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Fined for helmet violation, lineman cuts power to police outpost in Shamli

MEERUT, Feb. 1 -- A contractual lineman, fined twice in a single day for riding without a helmet, disconnected the power supply to the Bidauli police outpost under the Jhinjhana police station area in... Read More


What is STT? FM Sitharaman proposes hikes of up to 150% on F&O trading in Union Budget

India, Feb. 1 -- The Securities Transaction Tax on futures contracts would be raised to 0.05 per cent from 0.02 per cent, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in her Budget speech. "STT on ... Read More


Defence earns big allocation in Budget after Op Sindoor; Rajnath Singh says it 'lives up to sentiments of people'

India, Feb. 1 -- Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday hailed the Union Budget 2026-27 presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and said that it reinforces "resolve to further strengthen th... Read More


Nutritionist explains why antacid is not always the answer for acidity, shares natural remedies

India, Feb. 1 -- Acidity is among the most frequently reported digestive concerns. To get a quick relief from the burning sensation in the chest and the uncomfortable sour taste that lingers in the mo... Read More


Polythene ban: Crackdown in Lucknow confined to vendors, manufacturers spared the rod

LUCKNOW, Feb. 1 -- The availability of banned polythene in the markets even after more than a year of repeated drives and penalties sparked criticism in the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) House c... Read More


Ludhiana: AAP leaders seek at least 10% budget allocation for education centre

Ludhiana, Feb. 1 -- Punjab education minister Harjot Singh Bains and former Delhi deputy chief minister and AAP's Punjab in-charge Manish Sisodia attended the Sanatan Seva Samiti Punjab and Ved Pracha... Read More


Budget 2026: STT hike on F&O trading - What that means for your rRs.r10 lakh

India, Feb. 1 -- The Union Budget 2026 has proposed a hike in Securities Transaction Tax (STT) to deter participation of newbie investors from F&O trading - a risky business. The intent is to moderate... Read More


Clean-up efforts go to waste as Gomti bank turns dumping ground

LUCKNOW, Feb. 1 -- Even as crores are spent on cleaning and beautifying the Gomti, garbage continues to find its way to the riverbank. An open dumping site near Jhulelal Vatika in Lucknow has resurfac... Read More


AJ Styles retirement row gets massive update after Royal Rumble loss vs Gunther; 'Not sure'

India, Feb. 1 -- AJ Styles might retire with a loss. Amid rumors of the 48-year-old's final bout at the Royal Rumble 2026, Styles suffered a defeat against Gunther, who locked in the sleeper to finish... Read More


PM Modi headed to a village in Punjab barely 4 hours after the budget. Here's why

India, Feb. 1 -- Barely four hours after the Union Budget 2026 presentation in Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was airborne, headed for the Adampur airport in Punjab's Jalandhar, for two key ... Read More