'Time will answer everything': DK Shivakumar after meeting Congress high command
India | Updated: Jan 19, 2026
- DK Shivakumar silent on Delhi meetings amid Karnataka leadership rumors
- He observed Congress meetings for Assam polls, not for state politics.
- Shivakumar: Visit for party, legal work, not power struggle related.
Why Gauhati High Court refused to reduce son’s life term for killing mother over Rs 30
India | Updated: Feb 02, 2026
- Gauhati High Court upheld life sentence for man who killed his mother in 2016
- Court ruled act showed intent to kill, rejecting sudden provocation claims.
- Eyewitness and medical evidence confirmed a fatal sharp-edged weapon assault.
Uproar in Lok Sabha as Rahul Gandhi quotes from 'unpublished' memoir by ex-Army chief Naravane, House adjourned
India | Updated: Feb 02, 2026
- Rahul Gandhi's unpublished memoir mention sparks heated Lok Sabha debate
- Speaker Birla urged Gandhi to focus on the President's address, not the memoir.
- The controversy centered on the 2017 Doklam standoff between India and China
'Parents to blame, giving kids car keys unacceptable': SC grants bail in Pune Porsche crash case
India | Updated: Feb 02, 2026
- Supreme Court grants bail to three accused in Pune Porsche crash case
- Court criticises parental failure in allowing minors to drink and drive
- Accused spent 18 months in jail; bail subject to strict conditions
UPA rule a decade of lost opportunities: BJP's Tejasvi Surya in Lok Sabha
India | Updated: Feb 02, 2026
- Tejasvi Surya called UPA's decade a period of lost opportunities in Lok Sabha
- He praised Modi's leadership and claimed BJP delivers despite challenges
- Surya said India remains one of the fastest-growing economies under BJP
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"I will fight, our party will fight": Mamata Banerjee to meet CEC Gyanesh Kumar over SIR in West Bengal
India | Updated: Feb 02, 2026
- Mamata Banerjee to discuss Bengal electoral roll issues with Chief Election Commissioner
- TMC claims bias in Bengal's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
- Heavy police deployment at Banga Bhawan as TMC delegation visits Delhi
'Next only to China, we'll bridge the gap': Sitharaman flags India’s global rise, cites Elon Musk
India | Updated: Feb 02, 2026
- India and China together contribute 43% to global GDP growth per IMF data
- Elon Musk noted India's growing global economic impact in a social media post.
- Sitharaman's Union Budget focuses on youth, rail, and tourism initiatives.
Fiscal consolidation, increase in capital expenditure in Budget to drive economic growth: Kant
India | Updated: Feb 02, 2026
- Sitharaman cuts fiscal deficit to 4.3% of GDP in 2026-27 Budget
- Capital expenditure increased to 4.4 percent of GDP to drive economic growth
- Budget allocates Rs 10,000 crore for container manufacturing and logistics.
Nirmala Sitharaman flags gender bias around Budget day attire: 'They don’t ask a man'
India | Updated: Feb 02, 2026
- Sitharaman condemned gender bias over focus on her attire during Budget talks.
- She stressed women leaders deserve equal treatment to men in professional spaces.
- Sitharaman wore a Kanchipuram silk saree for her 9th consecutive Budget presentation.
WB CM Mamata Banerjee to meet CEC Gyanesh Kumar today in Delhi over SIR
India | Updated: Feb 02, 2026
- Mamata Banerjee to discuss voter roll issues with chief election commissioner
- Banerjee petitioned Supreme Court against special intensive revision process.
- TMC claims unfair voter removal and pressure on officers during revision.
Budget 2026 earmarks Rs 6,000 crore for NPR, Census 2027; Centre says no rollout yet
India | Updated: Feb 02, 2026
- Budget 2026-27 allocates Rs 6,000 crore for Census 2027 and NPR preparations
- No notification issued for NPR; allocation not a signal for imminent rollout
- NPR remains contentious; officials say funds are for administrative readiness
How Budget 2026 managed to keep BJP allies happy despite skipping freebies
India | Updated: Feb 02, 2026
- Budget 2026–27 avoids major state-specific freebies, focuses on long-term growth
- Andhra Pradesh grants tax holiday for data centers, tourism, and rare earth corridor.
- Poll-bound states gain from rail corridors and coconut promotion schemes.
Dense fog engulfs Delhi-NCR, airlines warn of flight delays, IGI airport switches to CAT III procedures
India | Updated: Feb 02, 2026
- Dense fog and rain disrupt flights and traffic in Delhi and NCR
- IMD issues Orange Alert for fog, rain, and wind chill in the region
- Delhi airport warns of delays as CAT III landing conditions are in effect
Telangana phone tapping case: SIT makes KCR read Indian Telegraph Act during 5-hour grilling
India | Updated: Feb 02, 2026
- KCR questioned for five hours by SIT over alleged phone tapping case
- SIT asked KCR about Indian Telegraph Act and phone interception rules
- Security was tightened at KCR's residence during the interrogation
India rejects Pakistan's 'baseless, frivolous' claims after bloodbath in Balochistan
India | Updated: Feb 02, 2026
- India denies Pakistan's accusations of involvement in Balochistan violence.
- Deadly attacks in Balochistan kill 33, targeting security forces and civilians.
- Pakistan accuses India of backing attackers; India urges focus on Balochistan issues.
Don't read too much into market crash after Budget, says PM's Economic Advisor Sanjeev Sanyal
India | Updated: Feb 02, 2026
- Sanjeev Sanyal says market fall post-Budget isn't a verdict on its quality
- Budget focuses on fiscal consolidation and process reforms over headline changes
- India's debt-to-GDP ratio projected to drop below 50 percent by decade's end
Higher FY27 borrowing to keep bond yields under pressure; RBI support crucial
India | Updated: Feb 02, 2026
- Govt's FY27 gross borrowing set at Rs 17.2 lakh crore, up 16% from FY26
- Higher bond supply may push yields up; RBI support seen as crucial
- 10-year bond yield expected to open 4-5 bps higher; focus on RBI policy ahead
Mumbai–Pune, Chennai–Bengaluru, Bengaluru–Hyderabad, Delhi–Varanasi, Varanasi–Siliguri: High-speed rail travel times unveiled
India | Updated: Feb 01, 2026
- Indian Railways to invest Rs 2.78 lakh crore in high-speed and freight corridors
- Seven high-speed rail corridors to cut travel times and boost connectivity
- New 2,052-km freight corridor to link Dankuni and Surat, easing goods movement
Budget focuses on making cities centres of development; EU trade deal to benefit Punjab: PM Modi
India | Updated: Feb 01, 2026
- Budget 2026-27 focuses on developing cities like Jalandhar and Ludhiana
- EU trade deal will boost exports, benefiting Punjab's textile and sports sectors
- Rs 17 lakh crore allocated to empower villages, farmers, youth, and MSMEs
How Budget 2026 makes foreign travel and overseas education cheaper | Explained
India | Updated: Feb 01, 2026
- TCS on overseas tour packages cut to 2 percent, easing travel costs for Indians
- TCS on education and medical remittances reduced from 5 percent to 2 percent
- Interest from Motor Accident Claims Tribunal now fully exempt from income tax
Budget’s export focus, customs reforms to help firms better tap trade deals
India | Updated: Feb 01, 2026
- Budget aims to boost exports by easing customs and reducing compliance.
- Measures target manufacturing, services, SEZs, and labour-intensive sectors
- Boosting logistics and tech spending to cut export transaction costs
Union Budget 2026: Karnataka says Bengaluru-Mumbai or Pune high speed rail would benefit the state more
India | Updated: Feb 02, 2026
- Karnataka seeks Bengaluru-Pune or Mumbai high-speed rail corridor inclusion
- Union Budget announced Bengaluru-Hyderabad and Bengaluru-Chennai corridors only
- Mumbai-Ahmedabad HSR project to start phased operations from August 2027
Pharma, textile and EMS stocks lead gains after Budget announcements
India | Updated: Feb 01, 2026
- Pharma, textile, EMS stocks surged post Budget 2026 sector-focused measures.
- BioPharma Shakti initiative announced with Rs 10,000 crore outlay for biopharma
- Semiconductor Mission 2.0 and higher electronics spending boosted EMS stocks
PSU banks, capital market stocks swing sharply after Budget measures
India | Updated: Feb 01, 2026
- PSU bank stocks fell as govt announced higher borrowing and bond supply targets
- Capital market stocks fell due to STT hike on derivatives, increasing trading costs.
- BSE, Angel One, and MCX stocks fell due to reduced trading volumes.
Derivative volumes slide after regulatory curbs; STT hike in Budget adds fresh pressure
India | Updated: Feb 01, 2026
- NSE derivative trading volumes dropped 40% due to stricter rules and STT hike.
- BSE derivatives turnover nearly doubled this year due to foreign investor activity.
- Higher STT affects large traders more; small traders face minimal cost impact.
Budget 2026 puts India on a research, manufacturing & healthcare‑services fast track
India | Updated: Feb 01, 2026
- Budget 2026–27 exempts customs duty on 17 cancer drugs and adds 7 rare diseases
- Rs.10,000 crore Biopharma SHAKTI launched to boost biologics and biosimilars
- Healthcare spending up nearly 10% due to workforce and infrastructure boost
Experts on Budget 2026: Cancer drug duty waiver, Biopharma Shakti, NIMHANS 2.0 hailed, execution key for impact
India | Updated: Feb 01, 2026
- Budget exempts customs duty on 17 cancer drugs, improving access and affordability.
- Rs 10,000 crore Biopharma Shakti to boost domestic research and access
- New mental health institutes, expanded geriatric and trauma care announced nationwide.
Budget 2026: Economists weigh 'highest-ever' capex, flag demand and private investment test
India | Updated: Feb 01, 2026
- Budget 2026-27 allocates Rs 12.22 lakh crore for public capex, up 9-10% from FY26.
- Capex focus aims to boost infrastructure, private investment, and manufacturing
- Economists debate if capex alone can revive jobs or if more social spending is needed.
Budget 2026: Capital market stocks tumble after FM raises STT on derivatives
India | Updated: Feb 01, 2026
- Government hikes STT on derivatives, raising costs for traders and investors
- Capital market stocks fell; BSE dropped nearly 10% after announcement.
- Diversified revenue streams help brokerage firms absorb the STT impact better.
Gen Z in Budget 2026: Creators, sports and services lead the roadmap
India | Updated: Feb 01, 2026
- Budget 2026 focuses on youth jobs, skilling, and creative industries.
- Rs 1.4 lakh crore allocated for AVGC sector and digital creator ecosystem.
- New institutes for design, hospitality, and mental health announced.