Modi’s budget expected to boost spending, push reforms to counter Trump

Budget 2026 | Updated: Jan 29, 2026

• Modi govt may increase infrastructure spending, maintain fiscal discipline
• Budget may simplify import duties and ease compliance for small businesses
• Capital spending may top 12 trillion rupees; defense budget to increase

Nvidia halts plan to invest $100 billion in OpenAI, WSJ says

Business | Updated: Jan 31, 2026

• Nvidia's $100B investment in OpenAI stalled due to internal concerns.
• Nvidia might reduce its investment in OpenAI's funding round.
• Amazon is also in talks to invest up to $50 billion in OpenAI

Budget to support consumption demand through tax simplification, not big fiscal giveaways

Business | Updated: Jan 31, 2026

• Budget 2026–27 should prioritise continuity and execution
• Budget to focus on private capex, leveraging healthier corporate balance sheets through better PPP frameworks and credit facilitation
• Policymakers to shift focus from capex alone to innovation-led growth, with targeted R&D incentives

8 yoga eye exercises to reduce eye strain at home

Health & Fitness | Updated: Jan 31, 2026

• Yoga-based eye exercises can help relieve digital eye strain and improve comfort
• Experts recommend daily eye exercises like palming, blinking, and focusing
• Consult a specialist before starting if you have existing eye conditions

Software solutions firm Srit India files IPO papers to fund capex, working capital

Business | Updated: Jan 31, 2026

• Software solutions firm Srit India files IPO papers to fund capex, working capital
• Srit India IPO comprises of entirely fresh issue of 1.68 crore equity shares

Catherine O'Hara, Emmy-winning 'Schitt’s Creek' star and 'Home Alone' actor, dies at 71

Entertainment | Updated: Jan 31, 2026

• Catherine O’Hara, Emmy-winning actor, has died at 71 after a brief illness
• O’Hara was known for Schitt’s Creek, Home Alone, Beetlejuice, and SCTV
• Tributes poured in from colleagues and fans; family to hold private memorial

Daily Voice: Union Budget to address geopolitical complexities within fiscal constraints, says Gautam Duggad

Business | Updated: Jan 31, 2026

• Budget to make earnest attempt to address geopolitical complexities within fiscal constraints
• FM to definitely create some space for higher capex
• Expect strong allocation towards defense, energy infrastructure, nuclear power in budget

Bill Gates to Elon Musk: Notable names in Epstein file dump

World | Updated: Jan 31, 2026

• Epstein files name Trump, Gates, Branson, Musk, and other high-profile figures
• No wrongdoing is alleged against the celebrities referenced in the documents
• Emails reveal Epstein's claims about Gates, Branson, Musk, and others

Word of the Day: Halcyon

Education | Updated: Jan 31, 2026

• Halcyon describes peaceful, happy periods, often used to reflect on calmer times
• The word originates from Greek mythology, linked to calm seas and nesting birds
• "Halcyon" evokes stability and peace in news, literature, and daily speech.

Former prince Andrew Windsor apparently 'invited Epstein to Buckingham Palace': Files

World | Updated: Jan 31, 2026

• Prince Andrew invited Jeffrey Epstein to Buckingham Palace in 2010, documents reveal.
• Andrew lost royal titles over ties to Epstein but denies any wrongdoing
• Andrew settled Giuffre's lawsuit in 2022 without admitting guilt

US Senate passes deal expected to shorten shutdown

World | Updated: Jan 31, 2026

• Senate approved a deal to avert shutdown, but House can't ratify until Monday
• Shutdown set to begin Saturday, likely ending quickly after House action
• DHS funding extended for two weeks amid dispute over immigration enforcement

Numerology Horoscope, January 31, 2026: Number-wise financial predictions you must not ignore

Astrology | Updated: Jan 31, 2026

Daily Numerology for 31 Jan 2026 offers financial guidance for each birth number. Some numbers see gains and investment opportunities, while others face losses and are advised caution. Tailored advice helps manage money, investments, and business decisions.

Israel to reopen Rafah Crossing under ceasefire, European Union to oversee movement

World | Updated: Jan 31, 2026

• Israel to reopen Rafah Crossing for pedestrian movement on Sunday
• Entry and exit require prior security clearance and EU supervision
• Returnees from Egypt face additional Israeli screening before entering Gaza

Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez defends migration policy from criticism by Elon Musk

World | Updated: Jan 31, 2026

• Spain to grant legal status to 500,000 undocumented migrants
• Sanchez defends policy, says immigrants vital for economy and pensions
• Elon Musk criticizes plan, calls it "electoral engineering" on social media

Arab League chief backs US-led Gaza peace board, says we have to try

World | Updated: Jan 31, 2026

• Arab League supports US-led Gaza peace board, aiming for rare ceasefire opportunity
• Aboul Gheit warns military action against Iran would harm global peace.
• Arab-India foreign ministers’ meeting resumes after ten-year gap in New Delhi

Meta India's net profit grows 28.3% to Rs 647.5 crore in FY25; Gross ad revenue up 29%

Technology | Updated: Jan 31, 2026

• Meta India's net profit rose 28.3 percent YoY to Rs 647.5 crore in FY25
• Revenue from operations grew 25 percent YoY to Rs 3,792.9 crore in FY25
• India remains Meta's largest market with over a billion monthly app users

When Shah Rukh Khan told Preity Zinta 'I will make you pregnant' leaving her visibly uncomfortable

Entertainment | Updated: Jan 31, 2026

• A throwback video of Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta sparks debate online
• SRK's remark to Preity Zinta in the clip draws mixed reactions from netizens
• Preity Zinta set for a comeback in Lahore 1947 with Sunny Deol

Book Extract | Dance of Freedom: A Short History of Bharata Natyam by Leela Samson

Books | Updated: Jan 31, 2026

• Leela Samson's book traces Bharata Natyam's history and enduring cultural impact
• Bharata Natyam endures due to its inclusivity and expressive storytelling.
• Samson emphasizes the dance's emotional depth and influence on Indian aesthetics.

Italy granted legal assistance in Swiss fire tragedy probe

World | Updated: Jan 31, 2026

• Italy granted access to Swiss bar fire case after six Italians died in blaze
• Italian, Swiss authorities to coordinate investigation; first meeting in February
• Four under criminal investigation, including bar co-owners and safety officials

India’s First VJ Ruby Bhatia who interviewed Amitabh Bachchan and others left industry for spirituality, says, "was never comfortable with the kind of outfits Bollywood expected"

Entertainment | Updated: Jan 31, 2026

• Ruby Bhatia left Bollywood despite fame, citing discomfort with industry norms
• She felt restricted by expectations on women and loss of personal privacy
• Ruby found stardom limiting and never saw celebrity as her ultimate goal

When Salman Khan visited Sabarmati Ashram and tried his hands at Gandhi ji's Charkha

Entertainment | Updated: Jan 31, 2026

• Salman Khan visited Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad for a personal, quiet stop
• He tried spinning the charkha and expressed interest in returning to learn more
• Salman wrote a tribute to Gandhi in the Ashram's visitors’ book

Arab allies urge restraint from US and Iran as Trump demands deal on nuclear program

World | Updated: Jan 31, 2026

• Middle East allies urge US and Iran to avoid escalation and destabilization
• Saudi defense minister in Washington for talks on regional peace and stability
• US increases military presence; Trump urges Iran to negotiate on nuclear weapons

Amit Shah arrives in Bengal on 2-day visit, holds informal core committee meeting at hotel

India | Updated: Jan 31, 2026

• Amit Shah met BJP core committee in West Bengal ahead of Assembly elections
• Shah to speak in Barrackpore, attend north Bengal events Saturday
• This is Shah's second visit to West Bengal within a month

Bruno Mars to perform at 68th Grammys, joining star-studded performer lineup

Entertainment | Updated: Jan 31, 2026

• Bruno Mars confirmed to perform at the 2026 Grammy Awards
• Mars nominated for three major Grammys for "APT" with Blackpink's Rose
• The Grammys air live at 8 p.m. ET with Trevor Noah hosting for the last time

Lee Kwan Hee faces backlash over comments about Single’s Inferno MC Hong Jin Kyung

Entertainment | Updated: Jan 31, 2026

• Lee Kwan Hee criticized MC Hong Jin Kyung's dating advice on his YouTube channel
• His blunt remarks sparked backlash, with viewers calling them disrespectful
• Netizens defended Hong Jin Kyung, noting her key role on Single's Inferno

Salman Khan brings superstar energy to ISPL Season 3, delights fans at the stadium

Entertainment | Updated: Jan 31, 2026

• Salman Khan attended ISPL Season 3, energizing the tennis-ball cricket league
• He interacted with fans, signed tennis balls, and boosted the event's excitement
• ISPL mixes grassroots cricket with celebrity entertainment to draw larger crowds.

Trump predicts Iran will seek deal to avoid US strikes

World | Updated: Jan 31, 2026

• Trump predicts Iran will seek a deal to avoid US military action
• Iran insists its missile program is not open for negotiation
• Turkey offers to mediate talks to reduce tensions between Iran and the US

Bridgerton Season 4 Part 1 Review: Secrets, elegance, and the making of a Cinderella romance

Entertainment | Updated: Jan 31, 2026

• Bridgerton S4 Part 1 embraces a slower, more reflective storytelling approach.
• Benedict and Sophie's romance unfolds gently amid class divides and disguise
• Strong performances highlight a cautious, prologue-like season.

CJ Roy, developer and flamboyant businessman, dies by suicide after tax raids

Business | Updated: Jan 31, 2026

• CJ Roy, founder of Confident Group, died by suicide during an Income Tax raid
• Roy built a real estate empire in India and Dubai, producing major Malayalam films.
• Confident Group mourns Roy's death, vows to continue his vision.

Did You Know Bridgerton S4’s Yerin Ha is the granddaughter of a legendary Korean actress?

Entertainment | Updated: Jan 31, 2026

• Bridgerton Season 4 stars Luke Thompson and newcomer Yerin Ha as Sophie Baek
• Yerin Ha revealed she's the granddaughter of famous actress Son Sook.
• Season 4 is released in two parts, with part two premiering February 26