Can "bees" help humans talk to Aliens using mathematics?

Science | Updated: Jan 12, 2026

• Bees show basic math skills, aiding research on universal alien communication.
• Scientists use bees to test if maths works across different intelligent species.
• Math may be a universal language for contacting aliens, study suggests.

Defence shares unlikely to rerate following Union Budget, correction poses stock-picking opportunity

Business | Updated: Feb 01, 2026

• Defence budget raised to Rs 7.6 lakh crore, up 7% from revised estimate
• Defense stocks dropped 5-10% despite higher funds; re-rating depends on execution.
• Military modernization capex up 17.6% YoY; aircraft, electronics sectors benefit

Planning for retirement? Here’s how EPF, PPF and NPS compare after Budget 2026

Business | Updated: Feb 01, 2026

• Budget 2026 made no changes to EPF, PPF, or NPS retirement schemes
• EPF offers 8.5% interest, tax-free withdrawals after 5 years, and loan options
• PPF and NPS offer tax benefits, flexible contributions, and partial withdrawals.

Budget 2026 fiscally prudent, private sector must lead growth, says Amitabh Kant

Business | Updated: Feb 01, 2026

• Budget 2026-27 focuses on manufacturing, infrastructure, and job creation
• Fiscal deficit reduced to 4.3%, debt-to-GDP ratio down to 65.6%
• Public capital expenditure raised to Rs 12.2 lakh crore for infrastructure boost

Finance Commission suggests 3% borrowing cap for states, flags risks from off-budget loans

Business | Updated: Feb 01, 2026

• States' fiscal deficits capped at 3 percent of GSDP for 2026–31 award period
• Finance Commission urges states to stop off-budget borrowings and enhance reporting
• Govt keeps states' tax share at 41% as recommended

BJP’s Nitesh Rane slams AR Rahman’s Kapil Show appearance, says ‘Comedy is welcome, but no compromise on India’s integrity’

Entertainment | Updated: Feb 01, 2026

• A R Rahman's appearance on Kapil Sharma's show sparks criticism from BJP leader
• Rahman clarifies he never intended to hurt sentiments and values India's culture
• Rahman's comments on Hindi film industry bias spark controversy.

Budget 2026 cuts PMAY Urban 2.0 allocation by 5.9%, affordable housing may take a hit

Business | Updated: Feb 01, 2026

• PMAY Urban 2.0 allocation dips 5.9 percent to Rs 18,625 crore in Budget 2026-27
• Budget 2026-27 cuts funds for AMRUT and Smart Cities Mission by 20 percent
• No new measures for affordable housing; sector expresses disappointment

Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman targets 4.3% fiscal deficit; rejects ‘drastic changes’ to ensure investor confidence

Business | Updated: Feb 01, 2026

• Drastic fiscal deficit changes harm economy, says FM Sitharaman
• FY27 fiscal deficit pegged at 4.3 percent of GDP, down from 4.4 percent in FY26
• Debt-to-GDP ratio to decline, freeing resources for priority sector spending

Data Centre tax holiday to benefit Indian players, GPU infra big way: Yotta CEO Gupta

Business | Updated: Feb 01, 2026

• Tax holiday for foreign cloud firms using Indian data centers extended to 2047
• Shift likely to increase GPU infrastructure outsourcing from India to foreign firms
• Indian resellers like Yotta, Adani, Airtel Nxtra to benefit from new tax regime

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

Will markets see another round of post-Budget bear attack tomorrow? Check levels where buying could happen

Business | Updated: Feb 01, 2026

• Investors lost Rs 11 lakh crore as markets fell sharply on the Budget Day.
• Sensex and Nifty dropped nearly 2 percent, reversing early gains.
• Key support and resistance levels suggest further volatility ahead.

Four moons in the sky? Rare paraselene stuns stargazers in Russia | WATCH

World | Updated: Feb 01, 2026

A rare paraselene phenomenon over St. Petersburg made it appear as if four moons lit up the night sky. The optical illusion, caused by moonlight refracting through ice crystals in high clouds, stunned viewers and quickly spread across social media.

Budget 2026 allocates Rs 20,082 crore for the Employment Linked Incentive Scheme

Business | Updated: Feb 01, 2026

• Union Budget 2026 allocates Rs 20,082 crore for PM-Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana
• Scheme aims to create over 3.5 crore jobs from Aug 2025 to July 2027
• Employers and first-time employees to receive incentives under two scheme parts

Grammys 2026: Will K-pop bag its first win this year?

Entertainment | Updated: Feb 01, 2026

• K-pop artists earn first major Grammy nominations for 2026 awards
• Rosé's APT. and Katseye nominated in top categories, marking a historic moment
• Critics note nominations favor English-language, Western-influenced K-pop acts

Union Budget 2026 Prioritises Ease of Compliance

Business | Updated: Feb 01, 2026

• No change in personal income tax slabs announced in Union Budget 2026
• Filing and revision timelines for returns extended for certain taxpayers
• New scheme offers relief for small taxpayers with undisclosed foreign assets

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.

Union Budget doesn't woo FPIs despite Rs 1.6 lakh crore selloff

Business | Updated: Feb 01, 2026

• Budget 2026 lacks relief for foreign investors, long-term capital gains tax.
• STT on futures raised to 0.05%, options premium and exercise to 0.15%
• Higher STT may lower FII participation in derivatives, affecting market liquidity

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.

Technical View: Bearish momentum strengthens post-Budget; Nifty at 5-month low, 24,500 key support, Bank Nifty below major EMAs as VIX at 8-month high

Business | Updated: Feb 01, 2026

• 25,000 likely to act as immediate resistance for Nifty 50
• 24,500 is seen as immediate support
• India VIX hits 8-month low

No sops for crypto in Budget 2026: Know when you have to pay tax on trading

Business | Updated: Feb 01, 2026

• Budget 2026 imposes strict penalties for inaccurate crypto transaction reports
• No changes made to 1% TDS or 30% capital gains tax on crypto transactions
• Crypto industry seeks tax relief and loss set-off provisions for future budgets

Buyback tax change is a relief for investors, not a new levy: Revenue Secretary

Business | Updated: Feb 01, 2026

• Buyback proceeds will now be taxed as capital gains, not dividend income.
• Non-promoter shareholders get relief with a 12.5% long-term capital gains tax.
• Promoters' tax burden remains unchanged; new rates curb tax arbitrage.

Mirzapur: The Film wraps shooting as beloved crime saga heads to big screens in 2026

Entertainment | Updated: Feb 01, 2026

• Mirzapur: The Film wraps shooting, set for theatrical release in 2026
• Original cast returns with new additions for the cinematic adaptation
• Film to stream on Amazon Prime Video after its theatrical run

Budget 2026 puts India on a research, manufacturing & healthcare‑services fast track

Business | 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

VIX rising 11% even after Budget indicates traders are bracing for volatility, say market analysts

Business | Updated: Feb 01, 2026

• Sensex and Nifty crashed after Budget, with Sensex down 1,547 points at close
• India VIX spiked, signaling high market volatility and investor caution
• Higher STT on futures and options cited as key reason for market crash

Budget 2026 offers stability and predictability in an unstable world: HDFC AMC's Navneet Munot

Business | Updated: Feb 01, 2026

• Budget signals continuity and fiscal discipline, boosting market confidence
• Buyback tax revision aids investors; STT hike aims to curb retail speculation
• Customs duty reforms and PSU land monetisation to enhance industry resilience

Chokeholds, border threats and migration curbs: How Budget 2026 is India’s answer to a fractured global order

World | Updated: Feb 01, 2026

India’s Union Budget 2026–27 prioritises security and self-reliance amid geopolitical tensions, boosting defence, rare earths, semiconductors, and NRI reforms, while recalibrating aid to neighbours and signaling strategic autonomy against China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.

Space, telecom and science see capex boost in FY27; steel, atomic energy and petroleum face sharp cuts

Business | Updated: Feb 01, 2026

• FY27 Budget boosts capex for telecom, science, and space ministries
• Defence capex rises to Rs 2.19 lakh crore, now 17.9 percent of total spending
• Steel, atomic energy, and petroleum ministries see major capex cuts

From study abroad to creator careers: what Gen Z’s money equation looks like after Budget 2026

Business | Updated: Feb 01, 2026

• Budget 2026 cuts TCS on overseas tours and education to 2 percent for Gen Z
• Simplified TDS and compliance improve cash flow for students and young professionals
• New initiatives expand Gen Z career options in creative and sports fields.

Budget 2026 does not offer shortcuts or sudden boosts. It offers continuity: Radhika Gupta of Edelweiss MF

Business | Updated: Feb 01, 2026

• Budget 2026–27 emphasizes capability-building and long-term growth over welfare.
• Reforms enhance capital markets, exports, and services sector stability
• Focus on smaller cities, fiscal discipline, and investor continuity

Grammys 2026: Over 272 kilos short ribs, 15000 shrimps, 12000 sushi pieces and more than 2000 glasses of Champagne - check out food and drinks menu

Entertainment | Updated: Feb 01, 2026

• Grammy Awards 2026 menu features Latin American-inspired small plates and snacks
• Levy Restaurants and AEG focus on ease, flavor, and mobility for guests
• Unused food to be redistributed to communities by Musically Fed for sustainability