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Industry leaders applaud growth-oriented budget and long-term stability

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The Union Budget 2026-27 has drawn widespread applause from India's industrial heavyweights. Industry captains across finance, mining, manufacturing, and consulting have noted a s... Read More


"Deeply shocked and concerned": IFTDA condemns firing incident at Rohit Shetty's Mumbai residence

Mumbai, Feb. 1 -- The Indian Film & Television Directors' Association (IFTDA) has strongly condemned the firing incident that took place outside Bollywood director-producer Rohit Shetty's Juhu residen... Read More


Except F&O, STT rates remain same for others: Income Tax Dept on rate hike

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- As the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed a significant hike in Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on futures and options trades, the Income Tax Department... Read More


Punjab clean sweep junior men's Skeet T2 trials

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Punjab shooters clean swept the podium in the Junior Men's Skeet T2 finals with Harviraj Singh, Harazeez Singh Atwal and Gurfateh Singh Sandhu taking the top three spots respectiv... Read More


'A forward-looking step for developed India': Bihar CM Nitish Kumar welcomes Union Budget 2026-27

Patna, Feb. 1 -- Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday welcomed the Union Budget 2026-2027, terming it "positive and progressive" while highlighting its benefits for the state's development, inf... Read More


"A listless, heartless budget from clueless government": Congress' KC Venugopal

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Congress General secretary KC Venugopal on Sunday slammed the Union Budget, calling it a "listless, heartless budget from a clueless government" that fails to address the real cha... Read More


"Special attention has been given to farmers, women": Uttarakhad CM Dhami hails Union Budget 2026-27

Dehradun, Feb. 1 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday praised the Union Budget 2026-27, stating that it sets a new direction for national and state development while expanding o... Read More


"Budget reinforces commitment to strengthen nation's defence systems," says Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday welcomed the Union Budget 2026-27, stating that it will further strengthen India's defence capabilities. Expressing gratitude to Prime Mi... Read More


Indian stock indices nosedive on Budget day, Sensex dips over 1,800 points

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Indian stock indices nosedived as Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Budget for 2026-27 in the Parliament on Sunday. Pre-Budget, the indices were largely ste... Read More


Pamela Conti's Young Tigresses gearing up for more stringent test against Bangladesh

Pokhara, Feb. 1 -- The Indian U17 women's Football team will take on Bangladesh in their second match of the SAFF U19 Women's Championship 2026 at the Pokhara Rangasala Stadium in Pokhara on Monday, F... Read More