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Union Budget neglects public education, workers: Kerala Minister

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb. 1 -- Kerala General Education Minister V. Sivankutty on Sunday criticised the union Budget 2026-27, claiming that it had completely neglected public school education while fav... Read More


5.5-magnitude quake hits Tonga Islands-GFZ

Beijing, Feb. 1 -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 jolted Tonga Islands at 2059 GMT on Saturday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said. Published by HT Digital Content Services wi... Read More


At least 14 killed in road accident in northern Cote d'Ivoire

Abidjan, Feb. 1 -- At least 14 people were killed and 21 others injured Saturday morning in a road accident in northern Cote d'Ivoire, according to an official statement. The accident took place at a... Read More


Fraudsters targeting election staff for honorariums, EC warns

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- The Election Commission (EC) on Sunday urged officials involved in election-related activities not to respond to phone calls from fraudsters. The EC said it has recently been observe... Read More


Koko's wife holds courtyard meeting in support of Tarique Rahman

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- Syeda Shameela Rahman Sinthi, wife of the late Arafat Rahman Koko, continued election campaigning in support of BNP Chairman and Dhaka-17 candidate Tarique Rahman for the second conse... Read More


Banks to remain closed for 4 days

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- All scheduled banks in Bangladesh will remain closed for four consecutive days from February 11 to 14 due to the national election and the regular weekend. Bangladesh Bank on Sunday ... Read More


5 injured in U.S. Louisiana shooting, 3 taken into custody

New York, Feb. 1 -- Five people were injured Saturday after a shooting broke out during the "Mardi Gras in the Country" parade in Clinton, the U.S. state of Louisiana, police said. The incident occur... Read More


Pakistani troops kill 92 terrorists in Balochistan province

Islamabad, Feb. 1 -- Pakistani security forces and law enforcement agencies have "successfully thwarted the evil design of terrorists," killing 92 terrorists in the country's southwestern Balochistan ... Read More


FIEO hails union Budget 2026-27 as Export-Enabling, MSME-Centric and Industry-Friendly

Hyderabad/New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) on Sunday welcomed the union Budget 2026-27, terming it bold, reform-oriented and growth-focussed that strengthens I... Read More


FTCCI hails union Budget 2026-27 as progressive, flags gaps in manufacturing and tourism support

Hyderabad, Feb. 1 -- The Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI) has welcomed the union Budget 2026-27 as progressive and stability-focused, describing it as a continuity-dri... Read More