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Union Budget: Textiles, leather, seafood gain in big export focus

India, Feb. 2 -- New Delhi India's labour-intensive industries such as textiles, seafood, footwear and leather goods received a boost from budget proposals that cut customs duty on scores of inputs, ... Read More


Horoscope Today, February 2, 2026:A professional decision taken today could work in your favour

India, Feb. 2 -- A packed professional schedule may keep you on your toes. An idea or plan at home is likely to lift your spirits. Choosing a smarter route could help you save time while travelling. S... Read More


India moves from deficit to a debt-based fiscal pillar to tackle external shocks

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- India's Union budget for FY27 marks a clear shift in the Centre's fiscal framework, with the government formally moving from a focus on annual fiscal deficit reduction to a debt-t... Read More


LG hails Budget 2026-27, says it charts path to $5 trillion economy milestone within few years

Jammu, Feb. 2 -- Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha hailed the Budget 2026-27 as pragmatic which he said will prioritize economic acceleration, create future-ready infrastructure, sustain growth momentu... Read More


Mumbai police presents 5 accused before criminal court in connection to firing outside Rohit Shetty's residence

Mumbai, Feb. 2 -- Mumbai police presented five people who are detained in connection with the firing incident at Bollywood director Rohit Shetty's residence before the Criminal Court on Saturday. Spe... Read More


Russian drone strike kills 15 civilians in Ukraine hours after Zelensky announces next round of peace talks in Abu Dhabi

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- More than a dozen people lost their lives on Sunday after a Russian drone hit a bus carrying workers in central Ukraine, according to officials. Emergency services later updated t... Read More


Building blocks to Viksit Bharat

India, Feb. 2 -- The stock market is not a litmus test of a country's annual economic policy statement. The fact that Sensex, the benchmark index of BSE, lost 1.88% on Sunday, the seventh highest fall... Read More


Rare earths sector can do with recycling thrust

India, Feb. 2 -- Budget 2026-27 reaffirmed that rare earths remain a focus area for the government. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman spoke of supporting dedicated rare earth corridors in states whe... Read More


Budget ignores private sector's lack of confidence in economy and the need to expand the welfare net

India, Feb. 2 -- Recently, the Union government asserted that the Indian economy is experiencing a "Goldilocks moment" (a coinage borrowed from the popular children's tale to denote when everything is... Read More


Budget allocates Rs.18,000 crore for power distribution reform

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- The Union government has allocated Rs.18,000 crore in the budget for FY27 for the revamped distribution sector scheme (RDSS) amid a renewed push to reform the power distribution s... Read More