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Rural economy gets spending boost in Budget with allocations to jobs scheme

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The Union Budget 2026-27 gave a massive spending boost to the rural economy, thanks to a sharp increase in the allocations for the government's flagship jobs scheme-Mahatma Gandhi... Read More


Budget 2026 in charts: Outlay for education and AI

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-27 on Sunday, 1 February, against the backdrop of renewed geoeconomic disruptions affecting India. With t... Read More


OnePlus 16 leaks hint at 240Hz display, 200MP cameras and 9000mAh battery: All you need to know

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- OnePlus has been in the rumours for several weeks now. Firstly, for shutting down the operations and later for the OnePlus 16. However, the Chinese brand has clarified that its op... Read More


Cathie Wood says gold, not AI, is in a bubble - Here's why

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- ARK Invest founder and CEO Cathie Wood has delivered a contrarian take on markets, arguing that gold, and not artificial intelligence (AI), is showing signs of a bubble. Her reaso... Read More


Iran warns of 'regional war' if US attacks; Trump's next move unclear amid rising tensions

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Sunday warned that any attack by the United States would spark a "regional war" in the Middle East, ratcheting up tensions amid Pre... Read More


Budget 2026-27: Startups feel let down as key concerns remain unaddressed

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Startups Inc. was left disappointed as the long-awaited tax relief on employee stock options and reverse flipping, and clarity on legacy angel tax cases and investments from China... Read More


Budget 2026: Small taxpayers who fail to disclose foreign assets worth up to Rs.20 lakh get relief - here is how

Budget 2026, Feb. 1 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced several tax-related measures in the Union Budget 2026-27, including a specific immunity programme for minor taxpaye... Read More


Budget aims to boost India's animation, content creation with Rs.250-crore investment

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- India's animation, visual effects, gaming and comics (AVGC) ecosystem is set for a significant boost after finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed a Rs.250-crore allocation t... Read More


Budget 2026 to RBI MPC meeting, gold, silver prices: Top five triggers that may dictate Indian stock market this week

Stock market today, Feb. 1 -- The Indian stock market saw a sharp intraday sell-off in a special trading session on Sunday, February 1, following the Finance Minister's ninth straight Budget presentat... Read More


Mamata Banerjee slams govt over Union Budget 2026: 'Blatant lies.didn't give single paisa'

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday hit out at the Centre over the Union Budget 2026-27, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament today.... Read More