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STT hike sparks sell-off; Nifty slips below 25,000 level

Mumbai, Feb. 1 -- The key equity indices tumbled during the ongoing Budget 2026 proceedings. Investor sentiment weakened after the government announced an increase in the securities transaction tax (S... Read More


Horoscope Today for February 1, 2026: The month begins with academic luck, fiscal gains and more

India, Feb. 1 -- An active mindset supports exploring fresh business ideas or independent ventures that can be planned calmly. Personal well-being needs attention, so routine health checks or self-car... Read More


Will Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G change expectations from Xiaomi mid range phones?

India, Feb. 1 -- Xiaomi has expanded the Redmi Note 15 series in India with the launch of the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G and Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G, pushing the lineup closer to the premium segment. These ad... Read More


Budget 2026: ECMS outlay doubled to rRs.r40,000 crore; ISM 2.0 announced

India, Feb. 1 -- Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced a major expansion of incentives under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) and unveiled the next phase o... Read More


"Total disappointment for Kerala...no mention of promised AIIMS": KC Venugopal slams Union Budget

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal on Sunday strongly criticised the Union Budget 2026-2027, calling it a "total disappointment for Kerala", while alleging that it favours bi... Read More


Budget 2026: rRs.r5,000 crore to develop CER around temple towns, tier-2, 3 cities

India, Feb. 1 -- Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a Rs.5,000 crore fund to develop the city economic region (CER) centred around temple towns and tier-2 and tier-3 cities, a Rs.100 ... Read More


A mature budget, Rs 20,000 crores for CCUS will benefit refineries: Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Sunday lauded the Union Budget 2026, calling it a "mature budget." He said that Rs 20,000 crores given for Carbo... Read More


Budget 2026: Govt plans regional medical hubs, Ayurveda institutes in major health push

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed to strengthen India's healthcare infrastructure by creating regional medical hubs and new Ayurveda institutes, potentially o... Read More


Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 30 Palestinians ahead of Rafah border reopening; Hamas reacts

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- At least 30 Palestinians, including several children, were killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza on Saturday, hospitals said. The toll is one of the deadliest since the October ce... Read More


Union Budget 2026-27: Focus on AI and semiconductor growth

India, Feb. 1 -- The Union Budget 2026-27 placed renewed emphasis on technology as a driver of economic growth, productivity and strategic autonomy. With artificial intelligence, digital infrastructur... Read More