Begins, LG Calls It Key to Future Roadmap

India, Feb. 2 -- The Budget session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly began on Monday, with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha describing it as significant for reviewing achievements and char... Read More


Congress leaders interact with MNREGA workers in Nagarkurnool, pass resolution against dilution of Act

Nagarkurnool, Feb. 2 -- Senior Congress leaders on Monday visited Budda Thanda in Achampet mandal and Chenchugudem village in Balmoor mandal and held a direct interaction programme with workers under ... Read More


President Thapa ready to lead country: Vice President Sharma

Nepal, Feb. 2 -- Vice President of the Nepali Congress, Bishwo Prakash Sharma, has said NC President Gagan Kumar Thapa is ready to lead the country.During a constituency-1 gathering of the party in Jh... Read More