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Sensex shocked, stocks stumble

India, Feb. 2 -- Before Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman rose in Parliament to present her ninth consecutive Budget, the stock markets seemed gung-ho with expectations. Half-an-hour before the spee... Read More


FM talks AI, tech without hype

India, Feb. 2 -- The story about technology and AI in Union Budget 2026 begins not with start-ups, digital platforms, or digital India, but with a tax proposal aimed at global cloud companies. The Bud... Read More


Blase Capital BUDGET COMMENTS

India, Feb. 2 -- In the technology sector, the launch of ISM 2.0 for electronics component manufacturing, will significantly strengthen domestic production capabilities, reduce import dependence, and ... Read More


CM Khandu reviews hydropower projects in Dibang Valley

India, Feb. 1 -- Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu has reviewed the progress of key hydropower projects in Dibang Valley district, underscoring the state's push to balance timely execution with local w... Read More


Punjab, Haryana get more than expected rain in January

India, Feb. 1 -- Punjab and Haryana received more rains that expected in January, the weather office said on Saturday. Cold conditions have persisted in most parts of the states, even as fog reduced v... Read More


Punjab BJP's core committee thanks PM ahead of his visit

India, Feb. 1 -- A day before Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Punjab, the state BJP's core committee on Saturday passed a resolution, expressing gratitude to the PM, saying his visit will further ... Read More


CBI to probe Patna NEET aspirant's murder case

India, Feb. 1 -- Bihar Government has recommended a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the recent death of a female NEET aspirant in Patna, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said on... Read More


Target 50% votes at every booth: Nabin

India, Feb. 1 -- BJP president Nitin Nabin on Saturday called upon party workers in Goa to strengthen the organisation from booth to State level and set a target of securing at least 50 per cent votes... Read More


BJP mobilises Odisha leaders to campaign in Bengal polls

India, Feb. 1 -- As the West Bengal Assembly elections draw near, the Odisha unit of the BJP has drawn up a roadmap to play an active role in campaigning across six southern districts of the neighbour... Read More


Centre to bring new seed, pesticide laws: Chouhan

India, Feb. 1 -- Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday said the Centre will soon introduce new laws related to seeds and pesticides to protect farmers' interests and curb the su... Read More