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02 Feb 2026


'Golden' makes history as 1st K-pop Grammy winner

The song Golden from the Netflix film KPop Demon Hunters has made history by becoming the first-ever K-pop track to win a Grammy Award.

Grammys 2026: Chappell Roan goes topless on the red carpet

Chappell Roan, the 2025 Grammy winner for Best New Artist, stunned on the red carpet of the 2026 Grammy Awards with a daring look.

Dalai Lama beats Trevor Noah to win 1st Grammy!

The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, has won his first Grammy Award!

Grammy Awards 2026: Olivia Dean wins Best New Artist

British R&B sensation Olivia Dean has bagged Best New Artist at the 2026 Grammy Awards.

Trevor Noah roasts Trump, Nicki Minaj in final Grammys monologue

Comedian Trevor Noah, who hosted the Grammy Awards for the sixth and final time on Sunday night, opened the show with a monologue that included some spicy jokes.

England's Harry Brook completes 50 sixes in T20Is: Key stats

England won the second T20 International match against Sri Lanka, winning by six wickets via DLS method in Palekelle.

England's Tom Banton slams his 3rd half-century in T20Is: Stats

Tom Banton's unbeaten half-century helped England pull off a brilliant DLS chase, beating Sri Lanka by six wickets in the second T20 international at Pallekele.

Premier League, Tottenham Hotspur hold Manchester City 2-2: Key stats

Tottenham Hotspur staged a remarkable comeback against Manchester City, drawing 2-2 in a thrilling Premier League Matchweek 24 clash on Sunday.

01 Feb 2026


England beat Sri Lanka in 2nd T20I, seal series: Stats

England downed Sri Lanka in the 2nd T20I of the three-match series at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele.

DC beat UPW, to face GG in WPL 2026 Eliminator

Delhi Capitals Women beat UP Warriorz in Match 20 of the Women's Premier League 2026 season on Sunday.

Aston Villa lose ground in Premier League 2025-26 title race

In a major upset, 10-man Brentford defeated Aston Villa 1-0 at Villa Park on Saturday. The win puts a dent in Villa's Premier League title ambitions.

India reach semi-finals of ICC U-19 CWC 2026: Details here

The India Under-19 cricket team has qualified for the semi-finals of the ongoing ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup.

T20 WC: Scotland's visa issues resolved ahead of warm-up match

Scotland's cricket team has received an expedited visa approval for their upcoming T20 World Cup warm-up match against Afghanistan.

Benjamin Sesko's stoppage-time winner sees Manchester United pip Fulham: Stats

Manchester United secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Fulham at Old Trafford, thanks to a last-gasp goal from Benjamin Sesko in Matchweek 24 of the Premier League 2025-26 season.

WPL 2026, DC's Marizanne Kapp claims three-fer versus UPW: Stats

Delhi Capitals Women all-rounder Marizanne Kapp was the pick of the bowlers for her side against UP Warriorz in Match 20 of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 season on Sunday.

Jos Buttler becomes most-capped England player across formats: Stats

Star batter Jos Buttler has become the most-capped player for England in international cricket.

Confirmed! Pakistan to boycott T20 World Cup match against India

In a major development, Pakistan have decided to boycott their match against India in the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup.

Mohammad Nawaz claims his 2nd five-wicket haul in T20Is: Stats

Pakistan cricket team all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz claimed figures worth 5/18 from his 4 overs against Australia in the 3rd and final T20I on Sunday.

Pakistan thrash Australia in 3rd T20I, complete series whitewash: Stats

Pakistan have thrashed Australia by a massive 111 runs in the third and final T20I of the series, completing a clean sweep.

Babar Azam breaks this T20I record of Virat Kohli

Pakistan's Babar Azam has overtaken star Indian batter Virat Kohli in the race for the most fifties in T20Is.

Ranji Trophy: Devdutt Padikkal's ton takes Karnataka to quarter-finals

Devdutt Padikkal played a stellar knock to guide Karnataka into the quarter-finals of the 2025/26 Ranji Trophy.

Bowlers with most wickets in a T20 World Cup edition

The ICC T20 World Cup has witnessed some of the most remarkable batting performances across nine editions.

Batters with most runs in a T20 World Cup edition

The ICC T20 World Cup has witnessed some of the most remarkable batting performances across nine editions.

Fund allocation for food processing sector reduced in Budget 2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has presented the Union Budget 2026, her ninth consecutive central budget.

Roads and highways allocation in Budget 2026 touches ₹3.1L crore

The Union Budget 2026-27 has allocated ₹3.10 lakh crore to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH).

Gold, silver prices witness crash today: Here we decode why

Gold and silver prices have witnessed a major crash today, with MCX gold April futures plunging to an intraday low of ₹1,38,634 per 10g.

Union Budget 2026: Nirmala Sitharaman allocates ₹9,000cr for GECL facility

In the Union Budget 2026, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has allocated ₹9,000 crore under the Guaranteed Emergency Credit Line (GECL) facility.

Rajkot: Differently abled man held for raping daughter, minor niece

The Rajkot Rural Police have arrested a differently-abled man for allegedly raping his daughter and minor niece, according to The Indian Express.

OTT: When, where to watch Sivakarthikeyan's 'Parasakthi'

The period political drama Parasakthi, starring Sivakarthikeyan and Ravi Mohan, is all set for its digital premiere on ZEE5.

Rahul Gandhi lists 6 priorities 'ignored' in Union Budget 2026

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi has slammed Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for not addressing key issues such as unemployment and farmer distress in the Union Budget 2026-27.

'Iran will strike strong blow against attackers': Khamenei warns Trump

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned that any military action by the United States against Iran would lead to a regional war.

IFTDA condemns firing outside Rohit Shetty's house, demands action

The Indian Film and Television Directors' Association (IFTDA) has condemned the recent firing incident outside Bollywood director-producer Rohit Shetty's Juhu residence.

Ahead of key state elections, ECI funding increased by 25% 

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the budget for the fiscal year 2026/27 on Sunday, which includes a 25.33% hike in funding for the Election Commission (EC).

PM Modi's visit to Punjab dera sparks political debate

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Ballan village in Punjab's Jalandhar district, just hours after the Union Budget 2026-27 was presented in Parliament.

Carloz Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic to complete career Grand Slam

Spain's 22-year-old sensation Carlos Alcaraz has been crowned the 2026 Australian Open champion.

India halves foreign aid to Bangladesh amid rising anti-Hindu violence

India has slashed its foreign aid to Bangladesh by 50%, reducing the allocation from ₹120 crore to ₹60 crore.

Budget 2026: ₹28,500cr capital infusion announced for BSNL

The Indian government has announced a massive capital infusion of ₹28,473 crore for state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) in the Union Budget 2026-27.

What drew Bhumi Pednekar to Prime Video's 'Daldal'

Bhumi Pednekar, who has been receiving positive reviews for her latest web series Daldal, has revealed why she chose this project over others.

Rare earth, rail, freight corridors: Poll-bound states major Budget beneficiaries

The Union Budget 2026 has announced several initiatives aimed at poll-bound states such as West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Assam.

'Frivolous claims': India rejects Pakistan's assertions regarding Balochistan attack involvement

India has rejected Pakistan's allegations of its involvement in recent attacks in Balochistan.

Union Budget 2026: ₹1,500cr allocated for PM e-Drive scheme

The Indian government has allocated ₹1,500 crore for the PM E-DRIVE scheme in the 2026-27 Union Budget.

Budget 2026: ₹9,200cr allocated for LPG connections to poor households

The Indian government has allocated ₹9,200 crore in the 2026 budget to provide Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) connections to poor households.

Only 8% of Budget allocated for climate fight  

India's Union Budget 2026-27 has come under fire for its inadequate response to the growing climate crisis.

Your stock buybacks will now be taxed as capital gains

In a major policy shift, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed taxing the proceeds of stock buybacks as capital gains instead of dividend income.

Union Budget 2026: Space department allocation up by around ₹290cr

The Indian government's allocation for the Department of Space in the Union Budget for 2026-27 has been increased by ₹289 crore, or just over 2%.

Union Budget 2026 allocates ₹18,000cr for power distribution reforms

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced an allocation of ₹18,000 crore for the Power Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) in Union Budget 2026.

Union Budget 2026: Railways gets allocation of ₹2.81L crore 

In the Union Budget 2026, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has allocated ₹2.81 lakh crore to the Ministry of Railways.

Leather exporters get relief in Union Budget 2026

In a bid to boost India's leather exports, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed duty-free imports of certain specified inputs in Union Budget 2026.

Budget 2026: 'Khelo India Mission' launched to boost sports

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced the launch of a new initiative called the 'Khelo India Mission.'

'Reveals our cultural hypocrisy': Anurag Kashyap on 'Toxic' teaser outrage

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap recently defended the teaser of Yash's upcoming film Toxic, which was criticized for its graphic sexual content.

US cricketer Isani Vaghela suspended from bowling in international cricket

Isani Vaghela, a seam bowler from the United States, has been suspended from bowling in international cricket.

Union Budget 2026: No change in gold, silver import duties

The Indian government's Budget 2026 has kept the customs duty rates for gold and silver imports unchanged.

Union Budget 2026: Agriculture culture gets ₹1.62 trillion allocation

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a budget allocation of ₹1,62,671 crore for the agriculture sector in the Union Budget 2026.

Budget 2026: IndiaAI mission gets ₹1,000cr allocation

In the Union Budget 2026, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a ₹1,000 crore allocation for the IndiaAI Mission.

Word of the Day: Laudable

"Laudable" is an adjective that means deserving praise or admiration.

AirAsia flight diverts after passenger strips, threatens to jump out 

An AirAsia flight from Vietnam to Thailand was diverted after a passenger reportedly created panic by behaving aggressively.

Word of the Day: Chide

"Chide" is a verb that means to scold, rebuke, or express mild disapproval.

Budget 2026: ₹2,000cr incentive scheme announced for UPI, RuPay cards

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a ₹2,000 crore incentive scheme for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and RuPay debit card.

UPI transactions hit record 21.7 billion in January

The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has set a new record with 21.7 billion transactions worth ₹28.33 lakh crore in January 2026, according to data from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).

Word of the Day: Montage

"Montage" is a noun that refers to a series of images, scenes, or clips arranged together to show development, contrast, or passage of time.

OTT: When, where to watch Kartik-Ananya's 'Tu Meri Main Tera...'

The romantic comedy Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri, featuring Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday, is set for its OTT release on Amazon Prime Video.

What is 'orange economy' Sitharaman mentioned in Budget speech 

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced new measures to support India's "Orange Economy," also known as the creative economy, in the Union Budget for 2026-27.

Word of the Day: Titular

"Titular" is an adjective that refers to something existing in name or title only.

Budget 2026 puts focus on manufacturing to boost economic growth

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has unveiled the Union Budget for 2026, focusing on the manufacturing sector to drive economic growth.

Word of the Day: Hiatus

"Hiatus" is a noun that means a pause, break, or gap in an activity, process, or sequence.

Under-19 World Cup 2026: India, Pakistan skip customary handshake again

The much-anticipated Super Six Group 2 clash between India and Pakistan in the 2026 ICC Under-19 World Cup saw both captains avoid the customary handshake.

Budget 2026: Healthcare allocation crosses ₹1 trillion for first time

In a major boost to the nation's healthcare sector, the Union Budget for 2026-27 has allocated ₹1,04,599 crore. This is the first time that India's healthcare budget has crossed the ₹1 lakh crore mark.

Word of the Day: Ballpark

"Ballpark" is a noun or adjective used to refer to a rough estimate or approximate range rather than an exact number.

Word of the Day: Abate

"Abate" is a verb that means to become less intense or to reduce in strength, force, or amount.

Whitney Houston, Cher honored with Grammy Lifetime Achievement Awards

The Recording Academy honored several legendary artists with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys Special Merit Awards on Saturday night, ahead of the 68th Grammy Awards.

Ajit Pawar crash: Burnt debris cleared, sent for forensic probe

Four days after the tragic plane crash that killed Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and five others, authorities have started clearing the accident site in Baramati, India Today reported.

Bowlers with most expensive five-wicket hauls in a T20I 

India had a perfect tune-up for the impending ICC T20 World Cup with a 4-1 series win over New Zealand at home.

Bihar bird flu alarm: Dead crows test positive; know details

Authorities in Darbhanga district of Bihar have confirmed an outbreak of bird flu after a sudden spike in crow deaths. The virus was identified as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1.

Union Budget 2026-27 roadmap for 'Viksit Bharat 2047': PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised the Union Budget 2026-27 as a "historic" document and a roadmap for "Viksit Bharat 2047."

How India's 'rare-earth corridors' will help reduce China dependency

The Union Budget 2026 has proposed the establishment of 'rare-earth corridors' in Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh.

Rohit Shetty house firing: Lawrence gang claims responsibility, threatens director

In a shocking incident, the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang has claimed responsibility for the recent shooting incident outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty's Juhu residence in Mumbai.

Teams with most sixes in a bilateral T20I series

India had a perfect tune-up for the impending ICC T20 World Cup with a 4-1 series win over New Zealand at home.

Hyundai India registers highest-ever monthly sales in January

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has achieved a major milestone by recording its highest-ever monthly domestic sales in January 2026.

'Ravan' blinded after Ram's arrow accidentally hits him during Ramlila 

A 35-year-old Dalit man, Sunil Kumar, lost his eyesight after an arrow shot during a Ramlila performance in Uttar Pradesh's Sonbhadra district hit him in the eye.

Budget 2026: ₹1,775cr allocated to solar power sector

The Indian government has allocated ₹1,775 crore to the solar power (grid) sector in the Union Budget 2026. The move highlights India's commitment to renewable energy transition.

'Dhurandhar' is sinister, incites hate: 'Dhadak 2' director Shazia Iqbal

The acclaimed spy thriller Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar, has been heavily criticized by Dhadak 2 director Shazia Iqbal.

Budget 2026: No change in income tax slabs

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced the Union Budget for 2026-27.

'Completely insipid': Congress's first reaction to Union Budget 2026 

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has slammed the Union Budget 2026-27, calling it "completely insipid."

OTT: When, where to watch Kapil Sharma's 'Kis Kisko Pyaar...2'

The much-awaited comedy sequel, Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2, featuring comedian-actor Kapil Sharma, is all set for its digital premiere.

You can now file revised ITRs up to March 31

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced several changes in direct tax rules.

Union Budget 2026: Container manufacturing scheme worth ₹10,000cr announced

In a major move, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a dedicated scheme for establishing a domestic container manufacturing ecosystem.

Budget 2026: Modi government announces ₹5,000cr per City Economic Region

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a major initiative to boost regional urban development in India.

Budget 2026: New dedicated freight corridor to connect Surat, Dankuni

In her ninth consecutive Union Budget presentation, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a dedicated freight corridor between Surat in Gujarat and Dankuni in West Bengal.

Kartik Aaryan's 'Naagzilla': Mumbai schedule completed; film to wrap soon

The much-anticipated film Naagzilla, starring Kartik Aaryan, has wrapped up its Mumbai schedule.

Jay Z, Weinstein mentioned in newly unsealed Epstein documents

The Department of Justice recently released a massive trove of documents from the Jeffrey Epstein files.

Budget 2026: Sitharaman announces measures to boost animal husbandry, fisheries

In a bid to boost rural incomes and employment opportunities, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a slew of measures for the livestock and fisheries sectors in her Budget 2026-27 speech.

Defense allocation rises to ₹7.85L crore in Budget 2026

The Indian government has allocated ₹7.85 lakh crore to the defense sector in the Union Budget 2026. This is a significant increase from last year's allocation of ₹6.81 lakh crore for FY26.

Scientists stunned as rare blue fungus resurfaces after 50 years

A rare species of blue fungus has been spotted on the Isle of Man for the first time in over 50 years.

Budget 2026: New tax reliefs and penalties announced

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced major reforms in the Budget 2026, aimed at simplifying tax administration and reducing litigation.

How long did Sitharaman's ninth Budget speech last 

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivered her ninth consecutive Union Budget for FY 2026-27 on Friday.

Budget 2026 sets ₹80,000cr disinvestment target for FY27

The Indian government has set a disinvestment target of ₹80,000 crore for the financial year 2026-27.

Budget 2026: India to boosts astrophysics research, upgrade telescope facilities

In a major push for space science, the Union Budget has announced plans to establish and upgrade four key telescope and astronomy facilities in India.

Budget 2026: What becomes cheaper and costlier for you

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth consecutive Union Budget earlier today.

Budget 2026: Sitharaman announces new scheme for Buddhist circuit

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a new scheme to develop a Buddhist circuit in the northeastern region of India.

Rohit Shetty house firing: Crime Branch forms 12 special teams

In a shocking incident, unidentified assailants fired four rounds outside Bollywood director and producer Rohit Shetty's residence in Mumbai around 12:43am on Sunday.

Budget 2026: Medicines for 17 cancers to become cheaper 

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's latest Budget has announced major changes in customs duties, especially for medicines.

Budget 2026-27: India to have 5 medical tourism hubs soon

In the Union Budget 2026-27, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced plans to set up five medical tourism hubs and launch a "Biopharma Shakti programme" with an allocation of ₹10,000 crore over five years.

Budget Day jitters: Sensex crashes over 1,300 points

The Indian stock market witnessed a major crash on Wednesday, with the benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty falling sharply.

SRK to play Rajinikanth's close friend in 'Jailer 2'?

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan will be making a special appearance in the upcoming film Jailer 2, starring Rajinikanth.

Budget 2026: Mental health prioritized as Sitharaman announces 'NIMHANS 2' 

In a major push for mental health, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced plans to set up a second National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) in North India.

Budget 2026: ₹20,000cr outlay announced for carbon capture and storage

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a major push for Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) technology in the 2026 Budget.

Budget 2026: 20-year tax holiday to draw data center investments

In a major move to make India a global digital hub, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a proposed 20-year tax holiday for foreign companies setting up data centers and cloud computing infrastructure in the country.

Budget 2026: 3 new AIIMS, 1 girls' hostel per district

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a major initiative in the Union Budget 2026-27. The government will build one girls' hostel in every district of India.

Budget 2026: India sets FY27 fiscal deficit target at 4.3%

The Indian government has announced a fiscal deficit target of 4.3% of the gross domestic product (GDP) for the financial year 2026-27.

Budget 2026: Sitharaman allocates ₹40,000cr for electronics component manufacturing

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a major increase in the budget allocation for electronics manufacturing.

Sitharaman announces 'Mahatma Gandhi Gram Samaj' initiative to support khadi

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a major initiative to boost India's traditional craft sector.

New income tax act will be effective from April 1

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced that the new Income Tax Act will come into effect from April 1, 2026.

Budget 2026: Sitharaman announces 3 All India Institutes of Ayurveda

In a major push for Ayurveda, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced the establishment of three new All India Institutes of Ayurveda in the Union Budget 2026-27.

Budget 2026: India to establish content creator labs in schools

In a major push for the creative industry, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced plans to establish content creator labs in schools and colleges across India.

Budget 2026: High-powered committee to boosy services sector, AI push

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced the formation of a high-powered committee to recommend measures focused on the services sector.

It's a wrap! 'Mirzapur: The Film' completes shooting

The shooting of Mirzapur: The Film, based on the hit Amazon Prime Video series, has been completed.

'Going to win...': Rajeev Shukla on India's T20 WC campaign

Rajeev Shukla, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president, has expressed optimism about Team India's performance in the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

Budget 2026: FM sets ₹12.2L crore capex target for infrastructure

Nirmala Sitharaman has unveiled a capital expenditure (capex) target of ₹12.2 lakh crore for the fiscal year 2026-27.

Budget 2026: India to launch multilingual AI assistant for farmers

In her Budget 2026 speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the launch of Bharat Vistaar, a multilingual AI-powered tool.

Epstein survivor claims she had sex with Prince Andrew: Report

A second woman has come forward, alleging that she was sent to the United Kingdom by Jeffrey Epstein for a sexual encounter with disgraced former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

Budget 2026: 'BioPharma Shakti' initiative with ₹10,000cr allocation announced

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's announcement of a ₹10,000 crore allocation for the "Biopharma Shakti" program in Union Budget 2026 has sent pharma stocks soaring.

Budget 2026: Nirmala Sitharaman unveils 6-point strategy for economic growth

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has unveiled a six-point strategy to accelerate and sustain India's economic growth.

'I don't see...': Sunil Gavaskar hints at Sanju Samson's exclusion

Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar believes that wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson may not be part of the Playing XI for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup.

Budget 2026: Sitharaman announces ₹10,000cr SME growth fund

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced several measures in the Union Budget 2026 to support Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

AI can be growth multiplier, says Nirmala Sitharaman in Budget

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that cutting-edge technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), can serve as growth multipliers.

Budget 2026: Rare earth corridors to come up in states

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced the establishment of dedicated rare earth corridors in Odisha, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.

7 high-speed rail corridors to link India's growth cities

In her ninth consecutive Budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed seven high-speed rail corridors to serve as "growth connectors."

Budget 2026-2027 driven by 3 kartavyas: Nirmala Sitharaman 

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has unveiled the Union Budget 2026, with a vision centered on the marginalized and underprivileged sections of society.

Sunny's 'Border 2' maintains pace, crosses ₹250cr in 9 days

Sunny Deol's latest war drama, Border 2, has crossed the ₹250 crore mark at the box office within just nine days of its release on January 23.

Sitharaman's Budget speech focusing on 'Part B': What is it?

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is presenting a more detailed and substantive Part B in her Budget speech today.

Budget 2026: India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 announced with 40,000cr overlay

In her record-breaking ninth consecutive Budget presentation today, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman officially announced the next phase of India's technological evolution by launching India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0.

Union Budget 2026-27 approved by Cabinet ahead of presentation

The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Union Budget for 2026-27.

Metal stocks plunge by 19% today: Here we decode why

Shares of National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), Hindustan Copper, and Vedanta witnessed a major sell-off today.

'Not true': Neelam addresses '90s romance rumors with Govinda

Bollywood actors Govinda and Neelam Kothari's on-screen chemistry in the 1980s and the 1990s often sparked rumors of a romantic relationship.

Apple check signed by Steve Jobs sells for whopping $2.4M

An Apple check signed by the company's co-founders, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, has fetched a staggering $2.4 million at an auction this week.

GST

Sitharaman's core team: The 7 architects of Budget 2026

As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman gears up to present the Union Budget for FY2026-27, all eyes are on the key announcements. These include fiscal deficit targets, tax proposals, and spending priorities.

'Will be historic': Rijiju as Union Cabinet approves Budget 2026-2027 

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget 2026-27 in the Lok Sabha at 11:00am on Saturday.

GST

GST collections rise 6.2% to ₹1.9L crore in January

India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections for January stood at ₹1,93,384 crore, which marks a 6.2% increase over the same month last year.

Indian defense stocks up by 5% today: What's the reason?

Ahead of the Union Budget 2026 today, shares of several defense companies have witnessed a significant rally.

Bitcoin hits lowest level since November 2025: What's the reason?

Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has witnessed a major price drop.

H-1B visa registrations for FY27 to start on this date

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that the initial registration period for the H-1B visa cap for fiscal year 2027 will begin on March 4, 2026.

'Aimed at political gain': Kerala minister slams 'Kerala Story 2'

Saji Cherian, the Kerala Minister for Culture, has slammed the teaser of The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond.

Budget 2026: Analysts pick 11 stocks to watch today

As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to unveil the Union Budget for FY2026-27, analysts have identified 11 stocks that could be potential winners.

Over 360 IPOs hit the Indian market since last Budget

India's initial public offering (IPO) market has been on fire, with 366 listings since the last Union Budget.

Why the Indian Union Budget is presented on February 1

The Indian Union Budget is presented on February 1 every year, a practice that began in 2017.

Railway Budget 2026 likely to restore ticket concessions for seniors

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will unveil the Railway Budget 2026 as part of the Union Budget on Sunday.

'Dahi-cheeni' before Budget: President's gesture for FM and its significance

Ahead of the Union Budget presentation, President Droupadi Murmu performed a customary ritual by offering dahi-cheeni (curd and sugar) to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Budget 2026: Nirmala Sitharaman's Kanjeevaram silk saree choice

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made a cultural statement with her attire for the Union Budget 2026 presentation.

'I'm Brahmin': Kolkata server arrested for serving YouTuber beef  

A waiter at Olypub, a popular bar-cum-restaurant on Park Street in Kolkata, has been arrested after actor and YouTuber Sayak Chakraborty accused the establishment of serving him beef instead of mutton.

Anurag Kashyap says he liked 'Dhurandhar,' but not 'some ideologies'

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has lauded the recent blockbuster Dhurandhar as a "courageous mainstream film" for today's times.

Will old tax regime be scrapped in Budget 2026?

In the last six years, the Indian government has made significant changes to its tax policies.

NVIDIA is not pausing its $100B investment in OpenAI

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has dismissed recent reports of friction between his company and OpenAI as "nonsense."

SpaceX wants to put 1M solar-powered data centers in space

SpaceX has filed a proposal with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to deploy as many as one million solar-powered satellites.

Waymo is raising $16B at a valuation of $110B

Waymo, the self-driving car company owned by Alphabet, is close to finalizing a massive $16 billion funding round.

Finance Minister meets President ahead of Budget session

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met President Droupadi Murmu today, in a customary pre-Budget presentation meeting.

Punjab, Haryana, Himachal log excess January rain, contradicting forecasts

Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh have defied weather forecasts by receiving excess rainfall in January.

Sensex, Nifty open lower ahead of Union Budget

The Indian stock market opened on a negative note in a special session today, ahead of the Union Budget announcement.

₹30cr fraud case: HC denies bail to Vikram Bhatt, wife

The Rajasthan High Court has denied bail to filmmaker Vikram Bhatt, his wife Shwetambari Bhatt, and two others in a cheating and criminal breach of trust case.

India to buy Venezuelan oil instead of Iranian crude: Trump

United States President Donald Trump has claimed that India will now be buying oil from Venezuela instead of Iran.

Commercial LPG cylinders become costlier by ₹49

Oil marketing companies (OMCs) have increased the price of commercial LPG cylinders by ₹49, effective February 1.

What is bahi-khata, the red ledger Sitharaman carries during Budget 

As the Union Budget 2026 nears its countdown, every Indian's attention will be on the red budget file carried by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Karan Johar, Aditya Roy Kapur team up for horror-thriller: Report

Filmmaker Karan Johar is reportedly working on a horror thriller for his production company, Dharma Productions.

Nirmala Sitharaman presents Union Budget 2026-2027

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has presented the Union Budget 2026-2027, her record ninth consecutive budget presentation.

'Trashy criminal ruminations': India slams PM Modi's Epstein files mention

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has rejected any suggestion of wrongdoing after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's name appeared in the recently released United States Department of Justice files.

Budget for FY27 pegged at ₹54L crore, up 7.9% YoY

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is likely to present a ₹54.1 lakh crore Union Budget for FY2026-27, according to a report by Sunidhi Securities & Finance Limited.

'Filled with gratitude': Ram Charan, Upasana welcome twins

Tollywood actor Ram Charan and his wife, businesswoman Upasana Konidela, have welcomed twins: a boy and a girl.

Pakistan military responds to Baloch rebel attacks; over 120 dead

Over 120 people were killed in Balochistan, Pakistan, on Saturday due to coordinated attacks by separatist militants, according to a report by Reuters that quoted Pakistani military officials.

Gunshots fired outside Rohit Shetty's Mumbai residence; probe underway

In a shocking incident, unidentified assailants opened fire outside Bollywood filmmaker Rohit Shetty's residence in Juhu, Mumbai, early on Sunday morning.