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A life of dignity shaken after miscreants attack blind man's home in Rajbari

, Feb. 1 -- For more than six decades, Abdul Gafur Mallick, blind since birth, has lived a life of quiet dignity-earning his livelihood without begging despite poverty and disability. On Friday night... Read More


PM Modi pays tribute to Guru Ravidas, hails message of justice and compassion

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tribute to saint-poet Guru Ravidas on his birth anniversary, remembering him as a great devotee of humanity whose teachings continue to... Read More


Karnali Provincial Assembly meets for first time since Gen Z protests

Birendranagar, Feb. 1 -- The Karnali Provincial Assembly is meeting on Sunday for the first time since the September Gen Z protests of last year, which severely damaged the assembly building. The win... Read More


Silver ETFs surge up to 37% in January despite recent crash in silver prices: Right time to buy?

Silver rate today, Feb. 1 -- Silver exchange-traded funds (ETFs) rallied as much as 37% in January but witnessed a sharp selloff on Friday, January 30, plunging by as much as 23% as investors rushed t... Read More


Over 360 stocks have entered Dalal Street since the last Budget; 57% trade below issue prices

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Although the Indian stock market witnessed sharp volatility amid geopolitical and trade worries, the IPO market maintained its momentum, with over 350 stocks debuting on Dalal Str... Read More


Solar stock Fujiyama Power Systems hits 10% upper circuit ahead of Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2026 speech

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Solar stock Fujiyama Power Systems hit its 10% upper circuit in morning trade on Sunday ahead of Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2026 speech. More to come. Published by HT Digital C... Read More


Ninth straight budget for Sitharaman: Meet the officials who shaped Union Budget 2026-27

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget 2026-27 on Sunday in the Lok Sabha. This will be Sitharaman's ninth consecutive Union Budget, which is... Read More


Budget 2026: Top five sectors that are likely to remain in focus; check sector-wise stock picks

Union Budget 2026, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present the Union Budget 2026 on Sunday, February 1, marking her 9th consecutive and 88th budget since Independence. Acc... Read More


Budget 2026: Check Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's saree look this year; see her evolving fashion over the years

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2026 saree looks like a traditional Ilkal saree from Karnataka. Ilkal sarees often feature grid or check patterns across the body. FM ... Read More


Border 2 worldwide box office collection day 9: Sunny Deol, Varun film mints rRs.r350 crore; beats Fighter, Uri final hauls

India, Feb. 1 -- Border 2 worldwide box office collection day 9: War drama Border 2 saw an upswing in collections at the box office as it entered its second weekend at the ticket window. The film, sta... Read More