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What the Budget means for: Politics

India, Feb. 2 -- Budgets are as much about politics as they are about sound finances and hard-headed economic calls. Where does the 2026-27 Budget stand on this front? The biggest news is not from th... Read More


Fresh policies take effect from February 2026

Hanoi, Vietnam, Feb. 2 -- Illustration photo Decree No. 340/2025/ND-CP (Decree 38) on administrative penalties in the monetary and banking sector shall take effect on February 9, 2026. The Decree sp... 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


India's Gen Z is travelling for music-but infrastructure gaps are pushing billions abroad, finds a study by Bhavan's College MSEED

Punjab, Feb. 2 -- New research highlights how concert-led travel is reshaping India's tourism economy, while capacity constraints drive young Indians to overseas destinationsMUMBAI, India, Feb. 2, 202... Read More


Special ecologically sustainable mountain trails to come up in J&K, Himachal, Uttarakhand

Dharamshala, Feb. 2 -- The Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Union budget 2026-27, announced that ecologically sustainable mountain trails would be developed in Himachal ... Read More


Over 2.1 Crore Devotees Take Holy Dip at Triveni Sangam on Magh Purnima Snan Parv

Prayagraj, Feb. 2 -- More than 2.1 crore devotees took a holy dip at the sacred Triveni Sangam in Tirtharaj Prayag on the auspicious occasion of Magh Purnima Snan Parv, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yo... Read More


Where faith meets unity: Lok Kawi Thaipusam draws thousands

KOTA KINABALU, Feb. 2 -- Thaipusam celebrations at the Sri Subramaniar Temple in Lok Kawi here yesterday reflected Sabah's strong spirit of unity, drawing devotees and visitors from diverse religious ... Read More


CM Mohan Charan Majhi Attends Subhadra Shakti Mela in Subarnapur, Inaugurates and Lays Foundation for Key Development Projects

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 2 -- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday attended the Subhadra Shakti Mela in Subarnapur district and took part in the foundation stone laying and inauguration of seve... Read More


Union Budget 2026-27: Exports Take Centre Stage as Budget Pushes Jobs, Manufacturing and Global Value Chains

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 2 -- The Union Budget 2026-27 places international trade and exports at the heart of India's growth strategy, reaffirming the Government's commitment to building a competitive, resil... Read More