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Von der Leyens centralized rule draws fresh criticism from former EU commissioner

Bangladesh, Feb. 2 -- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is facing renewed criticism from within the ranks of the very institution she leads, as former commissioner Nicolas Schmit publ... Read More


Chandigarh budget slashed by rRs.r437.6 cr as energy sector funding shrinks

Chandigarh, Feb. 2 -- In the Union Budget 2026-27, presented by Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, Chandigarh had to make do with an allocation of Rs.6,545 crore, which is Rs.437.66 crore ... Read More


Design firm facing tax action donated £200,000 to reform UK amid financial strain

Bangladesh, Feb. 2 -- A London-based interior design company that faced the threat of forced closure over unpaid taxes donated £200,000 to Nigel Farages right-wing Reform UK party, despite report... Read More


Confronting the obesity crisis in the Middle East: A structural public health challenge

Bangladesh, Feb. 2 -- Obesity has emerged as one of the defining global public health challenges of the 21st century. Over recent decades, the prevalence of obesity has risen sharply across nearly eve... Read More


iPhone 18 Pro Series tipped for September 2026 launch: What to expect?

India, Feb. 2 -- Apple is preparing for the iPhone 18 Pro launch in September 2026, with both the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max expected to arrive in India shortly after the global announcement.... Read More


Stock recommendations for 2 February from MarketSmith India

Stock market update, Feb. 2 -- In a historic special Sunday session coinciding with the Union Budget 2026, Indian equity markets witnessed a volatile sell-off amid a hike in the securities transaction... Read More


Ajit Ranade: By betting on capabilities, the budget takes a long view on India's growth

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- The macroeconomic numbers for India's economy would be the envy of others. Quarterly growth has been showing steady upward momentum and inflation is ruling at remarkably low level... Read More


The prospect of better returns will overshadow the budget's securities transaction tax hike

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- The government's goal of a Viksit Bharat by 2047 requires India to sustain high growth over a long period of time. Union Budget 2026-27 operates within a framework that India has ... Read More


FSSAI unveils comprehensive online training prog on food safety risk assessment

India, Feb. 2 -- The training framework is aligned with international risk analysis principles while being tailored to India's regulatory requirements The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India... Read More


Weekly Love Horoscope for February 2-8, 2026: Healing conversations arrive, but only if you dare to go deep

India, Feb. 2 -- justify;">Aries: The first thing you would do this week is to stop reading too much into every word because this would be replaced by trust in what you feel. This will allow you to en... Read More