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Budget 2026 decoded: Where the money goes, where the risks remain

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Despite tighter fiscal headroom, the government has largely stayed the course on public spending, leaning on targeted interventions rather than across-the-board expansion. The Bu... Read More


"We are the top engine": TVK Chief Vijay urges cadres to ensure 'Whistle' symbol victory in TN Assembly polls

Chennai, Feb. 2 -- Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Chief Vijay on Monday called on party cadres to work actively to ensure a victory for the 'Whistle' symbol, asserting that only his party, the "pure f... Read More


"There was complete security breach in Parliament": Delhi High Court

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- The Delhi High Court on Monday said that there was a complete security breach in Parliament in this case. The High Court was hearing the bail plea of Manoranjan D, an accused in a... Read More


Nifty 50, Sensex today: What to expect from Indian stock market in trade on February 2

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open higher on Monday and stabilize from the steep fall seen in the previous session, amid mixed glob... Read More


New Presidential Office Headquarters inaugurated

Hanoi, Vietnam, Feb. 2 -- The inauguration ceremony of new Presidential Office Headquarters, Ha Noi, February 2, 2026 - Photo: VNA The inauguration marks the successful celebration of the 14th Nation... Read More


Mathura school principal, accused of attempting to convert students to Islam, suspended

AGRA, Feb. 2 -- A government primary school principal in Mathura has been suspended after a BJP leader accused him of attempting to convert students to Islam and preventing the recitation of the natio... Read More


India's budget doubles down on a tried and tested formula-with debt reduction as a distant target

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- India kept calm and carried on this fiscal year, with a GST spur for retail offtake, an urgency for foreign trade deals and a few tariff tweaks for factory-cost relief making up t... Read More


Union Budget: Inland water transport in Uttar Pradesh gets big push, Varanasi gains

Lucknow, Feb. 2 -- The Union Budget 2026-27 has given a major push to inland water transport with the announcement of ship manufacturing and repair centres at Varanasi and Patna, a move expected to tr... Read More


Union Budget: Sarnath, Hastinapur to be developed as cultural destinations

MEERUT/LUCKNOW, Feb. 2 -- Sarnath and Hastinapur in Uttar Pradesh are among the 15 archaeological sites across India that the Centre proposes to develop as "vibrant, experiential cultural destinations... Read More


Union budget: Urban development, high-speed rail corridors to keep Uttar Pradesh on growth track

India, Feb. 2 -- Uttar Pradesh's share in the Union budget 2026-27 went up by approximately Rs.34,000 crore to nearly Rs.4.26 lakh crore, which includes central tax devolution and centrally sponsored ... Read More