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Ranji Trophy: Defending champions Vidarbha defeat UP, Paddikal slams century as Karnataka win

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Defending champions Vidarbha clinched a four-wicket win against Uttar Pradesh, whereas Devdutt Padikkal slammed a match-winning century that helped Karnataka beat Punjab in the on... Read More


Bus carrying devotees meets with accident in Tamil Nadu's Ariyalur

Chennai, Feb. 1 -- Devotees returning after visiting the Samayapuram Mariamman Temple met with an accident when their van overturned on the Tiruchy-Chidambaram National Highway in Tamil Nadu's Ariyalu... Read More


24-year-old arrested in Kotturu triple murder case in Karnataka

Vijayanagara, Feb. 1 -- In the triple murder case in Kotturu town, Vijayanagara district, Karnataka, a 24-year-old man has been arrested, police said. According to Vijayanagara Superintendent of Poli... Read More


Telangana BJP chief calls phone-tapping probe 'procedural', alleges Congress delaying investigation

Hyderabad, Feb. 1 -- Amid rising political tensions in Telangana over the ongoing probe into Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), Telangana BJP chief N Ramchander Rao said on Sunday that he would not comment... Read More


Mansukh Mandaviya, Indian Navy Chief flag off INHM 2026 in Delhi; Saina Nehwal, PR Sreejesh laud initiative

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi flagged off the second edition of the Indian Navy Half-Marathon (INHM) 2026 at the Jawaharlal Nehr... Read More


Rupee, gold movements being monitored, Budget lays foundation for long-term growth: DEA Secretary

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The Centre and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) are closely monitoring the movement of the rupee and fluctuations in gold and silver prices, and will take action as required to saf... Read More


Hope this budget will be very good for state: UP Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna

Lucknow, Feb. 1 -- Uttar Pradesh minister Suresh Kumar Khanna on Sunday expressed his optimism regarding the upcoming budget, highlighting the PM Modi's concept of "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas". He state... Read More


FM Nirmala Sitharaman arrives at Parliament to attend Cabinet meeting ahead of Budget presentation

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday arrived at the Parliament to attend the Cabinet meeting ahead of presenting the Budget 2026-27 in Lok Sabha. FM Sitharaman is set to ... Read More


"What is govt doing about it?": Chidambaram slams Union Budget 2026, flags trade risks, tariff threat, defence spending

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Sunday raised concerns over the Union Budget 2026, questioning the government's approach to trade, investment, and defence expenditure. In... Read More


STT hike on F&O aims to put a curb on "speculative" trading options: Arvind Shrivastav, Revenue Secretary

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The hike announced in the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) during the Union Budget 2026 is only on futures and options (F&O) trades, and the aim is to increase the tax revenue as ... Read More