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Quote of the day by Shakira: 'It's not easy to be a mother, it's one of the most difficult things I've done in my life'

India, Feb. 2 -- She has performed for millions around the world, met with presidents and global policymakers, but Colombian singer Shakira once admitted that her most daunting challenge happens at ho... Read More


What the Budget means for: Politics

India, Feb. 2 -- Budgets are as much about politics as they are about sound finances and hard-headed economic calls. Where does the 2026-27 Budget stand on this front? The biggest news is not from th... Read More


Defence industry to see double-digit growth amid higher allocation in Budget 2026: Report

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- India's defence industry is expected to register double-digit growth in the coming years, supported by a strong policy push and higher capital allocation in the Union Budget 2026-... Read More


What the Budget means for: Growth

India, Feb. 2 -- What does Union Budget 2026-27 do for economic growth? There are two ways to look at the question. The Economic Survey claimed that India's potential growth rate -- the pace at which... Read More


Hockey India Secretary General clarifies Manpreet Singh's omission from national camp, says midfielder asked for rest

Noida, Feb. 2 -- Hockey India secretary general Bhola Nath Singh said the veteran Indian midfielder Manpreet Singh asked for a rest himself and is absolutely fit. Notably, Manpreet was not named in th... Read More


"Feudal system is still in operation in Delhi": West Bengal CM meets families affected by SIR in Banga Bhavan

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee met families affected by the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) at Banga Bhavan in the national capital on Monday, while alleging a politi... Read More


Budget fulfils aspirations of Uttar Pradesh: UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Lucknow, Feb. 2 -- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday lauded the Union Budget 2026-27, asserting that the budget fulfils the aspirations of Uttar Pradesh with its special focus on ... Read More


What the Budget means for: Reforms

India, Feb. 2 -- Not all reforms are announced in the budget. More so in a world where rules of the game are being constantly rewritten as well as being rigged. This year's Union Budget comes less tha... Read More


"We are the top engine": TVK Chief Vijay urges cadres to ensure 'Whistle' symbol victory in TN Assembly polls

Chennai, Feb. 2 -- Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Chief Vijay on Monday called on party cadres to work actively to ensure a victory for the 'Whistle' symbol, asserting that only his party, the "pure f... Read More


Bangladesh court hands 10-year sentence to ex-PM Sheikh Hasina over Purbachal plot allocation

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- In two separate cases over allegations of allocating a 20-katha plot under the Purbachal New Town government project in the country's capital, a court has sentenced former Prime Minis... Read More